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June 2018 Arts and Culture events
June 2018
Quilt Tulsa 2018
June 1-2, 2018 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
All Roads Lead to Oklahoma. Largest quilt show in Oklahoma.
For more information, contact:
Judy Helms
eat0@eau0eav0eaw0
Oklahoma Renaissance Festival
June 1-3, 2018 | 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
More than 135 merchants and artisans will grace the grounds of Castleton. Shop the festival for uncommon hand-carved toys, games, drinking chalices made of horns and clothing. The food is delicious and the memories will be merry for guests of every age.
Tuesdays in the Park
Every Tuesday | 7 - 9 p.m.
June 5, 2018
June 5: Starlight Jazz Orchestra – 72 years in existence, the jazz orchestra is made up of the area’s best musicians and pack the Guthrie Green when they play. They will fill Central Park with Jazz and fun. Young musicians should come speak with players during break and after to soak up some inspiration. Tuesdays in the Park is a long-running success for arts in Broken Arrow. Each Tuesday evening in June a musical performance is presented on an outdoor stage in Central Park. The grassy slope of the park provides an excellent amphitheater for the crowds relaxing and listening...and often dancing. Tuesdays in the Park is free to attend and appropriate for families. The Rose District in Downtown Broken Arrow offers visitors a great opportunity to spend extra time shopping and enjoying the vibrant community. USA Today has listed the Rose District as Oklahoma’s entry for “Charming Main Streets Across the US”, so don’t miss the chance to check it out before the concert. Music lovers are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs. Attendance ranges from 350 adults to 600, but each year the event is growing. A variety of food vendors donate a portion of profits to ARTSOK to support this event. All other expenses are funded by donors and grants. This year’s vendors include Broken Arrow Civitans famous hamburgers, Stu B Que and Kona Ice. AVB Bank is the major event donor and supporter of ARTSOK.
Brown Bag It 2017-18 Series Announced for Tulsa PAC Trust
June 6, 2018 | 12:10 - 12:50 p.m.
The Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust’s Brown Bag It free noontime concert series on select Wednesdays at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center is back with another exciting line-up. The popular series, which was established in the early 1980s, is once again returning to the first Wednesday of every month, with the exception of January. Vocalist Janet Rutland kicks off the 2017-18 Brown Bag It season. Janet is equally comfortable singing Hank Williams or Johnny Mercer. Rutland will be accompanied by pianist Spencer Sutton for a set of vintage pop, jazz and country music. The mission of the series is to offer the community an opportunity to visit the Performing Arts Center facility and hear quality musical presentations. Audiences are invited to bring and eat lunch during the concerts, creating an informal atmosphere. Likewise, the musicians are encouraged to “inform” as well as perform by giving background information or program notes during the concert, breaking down the barriers between performer and audience. Each concert lasts 40 minutes. Concert Schedule First Wednesday from 12:10pm - 12:50pm Tulsa Performing Arts Center – Westby Pavilion Free and family friendly! September 6, 2017: Janet Rutland October 4, 2017: Annie Ellicott November 1, 2017: Trio Balan-Kan December 6, 2017: Tulsa Festival Ringers* February 7, 2018: Barron Ryan March 7, 2018: the bART Center for Music April 4, 2018: TSO Woodwinds Quartet May 2, 2018: TSO Brass Quintet June 6, 2018: Luis Eduardo Garcia, African Drums *The December concert will be held in John H. Williams Theatre at 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. About the Tulsa PAC Trust: The Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust is a non-profit organization formed with private funds in 1977 after the construction of the City of Tulsa’s Tulsa Performing Arts Center. Its Board of Trustees, appointed by the Mayor, share a passionate love of the arts and a dedication to the cultural life of the city. TPACT presents a season of entertainment events, assists the Performing Arts Center with facility improvements and gives grants to local arts organizations.
For more information, contact:
(918)-596-7111
“WO” as part of SummerStage
June 8-9, 2018 | 8 p.m.
