Friday, July 30
FreeTulsa!
When: Friday and Saturday, starting at 4pm
Where: Bob's at Cain's, Cain's Ballroom parking lot, Crystal Pistol, The Hunt Club, The Marquee, Soundpony, Soundpony back patio, all on the north side of the tracks in downtown Tulsa
Five venues. Nine stages. More than 120 bands. It might not be free, but the name is FreeTulsa!, and it'll rock your socks indie-style all weekend long. Wristbands start at $10, with $15 getting you in both nights of the event, and a t-shirt, too.
Saturday, July 31
Oklahoma Black Gold Music Run
When: Friday and Saturday, starting at 4pm
Where: Flytrap Music Hall and Utopia, both on the south side of the tracks in downtown Tulsa
Get 80 bands on five stages, all benefiting in part a good, local cause. Tickets are $10, or $15 for two-day passes, with $1 from each ticket going to the Edison High School music program. Get the official line-up at the link above.
Sunday, August 1
The Tulsa United Film Festival
When: Friday, starting at 7pm; Saturday, starting at 2pm; Sunday, starting at 12pm
Where: Circle Cinema, 12 S. Lewis Ave.
There's nothing quite like a film festival in the dog days of summer, and United Film Festivals, which got its start in Tulsa, brings it to T-Town this weekend with screenings of such indie films as Race Team, The Wayman Tisdale Story, The Rock 'n' Roll Dreams of Duncan Christopher and even midnight showings of The Thing and UHF, all in a local venue. Get the full schedule and buy tickets and passes here.
Friday, July 30
Mini Masters: Art Parts (Green headings = Events for kids and families)
When: 10am
Where: Gilcrease Museum, 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road
You might not have thought about it before but most things are made up of parts, like a car or a game. Art is made up of parts too! Discover the different parts of art as you learn to find them in artwork in the various galleries of the museum. Afterwards, create your own work of art using different art parts. For ages 3-6 years and their caregivers. Class is free.
Kids Dig Books: Exploration and Discovery
When: 12pm
Where: Gilcrease Museum, 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road
Summertime is a wonderful time to explore. There is so much to discover when you are exploring your backyard, your neighborhood, your country and your heritage. Through stories of adventures in exploration, get inspired to do some exploring of your own. After story time, explore your artistic side by creating artwork that reflects the adventures you have heard. Kids Dig Books is presented in collaboration with the Tulsa City-County Library children’s department. Space is limited. For kids aged 3-6 and their caregivers. The class is free, but reservations are required. For reservations and information, call (918) 596-2774.
Home and Garden Expo of Oklahoma (Red headings = Community events)
When: Friday, 12-8pm; Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
Where: Expo Square, QuikTrip Center, 4145 East 21st. Street
This free three-day home-and-garden extravaganza will feature nearly 400 booths with exhibitors from throughout Green Country at the Midwest, all displaying and demonstrating the newest and hottest services for home improvement and repairs, remodeling, gardening, landscaping, lawn care, home insulation and energy conservation, home security, home furnishings and, if you can believe it, more. Yes, admission is free, and parking is, too.
FreeTulsa! (Blue headings = Music events)
When: Friday and Saturday, starting at 4pm
Where: Bob's at Cain's, Cain's Ballroom parking lot, Crystal Pistol, The Hunt Club, The Marquee, Soundpony, Soundpony back patio, all on the north side of the tracks in downtown Tulsa
Five venues. Nine stages. More than 120 bands. It might not be free, but the name is FreeTulsa!, and it'll rock your socks indie-style all weekend long. Wristbands start at $10, with $15 getting you in both nights of the event, and a t-shirt, too.
Oklahoma Black Gold Music Run
When: Friday and Saturday, starting at 4pm
Where: Flytrap Music Hall and Utopia, both on the south side of the tracks in downtown Tulsa
Get 80 bands on five stages, all benefitting in part a good, local cause. Tickets are $10, or $15 for two-day passes, with $1 from each ticket going to the Edison High School music program. Get the official line-up at the link above.
