Community Calendar of Events

First Friday Art Crawl

January 3, 2025 | 6 - 9 p.m.

part of the monthly First Friday Art Crawl events. Every first Friday of the month, visitors can explore artwork inside galleries, studios and museums and catch a few live music performances or even an exciting fireworks display. As an added bonus, art crawlers can take advantage of free museum and gallery admission while shopping later than normal business hours would allow. Hit the district early for dinner, or stay a little later for a craft cocktail best enjoyed on an outdoor patio.

Theatre Tulsa presents: Oliver!

January 10-26, 2025

Experience the timeless tale of "Oliver!" at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center in January. Based on the classic novel "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens, Lionel Bart's play follows a young orphan boy as he navigates the gritty streets of Victorian London. Follow Oliver as he meets colorful characters and encounters unexpected twists on his quest for belonging and survival. 

Tulsa Symphony Orchestra's WAGNER'S TRISTAN AND ISOLDE

January 11, 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Immerse yourself in the majestic flow of Smetana's The Moldau, feel the intensity and passion of Wagner's “Prelude and Liebestod” from Tristan und Isolde, and experience the powerful dynamism of Nielsen's Symphony No. 4, all performed live by your Tulsa Symphony Orchestra with guest conductor James Bagwell. More details: www.tulsasymphony.org

Tulsa Symphony Orchestra's TCHAIKOVSKY'S ROMEO AND JULIET

February 1, 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Grammy-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta returns for one of the most beloved and frequently performed works in the orchestral repertoire - Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, inspired by the collection of Middle Eastern folk tales known as “One Thousand and One Nights.” This concert also includes Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet and the contemporary Concerto for Timpani and Orchestra - Raise the Roof - featuring Principal Timpanist Gerald Scholl. More Details: www.tulsasymphony.org

NSU Single Reed Day

February 1, 2025

Join the NSU clarinet and saxophone studios for a FREE day of single reed fun! Featuring guest artists Dr. David Cook, clarinet, and Dr. Jessica Dodge-Overstreet, saxophone, this woodwind extravaganza will include masterclasses, recitals, a vendor hall, and both a clarinet choir and a saxophone choir for attendees to participate in. Any single reed players can register, from students to amateur players and beyond! This event is hosted by NSU Music's Dr. Jordan VanHemert, saxophone, and Dr. Alexandra Doyle, clarinet. 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show - Tulsa, OK

February 1-14, 2025 | 6 - 10 p.m.

America’s largest interactive comedy murder dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults. Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show. Happens on the following Dates: Feb 1, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CST Feb 14, 2025, 7:00pm to 10:00pm Timezone: CST

First Friday Art Crawl

Monthly on the First Friday | 6 - 9 p.m.
February 7, 2025

Since 2007, the Tulsa Arts District has presented the community with rotating art displays as part of the monthly First Friday Art Crawl events. Every first Friday of the month, visitors can explore artwork inside galleries, studios and museums and catch a few live music performances or even an exciting fireworks display. As an added bonus, art crawlers can take advantage of free museum and gallery admission while shopping later than normal business hours would allow. Hit the district early for dinner, or stay a little later for a craft cocktail best enjoyed on an outdoor patio.

Tulsa Symphony Orchestra's 101 UNPLUGGED III: CINEMATIC

February 14, 2025 | 7 - 9 p.m.

Our 101 Unplugged Series continues. Light bites and a drink ticket will be provided. More Details: www.tulsasymphony.org

Tulsa Symphony Orchestra’s 101 Unplugged III: Cinematic

February 14, 2025 | 7 - 9 p.m.

Our 101 Unplugged Series continues. Light bites and a drink ticket will be provided.

Tulsa Ballet presents: Alice in Wonderland

February 27-28, 2025

Get your tickets and surrender to the magic as the Tulsa Ballet brings "Alice in Wonderland" to life at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. This sensational tale by Lewis Carroll will feature an ingenious set, lavish costumes, and curious characters. Watch as Alice is transported from a garden party on a sunny afternoon to the twisting, turning world of Wonderland.

