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Today’s stories are sponsored by Tulsa Opera, presenting THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, 1.30.26 at 7:30 PM and 2.1.26 at 2:30 PM.

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Alicia Chesser

Alicia Chesser is the managing editor of The Pickup. She's been writing about the arts in Tulsa for two decades. When she's not at someone else's show, she makes and teaches contemporary dance and messes around with creative nonfiction.

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Today’s stories are sponsored by Tulsa Opera, presenting THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, 1.30.26 at 7:30 PM and 2.1.26 at 2:30 PM.

After 42 years, Pirates return to Tulsa!

Tulsa Opera presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s hilarious swashbuckler, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE on Saturday, Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM at the Lorton Performance Center on the University of Tulsa campus. Tickets start at $20 at tulsaopera.com, or call 918. 582.3133.

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Matt Carney, Alicia Chesser, and Z.B. Reeves

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Merry Christmas To Our Pickup Subscribers

Our holiday card to you

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Live-Scoring A Witch Hunt: Dustin Edward Howard’s Winter Solstice Tradition

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We've got your plans for Christmas through New Year's right here

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Holiday and winter solstice vibes, from honky tonk to "Haxan"

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