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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. 

Being In A Gallery Doesn’t Make It Art

The Hidden Creatives Studio Tour is helping emerging artists get seen

May 20, 2026

The Best Tulsa Events, Memorial Day Weekend Edition: May 20-26

Film festivals, an art studio tour, workshops, a pool party and more!

May 19, 2026

I Blew Out My Central Nervous System Watching Streamer Storm Content

Today’s severe weather forecasts are thriving on hype. But do they help?

May 12, 2026

The Best Tulsa Events: May 13 – 19

East Tulsa is hopping, Barbie on the lawn and more!

The Best Tulsa Events: May 6-12

"The Wiz," Boots Riley, Mother's Day and more

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