Tulsa Ballet presents: Alice in Wonderland

March 1-5, 2025

Get your tickets and surrender to the magic as the Tulsa Ballet brings "Alice in Wonderland" to life at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. This sensational tale by Lewis Carroll will feature an ingenious set, lavish costumes, and curious characters. Watch as Alice is transported from a garden party on a sunny afternoon to the twisting, turning world of Wonderland.

Live From Ireland: The Tulsa IrishFest Kickoff

March 3, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.

Tulsa IrishFest is almost here… so let’s kickoff the fun a little early! Two of our Irish musicians, Conor Mallon and his band, and Sina Theil, will be in Tulsa Monday evening, March 3rd, for a special performance at the Mabee Center. You will find yourself transported to Ireland through their beautiful music; and you will discover how truly friendly the people of Ireland are as you visit with these engaging artists. So of course, you will want to return to Tulsa IrishFest on March 8th & 9th to hear your new Irish friends again on stage.

Ambassador Circle Opening: SAMURAI: Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller

March 6, 2025 | 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Philbrook Ambassador Circle Members are invited to the exclusive opening celebration of SAMURAI: Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres; live entertainment. Capacity is limited, advance tickets required.

First Friday Art Crawl

Monthly on the First Friday | 6 - 9 p.m.
March 7, 2025

Since 2007, the Tulsa Arts District has presented the community with rotating art displays as part of the monthly First Friday Art Crawl events. Every first Friday of the month, visitors can explore artwork inside galleries, studios and museums and catch a few live music performances or even an exciting fireworks display. As an added bonus, art crawlers can take advantage of free museum and gallery admission while shopping later than normal business hours would allow. Hit the district early for dinner, or stay a little later for a craft cocktail best enjoyed on an outdoor patio.

Art Crawl on 66

March 14, 2025 | 6 - 9 p.m.

Experience art up close during the Art Crawl on 66 in Tulsa as artists bring imagination to life at local businesses. On the second Friday of the month from April to December, musicians, performers, and visual artists will inspire patrons as they browse businesses and vendor booths. Kick the weekend off with a tour of historic places along The Mother Road, enjoying local restaurants and taking in the sights and sounds of Tulsa's art scene.

Spring Break Studio

March 19-22, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Drop by Studio C for a fun SAMURAI-inspired printmaking project! March 19 – March 20 & 22, 2025.

Stay Gold Session: Botanical Illustrations

Every Friday | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
March 28, 2025

Learn the art of botanical illustration rooted in refined drawing techniques and color studies. Your instructor will share key elements of this artform and guide you through self-selected subjects to illustrate using colored pencils on archival paper. Participants will complete 3-4 finished illustrations.

Stay Gold Session: Botanical Illustrations

March 28-31, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Learn the art of botanical illustration rooted in refined drawing techniques and color studies. Your instructor will share key elements of this artform and guide you through self-selected subjects to illustrate using colored pencils on archival paper. Participants will complete 3-4 finished illustrations.

Stay Gold Session: Botanical Illustrations

April 1-30, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Learn the art of botanical illustration rooted in refined drawing techniques and color studies. Your instructor will share key elements of this artform and guide you through self-selected subjects to illustrate using colored pencils on archival paper. Participants will complete 3-4 finished illustrations.

Gallery Opening: Art of the Meal

April 3, 2025 | 5 - 7:30 p.m.

“Art of the Meal,” our April 2025 gallery exhibit, will feature artwork themed around food and the rich emotions that come with their creation and consumption. Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, April 3rd at 5:30pm-7:30pm.

First Friday Art Crawl

Monthly on the First Friday | 6 - 9 p.m.
April 4, 2025

Since 2007, the Tulsa Arts District has presented the community with rotating art displays as part of the monthly First Friday Art Crawl events. Every first Friday of the month, visitors can explore artwork inside galleries, studios and museums and catch a few live music performances or even an exciting fireworks display. As an added bonus, art crawlers can take advantage of free museum and gallery admission while shopping later than normal business hours would allow. Hit the district early for dinner, or stay a little later for a craft cocktail best enjoyed on an outdoor patio.