Rhythm on the River
When: 6:30pm
Where: River Parks Plaza, 41st Street and Riverside Drive
Grab your lawn chairs, your blankets, your picnic basket and the kids and head to River Parks this weekend for some free, live music with Miller and Furnas.
Bob Margolin Concert
When: 6:30pm
Where: VFW Post 577, 1109 E. Sixth Street
Groove to the musical stylings of blues guitarist Bob Margolin at this VFW Post fundraiser event. Tickets are $20 at the door.
The Tulsa United Film Festival (Purple headings = Arts and theatre events)
When: Friday, starting at 7pm; Saturday, starting at 2pm; Sunday, starting at 12pm
Where: Circle Cinema, 12 S. Lewis Ave.
There's nothing quite like a film festival in the dog days of summer, and United Film Festivals, which got its start in Tulsa, brings it to T-Town this weekend with screenings of such indie films as Race Team, The Wayman Tisdale Story, The Rock 'n' Roll Dreams of Duncan Christopher and even midnight showings of The Thing and UHF, all in a local venue. Get the full schedule and buy tickets and passes here.
The David Dover Band at Chandler Park
When: 7pm
Where: Chandler Park, 6500 W. 21st Street
Looking for an excuse to get out of doors and listen to some live, local music? Look no further than this monthly summer concert series. Tonight's band is The David Dover Band, with Molly Blanton and The Lost Perceptions opening. Don't forget your blankets and lawn chairs and picnic baskets, y'all.
Tulsa Shock vs. San Antonio (Orange = Sports events)
When: Doors at 6pm, Game at 7pm
Where: BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave.
Don't miss this game in the inaugural season of the Tulsa Shock, especially since it's Beast Health Awareness Night. The first 2,000 fans through the doors get a pink rally towel, courtesy St. Francis Health System. Shock players will be wearing commemorative pink shooting shirts during warm ups, and fans will be able to bid on them in a silent auction during the game. All proceeds will go to several local women-focused charities, including Tulsa Project Woman.
Rumble on the River
When: 7pm
Where: River Spirit Casino, 81st Street and Riverside Drive
Feeling like a fight? Get some at the grand opening of the event center at River Spirit Casino this weekend with the Rumble on the River event.
Once Upon a Midnight Silly
When: Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 2pm and 7pm; Sunday, 2pm
Where: Broken Arrow Community Playhouse, 1800 S. Main Street
Grab the kids this weekend and head to Broken Arrow to see a group of princes compete for a princess' heart - and her kingdom. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for kids 12 and under.
Films on the Lawn at Philbrook
When: 7:30pm
Where: Philbrook Museum, 2727 S. Rockford Ave.
If you're a member at Philbrook Museum, you and the kids can each trade a five-spot for a showing of the 1998 film The Price of Egypt, voiced by Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes and Sandra Bullock.
Pop Poetry
When: 8pm
Where: Living Arts, 307 E. Brady Street
Featured poet Seth Walker is Houston's premier spoken word artist. His personality and humanism crackle in every performance, providing audiences with an exhilarating and uplifting experience. Cost is $7, or $5 for members.
Tommy Blaze
When: Friday, 8pm and 10:30pm; Saturday, 8pm and 10:30pm
Where: The Loony Bin, 6808 S. Memorial Drive
A veteran of the comedy stage and television, Tommy was series regular on the nightly comedy series The Newz, appeared in the hit show Friends and has starred in the movies Rumpelstiltskin and Viewer Discretion Advised. Tickets are $10.
Commercial Vehicle
When: 8:30pm
Where: RiverWalk Crossing Amphitheater in Jenks
See this local band play the stage at RiverWalk Crossing in Jenks, complete with shopping, dining and general under-the-stars awesomeness.
Tommy Blaze
When: Friday, 8pm and 10:30pm; Saturday, 8pm and 10:30pm
Where: The Loony Bin, 6808 S. Memorial Drive
A veteran of the comedy stage and television, Tommy was series regular on the nightly comedy series The Newz, appeared in the hit show Friends and has starred in the movies Rumpelstiltskin and Viewer Discretion Advised. Tickets are $10.
