Free music in the streets, intersection upgrades, job center relocation, naloxone returns, trike races, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, Tulsa. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Tulsa Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead:
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Make Music Day 🎶
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Job center move 🧭
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Street repairs 🚧
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Things to do 📆
Let’s get to it.
📰 In the news
Global Make Music Day celebration: Tulsa and Muskogee will join a worldwide celebration of music and creativity on June 21 with free performances in parks, sidewalks, and local businesses — check out the details.
Tulsa Job Center relocating: The Tulsa American Job Center closed its East 21st Street location on June 13 and resumed services at an interim site on North Peoria Avenue as of June 16 — see the interim location details.
91st & Riverside revamp: The City of Tulsa kicked off a repaving and drainage upgrade at East 91st Street and South Riverside Drive yesterday to bolster the intersection and manage storm runoff — get the full story.
Highlights this week
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Naloxone vending machines return
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First American tribal nations boost economy
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Free Route 66 centennial prep workshop
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Monthly Power of One networking event
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Eat for $5 at Mother Road Market on Wednesdays
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Lawn looking rough? TruGreen’s 50% off
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
This week
💃 Dance Back in Time @ Tulsa Historical Society & Museum | Tuesday (6/17) at 6 pm – Kick off your summer of spins with the polka, the high-energy frontier favorite that had pioneers kicking up dust. No partner or prior experience needed—just your dancing shoes and a can-do spirit. Sign up separately for July’s elegant quadrille and August’s play-party finale, each sold pay-what-you-can. Get ready to step back in time one two-step at a time.
🔷 Stained Glass Pick Your Pattern – Beginner Friendly @ Agitsi Stained Glass, LLC | Wednesday (6/18) at 9 am – Channel your inner artisan without worrying about cleanup—everything’s provided. Choose a dazzling pattern, learn the tricks of glass cutting, copper foiling, and soldering, then take home a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. With classes ranging from two to four hours and ages 10+, it’s the weekend craft escapade you didn’t know you needed. Seats fill up fast, so grab your spot and let the creativity flow.
🎬 To Wong Foo @ The Starlite | Wednesday (6/18) at 8 pm – Dive into a drag road-trip classic as Vida Boheme and Noxeema Jackson mentor newbie Chi-Chi Rodriguez on a madcap quest to LA. Cozy up under the stars at The Starlite for a free screening that’s equal parts fabulous and heartfelt. Expect big laughs, wild wigs, and a journey that proves everyone deserves a little extra sparkle. Don’t miss this campy cult favorite back on the big screen!
🍷 Ferrari Carano Wine Dinner @ The Chalkboard Kitchen + Bar – Tulsa | Thursday (6/19) at 6:30 pm – Gather at The Chalkboard Kitchen + Bar for a four-course feast expertly paired with five Ferrari-Carano wines. Chef Thomas leads the culinary journey, delivering dishes that dance with each uncorked pour. It’s the kind of wine dinner that turns “maybe one glass” into an unforgettable anniversary of your taste buds. Reserve your seat now—your palate will thank you later.
🎭 Twelfth Night – Pay What You Can @ German-American Society of Tulsa | Thursday (6/19) at 7:30 pm – Step into Shakespearean shenanigans where shipwrecked twins, secret identities, and love triangles collide under a pay-what-you-can roof. Tickets start at $5—any extra helps support the actors and designers who make the magic happen. Expect witty banter, comedic chaos, and a night of Bard-worthy belly laughs. Perfect for both theater buffs and first-timers alike.
🎪 9th Annual Expo @ Greenwood Cultural Center | Friday (6/20) at 3 pm – Get ready for three days of shopping, networking, and community vibes at Greenwood Cultural Center. Vendors, showcase your brand and boost your sales; sponsors, get prime exposure while supporting a thriving local scene. Booths and packages are moving fast—lock yours in today and be part of something big.
🤣 Rob Schneider @ Arvest Convention Center Legacy Hall | Friday (6/20) at 7:30 pm – Get ready for a night of unfiltered laughs as Rob Schneider brings his legendary stand-up to Tulsa with Vegas-style twists. He’s tackling the most controversial topics with no punches pulled, so buckle up for surprises and nonstop giggles. This is the comedy event everyone will be talking about—snag your tickets now before they sell out.
This weekend
🍖 Hasty Bake Cooking Class: Ribs @ Tulsa Grill Store | Saturday (6/21) at 9:30 am – Learn to smoke and season ribs like a backyard boss with Hasty Bake’s pitmaster pros leading the charge. From rack selection to the perfect bark, you’ll master every saucy step on a legendary grill. Impress your friends (and maybe outshine your in-laws) at your next BBQ showdown. Finger-lickin’ skills guaranteed—napkins provided.
🚗 Route 66 Road Fest Car Show @ SageNet Center | Saturday (6/21) at 10 am – Whether you’re a grease-under-your-nails enthusiast or just love shiny chrome, this two-day indoor car show at Expo Square has got you covered. Park your ride by 9 pm Friday, then cruise through thirty classes of classics and customs all weekend long. With a $40 entry fee covering two people and one vehicle, you’ll have bragging rights before the awards roll out Sunday evening. Ready, set, rev.
🚲 Boulder Dash 2025 @ Welltown Brewing | Saturday (6/21) at 12 pm – Trade your morning commute for a pedal-powered adrenaline rush as Tulsa’s neighborhood trike races collide in brutal head-to-head showdowns. Dodge flying water balloons, cheer on gnarly wipeouts, and refuel with Nuggies and craft brews from Welltown. With trackside food trucks and good-natured chaos around every bend, this is the adult racing spectacle you never saw coming. Helmets optional, heckling required.
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster @ HTeaO Tulsa | Sunday (6/22) at 11 am – Get your crustacean fix at HTeaO Tulsa—lobster rolls, tacos, and chowder straight from Maine, no flight required. Sip refreshing drinks between bites and elevate your lunch game. Skip the line and rack up rewards with the CML app.
🎶 Live music & entertainment
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6/17 Nick Mancini @ Teaching Garden – 5:30 pm
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6/17 Andrew Live @ Mother Road Market – 6 pm
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6/17 Neon Lights: The Bison @ NOMA Tulsa – 7 pm
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6/17 Starlight Band @ Guthrie Green – 7:30 pm
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6/19 Max Holm @ Tulsa Club Hotel – 6:30 pm
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6/19 Juneteenth Party @ Classic Cigars & Lounge – 6 pm
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6/19 Green Jellÿ @ The Vanguard – 8 pm
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6/19 PonYoke with Mz Fefe @ Soundpony – 10 pm
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