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Arts and Culture events
July 2025
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.
Location:
Fulton Street Books & Coffee
21 N. Greenwood Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74120
For more information, contact:
Hannah Gray
(918)-549-7411
eat0@eau0eav0eaw0
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.
Location:
32894 S 4507 Rd
Afton, OK 74331
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.
Location:
Tulsa River Parks
Tulsa, OK 74127
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.
Location:
Central Library
400 Civic Center
Tulsa, OK 74103
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.
Location:
Martin Regional Library
2601 S Garnett Rd
Tulsa, OK 74129
For more information, contact:
Hannah Gray
(918)-549-7411
eat0@eau0eav0eaw0
Art Crawl on 66
July 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.
Location:
Various Locations
Tulsa, OK 74103
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.
Location:
100 E 2nd St
Tulsa, OK 74103
Sushi + SAMURAI
Every Friday | 5 - 9 p.m.
July 11, 18 & 25, 2025
Join us Friday evenings through August 1st for SUSHI + SAMURAI! Enjoy delicious sushi from Chimera Café, live music on Tulsa’s best patio, beer, wine, cocktails, plenty of non-alcoholic beverages, and $5 general admission after 5pm.
Location:
Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S. Rockford Road
Tulsa, OK 74114
Global Gatherings: Native America & Caribbean
July 12, 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.
Location:
The Gathering Place
2650 S John Williams Wy E
Tulsa, OK 74114
For more information, contact:
(918)-779-1000
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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 eat8@eau8eav8eaw8 for more details. Sponsored by the Tulsa Library Trust.
Location:
Central Library
400 Civic Center
Tulsa, OK 74103
For more information, contact:
Hannah Gray
(918)-549-7411
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Tulsa Kendo Demonstration
July 18, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.
Tulsa Kendo Dojo returns to Philbrook for live demonstrations in the gardens! Demonstrations will occur at 5:30 and 6:30PM. Kendo is a form of traditional Japanese fencing based on the skillful swordsmanship and rigorous principles of the Samurai.
Location:
Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S. Rockford Road
Tulsa, OK 74114
Music on the Patio: David Horne
July 18, 2025
Join us on Friday evenings for Music on the Patio, featuring local musicians performing everything from soulful jazz to upbeat acoustic sets. Enjoy a refreshing drink and delicious food from Chimera Café while you soak up the vibrant sounds and take in the beauty of the gardens. Admission is just $5 after 5pm, so grab your friends, bring your family, and experience the perfect blend of music, culture, and community. This Week’s Musician: David Horne and Ken Ackley are two longtime Tulsa musicians who play everything from jazz to country to French cafe music. They love to get people singing and laughing.
Location:
Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S. Rockford Road
Tulsa, OK 74114
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.
Location:
Central Library
400 Civic Center
Tulsa, OK 74103
Family History Month: Family Memory Box
July 23, 2025 | 2 - 3 p.m.
Collect your family memories in a memory box. Decorate small boxes for keeping your family mementos and photos. Boxes and crafting supplies are provided. For elementary schoolers to teens. We encourage you to bring copies of family photos to include in your decorations.
Location:
Hardesty Regional Library
8316 E. 93rd St.
Tulsa, OK 74133
World of Bob Dylan
July 24-27, 2025
Celebrate and learn about legendary songwriter Bob Dylan this May during The World of Bob Dylan. As part of Tulsa's premier festival of art, Switchyard, The World of Bob Dylan will bring together scholars, critics, journalists and fans to study Dylan and the impacts of his work. Attend panels, keynotes, and performances that will examine and celebrate Dylan as you've never seen. Whether you prefer his early work or his latest releases, The World of Bob Dylan is a can't-miss event for Dylan fans.
Location:
100 E 2nd Street
Tulsa, OK 74103
For more information, contact:
(918)-631-4419
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Global Gatherings: Central America & South America
July 26, 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.
Location:
Gathering Place
2650 S John Williams Wy E
Tulsa, OK 74114
For more information, contact:
(918)-779-1000
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September 2025
Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings
September 14, 2025 | 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
David Lockington, guest conductor Ronnamarie Jensen and Jennifer Sherman, violin J.S. Bach | Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV1048 Fung | Concerto for Two Violins and String Orchestra Tchaikovsky | Serenade for Strings in C major, op.48 Before turning to conducting, guest conductor David Lockington began his musical career as an accomplished cellist. Audiences can marvel in this distinguished musician-turned conductor for our maiden performance at the University of Tulsa’s Gussman Concert Hall when he leads the orchestra in J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV1048. This three-movement piece is notable for its vibrant string ensemble which showcases Bach’s mastery of counterpoint and orchestration. Next, Fung’s Concerto for Two Violins and String Orchestra is a dynamic and engaging piece that explores the curious interplay of two solo violins and a string orchestra. The concert finale ends with the elegant four movement composition of Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48 a beloved and majestic string orchestra piece.
