Community Calendar of Events
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Education events
July 2024
Our Oily Past Exhibit at BAHM
July 1, 2024 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This Spring,the Bartlesville Area History Museum is proud to present: “Our Oily Past” on display from April 1st through July 1st, the exhibit takes visitors on a journey exploring the successes of H.V. Foster and how he turned visions of wealth into revolutionizing the nation’s energy industry by taking over the development of the oil and natural gas Blanket Leases which was then controlled by the business, the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil company (I.T.I.O). The exhibit will feature various artifacts from local oil companies like I.T.I.O and youngsters or the “young at heart” may enjoy our history of oil coloring station and gander through BAHMs turn of the century Nelson Carr One-Room School! Museum admission is free, but donations are always welcome. No reservation is necessary.
Location:
Bartlesville Area History Museum
401 S. Johnstone Avenue, 5th Floor, Bartlesville, OK 74003
Bartlesville, OK 74003
For more information, contact:
(918)-338-4290
Woolaroc Mountain Man Camp
July 1-31, 2024 | 10 a.m.
Want to learn how to throw a tomahawk or shoot a black powder long gun? The Mountain Man Camp is the place to be! Guests are transported to a 1840s fur traders’ camp where they experience hands-on engagement with our mountain men who educate and entertain. A big hit for all ages!
Location:
Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve
12 miles SW on Hwy 123 from US 60
Bartlesville, OK 74003
Sensory Night at the Oklahoma Aquarium
July 2, 2024
Join us at the Oklahoma Aquarium for Sensory Awareness Evenings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. With low lights & quiet music, you & your little & big humans alike can explore the Oklahoma Aquarium without the usual crowd-perfect for people that get peopled out easily! Each month has a self-guided scavenger hunt with a prize for everyone that completes it! This event is free with general admission or Oklahoma Aquarium membership.
Location:
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium Drive
Jenks, OK 74037
Sensory Night
Every Thursday | 12 a.m.
July 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2024
Join us at the Oklahoma Aquarium for Sensory Awareness Evenings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. With low lights & quiet music, you & your little & big humans alike can explore the Oklahoma Aquarium without the usual crowd-perfect for people that get peopled out easily! Each month has a self-guided scavenger hunt with a prize for everyone that completes it! This event is free with general admission or Oklahoma Aquarium membership.
Location:
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, OK 74037
Jenks, OK 74037
Let’s Talk Gardening
Every Thursday | 12 - 1:30 p.m.
July 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2024
Weekly seminar on all things gardening at the Tulsa Garden Center, every Thursdy of the month.
Location:
Tulsa Garden Center
2435 S Peoria Ave
Tulsa, OK 74114
Camp Philbrook: Ecoverse – Crafting Sustainable Poetry Zines, Ages 7-9
July 8, 2024
Explore the intersection of poetry and imaginative expression , sustainability, and creativity with local Black Moon artist Jiji Coul! Campers will craft unique poetry zines using recycled materials and vibrant hues from botanical and food dyes, turning nature’s beauty into verse. Jiji Coul is a Tulsa-based artist who specializes in oil paints and natural materials, and often repurposes items to give them a second life. She expresses her creativity by exploring themes of self-perception and inspires herself daily by embracing activities that challenge and scare her. Jiji also teaches private art lessons, fostering connections with people of all ages to help them navigate life creatively.
Location:
Philbrooke Museum of Art
2727 S. Rockford Road
Tulsa, OK 74105
For more information, contact:
(918)-749-7941
Camp Philbrook: Book Nook Bonanza – Building Literary Works, Ages 9-11
July 8, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Embark on a whimsical journey with mixed media artist Kaci Burr, where literary worlds come alive through the enchanting art of crafting book nook dioramas. This camp encourages creativity and storytelling, offering a unique hands-on experience that combines literature and visual arts. Kaci Burr has been an artist, instructor, and event organizer in the Tulsa area for nearly a decade. Her preferred mediums are preserved insects, taxidermy specimens, and miniatures. Her experience working with ELL students and families uniquely allows her to connect with and teach a diverse group of people, no matter the age or language.