Art in Bloom

April 4-6, 2025

The Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa will come to life with intricate floral artwork during Art in Bloom this April. During the event, the Philbrook will be filled with floral structures crafted by local designers inspired by the museum's art and architecture. Experience an unforgettable weekend of art this spring at the Philbrook's Art in Bloom event this April.

Stay Gold Session: Botanical Illustrations

Every Friday | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2025

Learn the art of botanical illustration rooted in refined drawing techniques and color studies. Your instructor will share key elements of this artform and guide you through self-selected subjects to illustrate using colored pencils on archival paper. Participants will complete 3-4 finished illustrations.

Trail of Tears Art Show

April 5-30, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The annual Trail of Tears Art Show, hosted on the grounds of Cherokee Springs Plaza in Tahlequah, presents authentic Native American art in one of Oklahoma's oldest art shows. Open to artists from all federally recognized Native American tribes, the Trail of Tears Art Show displays a wide range of creativity and artistic style. This diverse art show attracts artists, art dealers and visitors from across the nation. One of the most prestigious multi-tribal art shows in the country, the Trail of Tears Art Show began as a means of cultivating the art form of painting as a way of expressing Native American heritage within the Cherokee Nation. Created before the completion of the Cherokee Heritage Center, this art show was the first major exhibition held in the present museum. Peruse this year's Trail of Tears Art Show and view categories that historically have included basketry, pottery, graphics, sculpture, miniatures and the annual "Trail of Tears" theme.

Art Crawl on 66

April 11, 2025 | 6 - 9 p.m.

Experience art up close during the Art Crawl on 66 in Tulsa as artists bring imagination to life at local businesses. On the second Friday of the month from April to December, musicians, performers, and visual artists will inspire patrons as they browse businesses and vendor booths. Kick the weekend off with a tour of historic places along The Mother Road, enjoying local restaurants and taking in the sights and sounds of Tulsa's art scene.

The Grizzly Bear of Birds Creek

Every Sunday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday | 8 - 10 p.m.
April 17, 18, 19 & 20, 2025

TCC Theatre Presents Student Production, The Grizzly Bear of Birds Creek by Ashley Dawson Tulsa Community College Theatre will present The Grizzly Bear of Birds Creek by Ashley Dawson. It will be presented at TCC Southeast at the PACE Studio Theatre April 17-, 18, 19 at 8pm and April 20th at 2pm. The play is rated PG for violence. For tickets, please call 918-595-7777 or go to www. pacetickets.tulsacc.edu/events. The play is student written by Ashley Dawson and student directed by Melanie Torres. The student designers are Alondra Busse-Jones designing sound, Braydon Richards designing props, Dominic Diamond designing the set and projections, Valentine Tarpley designing the hair and make-up, Kat Homme designing the costumes and Alex Ryals designing the lights. The stage managers are Alondra Busse-Jones and Canyon Garner. Faculty mentors for design are Aaron Kennedy and Emily Westerfield. Script Supervisor and the faculty mentor for the direction is Mark Frank. The cast includes Abbey Butler as Sky, Mallory Berry as Mel, Brayden Marchant as Capellini, Kate Staat as Greta, Connor Harris as Bulwark, Mackenzie Boatman as Davis, Emma Dahl as McGuire, Eyrin Henningsen as King Andy, Canyon Garner as Becker, the bird, Derek Poore and Emily Bruegger as the Grizzly Bear and the understudies. Mckenna Greene is also an understudy. The Grizzly Bear of Birds Creek welcomes the audience to Pendulum, a timeless land where convicts are sent to be rehabilitated and wear soul lights for survival. Inmate, Sky breaks her soul light in an encounter with Grizzly, a giant vicious bear. She has twenty-four hours to get it back or cease to exist.. Her sister, Mel, follows Sky as she reunites with old friends, makes questionable decisions, and remembers a past best left forgotten. The Grizzly Bear of Birds Creek is an official Associate production entry into the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and will be adjudicated by Associate Professor of Theatre Technology and Design, Alex Webster from Oklahoma Baptist University. For more information about the play please contact eat16@eau16eav16eaw16 or go to our Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/682166887533474/