Location:
Lorton Performance Center
550 S Gary Pl
Tulsa, OK 74104
For more information, contact:
Jodi Koch
(918)-584-3645
eat12@eau12eav12eaw12
October 2025
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.
Location:
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
110 E 2nd St S
Tulsa, OK 74103
For more information, contact:
Jodi Koch
(918)-584-3645
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November 2025
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!
Location:
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
110 E 2nd St S
Tulsa, OK 74103
For more information, contact:
Jodi Koch
(918)-584-3645
eat12@eau12eav12eaw12
Dahl's Music for Brass Instruments
November 15, 2025 | 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Dahl | Music for Brass Instruments Chamber music guests can enjoy a complimentary drink ticket and light hors d’oeurves with your admission as you enjoy the musical delicacy of Dahl’s Music for Brass Instruments. This three-movement intricate brass composition blends traditional and modern elements capping off the evening’s performance with an intricate and challenging finale that showcases the composer’s skill in counterpoint. The concert’s brief intermission features a rare Q&A between the featured musicians and audience, a popular feature and one only to be found in this unique series. This is a perfect series for any musical novice or expert, but regardless of musical prowess, this concert will not disappoint!
Location:
101 Archer
101 E Archer St
Tulsa, OK 74103
For more information, contact:
Jodi Koch
(918)-584-3645
eat12@eau12eav12eaw12
January 2026
Brahm's Symphony No. 2
January 10, 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Brett Mitchell, guest conductor Brahms | Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op.56, “Haydn Variations” Kodály | Dances of Galánta Brahms | Symphony No.2 in D major, op.73 Known for connecting with audiences through both traditional and contemporary repertoire, Brett Mitchell, returns to the stage for Season XX as guest conductor in this exciting concert that begins with Brahms’ Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op.56, “Haydn Variations” that showcases Brahms's skill in transforming a simple theme into a rich and varied musical journey. Then enjoy Hungarian dance music from the comfort of your Chapman Music Hall seat with Kodály’s Dances of Galánta. This performance ends with the warmth, beauty, and positive energy sounds of Brahms’ Symphony No.2 in D major, op.73.
For more information, contact:
Jodi Koch
(918)-584-3645
eat12@eau12eav12eaw12
Harberg's Suite for Wind Quintet
January 17, 2026 | 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Harberg | Suite for Wind Quintet We kick off 2026 and our popular chamber series with a wind quintet. This four-movement interplay between flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon blends traditional dance forms with contemporary interpretations. This beloved series includes a complimentary choice of beverage and light hors d'oeuvres with your admission. Set in the modern beauty of the 101 E. Archer building in downtown Tulsa, the series features a unique intermission that enables guests to engage in a Q&A with the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra musicians. Learn not only about the music, the symphony, but also of the unique personalities of our talented musicians! A perfect date night evening with appeal to music lovers of all ages! Cash bar is available.
Location:
101 Archer
101 E Archer St
Tulsa, OK 74103
For more information, contact:
Jodi Koch
(918)-584-3645
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Mozart's Gran Partita
January 25, 2026 | 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Mallory Beth Thompson, guest conductor Ewazen | Symphony in Brass TSO Percussion Ensemble Mozart: Serenade No. 10 in B-flat major, K.361/370a, Gran Partita Guest conductor, Mallory Thompson a highly respected conductor, educator, and lecturer leads Tulsa Symphony Orchestra in their final Symphony Sessions series for Season XX with Ewazen’s three-movement piece, Symphony in Brass that features rich harmonies and dynamic contrasts. Followed then by Mozart: Serenade No. 10 in B-flat major, K.361/370a, Gran Partita a seven-movement piece celebrated for its rich textures, elegance and rich interplay between instruments, ending in a spirited and energetic conclusion for this afternoon's matinee performance! Enjoy the acoustic marvel of this beautiful theater on the campus of the University of Tulsa where seating is general admission with no "bad" seat in the house!