Portico Dans Theatre presents “WO” as part of SummerStage. WO is a collection of dance pieces created and choreographed by women about women’s issues such as miscarriage, menopause, ovarian cancer, sexism in the workplace, etc. The concept was inspired by recent political events, the women’s marches and the #MeToo movement, as well as many personal stories within our community. Tulsa Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111
Location:
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
Tulsa, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-596-7111
Tulsa Jazz presents Boogie Wonderland: An Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute
June 8-9, 2018 | 8 p.m.
Tulsa Jazz presents Boogie Wonderland: An Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute, performed by Multiphonic Funk. Tulsa Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111
Location:
John H. Williams Theatre
Tulsa, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-596-7111
Broken Arrow Community Playhouse Presents; Over the River & Through the Woods
June 8-10 & 15-17, 2018
June 8 – 10 & 15 – 17 Broken Arrow Community Playhouse Presents; Over the River & Through the Woods 1800 Main St Broken Arrow 918-258-0077 Call for ticket information
Location:
Broken Arrow Community Playhouse
1800 Main St
Broken Arrow, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-258-0077
Free Admission: Philbrook Second Saturdays
Monthly on the Second Saturday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
June 9, 2018
Free. Family. Fun. Bring the whole family for Philbrook Second Saturdays. Free admission all day and a variety of events and hands-on activities.
Flag Day Ceremony
June 11, 2018 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday June 11 The Military History Center in Broken Arrow is hosting a Flag Day Ceremony at the center’s museum location in the Rose District of Broken Arrow at 112 North Main. The ceremony will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Flag Day event is free. The American flag, Service Branch flags, Medal of Honor flag, Air and Army National Guard flags, and 45th Infantry Division flag will be raised by veterans representing each flag. Special guest speaker for this event is Oklahoma First District Congressman Jim Bridenstine who also is a member of the Oklahoma Air National Guard. SP4 Willard Parish, Silver Star recipient from the Vietnam Ia Drang Valley Battle, will provide a patriotic musical arrangement. The museum, which represents all branches of the military service and has artifacts from all of America’s major wars, will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 11.
Location:
The Military History Center in Broken Arrow
Rose District of Broken Arrow at 112 North Main
Broken Arrow, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-794-2412
Tuesdays in the Park
June 12, 2018 | 7 - 9 p.m.
June 5: Starlight Jazz Orchestra – 72 years in existence, the jazz orchestra is made up of the area’s best musicians and pack the Guthrie Green when they play. They will fill Central Park with Jazz and fun. Young musicians should come speak with players during break and after to soak up some inspiration. Tuesdays in the Park is a long-running success for arts in Broken Arrow. Each Tuesday evening in June a musical performance is presented on an outdoor stage in Central Park. The grassy slope of the park provides an excellent amphitheater for the crowds relaxing and listening...and often dancing. Tuesdays in the Park is free to attend and appropriate for families. The Rose District in Downtown Broken Arrow offers visitors a great opportunity to spend extra time shopping and enjoying the vibrant community. USA Today has listed the Rose District as Oklahoma’s entry for “Charming Main Streets Across the US”, so don’t miss the chance to check it out before the concert. Music lovers are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs. Attendance ranges from 350 adults to 600, but each year the event is growing. A variety of food vendors donate a portion of profits to ARTSOK to support this event. All other expenses are funded by donors and grants. This year’s vendors include Broken Arrow Civitans famous hamburgers, Stu B Que and Kona Ice. AVB Bank is the major event donor and supporter of ARTSOK. Tuesdays in the Park is a long-running success for arts in Broken Arrow. Each Tuesday evening in June a musical performance is presented on an outdoor stage in Central Park. The grassy slope of the park provides an excellent amphitheater for the crowds relaxing and listening...and often dancing. Tuesdays in the Park is free to attend and appropriate for families. The Rose District in Downtown Broken Arrow offers visitors a great opportunity to spend extra time shopping and enjoying the vibrant community. USA Today has listed the Rose District as Oklahoma’s entry for “Charming Main Streets Across the US”, so don’t miss the chance to check it out before the concert. Music lovers are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs. Attendance ranges from 350 adults to 600, but each year the event is growing. A variety of food vendors donate a portion of profits to ARTSOK to support this event. All other expenses are funded by donors and grants. This year’s vendors include Broken Arrow Civitans famous hamburgers, Stu B Que and Kona Ice. AVB Bank is the major event donor and supporter of ARTSOK.