Woolly Weekend at Shepherd's Cross

April 24-26, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Woolly Weekend at Shepherd’s Cross Thursday April 24, Friday April 25, & Saturday April 26, 2025 10:00 am – 7:00 p.m. Woolly Weekend is a “sheep to shawl” festival held at Shepherd’s Cross, an authentic working sheep farm, just north of Claremore OK on Scenic Route 66. Come to the farm and watch as the sheep are shorn (given a haircut). Sheep shearing occurs throughout the day. After the fiber is shorn from the sheep, visitors can watch the wool being processed on site. It will be combed, spun, woven, knit, crocheted, and felted into finished products. This is a true Sheep to Shawl Event. Over the three-day period at least three shawls will be created entirely from the wool shorn on the first morning of the event. It is rare to find a true Sheep to Shawl experience. Shearing and demonstrations take place inside the Amish built tour barn, which houses some of the animals as well as the wool processing, farm museum, and the gift shop. There are Short Course Fiber Classes available; learn drop spindling, hand carding, needle felting, or weaving during the event. Be sure to visit the Farm Animal Barn & pet the barnyard animals. Tour the educational interactive Farm Museum & Four-Story Observation Silo, as well as the Bible Garden. Bring the entire family. Children’s activities include weaving, games, wool project, and coloring contest. This is a free event. Donations are welcome - suggested donation of $5 per person. Groups of twenty or more, please pre-register. Volunteers are needed to demonstrate fiber arts. If you spin, weave, knit, crochet, or needle felt you may join our Sheep to Shawl Team. Anyone who works with fiber is welcome. Inquire for additional information. Come shop at Shepherd’s Shop featuring a host of “woolly” and farm related handmade crafted by Shepherd’s Cross and over 50 local crafters; farm fresh USDA processed and Animal Welfare Approved meat (lamb and beef), Amish jams, health foods, yarns, and much more! Additionally, the shop features a mission section, where 100% of the sale price is returned to the indigenous craftsmen (countries include Azerbaijan, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, Malawi, Uganda and more). Our Shepherd’s Cross yarns are natural, chemical free, home grown and hand-picked here on the farm. The shop also offers roving, batts, felting supplies, spinning and weaving supplies, and much more. Fiber Arts classes, Animal Husbandry classes, and Shearing lessons are available at the farm throughout the year. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility and a “Made in Oklahoma” Company. The farm is also Animal Welfare Approved. It is home to a non-profit Christian organization named Heart of the Shepherd that hosts this event. Teaching basic agricultural principles and their relationship to the Bible are instrumental in the educational component of the farm.

Annual Spring Art & Craft Show & Sale

April 26, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Come and join us for Sapulpa’s Annual Art & Craft Show & Sale!

Mvskoke Art Market

April 26-27, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Muscogee Nation’s first ever Mvskoke Art Market will be held this April at the River Spirit Casino in Tulsa. Attend this inaugural market and browse a wide variety of artwork from 60 artists. Paintings, beadwork, jewelry, pottery, and mixed medium artwork will be on display. The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is a self-governed Native American tribe located in Oklahoma. MCN is one of the 5 Civilized Tribes and is the fourth largest tribe in the U.S.

Trail of Tears Art Show

May 1-11, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The annual Trail of Tears Art Show, hosted on the grounds of Cherokee Springs Plaza in Tahlequah, presents authentic Native American art in one of Oklahoma's oldest art shows. Open to artists from all federally recognized Native American tribes, the Trail of Tears Art Show displays a wide range of creativity and artistic style. This diverse art show attracts artists, art dealers and visitors from across the nation. One of the most prestigious multi-tribal art shows in the country, the Trail of Tears Art Show began as a means of cultivating the art form of painting as a way of expressing Native American heritage within the Cherokee Nation. Created before the completion of the Cherokee Heritage Center, this art show was the first major exhibition held in the present museum. Peruse this year's Trail of Tears Art Show and view categories that historically have included basketry, pottery, graphics, sculpture, miniatures and the annual "Trail of Tears" theme.

Stay Gold Session: Botanical Illustrations

May 1-16, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Learn the art of botanical illustration rooted in refined drawing techniques and color studies. Your instructor will share key elements of this artform and guide you through self-selected subjects to illustrate using colored pencils on archival paper. Participants will complete 3-4 finished illustrations.