The Poison Show
When: 9pm
Where: The IVEY Rooftop Bar and Lounge, 35th and Peoria
Resident DJ Rook will be on the turntables, RogMahal will be on the drums and The Shank will be on guitar. Simply put, the Poison Show is on at The IVEY this Friday night.
Sammy Kershaw at Will Rogers Downs
When: 10pm
Where: Dog Iron Saloon at Will Rogers Downs in Claremore, 16305 E Highway 20
Enjoy some live music out at Will Rogers Downs tonight with none other than Sammy Kershaw.
Travis Fite and What's That at Hibiscus
When: 10pm
Where: Hibiscus Caribbean Bar and Grill, 3316 S. Peoria Ave.
See this local band live at one of my favorite Tulsa restaurants (be sure to try an order of the fried plantains - yum!).
Tommy Blaze
When: Friday, 8pm and 10:30pm; Saturday, 8pm and 10:30pm
Where: The Loony Bin, 6808 S. Memorial Drive
A veteran of the comedy stage and television, Tommy was series regular on the nightly comedy series The Newz, appeared in the hit show Friends and has starred in the movies Rumpelstiltskin and Viewer Discretion Advised. Tickets are $10.
Saturday, July 31
Cherry Street Farmers' Market
When: 7-11am
Where: 15th (Cherry) Street, just east of Peoria
Get fresh this weekend - shop for everything from tomatoes to lavender soap to lawn ornaments to dog biscuits at the Cherry Street Farmers' Market, the outdoor, open-air market with the festival-like appeal.
Glen's Run
When: 7am
Where: Mohawk Park, off of 36th Street North between Sheridan and Memorial
Lace up your sneaks and run either a 3K or an 8K to honor a man who did so much for running in Oklahoma. Glen Lafarlette was a pioneer in developing races in and around Tulsa. He is on the Oklahoma Running Wall of Fame for both his running and his course measuring. All proceeds of this race go to the Glen Lafarlette Foundation. Call (918) 749-7557 for more information.
Kids Triathlon
When: 8am
Where: McClure Park (PDF), 7440 E. 7th Street
The 13th annual Kids Triathlon is a continuous swim, bike and run challenge event. Each child - ages 6-15 are welcome - will do all three events, either on the long course or the short course. Long course participants will swim 150 meters, bike 2 miles and run 1 mile. Registration is $30 (which includes a t-shirt) and can be accepted on race day, but no later than 7:40am.
Tulsa Flea Market
When: Saturday, 8am-4pm
Where: Expo Square, QuikTrip Center Lower Level, 21st and Yale
Since 1972, the Tulsa Flea Market has been one of the region's best places to shop for antiques, collectibles, primitives, furniture, crafts, home decor, jewelry and more. Vendors from Oklahoma and surrounding states feature unique items for your shopping enjoyment in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
R.K. Shows Gun and Knife Show
When: Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 9am-4pm
Where: Expo Square, Central Park Hall, 4503 E. 21st Street
R.K. Shows has a rep for bringing the highest quality gun shows to T-Town, complete with hundreds of tables of knifes, guns and accessories. Admission is $12 for adults, $4 for kids aged 6-12 and free for kids under 2. Vets get in free.
Home and Garden Expo of Oklahoma
When: Friday, 12-8pm; Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
Where: Expo Square, QuikTrip Center, 4145 East 21st. Street
This free three-day home-and-garden extravaganza will feature nearly 400 booths with exhibitors from throughout Green Country at the Midwest, all displaying and demonstrating the newest and hottest services for home improvement and repairs, remodeling, gardening, landscaping, lawn care, home insulation and energy conservation, home security, home furnishings and, if you can believe it, more. Yes, admission is free, and parking is, too.
Live Sculpting with Paul D. Rhymer
When: 10am-6pm
Where: Lovetts Gallery, 6528 E. 51st Street
Paul D. Rhymer is exclusive to Lovett's Gallery here in Tulsa, and just under a dozen of his works are currently on display. Not only will you get to catch him the act of what he does best, but you'll also have the opportunity to visit with the artist and to see his newest pieces.
bFest: Tulsa Bicycle Music Festival
When: 11am
Where: Chamberlain Park, 4940 N. Frankfort Ave.
