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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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!
The Best Tulsa Events: July 22-28
"Oklahoma!", Benson Boone, Tulsa Fringe Festival, and more!
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!
The Best Tulsa Events: June 24-30
"Lee Roy Chapman's Tulsa" book launch, Pride Street Festival at Elote, fireworks and more!
The Best Tulsa Events: June 17-23
The Silkroad Ensemble, Tulsa Juneteenth, Graveyard Shift Slumber Party and more!
The Best Tulsa Events: June 10-16
David Sedaris, a "We The People" exhibit, SK8 Date and more!
The Pickup’s Big Guide To Summer 2026
Outdoor tunes! Festivals! Patios! Day trips! Concerts! Ice cream!
16 Art Shows To See In June
This month's exhibits include photography, serious and satirical installations, large-scale wheat paste, innovative fiber works, and politically-focused art.













