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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.

Zach Litwack Confronts The Ritual Of Toxic Positivity

His new exhibition “I’m Good. How Are You?” invites us to ask how "fine" we really are.

May 1, 2026

Mayfest Is Weird This Year, But Here Are 17 Other Art Events Happening In May

Community artists at Gilcrease, queer stories, First Friday performances and more

April 29, 2026

The Best Tulsa Events: April 29 – May 5

Gillian Welch is playing Guthrie Green for FREE, Soundpony's 20th anniversary and more!

Tulsa Picks: The Best Tulsa Events, April 22-28

This week: LitFest, Kölsch Fest, "Gypsy," and some badass women musicians

April 21, 2026

The Best Tulsa Events: April 15-21

Big Bite, big bands, a big arts festival, and more plans for your week

April 14, 2026

Annie Ellicott Has Björk Stuck In Her Head

Her new project Rubyland, whose debut single comes out this weekend, is a venture into art rock territory.

April 8, 2026

The Best Tulsa Events: April 8-14

Spring has sprung with flowers, a 3-day noise festival and most importantly, GWAR.

April 7, 2026

17 Spring-Loaded Art Shows To See In April

Put your hands in the creative dirt with this month's new exhibits, full of tactile media and very good questions

April 1, 2026

Sexy Ballet? Sexy Ballet.

Tulsa Ballet leans all the way in with ‘Casanova’

March 31, 2026

The Best Tulsa Events: April 1-7

Flowers! First Friday! Puntasmagoria! Tiffany! Easter brunch!

March 31, 2026