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Pick of the Week
Wyatt Flores: “Scared of Heights” Album Release Show
Friday, July 31 at 7pm
Guthrie Green, 111 Reconciliation Way
Stillwater’s own Wyatt Flores has been on a tear lately, touring the world with a band that includes Tulsa percussion wizard Jake Lynn. If you know them, you know; if you don’t, get ready to get swept away by the new sound of Red Dirt music as Flores and co. celebrate the release of their new record Scared of Heights with a free show at Guthrie Green this Friday. —Alicia Chesser
Wednesday, July 29
Mary Ryan Brown
6pm at Bricktown Comedy Club, 5982 S Yale Ave.
Thursday, July 30
Live Recording with Kalyn Fay
5pm at The Church Studio, 304 S Trenton Ave.
Summer Nights Series
5pm at Tulsa Botanic Garden, 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr.
Enjoy the Botanic Garden after hours during this special summer evening featuring splash-worthy water activities, ice cream, and plenty of time to wander the trails in cooler air.
World Stage Theater: Season Sneak Peek 2026
6pm at Tulsa Central Library, 400 Civic Center
Summer Stone Fruit, Cheese & Wine Tasting
6:30pm at Charcuteray, 1207 S Lewis Ave.
Art House Theater Day: Sorry To Bother You
7pm at Circle Cinema, 10 S Lewis Ave.
Friday, July 31
Pop Up Exhibition: Everything Must Go
Through Aug. 1 at Tulsa Artists’ Coalition, 9 E Reconciliation Way
Blink and you’ll miss it. This two-day pop-up exhibition infuses the gallery with fresh work from artist Rochelle Hardman.
Daytime Karaoke
5pm at C’est Bon Kitchen & Libations, 1717 N Peoria Ave.
First Americas Indigenous Futures Book Release
6pm at 101 Archer, 101 E. Archer
Resonate by Tulsa Contemporary Collective
6:30pm at Tulsa Little Theater, 1511 S Delaware Ave
One of the city’s newest movement collectives brings their original work to a historic venue, with an evening that features live dance, live music, film, and visual art.
The Floozies
6:30pm at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main St.
Films at the Museum: Mother Road 100 Years
7pm at Philbrook, 2727 S. Rockford Rd.
Hit the Mother Road from your movie seat. Philbrook and OETA are partnering to host a screening of two documentaries that explore Route 66’s first 100 years and the enduring legacy of the nation’s most iconic highway.
Red Dirt Experimental Music: White Boy Scream, Nathan Young, Kole Galbraith, and Nathan Alexander Pape
8pm at Drifters Theater, 1305 W. Cameron
Moonlight Movies: Lilo & Stitch (Live Action)
8:45pm at Hannah Hall, 1801 S. Garnett
Saturday, August 1
Sip ‘N Slide 2026
12pm at Welltown Brewing, 114 W. Archer
Plant Show Extravaganza
12pm at Heirloom Rustic Ales, 2113 E Admiral Blvd.
Bring home a new leafy roommate at this pop-up plant market featuring local vendors, rare finds, houseplants and plenty of plant-loving people to swap tips with over a pint.
K-POP Superstars
4pm at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main St.
Screening: The Illustrator & Batman Returns
5pm at Circle Cinema, 10 S Lewis Ave.
Comic books meet the big screen at this one-of-a-kind double feature. Watch the new short documentary The Illustrator about legendary Tulsa comic artist Steve Erwin, then stick around for Tim Burton’s Batman Returns, with a quick Q&A in between.
Exhibit Closing Event: “TOTEM: As Ephemera”
5:30pm at Pursuit Films, 2312 E. Admiral
It’s your last chance to experience this thought-provoking exhibit in dialogue with Erin Turner's first book, TOTEM: As Monument & Archive, published in 2026 by This Land Press. The exhibition brings together artists who reflect on history and resist its linearity, while probing and questioning the power of cultural appropriation.
Summer Lovin’ Sock Hop
6pm at Theater Tulsa, 5521 S Peoria Ave.
Author Talk: Barbara Kingsolver & Rebecca Nagle
7pm at Post Oak Lodge, 5323 W 31st St.
Amber Watson “Siren” EP Release Show
7pm at Brut Hotel, 1840 S Boulder Ave.
Summer Fling Comedy Show
8pm at Jackalope Theater, 3406 S Yale Ave.
Sunday, August 2
Intro To Sashiko Stitching
12pm at Community Craft, 2306 E. Admiral
Stay Gold Series: Contemporary Embroidery
2pm at Philbrook, 2727 S. Rockford Rd.
Embroidery isn’t just your grandma’s hobby anymore. Discover how embroidery has evolved beyond traditional patterns in this interactive class and learn the basic techniques while creating a unique design to take home.
AI Data Centers: Who Pays the Price?
5pm at Historic Big 10 Ballroom, 1624 E Apache St.
The Foundation for Real Economic Emancipation presents a discussion on data centers with Brad Carson, Amanda Clinton, and Edward Ongweso, Jr. This free event includes music from the Bishop Marsh Quartet, dinner from The Vault, tea from Mi Tea Lounge, and childcare.
The Pause: Focus & Calm
6pm at Kismet Collective, 5401 S Sheridan Rd.
Monday, August 3
White Wine Dinner
6:22pm at French Hen, 319 E Archer St.
Tuesday, August 4
Fitness on the Green: Yoga
6pm at Guthrie Green, 111 Reconciliation Way
Skip the gym and head to the lawn instead. YMCA instructors will lead this free community yoga class, welcoming everyone from first timers to seasoned yogis.
Trivia Tuesdays
7pm at Shuffles Board Game Cafe, 207 E Archer St.