Totally free. Lotsa live music. No walls, ever. I'm talking about the Tulsa Bicycle Music Festival. Inspired by bike music festivals in San Francisco, Vancouver and Portland, bFest rolls live music on Tulsa streets. Musicians will face the audience, all rolling bikes, between stationary venues. The whole show rolls, off the grid, on Tulsa streets - you're gonna have to see it to believe it.
Saturday Morning Book Club
When: 11:30am
Where: Joe Momma's, 112 S. Elgin Ave.
Read a book, make some crafts, learn to throw pizza dough and get to know some new faces at this weekly story time for kids and parents alike.
Safari Sanctuary's Annual Turtle Race
When: 1pm
Where: Safari Sanctuary, 26881 East 58th Street in Broken Arrow
Slow and steady wins the race, as they say. Bring your own turtle or rent one of Safari's for a small donation. For more info, call (918) 357-LOVE.
The Tulsa United Film Festival
When: Friday, starting at 7pm; Saturday, starting at 2pm; Sunday, starting at 12pm
Where: Circle Cinema, 12 S. Lewis Ave.
There's nothing quite like a film festival in the dog days of summer, and United Film Festivals, which got its start in Tulsa, brings it to T-Town this weekend with screenings of such indie films as Race Team, The Wayman Tisdale Story, The Rock 'n' Roll Dreams of Duncan Christopher and even midnight showings of The Thing and UHF, all in a local venue. Get the full schedule and buy tickets and passes here.
Mystery Wave
When: 2pm
Where: Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St.
Someone has stolen money from the library. Who did it? Was it a disgruntled parent? An angry librarian? The faithful volunteer that everyone trusted? Work together to sift the clues and find the culprit. This event is for teens.
Once Upon a Midnight Silly
When: Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 2pm and 7pm; Sunday, 2pm
Where: Broken Arrow Community Playhouse, 1800 S. Main Street
Grab the kids this weekend and head to Broken Arrow to see a group of princes compete for a princess' heart - and her kingdom. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for kids 12 and under.
Wild Brew
When: 4-8pm (Patron hour at 4pm, general admission at 5pm)
Where: Expo Square, Exchange Center, 21st and Yale Ave.
Try more than 80 different beers at this annual celebration of the brewski, local food and fundraiser for the Sutton Avian Center. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and get 'em now, because no tickets will be sold after 4pm on Friday, July 30.
FreeTulsa!
When: Friday and Saturday, starting at 4pm
Where: Bob's at Cain's, Cain's Ballroom parking lot, Crystal Pistol, The Hunt Club, The Marquee, Soundpony, Soundpony back patio, all on the north side of the tracks in downtown Tulsa
Five venues. Nine stages. More than 120 bands. It might not be free, but the name is FreeTulsa!, and it'll rock your socks indie-style all weekend long. Wristbands start at $10, with $15 get you in both nights of the event, and a t-shirt, too.
Oklahoma Black Gold Music Run
When: Friday and Saturday, starting at 4pm
Where: Flytrap Music Hall and Utopia, both on the south side of the tracks in downtown Tulsa
Get 80 bands on five stages, all benefitting in part a good cause. Tickets are $10, or $15 for two-day passes, with $1 from each ticket going to the Edison High School music program. Get the official line-up at the link above.
Massages at Stone Bluff Cellars
When: 5pm
Where: Stone Bluff Cellars, 24145 E. 191st Street South in Haskell
If a massage doesn't sound good this weekend, I don't know what does. Get some fabulous food and drink specials with your chair massage at one of Oklahoma's favorite wineries this weekend.
Bookpub with Eddie Chuculate
When: 7pm
Where: Hotel Ambassador, 1324 S. Main Street
Former Tulsan and Tulsa World staffer Eddie Chuculate is poised to become a great Native author in the tradition of N. Scott Momaday. The Nimrod Journal of Poetry and Prose has partnered with the folks at Booksmart Tulsa to present this book launch for Chuculate's collection, "Cheyenne Madonna."
