spring discovery walk, floral imprints: flower pounding, ragtime the musical, and more. 
Happy Friday, 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 weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: South Broken Arrow gets a retail hub, how homeowners can secure roof repair grants, and Tulsa opens a Tony Award musical premiere — catch up here.
State-level stories: Sooners volleyball lands six national TV spots, a vegan cinnamon roll shop draws repeat OKC visitors, and students are invited to name snowplows — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Federal judge orders fresh review of gray wolf safeguards, OPEC+ output increase pushes oil under seventy dollars, and a mislabeled pasta recall — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Discover garden volunteer training at Woodward Park
- Master dementia caregiving in six weeks
- Set up email, résumé, and job applications
- Discover nature with guided trail walks
- Compare home equity loans for free
🫶 We got your back
Plants: Forget the usual garden center. Head to Tulsa for a leafy treasure hunt, perfect for your inner plant parent. Check out these plant havens.
Eats: Imagine a 13-dish state meal born for hungry cowboys. Oklahoma’s official feast still revolves around the Depression-era onion burger that steals the show. Dig into these Oklahoma classics.
Tidy: You spend a weekend lining up matching containers only to find chaos three weeks later. These real-life proof hacks fit your messy, beautiful life. Try these sustainable organization tips.
Florist: In need of a last-minute gift, a romantic gesture, or just some color in your life, Anthousai Floral Shop arranges petal-powered masterpieces that speak volumes without saying a word.
Family: 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.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🏆 WDesign Open House @ W Design | Friday (8/8) at 5:00pm – Swing by WDesign’s 15-year open house to see local architects indulge their blueprint obsession, sip a free glass, and nod at that sleek new façade everyone’s been snapping. It’s casual enough for a quick hello, fancy enough to pretend you know what “elevation” means.
🎨 Art Crawl on 66 | Friday (8/8) at 6:00pm – Grab your walking shoes and cruise down old Route 66 to see Tulsa’s shops transformed into pop-up galleries. Expect vibrant murals, cheeky sculptures, and that installation your trendsetting cousin will Instagram first. Best part, no cover charge means you can critique art guilt-free.
This weekend
🦸 Oklahoma Comic Con @ Cox Business Center | Saturday (8/9) at 10:00am – Think August in Tulsa is all sweat and football banners? Cox Business Center turns into a weekend nerdfest with movie and anime stars, cosplay contests, video game duels, and vendors flogging every geeky trinket. Channel your inner fangirl or man, no judgment.
🌍 Global Gatherings World Festival @ Gathering Place | Saturday (8/9) at 4:00pm – Think your palate’s traveled enough? Tulsa’s Great Lawn and boathouse are staging a mini-World Expo this weekend, complete with live music from Mumbai to Morocco, hands-on craft demos, games, and international eats that’ll leave your taste buds jet-lagged. Pack curiosity, comfy shoes, and an appetite.
🤠 Gay Ole Opry @ Oklahomans for Equality | Saturday (8/9) at 7:30pm – Whether you’re ready to hee your last haw in style or still nursing that line-dance fiasco, the Gay Ole Opry cabaret-meets-country spectacle has all the rhinestone-sprinkled twang you crave. Expect soulful croons, sly humor, and enough sparkle to blind a steer.
🐴 National Snaffle Bit Association World Show@ Tulsa Expo Square | Sunday (8/10) at 8:00am – Saddle up for a dose of real horsepower, courtesy of the National Snaffle Bit Association World Show. Hundreds of riders and their four-legged divas vie for glory, dust flies, judges nod approvingly, and you snag a front-row spot with popcorn and fresh country air.
🌿 Spring Discovery Walk @ Oxley Nature Center | Sunday (8/10) at 11:00am – Take a breather from your busy week and let nature lead the way. These relaxed walks are guided by Oxley’s naturalists and perfect for curious minds, quiet wanderers, and anyone craving a little fresh-air reset.
🎭 Ragtime the Musical @ Tulsa Performing Art Center | Sunday (8/10) at 2:00pm – This summer the Tulsa Performing Arts Center is bringing Ragtime the Musical to life, weaving big dreams, piano riffs, and social change across Harlem, the Upper East Side, and immigrant enclaves. Expect toe-tapping tunes, poignant storytelling, and wardrobe flashbacks more timeless than your barstool debates.
Next week
🌅 Sunset Slowdown @ Tulsa Garden Center | Monday (8/11) at 5:30pm – If you’re still nursing last week’s Zoom fatigue, head over to the Teaching Garden for a sunset slowdown, with local musicians and artful greenery. Sample one of three laid-back experiences, or muster the energy to try them all.
🌸 Floral Imprints: Flower Pounding @ Tulsa Garden Center | Tuesday (8/12) at 5:30pm – Ready to swap your paintbrush for a petal press? Turn roadside blooms and secret garden finds into botanical masterpieces on fabric or paper. It’s a low-key, family-friendly workout for your creative side, with all supplies on deck, just bring your curiosity and some muscle.
💃 Dance Back in Time @ Tulsa Historical Society and Museum | Tuesday (8/12) at 6:00pm – Dust off your dancing shoes for a pay-what-you-can summer series where we’ll polka like it’s 1880, glide through quadrilles, and wrap up with playful folk dances. No partner, no experience, just local tunes, fresh air, and guaranteed laughs.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/8 Zoo Nights @ Tulsa Zoo – 6 pm
- 8/8 The Dangerous Summer @ The Shrine – 7 pm
- 8/8 Tulsa Jumbo @ Studio 308 – 7:30 pm
- 8/8 Ragtime the Musical @ Tulsa Performing Art Center – 7:30 pm
- 8/8 Derryl Perry @ Osage Casino – 9 pm
- 8/9 Gay Ole Opry @ Oklahomans for Equality – 7:30 pm
- 8/9 Shawn Pittman and more @ The Shrine – 8 pm
- 8/12 Red Dirt Rangers @ The Church Studio – 12 pm
- 8/12 Peyton Flocks @ The Hunt Club – 6 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Tulsa edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Sue Ann Blair (McGraw, REALTORS)
Classic 1937 architecture gets a modern glow-up in this estate, where original built-ins and a sun-drenched sunroom meet a chef’s kitchen loaded with high-end finishes. Double living and dining spaces keep things social, while a tucked-away bedroom on the main floor is ready for guests or a second primary suite. Upstairs, the primary suite brings the drama with enclosed closets and a spa-worthy bath, plus two more bedrooms (one with its own en suite). Downstairs, a game room with a fireplace and a dedicated homework or office nook keep everyone entertained.
Out back, the pool and pool house (with a full bath and kitchenette) turn every day into a staycation. The gated 0.42-acre lot comes with a circle drive and plenty of parking for the whole crew.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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