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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.
In today’s edition: Medical incineration under scrutiny, Philbrook tulip bulb sale, PhilBOO weekend, and more.
Let’s get to it.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Medical incineration under scrutiny: After applying in March 2025 for a Tulsa permit to burn untreated medical waste, Reworld has faced violations in New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, and Indiana, paying over $1 million — read the full fact brief.
Major changes at ATC: American Theatre Company announced a funding shortfall has canceled the remainder of its 2025-26 season, except A Christmas Carol, with special 2026 performances and refunds offered to season ticket holders — get all the details.
From outskirts to destination: Sapulpa Plaza celebrates 25 years, with an outdoor celebration earlier this month, while owner Elle Jewell credits loyal tenants and small-town charm for fueling growth near Walmart — read the full story.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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Plant-based comfort with options for everyone
Tulsa’s health-minded crowd returns to Pure Food + Juice for flavor. The menu leans plant based and is entirely gluten free, with soy- and dairy-free choices that satisfy. Juices and smoothies are great, but buddha bowls and warm plates steal the show.
Not everyone at your table is vegan? No problem. Eggs, chicken, beef, and salmon now sit alongside the core menu, so mixed-diet groups can share a meal.
There’s a full bar with handcrafted cocktails, plus beer and wine. Balance, in a glass.
Busy week? Order ahead for pickup or delivery, and peek at wellness programs when you want a reset. Two Tulsa locations make it easy to keep in rotation. Start with a look at Pure Food + Juice, then plan your next visit.
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🫶 We got your back
Community-driven birth justice: Queens Village Tulsa will host its first Queens Village Week Nov. 3 to 9, celebrating and supporting Black mothers under the theme “Rooted in Sisterhood, Rising in Power.” Expect a Greenwood Mommy and Me stroll, a wellness conference, and a community baby shower, as OKBEI expands advocacy, adding doulas to hospital birth teams to address stark maternal health disparities. Get the event details.
Cultural ties on display: Tulsa Botanic Garden unveiled a replica of San Luis Potosí’s historic Caja de Agua fountain, a gift from Tulsa’s Mexican sister city marking 45 years of partnership. The lit fountain is ringed with plants from central Mexico. To celebrate, the garden is offering free admission Friday through Sunday. Read the full story.
Pumpkins without the trek: Let Pumpkin Town Farms scratch your annual pumpkin-and-friendly-competition itch. Explore a fresh corn maze, ride the Grain Train, bounce on the giant pillow, visit the petting zoo, and try the gloriously absurd Pumpkin Blaster. Easy, fun, and nearby when you need an instant autumn reset.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
Break up with debt for good: These guys can help you cut ties, pay up to 30% less than you owe, and finally get some peace. This isn’t your average debt relief advice… it’s a financial fresh start, complete with a victory dance and happy cry or two when your balance hits zero.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🚗 Tulsa Tuesday Cruise @ McAlister’s Deli | Tuesday (10/21) at 4:00pm – Rev up your ride and roll into McAlister’s for Tulsa’s weekly cruise-in. From classic muscle to custom bikes, it’s a laid-back lineup of chrome, coffee, and car talk. No trophies, no pressure — just shiny rides, sweet tea, and that unmistakable smell of engine nostalgia.
🏆 Woody Guthrie Prize: U2 @ Cain’s Ballroom | Tuesday (10/21) at 6:00pm – Only in Tulsa do Bono and The Edge swing back to Cain’s to collect the Woody Guthrie Prize, then chat about turning noise into change. First time since The Boy Tour, legally buying their own pints, and yes, it is a fundraiser with limited packages.
🌷 Philbrook Tulip Bulb Sale @ Philbrook Museum of Art | Wednesday (10/22) at 9:00am – Pick up tulip bulbs straight from Philbrook’s gardens and bring a bit of spring home. Plant now, sip coffee later, and accept compliments come April like you planned it all along.