Location:
Philbrooke Museum of Art
2727 S. Rockford Road
Tulsa, OK 74114
For more information, contact:
(918)-749-7941
Camp Philbrook: Botanic Beats, Ages 7-9
July 8, 2024 | 1 - 4 p.m.
Explore the fascinating world of plant-powered music and sound painting with local music recording artist Mark Kuykendall. Campers delve into botanical beats and use natural materials to create sonic landscapes, blending art and science for an immersive musical experience. Mark Daniel Kuykendall is an Oklahoman, artist, and producer. His work is generally characterized by his production style of melding electronically manipulated field recordings with dusty attic 8mm films. Graduating with an audio engineering degree from Full Sail Real World Education in 2003, he returned to his home town of Tulsa, Oklahoma to begin his journey into the world of sound. Over the past decade he’s constructed “Wild Mountain Studios” in the Osage Hills, founded ambient music label “Unknown Tone Records” in 2011, and hosted numerous courses and taught at local art camps focusing on found sound, collage, and bio sensory feedback (plant music).
Location:
Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S. Rockford Road
Tulsa, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-749-7941
www.philbrook.org/calendar/camp-philbrook-botanic-beats-ages-7-9-2024-07-08/
Sistine Chapel
July 8, 2024 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join the Jenks Planetarium for a remarkable show where the planetarium is transformed into a recreation of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. Learn about the meanings behind the paintings, see the artistic scenes come to life and enjoy a retelling of the stories displayed in the chapel during this must-see show for art lovers. Notice: This show displays the real paintings as are seen in the Sistine Chapel in Rome, which contain some artistic nudity. Recommended for ages 8 & up.
Location:
Jenks Planetarium, Jenks High School
205 E. B Street
Jenks, OK 74037
Senior LIFEstyle & Wellness Expo
July 9, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Oklahoma's largest event for older adults and family caregivers. Over 150 exhibitors of resources, products and services. Free drive through shredding event, Rx Take Back booth for safely disposing of old or unneeded prescriptions, Expo Stage featuring News On 6 anchor Lori Fullbright and her "Cons, Frauds, and Scams" presentation, information and entertainment throughout the day, rescue pets for adoption, and more!
Location:
Exchange Center at Expo Square
4145 East 21st Street
Tulsa, OK 74114
For more information, contact:
Carol Carter
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Second Saturday Architecture Tour – Will Rogers High School: A Deco Darling
July 13, 2024 | 9 a.m.
Take a fun and educational walking tour through downtown Tulsa and other historical local sites during Second Saturday Architecture Tours, hosted by the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture. These monthly walking tours will give you an insightful look into the exciting architecture and prestigious collections that you may pass by every day. Sites include Tulsa's various Art Deco buildings, The Church Studio, the Blue Dome District, America's Crossroads in Sapulpa and much more. This month's tour will focus on Will Rogers High School, one of Tulsa's premier Art Deco buildings.
Location:
Various Locations
Tulsa, OK 74103
For more information, contact:
(918)-583-5550
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Rock, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show
July 13, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. July 14, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Come explore the art and science of rocks, minerals, fossils, and artifacts at Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society’s Annual Rock, Gem and Mineral and Jewelry Show. This year’s show will be in the Exchange Center at the Expo Square on Saturday, July 13th, and Sunday, July 14, 2024, it is the perfect opportunity to learn something new and shop an assortment of unique vendors. Show highlights include rocks, minerals, jewelry, fossils, a fluorescent room, beads, crystals, a touch and feel table, working exhibits, displays, and a free kid’s zone. Hours are 9-6 on Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday.
Location:
Exchange Center at Expo Square
4145 E. 21st St.
Tulsa, Ok 74114
For more information, contact:
Martha L. Rongey
(918)-671-0047
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Stay Gold Session: Oil Painting: Tablescapes with Cheryl Capps Roach
July 14, 2024 | 1 - 4 p.m.
Learn the fundamentals of oil painting while drawing inspiration from vivid tablescapes featuring fruit, colorful vessels, and distinct textiles. This introductory course is designed for individuals with little or no prior experience in oil painting. Participants will work with specially sourced non-toxic oil paints and odorless mediums to explore color theory, mixing, value, composition, and more. Explore techniques unique to this medium under the guidance of professional painter Cheryl Capps Roach. The instructor will break down the basics to provide a deeper understanding of how to interpret a tablescape still life on a two-dimensional canvas. All supplies are provided; adults 55+.