Location:
Lorton Performance Center
550 S Gary Pl
Tulsa, OK 74104
For more information, contact:
Jodi Koch
(918)-584-3645
eat12@eau12eav12eaw12
February 2026
Celebrating Black History
February 7, 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Jherrard Hardeman, guest conductor Kearstin Brown, soprano Hailstork | Fanfare on “Amazing Grace” Still | Symphony No. 3, "The Sunday Symphony" Montgomery | Five Freedom Songs William Dawson | Negro Folk Symphony Hailing from Detroit, Michigan American conductor and composer Jherrard Hardeman leads the orchestra with Hailstork’s Fanfare on “Amazing Grace” a take on the beloved and well-known hymn, but with a twist. Hailstork’s interpretation transforms the hymn into a lively fanfare, featuring bold brass and energetic rhythms. Followed by Still’s No. 3, "The Sunday Symphony" a four-movement work, each capturing different aspects of a Sunday elevating from peaceful morning reflections to joyful celebrations. Then, experience the emotional intensity of Montgomery’s Five Freedom Songs that blends classical music with elements of jazz, blues, and folk, capping off the concert with William Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony and its three movements, each capturing different aspects of African American life and history.
For more information, contact:
Jodi Koch
(918)-584-3645
eat12@eau12eav12eaw12
Daughtrey's Edge of the World for Percussion Ensemble
February 21, 2026 | 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Daughtrey | Edge of the World Season XX’s final chamber performance ends with a bang! Nathan Daughtrey's Edge of the World is a captivating composition for a percussion ensemble that was inspired by Brian Andreas’ poem, “True Things." The interpretation musically conveys two individuals starting their lives together and looking to the future. The performance perfectly captures rich harmonies and rhythmic complexities creating a dynamic musical experience for any music fan. With your admission to this beloved series enjoy a complimentary drink of your choice and an array of hors d'oeuvres, not to mention the ever-popular Q&A intermission between the audience and that evening’s musicians. Be prepared to learn something new about music, musicians and perhaps enjoy a few surprises about that evening's performers! Grab a ticket before they are gone for the final chamber show of Season XX set within the beautiful space of 101 Archer and the inspiring illumination of downtown Tulsa's night sky!
Location:
101 Archer
101 E Archer St
Tulsa, OK 74103
For more information, contact:
Jodi Koch
(918)-584-3645
eat12@eau12eav12eaw12
March 2026
Stravinsky's The Firebird
March 14, 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Michelle Merrill, guest conductor Beach | Symphony in E minor, op.32,"Gaelic" Ravel | Alborada del grazioso Stravinsky | The Firebird Suite (1919 version) Dynamic and rapidly rising American conductor, Michelle Merrill graces the Tulsa stage as she conducts our opening piece, Symphony in E minor, op.32,"Gaelic" which reflects composer Amy Beach’s Celtic heritage with themes of Irish and Scottish folk music-a perfect complement to St. Patrick’s Day holiday! With Ravel’s Alborada del grazioso expect to enjoy the vibrant contrast inspired by Spanish dance rhythms and melodies. The concert ends with the audible symphonic storytelling, colorful orchestration, and emotional intensity of Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite (1919 version.)
For more information, contact:
Jodi Koch
(918)-584-3645
eat12@eau12eav12eaw12
April 2026
Schubert's Symphony No. 9,
April 4, 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Daniel Hege, guest conductor Rebekah Lorenz, horn Mussorgsky | Prelude to Khovanshchina Gipps | Horn Concerto, op.58 Schubert | Symphony No. 9 in C major, D.944, “The Great” Honored by the League of American Orchestras, guest conductor Daniel Hege returns to Chapman Music Hall to lead the orchestra in a dark and mysterious concert replicating the tone from the opera, Khovanshchina. Rich harmonies evoke a feeling of dawn over Moscow for the audience in Tulsa's Performing Arts Center. Thereafter, enjoy the expressive work of Ruth Gipps's Horn Concerto, Op. 58 which features a three-movement piece each with its own character and mood, ending on a likely and rhythmic passage. Hege leads the orchestra into the final and majestic selection of Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 in C major, D.944, “The Great.” This four-movement piece travels through a bold, a relaxed, a lively and a triumphant orchestral journey. A concert not to be missed!
For more information, contact:
Jodi Koch
(918)-584-3645
eat12@eau12eav12eaw12
May 2026
Mahler's Symphony No. 2,
May 2, 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
James Bagwell, guest conductor Jana McIntyre, soprano Teresa Buchholz, mezzo-soprano Tulsa Chorale | Zachary Malavolti, Artistic Director Mahler | Symphony No.2 in C minor, “Resurrection" James Bagwell, an accomplished American conductor known for his work in choral, operatic, and orchestral music returns to Tulsa to close out our historic Season XX joined by the revered Tulsa Chorale. Mahler’s Symphony No.2 in C minor, “Resurrection" is a five-movement piece featuring the Tulsa Chorale and its impressive soloists. The piece features dramatic and intense character and mood ranges all culminating in a superb conclusion intentionally symbolizing hope and resurrection. This profound piece will only leave you inspired, only to anticipate Season XXI of your Tulsa Symphony Orchestra!
For more information, contact:
Jodi Koch
(918)-584-3645
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