Cowboys of Color Rodeo
When: 7pm
Where: Expo Square Pavilion, 21st and Yale
Check out this second annual Green Country event. Tickets start at $10, and kids 3 and under get in free.
Once Upon a Midnight Silly
When: Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 2pm and 7pm; Sunday, 2pm
Where: Broken Arrow Community Playhouse, 1800 S. Main Street
Grab the kids this weekend and head to Broken Arrow to see a group of princes compete for a princess' heart - and her kingdom. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for kids 12 and under.
Tommy Blaze
When: Friday, 8pm and 10:30pm; Saturday, 8pm and 10:30pm
Where: The Loony Bin, 6808 S. Memorial Drive
A veteran of the comedy stage and television, Tommy was series regular on the nightly comedy series The Newz, appeared in the hit show Friends and has starred in the movies Rumpelstiltskin and Viewer Discretion Advised. Tickets are $10.
Motive for Movement
When: 8:30pm
Where: RiverWalk Crossing Amphitheater in Jenks
See this local band play the stage at RiverWalk Crossing in Jenks, complete with shopping, dining and general under-the-stars awesomeness.
Prairie Dawgs
When: 8:30pm
Where: Elote Cafe and Catering, 514 S. Boston Ave.
Check out the local band Prairie Dawgs live at the home of Tulsa's puffy taco and Fresh-Mex cuisine tonight.
Vixen: An All Female DJ Review
When: 9pm
Where: Candy Bar, 412 E. Second Street
No fewer than four hot female DJs - DJ Kylie, DJ Ostara, DJ Kelly Trance and DJ Bexx - will collaborate all night to bring the best dance music from all genres to the Candy Bar. Guys are free until 10pm and ladies always get a free cover.
Tommy Blaze
When: Friday, 8pm and 10:30pm; Saturday, 8pm and 10:30pm
Where: The Loony Bin, 6808 S. Memorial Drive
A veteran of the comedy stage and television, Tommy was series regular on the nightly comedy series The Newz, appeared in the hit show Friends and has starred in the movies Rumpelstiltskin and Viewer Discretion Advised. Tickets are $10.
Travis Fite and What's That at Ciao
When: 9pm
Where: Ciao!, 33rd and Peoria
In case you missed them Friday night, check out this local band live on Brookside this evening.
Tommy Blaze
When: Friday, 8pm and 10:30pm; Saturday, 8pm and 10:30pm
Where: The Loony Bin, 6808 S. Memorial Drive
A veteran of the comedy stage and television, Tommy was series regular on the nightly comedy series The Newz, appeared in the hit show Friends and has starred in the movies Rumpelstiltskin and Viewer Discretion Advised. Tickets are $10.
Sunday, August 1
Shark Week at Oklahoma Aquarium - Shark Scavenger Hunt
When: 10am-6pm
Where: Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Drive in Jenks
Stop by the information desk at the Oklahoma Aquarium and pick up a shark scavenger hunt form for your kids. Then, see if they can find the answers without trying to dive in the tanks - ha! Kids who bring back a completed scavenger hunt form will receive small prizes and go into a drawing for a gift basket full of shark souvenirs.
R.K. Shows Gun and Knife Show
When: Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 9am-4pm
Where: Expo Square, Central Park Hall, 4503 E. 21st Street
R.K. Shows has a rep for bringing the highest quality gun shows to T-Town, complete with hundreds of tables of knifes, guns and accessories. Admission is $12 for adults, $4 for kids aged 6-12 and free for kids under 2. Vets get in free.
Home and Garden Expo of Oklahoma
When: Friday, 12-8pm; Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
Where: Expo Square, QuikTrip Center, 4145 East 21st. Street
This free three-day home-and-garden extravaganza will feature nearly 400 booths with exhibitors from throughout Green Country at the Midwest, all displaying and demonstrating the newest and hottest services for home improvement and repairs, remodeling, gardening, landscaping, lawn care, home insulation and energy conservation, home security, home furnishings and, if you can believe it, more. Yes, admission is free, and parking is, too.