First Friday Art Crawl

Monthly on the First Friday | 6 - 9 p.m.
May 2, 2025

Since 2007, the Tulsa Arts District has presented the community with rotating art displays as part of the monthly First Friday Art Crawl events. Every first Friday of the month, visitors can explore artwork inside galleries, studios and museums and catch a few live music performances or even an exciting fireworks display. As an added bonus, art crawlers can take advantage of free museum and gallery admission while shopping later than normal business hours would allow. Hit the district early for dinner, or stay a little later for a craft cocktail best enjoyed on an outdoor patio.

Stay Gold Session: Botanical Illustrations

Every Friday | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
May 2, 9 & 16, 2025

Learn the art of botanical illustration rooted in refined drawing techniques and color studies. Your instructor will share key elements of this artform and guide you through self-selected subjects to illustrate using colored pencils on archival paper. Participants will complete 3-4 finished illustrations.

Children’s Day

May 3, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Kodomo no Hi, or Children’s Day, is celebrated every May in Japan to honor the joy, individuality, and bright futures of children. Join us in celebrating your child with inspired art projects and fun activities!

Director’s BBQ

May 8, 2025 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Join Interim Director Megan Nesbit for barbecue, beer, and live music at our outdoor annual celebration in the Garden. RSVP to 918-748-5320 or eat24@eau24eav24eaw24.

Art Crawl on 66

May 9, 2025 | 6 - 9 p.m.

Tulsa International Mayfest

May 9-11, 2025

Experience an outdoor tribute to the arts and music at the annual Tulsa International Mayfest. This family-oriented event in downtown Tulsa is nationally renowned for presenting the very best in arts and entertainment. Mayfest attracts hundreds of thousands of people annually with an array of arts, including dance, music, and visual arts. Always a major highlights of spring, Mayfest also includes multiple performance stages and great festival food.

Appetizers: Community Conversations - One Book, One Tulsa

June 4, 2025 | 1 - 2 p.m.

Join us to discuss “This Great Hemisphere” by Mateo Askaripour in anticipation of his visit to Central Library for One Book, One Tulsa on July 18. Refreshments are provided. Registration is requested.

First Friday Art Crawl

June 6, 2025 | 6 - 9 p.m.

Since 2007, the Tulsa Arts District has presented the community with rotating art displays as part of the monthly First Friday Art Crawl events. Every first Friday of the month, visitors can explore artwork inside galleries, studios and museums and catch a few live music performances or even an exciting fireworks display. As an added bonus, art crawlers can take advantage of free museum and gallery admission while shopping later than normal business hours would allow. Hit the district early for dinner, or stay a little later for a craft cocktail best enjoyed on an outdoor patio.

Appetizers: Community Conversations - One Book, One Tulsa

June 9, 2025 | 2 - 3 p.m.

Join us to discuss “This Great Hemisphere” by Mateo Askaripour in anticipation of his visit to Central Library for One Book, One Tulsa on July 18. Refreshments are provided. Registration is requested.

Music Sandwiched In: Jazz Pianist Don Ryan

June 9, 2025 | 12:10 - 12:50 p.m.

Don Ryan, one of Tulsa's most popular musicians, opens up our beloved biweekly summer music series. A dynamic pianist, Ryan excels in classical, inspirational, pop, jazz and ragtime. He has delighted audiences throughout the world, including at the famed Carnegie Hall. He has the unique distinction of receiving both a diploma and special award at the International Frederic Chopin Competition in Warsaw, Poland (1975), as well as having been inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame (2006).

Central Library's 60th Anniversary Party

June 11, 2025 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Join The Red Dirt Rangers and author John Wooley as they play Red Dirt music and recount 60 years of our beloved Central Library. LOCATION: Tandy Garden Share old memories and enjoy a live performance by one of the hottest Red Dirt bands! Wooley will sign copies of his book Tulsa City-County Library: A Legacy of Innovation, Integration, Inspiration: 1992-2021, which will be on sale for just $20! Bring the kids to meet Buddy Bookworm! Plus, enjoy refreshments. Sponsored by the Tulsa Library Trust.

