Community Calendar of Events
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May 2024 Education events
May 2024
Motion Picture Storytelling
Every Wednesday | 7 - 9 p.m.
May 1, 2024
This 6-week workshop will be held on the following Wednesdays: 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, and 5/1/2024 from 7-9pm at OSU-Tulsa. Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone has access to a camera. This online workshop will introduce the process of learning to tell a story with limited tools to preserve, inspire or share our stories with one another.
Woolaroc Mountain Man Camp
May 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
Our Oily Past Exhibit at BAHM
May 1-31, 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
Sensory Night
Every Thursday | 12 a.m.
May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 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.
May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 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
Railroad Day
May 4, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Celebrate Railroad Day in the historic Depot District of Muskogee. Climb aboard a vintage train engine and set model trains into motion at the Three Rivers Museum. Take a ride on the trackless train and view railroad memorabilia before exploring train safety presentations, videos, drawings and more. Grab a hot dog and let the kids carry around balloons during this fun railroad history event in Muskogee.
Location:
Three Rivers Museum
220 Elgin Street
Muskogee, OK 74401
Thorns & Roses Ghost Walk
May 4, 2024 | 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Join us for the FIRST EVER haunted history tour and dinner of downtown Broken Arrow! Take a stroll through the roses and hear about the thorns that contribute to the hauntings of this 120-year-old city! This tour will entertain you with an evening of Broken Arrow history, ghost stories, urban legends, and folklore. It includes an on-site visit to Broken Arrow's first hospital, the site of many paranormal experiences. You may even have one of your own! The evening will end with a custom chocolate and more urban legends and folklore at the after-tour reception with food and drinks. Tour is approximately two hours long. Meeting location and other pertinent tour information will be sent via e-ticket at purchase. Limited seats available per tour. Walking is approx. 10-12 blocks. All ages welcome; cost $35 per person.
Location:
Rose District
Rose District
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
The Art of Cinematic Lighting
May 4-5, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Art of Cinematic Lighting is two-day workshop that will be held from 10am - 5pm on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 in person at Good Name Co, 6838 E. 44th St, Tulsa, OK 74145. The workshop introduces students to the basics of lighting a scene for a traditional narrative film production. Students will learn how to use gear found on professional sets, including a variety of lights, stands, and light modifiers, as well as, basic techniques used to achieve looks frequently utilized during the course of a film production. The workshop will be taught by veteran filmmakers using a blend of lecture and hands-on exercises in a professional lighting studio.
Location:
OSU-Tulsa
700 North Greenwood avenue
Tulsa, Ok 74106
For more information, contact:
Center for Poets and Writers
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Tiny Tulsa: Inclusive Play Program
Every Saturday | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
May 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2024
Every Saturday in May, Gathering Place will offer Tiny Tulsa, an inclusive play program in ONEOK Boathouse. This program is designed for Pre-K through 5th grade students and their families and features low lighting, soothing sounds, creative toys, art materials, and adaptive play elements in an inclusive environment, offering children with special needs a space to feel safe and play alongside others. ONEOK Boathouse will transform into a tiny version of Tulsa, featuring a farmer's market, food truck, construction truck, post office, medical office, art studio, library, and park.
Location:
Gathering Place
Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way, Tulsa, OK 74114
Tulsa, OK 74114
2024 Rogers County Career Fair
May 7, 2024
Job seekers and employers from across Rogers County will have the opportunity to connect at the 2024 Rogers County Career Fair! Join Claremore Economic Development and Northeast Tech on Tuesday, May 7, for a county-wide public hiring expo.
Location:
Northeast Technology Center
19008 OK-88
Claremore, OK 74017
Second Saturday Architecture Tour – Modern Tulsa: Down Town Mid Mod & More
May 11, 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.
Location:
Various Locations
Tulsa, OK 74103
Introduction to Film Editing
May 11-12, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Editing can be one of the most challenging aspects of filmmaking. Blending artistic interpretation with technical know-how is a juggling act - but one that can be learned! In this workshop, students will receive an introduction to the post-production workflow commonly used by film editors from project creation and organization to generating a final viewable sample of their work. This 2-day workshop will be held in person at OSU-Tulsa on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12,2024 from 10am-5pm each day.
Location:
OSU-Tulsa
700 North Greenwood avenue
Tulsa, Ok 74106
For more information, contact:
Center for Poets and Writers
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Black Wall Street Rally
May 16-18, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Enjoy a little fun for a good cause at the Black Wall Street Rally. Held in Tulsa's historically black Greenwood District, this annual event will provide something for nearly everyone. History buffs can enjoy tours of the area, while motorcycle enthusiasts can enjoy the custom bike show complete with demo rides. The festivities will also feature music and live entertainment, arts and crafts, financial empowerment workshops, special guest speakers, dancing, food trucks and much more.
Location:
Greenwood Cultural Center
1216 N. Lansing Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74106
For more information, contact:
(918)-406-6693
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TAAS Monthly Member Meeting
May 21, 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
eat6@eau6eav6eaw6
John Hope Franklin National Symposium
May 31, 2024
Attend the John Hope Franklin National Symposium on the University of Tulsa's campus to discuss reconciliation and learn about active advocacy efforts to heal racial divides worldwide. Join artists, students, global scholars, policymakers and the community during this enlightening series of talks designed to educate and facilitate productive conversations about equality, racial justice and social harmony. This second part of the symposium will feature historian, author and professor Erica Armstrong Dunbar.
Location:
Lorton Performance Arts Center
550 S Gary Place, Tulsa, OK 74104
Tulsa, OK 74101
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