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Hey Tulsa, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Watchhouse ticket giveaway, a $415 million bond vote, and Wax Masters Record Show + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Live music night ahead: A giveaway offers tickets to Watchhouse at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa. Entries close tomorrow at noon. The show is set for Wednesday, April 1, 2026 — enter the giveaway now.

Major city upgrades proposed: Broken Arrow voters will decide a $415 million bond package on April 7. Public forums continue March 12, 26, and April 2 on transportation, public safety, facilities, and sports facilities — see dates and funding breakdown.

Storm drain work wrapping up: 111th Street in Bixby is expected to reopen March 13 after extra repair delays. The bridge is finished, and the city says improvements will better serve drivers and neighbors — read the full story.

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.

Highlights this week:

• Paint vibrant coneflowers in oils
• Enjoy balloon twisters and bingo fun
• Enjoy storytime at Tulsa Zoo

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Serious sandwich cravings: Trenchers Deli keeps lunch wildly craveable with house-baked breads, thick-cut pastrami, and that Dutch Crunch stack people daydream about. Split two with a friend so you don’t have to choose just one, and stash the housemade chips for your 3 p.m. slump.

Quick riverfront reset: Bring friends, kids, dogs, even the neighbor who always borrows your ladder. Gathering Place keeps adding reasons to roam: artful trails, giant playgrounds, courts, and easygoing hang spots. When the week gets loud, drift to the river and reset without ever leaving Tulsa.

Neighborhood toy joy: Independent and family-owned, Tulsa Toy Depot stocks sturdy, imagination-sparking toys, games, puzzles, and books, with free gift wrap. Little ones can join storytime and craft classes. There’s even a candy-and-cookie-dough corner… a sweet incentive when it’s time to go.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🎺 The Booker Gillespie Trio @ Sisserou’s Restaurant | Thursday (3/12) at 6:30 PM – Slide into Sisserou’s for the Booker Gillespie Trio, a free second-Thursday fix of velvet vocals, tight jazz, and grown-folks groove. Reserve a table, sip something Caribbean, and let the band set your mood, because your playlist needs a night off.

🎖 A Day of Honor @ VFW Post 577 | Friday (3/13) at 11:00 AM – VFW Post 577 is serving up a proper thank you for our veterans, free and fuss-free. Come for Mission BBQ, speakers, and door prizes, stay for resources and connections with Miller Hospice and Oxford Healthcare, plus that fellowship you miss once the emails start.

🦃 Turkey Trail Volunteer Day @ Turkey Mountain Upper Section | Saturday (3/14) at 8:30 AM – Rolling up sleeves for a spring spruce-up on Turkey Trail, because the brush grows faster than neighborhood gossip. Meet at the upper parking lot, then hike and trim with snacks and company. Closed-toe shoes, water, bug spray, gloves, tools provided, loppers or electric trimmer welcome.

🧾 2026 Spring Shredding Party @ Accent Realtors | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Spring cleaning just got satisfying. Swing by 46th and Harvard for free, on-site document shredding with no box limits from Accent Realtors, then reward yourself with a hot dog. Toss the 2009 tax returns, maybe win a Southwood gift card, and support Little Light House.

👕 Clothing Swap! @ Dennis R Neill Equality Center | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Give your ‘someday jeans’ a better home, and pick up gender-affirming, new-to-you finds at a clothing swap that spares the landfill and your wallet. Bring clean, used pieces if you like, no donation required, and everyone is welcome, all genders, sizes, and styles.

🎵 Wax Masters Record Show @ Chimera | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – If your shelves are begging for something that isn’t another streaming subscription, hit Chimera’s back room for the free, all-ages Wax Masters record show. Crates of vinyl, CDs, tapes, and Tulsa vendors await, plus proper fuel in the form of Chimera’s brunch, coffee, and beer.

🎈 Spring Break: Balloons & Bingo @ Mother Road Market | Tuesday (3/17) at 4:00 PM – Take a break from cabin fever and swing by for Balloons & Bingo on Tulsa’s favorite patio. Balloon twisters for the kids, bingo for your inner competitor, all free, and The WEL Bar’s pouring $5 Spring Punch or IPA, plus $1 popsicles.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Tulsa report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 82°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 39%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 54%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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