Location:
Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S. Rockford Road
Tulsa, OK 74114
Stay Gold Session: Beauty and the Beads with Katherine Penny Mitchell
Every Sunday | 2 - 4 p.m.
July 14, 21 & 28, 2024
Think of this as an art appreciation course with a twist…and a clasp! Each week, participants will create a blended jewelry design inspired by a selected painting or sculpture form the Philbrook collection. The class will first visit the galleries for an interactive discussion in the presence of the artwork to learn more about the piece and the artist who created it. Drawing inspiration from color, theme, style, and more, participants will assemble a beaded personal accessory as an artistic reflection. No prior jewelry-making experience is needed, and all materials are provided. Participants will learn basic beading and wire-working skills as well as tool techniques and related vocabulary. Adults 55+.
Location:
Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S. Rockford Road
Tulsa, OK 74114
TAAS Monthly Member Meeting
July 16, 2024 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
The Tulsa Area Azalea Society meets every third Tuesday of the month in the Outdoor Classroom at Woodward Park building. We are currently welcoming new members and would love to have you join! Each month we discuss gardening tips and topics for azaleas, community outreach opportunities, and answer questions from the general public on how best they can care for their azaleas.
Location:
Tulsa Garden Center - Outdoor Classroom
2435 S Peoria Ave
Tulsa, Ok 74114
For more information, contact:
Paul Stratton
(918)-633-2428
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S.T.E.M. Night
July 16, 2024 | 6 - 8 p.m.
Want to bring S.T.E.M. subjects to life for your aqua fans? Join us for S.T.E.M. Make & Take Project Evenings at the Oklahoma Aquarium! Participants will take away lessons about the importance of environmental conservation while creating unique S.T.E.M. projects they can take home with them. Held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, our Education Team will have two sessions at 6 PM and 7 PM, giving you ample time to explore the Oklahoma Aquarium & visit all 10,000 of our amazing animals! This event is free with general admission & for all Oklahoma Aquarium members.
Location:
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium Drive
Jenks, OK 74037
Moons: Worlds of Mystery
July 22, 2024 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
"Moons: Worlds of Mystery" is a planetarium show that immerses you in the amazing diversity of moons and the important roles they play in shaping our solar system. Explore what kinds of moons exist, what they look like and how they contribute to our solar system.
Location:
Jenks Planetarium, Jenks High School
205 E. B Street
Jenks, OK 74037
August 2024
Passport to the Universe
August 1, 2024 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join narrator Tom Hanks in a trip through the universe like never before during "Passport to the Universe." Learn about our true cosmic address, discover just how small we really are and learn how we really did come from stars. Recommended for ages 7 & up.
Location:
Jenks Planetarium, Jenks High School
205 E. B Street
Jenks, OK 74037
Earth, Moon & Sun
August 1, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
"Earth, Moon and Sun" follows Coyote as he learns about what he sees in the sky. The story, adapted from American Indian oral traditions, teaches audiences, along with Coyote, about lunar phases, eclipses and more. The show is recommended for ages four and older.
Location:
Jenks Planetarium
Jenks High School, 205 E. B Street
Jenks, OK 74037
Sensory Night
Every Thursday | 12 a.m.
August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024
Join us at the Oklahoma Aquarium for Sensory Awareness Evenings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. With low lights & quiet music, you & your little & big humans alike can explore the Oklahoma Aquarium without the usual crowd-perfect for people that get peopled out easily! Each month has a self-guided scavenger hunt with a prize for everyone that completes it! This event is free with general admission or Oklahoma Aquarium membership.
Location:
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, OK 74037
Jenks, OK 74037
Let’s Talk Gardening
Every Thursday | 12 - 1:30 p.m.
August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024
Weekly seminar on all things gardening at the Tulsa Garden Center, every Thursdy of the month.
Location:
Tulsa Garden Center
2435 S Peoria Ave
Tulsa, OK 74114
Woolaroc Mountain Man Camp
August 1-31, 2024 | 10 a.m.
