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It’s Friday, Tulsa! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Route 66 centennial buzz, $47M for affordable housing, and Stravinsky’s The Firebird with a guest conductor + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
City readies for global spotlight: Tulsa is gearing up for Route 66’s 100th year as AAA Oklahoma predicts a travel surge, with major events, expanded tours, and the National Travel Exchange set to visit — get all the details.
Experts steering housing growth: Earlier this month, Tulsa signed an agreement to release $47 million in voter approved housing funds, with a partnership guiding financing and a goal of 6,000 affordable units by 2028 — read the full story.
Statewide updates shift truck traffic: Wide-load restrictions on the Creek Turnpike ended after toll booths were removed, allowing loads up to 16 feet and expected to keep oversized trucks off Bixby roads and city streets — learn what’s allowed now.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/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.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Art-supply happy place: Brushes, canvases, and quirky gifts mingle with smart custom framing that keeps masterpieces out of the junk drawer. Ziegler Art & Frame has quietly fueled Tulsa creativity for decades, and their friendly crew points you to the good stuff, no hard sell, just know-how.
Fresh catch, Tulsa-style: Whether you’re craving catfish, grilled salmon, or a heap of hushpuppies, White River Fish Market serves seafood flown in and lets you pick your fish from the case. It’s a simple ritual that still thrills and a smart move when you want dinner to taste like great life choices.
Backyard upgrade, unlocked: Whether you want a cozy coffee perch or a lively hangout zone, Lazo Pro Decks & Patios builds durable, custom decks and patios that fit your home and how you live. Family-owned in Tulsa, they streamline planning, so you can focus on snacks, shade, and the playlist.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
☘ Tulsa IrishFest 2026 @ Cabin Boys Brewery | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – This St. Patrick’s season, skip the green-beer circus and do the good stuff instead, with live Irish music, culture, rugby, kid activities, vendors, and real food and drink. It is polished, lively, and built for locals who like quality over chaos.
🏃 St. Patrick’s Day 5K @ RunnersWorld Tulsa | Saturday (3/14) at 8:30 AM – Think you can still outrun your younger coworkers? The 42nd annual St. Patrick’s 5K and 1-mile start and finish at RunnersWorld Tulsa by 39th and Peoria, with medals for all, a free shirt if you’re early, and awards for solos, schools, and corporate teams.
🦖 Dinosaur Adventure @ Central Park Hall | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Life-sized dinos are stomping into Central Park Hall at Expo Square with animatronics, interactive exhibits, and a full-on Jurassic throwback. Bring the kids, or your inner child, then pretend you’re supervising while you nerd out, swap dino facts, and call it quality family time.
🎐 Windchimes and Wine Workshop @ Garden Deva Sculpture Company | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Trade doomscrolling for Windchimes & Wine at Garden Deva, where you’ll build a whimsical windchime from artful metal bits and bright beads while sipping something decent. Friendly instructors, a blissfully laid-back vibe, and 20% off in-store that day. Pre-register, it fills.
🛍 Spring Break Pop-Up @ Mother Road Market | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Spring Break at home calls for butter, spice, and a proper boil. Kitchen 66 pops up at Mother Road Market with crawfish and crab leg boils, turkey necks, catfish, and crab-and-shrimp egg rolls. Bring friends, elastic waistbands, and respect for the splash zone.
🏰 Guided Mansion Tour @ Tulsa Garden Center Mansion | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Over at the Woodward Park mansion, take a guided snoop through rooms the public never sees, and hear how it morphed from swanky residence to Garden Center. It’s once a season, spots vanish fast, so preregister, members free, everyone else toss in a fiver.
🔥 Classics V: Stravinsky’s The Firebird @ Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 PM – Whether you’ve been humming Firebird since vinyl or just need an excuse to sit still, the symphony’s bringing Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso, and Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony, with guest conductor Michelle Merrill. Season tickets are live, singles coming soon.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Tulsa report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 72°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 72. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
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