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Alicia Chesser

Alicia Chesser is the culture 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.

I Can’t Unsee Wendy Drummond’s Weird Forced Confession Video

Let's talk about the strangest image to emerge from a competitive campaign for Oklahoma governor.

The Best Tulsa Events: August 19-25

Blue Whale Comedy Festival, Tulsa Flea Market, "Salad Days" and more!

August 18, 2026

The Best Tulsa Events August 12-18

A classic of Soviet cinema, wine dinners, live music and more

The Best Tulsa Events: August 5-11

A First Friday dance battle, Latch Fest, film screenings, and more!

August 4, 2026

The Best Tulsa Events: July 29-August 4

Wyatt Flores, Barbara Kingsolver, Kalyn Fay and more!

July 28, 2026

Tulsa’s Theatre Workers Take A Well-Earned Bow

At the fourth annual Potate Awards, community theatre artists honored their own with an end-of-season party. We've got the full list of winners here—including one for The Pickup's own theatre critic!

July 24, 2026

The Best Tulsa Events: July 22-28

"Oklahoma!", Benson Boone, Tulsa Fringe Festival, and more!

July 21, 2026

Let’s Take A Trip To Imaginary Oklahoma

Heat crazed? Get into the spirit with selections from This Land Press' flash fiction series, in which 46 of America's most important writers spun their own takes on the 46th state—from cryptid fables to surreal situations.

The Best Tulsa Events: July 15-21

Circle Cinema Film Festival, Last Podcast On The Left, comedy shows, and more!

July 14, 2026

The Best Tulsa Events: July 1-7

Wilco, First Friday, fireworks and more!

June 30, 2026