Want to learn how to throw a tomahawk or shoot a black powder long gun? The Mountain Man Camp is the place to be! Guests are transported to a 1840s fur traders’ camp where they experience hands-on engagement with our mountain men who educate and entertain. A big hit for all ages!
Location:
Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve
12 miles SW on Hwy 123 from US 60
Bartlesville, OK 74003
Stay Gold Session: Beauty and the Beads with Katherine Penny Mitchell
Every Sunday | 2 - 4 p.m.
August 4, 11 & 18, 2024
Think of this as an art appreciation course with a twist…and a clasp! Each week, participants will create a blended jewelry design inspired by a selected painting or sculpture form the Philbrook collection. The class will first visit the galleries for an interactive discussion in the presence of the artwork to learn more about the piece and the artist who created it. Drawing inspiration from color, theme, style, and more, participants will assemble a beaded personal accessory as an artistic reflection. No prior jewelry-making experience is needed, and all materials are provided. Participants will learn basic beading and wire-working skills as well as tool techniques and related vocabulary. Adults 55+.
Location:
Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S. Rockford Road
Tulsa, OK 74114
Sensory Night at the Oklahoma Aquarium
August 6, 2024
Join us at the Oklahoma Aquarium for Sensory Awareness Evenings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. With low lights & quiet music, you & your little & big humans alike can explore the Oklahoma Aquarium without the usual crowd-perfect for people that get peopled out easily! Each month has a self-guided scavenger hunt with a prize for everyone that completes it! This event is free with general admission or Oklahoma Aquarium membership.
Location:
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium Drive
Jenks, OK 74037
Second Saturday Architecture Tour – Tulsa Underground: The Tunnel Tour
August 10, 2024 | 9 a.m.
Take a fun and educational walking tour through downtown Tulsa and other historical local sites during Second Saturday Architecture Tours, hosted by the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture. These monthly walking tours will give you an insightful look into the exciting architecture and prestigious collections that you may pass by every day. Sites include Tulsa's various Art Deco buildings, The Church Studio, the Blue Dome District, America's Crossroads in Sapulpa and much more. This month's tour will focus on the Tulsa Underground, the street-level interior hallways that connect buildings, hotels, and parking garages across the city.
Location:
Various Locations
Tulsa, OK 74103
For more information, contact:
eat2@eau2eav2eaw2
(918)-583-5550
TAAS Monthly Member Meeting
August 20, 2024 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
The Tulsa Area Azalea Society meets every third Tuesday of the month in the Outdoor Classroom at Woodward Park building. We are currently welcoming new members and would love to have you join! Each month we discuss gardening tips and topics for azaleas, community outreach opportunities, and answer questions from the general public on how best they can care for their azaleas.
Location:
Tulsa Garden Center - Outdoor Classroom
2435 S Peoria Ave
Tulsa, Ok 74114
For more information, contact:
Paul Stratton
(918)-633-2428
eat4@eau4eav4eaw4
Sensory Night at the Oklahoma Aquarium
August 20, 2024
Join us at the Oklahoma Aquarium for Sensory Awareness Evenings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. With low lights & quiet music, you & your little & big humans alike can explore the Oklahoma Aquarium without the usual crowd-perfect for people that get peopled out easily! Each month has a self-guided scavenger hunt with a prize for everyone that completes it! This event is free with general admission or Oklahoma Aquarium membership.
Location:
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium Road
Jenks, OK 74037
For more information, contact:
(918)-296-3474
eat10@eau10eav10eaw10
September 2024
Woolaroc Mountain Man Camp
September 1-4, 2024 | 10 a.m.
Want to learn how to throw a tomahawk or shoot a black powder long gun? The Mountain Man Camp is the place to be! Guests are transported to a 1840s fur traders’ camp where they experience hands-on engagement with our mountain men who educate and entertain. A big hit for all ages!
Location:
Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve
12 miles SW on Hwy 123 from US 60
Bartlesville, OK 74003
Sensory Night
Every Thursday | 12 a.m.
September 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2024
Join us at the Oklahoma Aquarium for Sensory Awareness Evenings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. With low lights & quiet music, you & your little & big humans alike can explore the Oklahoma Aquarium without the usual crowd-perfect for people that get peopled out easily! Each month has a self-guided scavenger hunt with a prize for everyone that completes it! This event is free with general admission or Oklahoma Aquarium membership.
