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Pick of the Week
The Tulsa Gander
Friday, June 26
6pm at Spotlight Theater, 1381 S. 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 first of ThunderWof's three-show residency at the Spotlight Theater, the performance features a mix of sketch comedy, interviews, and local performances—all designed to give you an irreverent way to track what’s happening in Tulsa.
Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door. If you’re a Pickup subscriber, you’re in luck: you can get a ticket for $5 at the door! —Alicia Chesser
Wednesday, June 24
Downtown Tulsa Mid-Week Market
4:30pm at Santa Fe Square, 415 E 2nd St.
The Mid-Week market brings local vendors, food, and live music together in the heart of downtown for a laidback summer evening spent browsing handmade goods and supporting local businesses.
Fiberworks Artist Demonstration
5pm at 108|Contemporary, 108 Reconciliation Way
Corpus Christi Hooks vs Tulsa Drillers
7pm at ONEOK Field, 201 N Elgin Ave.
The New Honey Shade + The Doldrums
8pm at Drifter’s Theater, 1305 W. Cameron
Ease through the middle of the week with ambient soundscapes from Mark Kuykendall and Dylan Aycock, featuring projected 16mm film, field recordings, analog synthesizers, and deep listening. —Alicia Chesser
Thursday, June 25
Bands & Blooms
5pm at Tulsa Botanic Garden, 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr.
TFA Design Insider: Wiemann Metalcraft
6pm at Wiemann Metalcraft 639 W 41st St.
Blended Wine Dinner: Italian Escape
6pm at Philbrook, 2727 S. Rockford Rd.
Paint & Sip
6:30pm at The Chalkboard Kitchen + Bar, 1324 S Main St.
Perfect for an evening out with friends or a date night vibe, this laid-back night of guided painting and wine in downtown offers an easy way to unwind after work, and get a little creative without the pressure. —Katie Wiehe
Little Shop of Productions: “Feathered: The Musical” (through July 1)
7:30pm at Theater Tulsa Studios, 5521 S Peoria Ave.
Tulsa’s newest theatre company premieres an original musical by local writer Judah Brown that interweaves three Greek myths into a story about flying, falling, courage, and survival. —Alicia Chesser
Friday, June 26
PRIDE at Elote (through June 28)
All weekend at 5th and Boston
Elote is turning downtown into an all-out Pride celebration this weekend, blending family-friendly events with adults-only nightlife. From drag brunches and bike rides to live music and plenty of puffy tacos, there's something for everyone. —Katie Wiehe
Profitopia: Collage Workshop with Lindsey Cox of Stepmom
6pm at Living Arts, 307 East Reconciliation Way
Psychedelic Salon
6pm at WOMPA, 3306 Charles Page Blvd.
Marking the opening of Tulsa’s Open Plains Symposium, this event curated by Ok, So features local storytellers sharing true personal stories of healing, transformation, challenge, and discovery through psychedelic experiences. —Alicia Chesser
Exhibit Opening: Lily Swab
6pm at WOMPA, 3306 Charles Page Blvd.
Drawing from Western imagery, pop culture references, and personal experience, Tulsa-born, Brooklyn-based artist Lily Swab returns to her hometown for an exhibit of her large-scale canvases, distinguished by an unconventional use of graphite and water. —Alicia Chesser
Films at the Museum: deadCenter Film Festival 2026
7pm at Philbrook, 2727 S. Rockford Rd.
One night, two films, zero repeats. deadCenter Film Festival brings a Tulsa-only pairing of short and feature films you won’t find in the OKC lineup. – Katie Wiehe
Friday Night Fireworks: Stars & Stripes Weekend
7pm at ONEOK Field, 201 N Elgin Ave.
Rock Riot Fest
7pm at The Boman Twin Event Center, 2909 S Sheridan Ave.
The Jonesie Show
8pm at Jackalope Theater, 3406 S Yale Ave.
Punchis Punchis: Banda Rave Experience
9pm at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main St.
Saturday, June 27
Brut Artisan Market
9am at Brut Hotel, 1840 S Boulder Ave.
Southwood Pollinator Festival
9am at Southwood Landscape & Garden Center, 9025 S Lewis Ave.
This garden festival benefiting DVIS will feature activities, plants, and vendors throughout the day, with pollinator education stations generating plenty of buzz among bees, butterflies, and native plant enthusiasts alike. —Katie Wiehe
Teaching Garden at Woodward Park: 20th Anniversary Celebration
10am at Woodward Park, 2435 S Peoria
I Can’t Color Between the Lines
10am at TCC McKeon Center for Creativity, 910 S Boston Ave.
I Can’t Make Neon Art
11am at TCC McKeon Center for Creativity, 910 S Boston Ave.
GOLDEN: A K-Pop Kids Party!
11am at Vanguard, 222 N. Main
On Route 66: Closing Reception
6pm at Queen Rose Art House, 843 N Birmingham Pl.
Bingo Loco
6pm at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N Main St.
Equal parts bingo, rave, and comedy show, this wildly interactive night keeps the energy high with big prizes and even bigger personalities. – Katie Wiehe
Exhibit Opening: “Naive” by Kaylen Smith w/ Music by Luca Nova and The Makers Out
7pm at Belafonte, 306 S. Phoenix Ave.
“Lee Roy Chapman's Tulsa” Book Launch Party
7pm at WOMPA, 3306 Charles Page Blvd.
Blue Whale Comedy Night: Lukas McCrary
8pm at LowDown, 108 N. Detroit
Sunday, June 28
Stencil Making Workshop with Clean Hands Army's Aaron Whisner
1pm at Contemporary Arts of Tulsa, 314 S. Kenosha
That Damn Art Woman: Adah Robinson, Bruce Goff & The Controversy over the Design of the Boston Avenue Church
4pm at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, 1301 S Boston Ave.
The story behind one of Tulsa’s most recognizable buildings gets a closer look in a talk unpacking the decades-long controversy over the design of the Boston Avenue Methodist Church and the battle over who gets credit for an architectural icon. —Katie Wiehe
Sunday Nite Thing 15th Anniversary
8pm at The Colony, 2809 S. Harvard Ave.
The place to be for 15 years now to get in the deepest groove of Tulsa music. —Alicia Chesser
DVETS: Collaborative Performances from ONE AUX
8pm at Riverside Studios, 1381 S. Riverside Dr.
Monday, June 29
Jesus Christ Taxi Driver
9pm at The Whittier Bar, 2405 E Admiral Blvd.
Tuesday, June 30
4th of July Cookie Decorating
6pm at All Things Cake, 6808 S Memorial Ste 230
Trade fireworks for frosting at this workshop and learn techniques to perfect your holiday cookies. —Katie Wiehe
Tuesday Trivia
7pm at NEFF Brewing, 321 S Frankfort Ave.
Sisters of Cinema Screening: “But I’m A Cheerleader”
7pm at Circle Cinema, 10 S. Lewis Ave.
Starlight Jazz Orchestra: Hidden Gems Of The Swing Era
7:30pm at Guthrie Green, 111 Reconciliation Way