📚 McFarlin Library Fall Book Sale @ McFarlin Library | Friday (10/24) at 9:00am – If your bookshelves are full but your heart says one more, McFarlin’s Fall Book Sale is calling. Browse former library gems and neighborly donations, weather permitting out on the north side. Pay with cash, card, or tap, then pretend it was decluttering.
👻 PhilBOO Weekend presented by TulsaKids @ Philbrook Museum of Art | Friday (10/24) at 9:00am – Got little goblins to entertain? This family-friendly haunt turns the gardens into a magical maze with Trick Art Treat stops, spooky-season art projects, and hidden worlds to discover. Sugar rush included, memories guaranteed — and yes, you can sneak a piece of their candy.
This weekend
👻 Caffeine and Chrome Trunk or Treat @ Gateway Classic Cars of Tulsa | Saturday (10/25) at 9:00am – Start your spooky Saturday with horsepower and Halloween spirit! Classic rides, candy-filled trunks, and caffeine-fueled fun collide at this family-friendly car show. Bring your costumed crew, grab a pastry before they vanish, and cruise through a morning that’s equal parts sweet and sleek.
🛣️ Spooktacular on Route 66 @ Tulsa Market District | Saturday (10/25) at 10:00am – Grab your costume and wander Route 66 as the Tulsa Market District goes full Halloween. Expect spirited storefronts, street-side fun, and that neighborly buzz you only get once the cobwebs come out. Low on hassle, big on local charm, treats, and photo ops.
🧿 Turkish Food and Art Festival @ Raindrop Turkish House | Saturday (10/25) at 11:00am – Turkish Food and Art Festival is rolling in with sizzling kebabs, syrupy baklava, and bold ceramics that make your coffee table look underdressed. Come for the flavors, stay for the calligraphy, music, and the delightfully unhurried vibe your weekend has been begging for.
🦇 Music from the Shadows @ Tulsa Opera | Saturday (10/25) at 7:30pm – Skip the haunted hayride, get goosebumps the classy way at Tulsa Opera’s Voices After Dark: Music from the Shadows, a candlelit recital where Schubert’s eerie gems float in the dark. Intimate, poetic, a little unsettling, and very Tulsa. Few tickets left, so claim your seat.
🥞 Meal with Strangers – Sunday Brunch Series @ A Restaurant in Tulsa | Sunday (10/26) at 11:00am – Forget networking — this is brunchworking. Grab a mimosa, pull up a chair, and share a table with total strangers who might just become your new brunch besties. It’s the perfect mix of eggs, laughter, and unexpected connection — no small talk required (but highly encouraged).
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 10/21 Tom Davis @ The Church Studio – 12 pm
- 10/21 Woody Guthrie Prize: U2 @ Cain’s Ballroom – 6 pm
- 10/22 Texas Headhunters @ The Shrine – 7 pm
- 10/22 Heather Shaw @ Loony Bin – 7:30 pm
- 10/23 Reflections: Halloween @ Common Good – 5:15 pm
- 10/23 Peter Frampton @ River Spirit Casino – 7 pm
- 10/23 Charlie Farley and more @ The Vanguard – 8 pm
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🏠️ This house is wild
Listed by: Laura Grunewald (McGraw, REALTORS)
Private, gated 2.10-acre estate in South Tulsa with a stately three-story, 7,587-square-foot home. Two living areas include a soaring great room with coffered ceiling, rock fireplace, and a full wall of leaded glass. Formal dining flaunts Brazilian wood with brass inlay, and the kitchen adds double ovens and a poolside nook.
Year-round gunite pool connects to a stone-floored game room with antique back bar. The primary suite stacks perks, coffee bar, exercise room, dual closets, and pool access. Lush landscaping, wet-weather creek, multiple patios, oversized 3-car garage, Pella windows, four HVACs, private-well sprinklers, plus indoor and outdoor kennels.
Take a peek inside →
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