Location:
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, OK 74037
Jenks, OK 74037
Let’s Talk Gardening
Every Thursday | 12 - 1:30 p.m.
September 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2024
Weekly seminar on all things gardening at the Tulsa Garden Center, every Thursdy of the month.
Location:
Tulsa Garden Center
2435 S Peoria Ave
Tulsa, OK 74114
TAAS Monthly Member Meeting
September 17, 2024 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
The Tulsa Area Azalea Society meets every third Tuesday of the month in the Outdoor Classroom at Woodward Park building. We are currently welcoming new members and would love to have you join! Each month we discuss gardening tips and topics for azaleas, community outreach opportunities, and answer questions from the general public on how best they can care for their azaleas.
Location:
Tulsa Garden Center - Outdoor Classroom
2435 S Peoria Ave
Tulsa, Ok 74114
For more information, contact:
Paul Stratton
(918)-633-2428
eat4@eau4eav4eaw4
October 2024
Sensory Night
Every Thursday | 12 a.m.
October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2024
Join us at the Oklahoma Aquarium for Sensory Awareness Evenings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. With low lights & quiet music, you & your little & big humans alike can explore the Oklahoma Aquarium without the usual crowd-perfect for people that get peopled out easily! Each month has a self-guided scavenger hunt with a prize for everyone that completes it! This event is free with general admission or Oklahoma Aquarium membership.
Location:
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, OK 74037
Jenks, OK 74037
Let’s Talk Gardening
Every Thursday | 12 - 1:30 p.m.
October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2024
Weekly seminar on all things gardening at the Tulsa Garden Center, every Thursdy of the month.
Location:
Tulsa Garden Center
2435 S Peoria Ave
Tulsa, OK 74114
TAAS Monthly Member Meeting
October 15, 2024 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
The Tulsa Area Azalea Society meets every third Tuesday of the month in the Outdoor Classroom at Woodward Park building. We are currently welcoming new members and would love to have you join! Each month we discuss gardening tips and topics for azaleas, community outreach opportunities, and answer questions from the general public on how best they can care for their azaleas.
Location:
Tulsa Garden Center - Outdoor Classroom
2435 S Peoria Ave
Tulsa, Ok 74114
For more information, contact:
Paul Stratton
(918)-633-2428
eat4@eau4eav4eaw4
November 2024
Sensory Night
Every Thursday | 12 a.m.
November 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2024
Join us at the Oklahoma Aquarium for Sensory Awareness Evenings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. With low lights & quiet music, you & your little & big humans alike can explore the Oklahoma Aquarium without the usual crowd-perfect for people that get peopled out easily! Each month has a self-guided scavenger hunt with a prize for everyone that completes it! This event is free with general admission or Oklahoma Aquarium membership.
Location:
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, OK 74037
Jenks, OK 74037
Let’s Talk Gardening
Every Thursday | 12 - 1:30 p.m.
November 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2024
Weekly seminar on all things gardening at the Tulsa Garden Center, every Thursdy of the month.
Location:
Tulsa Garden Center
2435 S Peoria Ave
Tulsa, OK 74114
TAAS Monthly Member Meeting
November 19, 2024 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
The Tulsa Area Azalea Society meets every third Tuesday of the month in the Outdoor Classroom at Woodward Park building. We are currently welcoming new members and would love to have you join! Each month we discuss gardening tips and topics for azaleas, community outreach opportunities, and answer questions from the general public on how best they can care for their azaleas.
Location:
Tulsa Garden Center - Outdoor Classroom
2435 S Peoria Ave
Tulsa, Ok 74114
For more information, contact:
Paul Stratton
(918)-633-2428
eat4@eau4eav4eaw4
December 2024
Sensory Night
Every Thursday | 12 a.m.
December 5, 2024
Join us at the Oklahoma Aquarium for Sensory Awareness Evenings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. With low lights & quiet music, you & your little & big humans alike can explore the Oklahoma Aquarium without the usual crowd-perfect for people that get peopled out easily! Each month has a self-guided scavenger hunt with a prize for everyone that completes it! This event is free with general admission or Oklahoma Aquarium membership.
Location:
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, OK 74037
Jenks, OK 74037
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