Tuesdays in the Park – Regional Arts Alliance of Broken Arrow
June 12, 19, & 26, 2018 | 7 - 9 p.m.
Tuesdays in the Park – Regional Arts Alliance of Broken Arrow Tuesday evening in June, 7 - 9 pm, a musical performance is presented on an outdoor stage in Central Park. Music lovers are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs. June 12: Zodiac They remain one of the most requested bands around and were a big hit with their appearance in 2017 at Tuesdays in the Park. Very danceable rock that is suitable for all ages. June 19: Retro Rockets, formerly Eddie & the Ecclectics, created a triumphal comeback with a series of shows that reenergized a loyal following from its glory days at the Brook Theatre. It’s great Doo Wop, pre-Beatles Rock ‘n’ Roll with comical theatrics, one killer band and wonderful backup singers. June 26: Weston Horn and the Hush – NOBODY is as hot as this band in this area right now. Amazing energy and power horn-band rock. They complement their originals with many crowd favorites that include songs of the Blues Brothers among others.
Location:
Central Park
1500 S Main St
Broken Arrow, OK
For more information, contact:
(539)-644-7176
Flag Retirement Ceremony
June 14, 2018 | 6 p.m.
Thursday Jun 14, 6:00 PM American Legion 1120 E 8th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 American Legion Post 1 will be having a Flag Retirement Ceremony at 6:00 pm on Thursday June 14, 2018. We honor the Flag of the United States not just because it is Flag Day. We do so because of what the Flag represents – freedom and the American Way of life. We would like to encourage you to bring any unserviceable flags. Those flags will be included in the retirement ceremony. Contact John Ward 918-584-4274
Location:
American Legion
1120 E 8th St
Tulsa, OK
For more information, contact:
John Ward
(918)-584-4274
Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Janet Rutland Sings Gershwin
June 14-15, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.
June 14 & 15 SummerStage favorite Janet Rutland returns with “Janet Rutland Sings Gershwin.” "In a way, I'm coming full circle," Rutland notes. "The first cabaret-style show I ever produced — 20 years ago — was all Gershwin material for Tulsa Jazz Society. In this year's show, I'll share a little about the lives of those amazing brothers, George and Ira, and present their songs in the best way I know how with some of the finest musicians in Oklahoma." Tulsa Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111
Location:
Charles E Norman Theatre
110 E 2nd St
Tulsa, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-596-7122
40th Annual Black Gold Days
June 14, 2018 | 6 - 10 p.m. June 15, 2018 | 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. June 16, 2018 | 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. June 17, 2018 | 12 - 5 p.m.
40th Annual Black Gold Days 94 W 145th St Glenpool 918-322-3505 Thursday -Sunday June 14 – 17 Thursday 6:00 – 10:00 pm Friday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 pm Carnival, Crafts, Concessions, Beer Garden and Entertainment
Location:
Black Gold Park
94 W 145th St
Glenpool, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-322-3505
Tulsa Performing Arts Center-Miró Quartet
June 15, 2018 | 12:10 p.m.
June 15 The acclaimed Miró Quartet will perform a special noontime concert as part of the OKM Music Festival (formerly OK Mozart). This concert offers general seating, and guests are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch. The concert will be held in the Westby Pavilion. Tulsa Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111
For more information, contact:
(918)-596-7111
Tulsa Performing Arts Center-Comedian Heather Land
June 15, 2018 | 7 p.m.
