Alicia Chesser

Alicia Chesser, a nearly lifelong Tulsan, is the co-founder and culture editor of The Pickup. Her writing about art and life has appeared in the Village Voice, The Dance Insider, The Tulsa Voice, Urban Tulsa Weekly, LUXIERE, Menagerie, Okie Modern, Pokeweed, and other publications. When she’s not out seeing someone else’s show, she makes, performs, and teaches contemporary dance and enjoys the fact that her three grown children think Tulsa is interesting enough to stick around in.
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The Best Tulsa Events: October 7-13
Tulsa Native American Day, Philbrook MIX, family folk fest and more!
The Best Tulsa Events: September 30-October 6
Tulsa Obscura Trivia, Kishi Bashi, Pie Fest, First Friday and more!
The Best Tulsa Events: September 23-29
Digable Planets, Adult Book Fair, Twisted Arts Film Fest and more!
Liberate Your Expectations With “Big MOdels”
Architect Aaron Jones' exhibit at 108|Contemporary is witty, curious, and exquisitely crafted
Always Restless, Tulsa Ballet’s “Creations In Studio K” Drives It Home
From an industrial landscape to rituals of love and loss to a Mother Road tribute, this year's contemporary triple bill is a meaningful ride
The Spirit Of ’90s Tulsa Music Is Alive In Brian Haas
We interviewed the Tulsa-born jazz pianist as he returns to LowDown with New Orleans-based Nolatet
The Best Tulsa Events: September 16-22
World-class jazz, Tulsa Greek Festival, a Tim Curry tribute and more!
It’s Time To Get Cozy With The Pickup’s 2026 Fall Guide
All the best festivals, concerts, pumpkin patches, hot bevs, and spooky vibes for your autumnal pleasure
In The Pearl District, A New Indie Theater Says Meow
The Black Cat Theatre Café will be home to improv comedy, immersive theatre, and whatever else Tulsa comes up with
The Best Tulsa Events: September 9-15
"Spamalot," Dolly Night at Admiral Twin, a monarch experience, a Tulsa Ballet triple bill and more!