The Tulsa United Film Festival
When: Friday, starting at 7pm; Saturday, starting at 2pm; Sunday, starting at 12pm
Where: Circle Cinema, 12 S. Lewis Ave.
There's nothing quite like a film festival in the dog days of summer, and United Film Festivals, which got its start in Tulsa, brings it to T-Town this weekend with screenings of such indie films as Race Team, The Wayman Tisdale Story, The Rock 'n' Roll Dreams of Duncan Christopher and even midnight showings of The Thing and UHF, all in a local venue. Get the full schedule and buy tickets and passes here.
Open House and 1-Year Anniversary Celebration
When: 1-6pm
Where: Center Stage and CheerAction, 736 W. Main Street in Jenks
Get Jupiter Jumps, prizes, Clonky the Clown and refreshments at this celebration of the success of a local business. Bring the kids!
Once Upon a Midnight Silly
When: Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 2pm and 7pm; Sunday, 2pm
Where: Broken Arrow Community Playhouse, 1800 S. Main Street
Grab the kids this weekend and head to Broken Arrow to see a group of princes compete for a princess' heart - and her kingdom. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for kids 12 and under.
Tulsa Music Legend David Teegarden and His Quartet
When: 5pm
Where: The Jazz Depot, 111 E. First Street
David T. comes back to the Jazz Depot for a return engagement after a jam-packed concert last summer that left the audience begging for more. Tickets start at $15.
Olivia Duhon Trio
When: 6pm
Where: The Melting Pot patio, 300 Riverwalk Terrace at RiverWalk Crossing in Jenks
Live music is back at The Melting Pot, and what better way to kick it off than with the jazzical stylings of Olivia Duhon, Frank Brown and Ron Adams? Enjoy the lovely weather, work some people-watching in, have some fondue and listen to some soothing tunes before Monday happens in your world.
A Murder of Comics at Nightingale Theater
When: 8pm
Where: Nightingale Theater, 1416 E. Fourth Street
August is known throughout the realm as a dark and dastardly month with no benefit to anyone. Whether this is due to it being the birth month for Dan Fritschie is unknown. Yes, it's true, Fritschie was born in August, and to celebrate this recurring pseudo-holiday, Tulsa's A Murder of Comics invites you to join in this Sunday at the Nightingale Theater for a full night of comedy. Here's the lineup: Josh Mills; Michael Zampino; Brian Spence; Brett Robinson; Leah Kayajanian; Cade; and of course, the man of the month, Dan Fritschie! All proceeds from the event will benefit the Nightingale Theater. All applause from the event will benefit Fritschie's delicate ego. Tickets are $5.
Movies
Dinner for Schmucks
When: Opens Friday
From Yahoo! Movies: Steve Carell is the blundering new friend who sends Paul Rudd's life into a frenzied downward spiral and a series of misadventures.
Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
When: Opens Friday
From Yahoo! Movies: In the battle between cats and dogs, age-old foes are forced to join forces in an unlikely alliance to save themselves - and their humans.
Charlie St. Cloud
When: Opens Friday
From Yahoo! Movies: Zac Efron is an accomplished young sailor who must find the courage to let go of the past when tragedy strikes his family.
The Girl Who Played With Fire
When: Opens Friday
Where: Circle Cinema, 12 S Lewis Ave.
Lisbeth Salander is a wanted woman. A researcher and a Millennium journalist about to expose the truth about the sex trade in Sweden are brutally murdered, and Salander’s prints are on the weapon.
The Tulsa United Film Festival
When: Friday, starting at 7pm; Saturday, starting at 2pm; Sunday, starting at 12pm
Where: Circle Cinema, 12 S. Lewis Ave.
There's nothing quite like a film festival in the dog days of summer, and United Film Festivals, which got its start in Tulsa, brings it to T-Town this weekend with screenings of such indie films as Race Team, The Wayman Tisdale Story, The Rock 'n' Roll Dreams of Duncan Christopher and even midnight showings of The Thing and UHF, all in a local venue. Get the full schedule and buy tickets and passes here.