June 15 Comedian Heather Land, a single mom who grew up in Tennessee, has a knack for finding the funny in the frustrating. Leaving no stone or situation unturned, she hilariously unravels everyday events, causing audiences to laugh not only at each other, but also (more often than not) at themselves. She comes to the Chapman Music Hall. Tulsa Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111
Location:
Chapman Music Hall
110 E 2nd St
Tulsa, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-596-7111
Tulsa Performing Arts Center-“Little Old Ladies In Tennis Shoes,”
June 15-16, 2018 | 8 p.m. June 17, 2018 | 2:30 p.m.
June 15 - 17 Sand Springs Community Theatre presents “Little Old Ladies In Tennis Shoes,” as part of SummerStage. "A sensitive comedy about friendship between generations," said the Stanford Mail. "Full of wit and laughter...warmth and wisdom," echoed the Sierra Madre News. "L'chaim!" say Kate and Molly. Audiences of all ages applaud their determination to "grow older, wiser, stronger in every way. But not old." Tulsa Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111
For more information, contact:
(918)-596-7111
Tulsa Performing Arts Center-Kara Staiger presents “Onward,”
June 16, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.
June 16 Kara Staiger presents “Onward,” as part of SummerStage. There’s a point in every show where a decision has to be made. The song about the choice is always compelling. It’s a choice between two places or people... or even a choice within the character. And how each character embraces the choice is how they move onward. Join us for an evening of song and shenanigans with selections from Broadway classics about moving onward! Tulsa Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111
Location:
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
110 E 2nd St
Tulsa, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-596-7111
Tulsa Youth Opera presents “Pinocchio” in the Williams Theatre
June 16, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. June 17, 2018 | 2:30 p.m.
June 16 & 17 Tulsa Youth Opera presents “Pinocchio” in the Williams Theatre. This Pierangelo Valtinoni opera performed by and for young people is a fresh retelling of the classic Carlo Collodi story about a wooden puppet who experiences beautiful life adventures that teach him the value of honesty and integrity. The story is told through 20 characters in short scenes that children of all ages can follow easily. Tulsa Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111
Location:
John H. Williams Theatre
110 E 2nd St
Tulsa, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-596-7111
Tuesdays in the Park
June 19, 2018 | 7 - 9 p.m.
June 19: Retro Rockets, formerly Eddie & the Ecclectics, created a triumphal comeback with a series of shows that reenergized a loyal following from its glory days at the Brook Theatre. It’s great Doo Wop, pre-Beatles Rock ‘n’ Roll with comical theatrics, one killer band and wonderful backup singers. Tuesdays in the Park is a long-running success for arts in Broken Arrow. Each Tuesday evening in June a musical performance is presented on an outdoor stage in Central Park. The grassy slope of the park provides an excellent amphitheater for the crowds relaxing and listening...and often dancing. Tuesdays in the Park is free to attend and appropriate for families. The Rose District in Downtown Broken Arrow offers visitors a great opportunity to spend extra time shopping and enjoying the vibrant community. USA Today has listed the Rose District as Oklahoma’s entry for “Charming Main Streets Across the US”, so don’t miss the chance to check it out before the concert. Music lovers are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs. Attendance ranges from 350 adults to 600, but each year the event is growing. A variety of food vendors donate a portion of profits to ARTSOK to support this event. All other expenses are funded by donors and grants. This year’s vendors include Broken Arrow Civitans famous hamburgers, Stu B Que and Kona Ice. AVB Bank is the major event donor and supporter of ARTSOK.
Tulsa Performing Arts Center-“An American In Paris”
June 19-21, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. June 22, 2018 | 8 p.m. June 23, 2018 | 2 - 8 p.m. June 24, 2018 | 2 - 7 p.m.
June 19-24 “An American In Paris” is the Tony® Award-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl, and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of World War II. The Broadway smash, presented by Celebrity Attractions, comes to the Chapman Music Hall. Tulsa Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111
Location:
Chapman Music Hall
110 E 2nd St
Tulsa, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-596-7111
Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council
June 21, 2018 | 2 - 3 p.m.