Tulsa Nostalgia Con

June 14, 2025

Join us Saturday June 14th 10am-5pm at the Gateway Tulsa Event Center 851 E Admiral Blvd. Tulsa, OK 74120. $10 admission kids 12 and under FREE admission. Guests Raymond Cruz aka TUCO Salamanca and Cesar Garcia both from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Jerry Bennett Marvel Card Artist. Food. Giveaways. 50 pop culture vendors.

26th Annual All-Black Towns Tour

June 14, 2025 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us for our 26th annual tour of Oklahoma's historic all-Black towns. This year, we'll visit Grayson, Clearview and Boley. Learn the history of each town, meet the town mayors and explore the Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame. Tickets go on sale starting May 5. Purchase tickets in advance in person at Rudisill Regional Library via cash or check. Contact eat34@eau34eav34eaw34 for more details. Sponsored by the African American Resource Center and Tulsa Library Trust. Tickets are $55 and include breakfast, lunch and admission to the Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Appetizers: Community Conversations - One Book, One Tulsa

June 20, 2025 | 2 - 3 p.m.

Join us to discuss “This Great Hemisphere” by Mateo Askaripour in anticipation of his visit to Central Library for One Book, One Tulsa on July 18. Refreshments are provided. Registration is requested.

Music Sandwiched In: Singer Sam Briggs

June 23, 2025 | 12:10 - 12:50 p.m.

Our biweekly summer music series continues with singer Sam Briggs. For all ages. Briggs has performed across Oklahoma for over a decade. His credits include George (Sunday in the Park With George), Curly (Oklahoma!), Jervis (Daddy Long Legs), Anthony (Sweeney Todd) and Marius (Les Miserables), to name a few. Briggs was the grand-prize winner of Signature Symphony’s Tulsa Sings! in 2019 and is a Tate-winning actor for his work in Theatre Tulsa’s Amadeus.

Appetizers: Community Conversations - One Book, One Tulsa

June 28, 2025 | 1 - 2 p.m.

Join us to discuss “This Great Hemisphere” by Mateo Askaripour in anticipation of his visit to Central Library for One Book, One Tulsa on July 18. Refreshments are provided. Registration is requested. Enjoy refreshments from Daddy B's.

Global Gatherings: North America & Europe

June 28, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Tulsa's Gathering Place will offer visitors ample opportunity to immerse themselves in cultures from around the world during their Summer 2025 Global Gatherings Series. This multi-week cultural program will highlight various regions and cultures of the world present in Tulsa. This year, two world regions will be celebrated on select dates in June and July at the ONEOK Boathouse. The program will conclude near the end of the summer with the Global Gatherings World Festival on August 9.

Appetizers: Community Conversations - One Book, One Tulsa

July 1, 2025 | 10 - 11 a.m.

Join us to discuss “This Great Hemisphere” by Mateo Askaripour in anticipation of his visit to Central Library for One Book, One Tulsa on July 18. Refreshments are provided. Registration is requested. LOCATION: Fulton Street Books & Coffee, 21 N. Greenwood Ave.

Duck Creek Fireworks

July 4, 2025

Attracting thousands of visitors each year, the Duck Creek Fireworks celebration is a true patriotic spectacular. Line the shores of scenic Grand Lake and prepare for an entertaining evening. Keep an eye out for the highly anticipated War Bird flyover, a loving tribute to the men and women serving overseas. Visitors can also view the airplanes up close and meet the pilots at nearby Ketchum Airport. The fireworks, beginning promptly at sun set, will be synchronized to patriotic music. Enjoy an Independence Day celebration the whole family will love.

Folds of Honor Tulsa FreedomFest

July 4, 2025

Celebrate America's Independence with family and friends at Tulsa's annual FreedomFest celebration. This much-anticipated celebration includes all-ages entertainment, a variety of activities and tasty concessions. An annual tradition since 1976, FreedomFest features one of the largest free fireworks displays in Oklahoma. Join the crowds at Tulsa's River Parks, line the banks of the Arkansas River with lawn chairs and enjoy the show. Arrive early to enjoy inflatables for the kids, face painting, beverage and food vendors, old-fashioned family picnics and a bicycle parade. At nightfall, turn your gaze skyward as hundreds of fireworks choreographed to patriotic music are launched from the 21st Street Bridge.

