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Pick Of The Week
TPAC Produces: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!”
July 24-August 16
Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. 2nd St. S.
Presented as part of the Route 66 Centennial, this all-Oklahoma production of “Oklahoma!” brings Broadway-level quality to this iconic homegrown musical, with additional live entertainment before every show. If your nostalgia extends to memories of seeing this outdoors at Discoveryland, you can add on a BBQ meal to your ticket. —Alicia Chesser
Wednesday, July 22
Downtown Midweek Market
4pm at Santa Fe Square, 415 E. 2nd St. S.
Author Talk: David Heska Wanbli Weiden
7pm at Magic City Books, 221 E. Archer St.
Meet award-winning author David Heska Wanbli Weiden for an evening exploring his latest thriller, Wisdom Corner. The Lakota writer behind Winter Counts brings his gripping stories of justice and community life to Magic City Books for discussion and a book signing.
Thursday, July 23
Tulsa Fringe Festival
Through July 26 at various locations
Theater lovers, comedy fans, art enthusiasts, and the creatively curious will all find something to explore during this four-day event packed with performances, workshops, and community events.
Exploring Watercolor: Sketching Sweets
6pm at Living Arts, 307 East Reconciliation Way
Insomnia & Seven Steps to Grace: An Online Conversation with Joy Harjo
6pm via Zoom
TFA + The Vault Cocktail Class: Iconic Tulsa Music Venues
6:30pm at The Vault Restaurant, 620 S Cincinnati
Summer’s Fifth Night: The Holdouts
7pm at Utica Square, 1709 Utica Square
One of Tulsa’s favorite summer traditions is back, turning Utica Square into an open-air concert venue for a free night of live music.
Astronomy Club of Tulsa: Science Chat & Stargazing
8:30pm at NEFF Brewing, 321 S. Frankfort
Friday, July 24
Family Nature Walk
10am at Philbrook, 2727 S. Rockford Rd.
One Book, One Tulsa Chat
3pm at Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E 93rd St.
Looking for a book club without the long-term commitment? This community discussion dives into The Lion Women of Tehran, bringing readers together to explore the novel’s rich characters, history, and timely themes.
Concert on the Patio: Global Gatherings Edition | Central and South America
5pm at Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way
Member Opening: Roadside Abstractions
6pm at Philbrook, 2727 S. Rockford Rd.
The Tulsa Gander
6pm at Spotlight Theater, 1381 Riverside Dr.
The Tulsa Gander is a live show highlighting the cool things in Tulsa and the surrounding areas, as well as the local journalists who cover them. As the second of ThunderWof's three-show residency at the Spotlight Theater, the performance will feature a mix of sketch comedy, interviews, and local performances. Pickup subscribers get discounted tickets at the door!
Profitopia: Creature Night
7pm at Mass Movement Community Arts, 1217 E. Admiral
Sanctum ft. Annie Ellicott’s Rubyland
7pm at Moonbeam Conservatory, 2421 E. Admiral
The Tulsey Town Two-Step: '90s Country Extravaganza
7pm at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N Main St.
This Ain’t a Scene: MTV2 Tribute
7pm at The Vanguard, 222 N Main St.
Sweeney Todd: School Edition
7pm at Booker T. Washington High School, 1514 E Zion St.
TFA & Lortondale Club Pool Party
8pm at The Lortondale Pool Club, 4941 E 26th St.
Saturday, July 25
Brut Artisan Market
9am at The Brut Hotel, 1840 S Boulder Ave.
Girls Just Wanna Have Brunch
11am at The Pump, 602 S Lewis Ave.
Magic City Books & Strother School of Radical Attention Present: Attention Lab
12pm at TCC Center for Creativity, 910 S Boston Ave
Mas Tulsa: A Caribbean Carnivale Experience
5pm at Guthrie Green, 111 Reconciliation Way
Tulsa Swim Meet 2026
5:30pm at Chimera, 212 N Main St.
The third annual Tulsa Swim Meet records local musicians live at Chimera before pressing the performances onto vinyl, giving music lovers a chance to be part of a piece of Tulsa music history.
Greenhorn Saints: Album Release Party
9pm at The Whittier Bar, 2405 E Admiral Blvd.
Sunday, July 26
Beginning Encaustic Workshop
12pm at Contemporary Arts Tulsa, 314 S. Kenosha Ave.
Kismet Clothing Swap
12pm at Kismet Collective, 5401 S Sheridan Rd.
Skip the shopping mall and shop your neighbors' closets instead. Bring clothing to swap or simply browse the racks for free while supporting a more sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe.
Slow Burn Sundays ft. David Hernandez & Friends
5pm at Brut Hotel, 1840 S Boulder Ave.
Writer’s Draw Songwriter’s Circle
8pm at Thelma’s Peach, 2008 E Admiral
Monday, July 27
Private Cellar Exchange
5pm at Boston Title & Abstract, 522 S Boston Ave.
Tuesday, July 28
Ice Cream Social Cupcakes
6pm at All Things Cake, 6808 S Memorial Ste 230
Sprinkles, frosting, and plenty of creativity are on the menu at this ice-cream themed cupcake decorating class. No baking experience required—just a sweet tooth and a little imagination.
Northwest Arkansas Naturals vs Tulsa Drillers
6pm at The Vanguard, 222 N Main St.
Benson Boone: Wanted Man Tour
8pm at BOK Center, 200 S Denver