Join us for our monthly networking event for veteran service organizations and community organizations to bring awareness of veteran initatives to local and state government officials. The City of Tulsa Veterans Advisory Council is a recognized MyVA Community. For more information on regular and past organization attendees visit: https://www.cityoftulsa.org/government/mayor-of-tulsa/veterans-resource-center/mayors-veteran-advisory-council/
Tulsa Performing Arts- “Shades Of White”
June 22-23, 2018 | 8 p.m.
June 22 & 23 The Dan Allen Center for Social Justice presents “Shades Of White” as part of SummerStage. Set in Tulsa in 1996 — the 75th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre — “Shades of White” explores the relationships between an Israeli immigrant and a former member of the Ku Klux Klan and their wives. Mature audiences only. Tulsa Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111
Location:
John H. Williams Theatre
110 E 2nd St
Tulsa, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-596-7111
Tulsa Jazz presents Erica Papillion-Posey
June 22-23, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.
June 22 & 23 Tulsa Jazz presents Erica Papillion-Posey, “The Standard Reimagined, When Jazz…” as part of SummerStage. Tulsa Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111
Location:
Charles E Norman Theatre
110 E 2nd St
Tulsa, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-596-7111
Tulsa Performing Arts-Artist Vidhya Subramanian
June 23, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.
June 23 Artist Vidhya Subramanian will perform in this dance/play combination based on the famous poem by Maya Angelou. It lends voice to women through the mythological character of Draupadi — a wife, mother, warrior and survivor. South Asian Performing Arts Foundation presents “Still I Rise” as part of SummerStage. Tulsa Performing Arts Center
Location:
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
110 E 2nd St
Tulsa, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-596-7111
Tulsa Performing Arts Center-Master Magician Steve Lancaster
June 24, 2018 | 2 p.m.
June 24 Master Magician Steve Lancaster conjures up fun and exciting illusions with so many surprise endings, you will wonder, “How did he do that?” It's a magical experience for children and adults alike. Special guest John Pansze joins the show as Sponji The Clown. Catch his whimsical show as part of SummerStage. Tulsa Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111
Location:
Liddy Doenges Theatre
110 E 2nd St
Tulsa, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-596-7111
Tuesdays in the Park
June 26, 2018 | 7 - 9 p.m.
June 26: Weston Horn and the Hush – NOBODY is as hot as this band in this area right now. Amazing energy and power horn-band rock. They compliment their originals with many crowd favorites that include songs of the Blues Brothers among others. Tuesdays in the Park is a long-running success for arts in Broken Arrow. Each Tuesday evening in June a musical performance is presented on an outdoor stage in Central Park. The grassy slope of the park provides an excellent amphitheater for the crowds relaxing and listening...and often dancing. Tuesdays in the Park is free to attend and appropriate for families. The Rose District in Downtown Broken Arrow offers visitors a great opportunity to spend extra time shopping and enjoying the vibrant community. USA Today has listed the Rose District as Oklahoma’s entry for “Charming Main Streets Across the US”, so don’t miss the chance to check it out before the concert. Music lovers are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs. Attendance ranges from 350 adults to 600, but each year the event is growing. A variety of food vendors donate a portion of profits to ARTSOK to support this event. All other expenses are funded by donors and grants. This year’s vendors include Broken Arrow Civitans famous hamburgers, Stu B Que and Kona Ice. AVB Bank is the major event donor and supporter of ARTSOK.
Tulsa Performing Arts Center-Luis-Eduardo presents “Force X Distance”
June 29-30, 2018 | 8 p.m.
June 29 & 30 SummerStage Tulsa wraps up when Luis-Eduardo presents “Force X Distance,” an immersive and interactive performance experience in three acts. Mature audiences only. Tulsa Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111
Location:
Charles E Norman Theatre
110 E 2nd St
Tulsa, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-596-7111
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