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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Culture

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

Alicia Chesser

April 29, 2026

Tulsa Picks

The Best Tulsa Events: April 29 – May 5

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

Matt Carney, Alicia Chesser, and Katie Wiehe

April 28, 2026

Tulsa Picks

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

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

Alicia Chesser and Katie Wiehe

April 21, 2026

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