Music Sandwiched In: Harpist Lorelei Barton

July 7, 2025 | 12:10 - 12:50 p.m.

Our biweekly summer music series continues with harpist Lorelei Barton. Barton's extensive repertoire includes classical, Latin, Broadway, pop/jazz and holiday music. She's performed with Tulsa Philharmonic, Tulsa Symphony, Oklahoma City Symphony, Bartlesville Symphony, Arkansas Symphony and others. A teacher as well as a performer, Barton not only plays but engages with her audiences on how the harp works and takes questions.

Appetizers: Community Conversations - One Book, One Tulsa

July 10, 2025 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Join us to discuss “This Great Hemisphere” by Mateo Askaripour in anticipation of his visit to Central Library for One Book, One Tulsa on July 18. Refreshments provided by Wanda J's.

Circle Cinema Film Festival

July 11, 2025

Tokyo, OK

July 11-13, 2025

Tokyo, OK is a Japanese and pop culture convention centered on Japanese animation (anime). Pre-registration is available but tickets will also be available at the door.

One Book, One Tulsa - Meet Mateo Askaripour, Author of

July 18, 2025 | 6 - 7 p.m.

Each year, the Tulsa City-County Library hosts a systemwide initiative called "One Book, One Tulsa," during which Tulsa County residents are encouraged to read the same book. The purpose of this program is to foster literacy within our community and to encourage conversation about a meaningful book. This year’s selection is by Mateo Askaripour, a recipient of the National Book Foundation's “5 Under 35” prize. This Great Hemisphere is a powerful, captivating novel about how far we'll go to protect the ones we love. Join us on the first floor of Central Library for a discussion of Askaripour's book. Following his presentation, the author will answer questions from the audience and sign books. Books will be available for purchasing, courtesy of Fulton Street Books. E-mail eat45@eau45eav45eaw45 for more details. Sponsored by the Tulsa Library Trust.

Music Sandwiched: Vocalist Janet Rutland

July 21, 2025 | 12:10 - 12:50 p.m.

Our biweekly summer music series wraps up with vocalist Janet Rutland, performing a repertoire from the Great American Songbook. For all ages. As a versatile artist with decades of performance experience, Rutland offers a diverse repertoire consisting of vintage jazz, pop and country music. A native of Sand Springs, Rutland has performed extensively throughout the Tulsa area for many years and is a longtime fixture in the mid-America music and theater scene with club, theater and concert hall performances in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and Missouri.

20th Anniversary Celebration with Emanuel Ax

October 4, 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Lina González-Granados, guest conductor Emanuel Ax, piano Shostakovich | Festive Overture Beethoven | Piano Concerto No. 3 Dvořák | Symphony No. 9 in E minor Colombian American conductor known for her powerful interpretations and dedication to highlighting Latin-American composers, Lina González-Granados leads Tulsa Symphony Orchestra's milestone Season XX's opening concert. The performance begins with the bright, sparkling melodies of Shostakovich’s Festive Overture and has a very celebratory feel, making it perfect for opening night, followed by Beethoven’ s Piano Concerto No. 3, a dramatic and expressive work perfectly suited for the talents of Grammy-award winning pianist, Emanuel Ax. The season opener ends with Dvořák’s most famous and vibrant work, Symphony No. 9 in E minor.

Holst's The Planets

November 8, 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Ron Spigelman, guest conductor Tulsa Chorale Womens’ Chorus | Zachary Malavolti, Artistic Director Selections from John Williams’ E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Star Wars Holst | The Planets, op.32 Tulsa Symphony Orchestra audience favorite, Ron Spigelman returns to the stage to open with compositions by former and iconic Principal Conductor of the Boston Pops John Williams with selections from the Oscar-winning movies, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Star Wars-both securing an Oscar for Best Original Score in their time. The show concludes with Holst’s The Planets, op.32 a dazzling seven-movement orchestral suite, with each movement named after a planet in the solar system and its corresponding astrological character. Attendees will experience an immersive experience as NASA images will dazzle the eyes while symphonic sounds will transport you out of this world!