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: Scan QR codes beneath new underpass murals celebrating Black visionaries, sample Chad Cherry’s Black Wall Street creations, and jog for cancer research — catch up here.

State-level stories: An Oklahoma ticket just snagged the Powerball jackpot, the Thunder unveiled Indigenous inspired City Edition jerseys, and students are racing to name snow plows — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: Previously hacked data repository relaunches, ramen packs recalled over missing soy warning, and crypto markets tumble on inflation fears — peruse the best of the rest.

Highlights this week

• Learn to draft your project budget
• Discover STEM careers at the Oklahoma Aquarium
• Splash into school with free backpacks
• Taste, learn, and whisk at Matcha Monday workshop
• This home warranty is 50% off until 8/24

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Eats: Sandwiches don’t have to be basic. Tulsa’s best spots stack meats, cheeses and surprises for bites you’ll crave. These sandwich spots serve up layers of flavor that hit every time.

Grow: When your tomatoes steam in a 115-degree blast then freeze solid days later, you know gardening around here plays for keeps. Our pro tips will help you beat the heat, survive drought and tame that clay soil.

Kitchen: Skip the $800 monster machines that could probably blend your iPhone or the $30 lumps that choke on ice. Our 2025 blender guide cuts through the hype so you get a blender that actually works without leaving you $200 poorer.

Vintage: Whether you’re after a perfectly broken-in leather jacket, a band tee older than you, or something that makes strangers say “wait, is that…?”, Buck’s Vintage is a treasure trove of retro finds, funky one-offs, and the kind of closet gold that’ll have you feeling like you time-traveled (in style).

Home: Many homeowners have no idea they’re sitting on thousands in equity they can use to redo their bathroom, kitchen, or whatever their hearts desire. This free equity loan comparison tool can help you find the best fit and get started on the right foot.

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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

🌿 Sumac Day @ Heirloom Rustic Ales | Friday (8/22) at 7:00am – It’s a full day of tart, tangy, pink-hued celebration as Heirloom honors the mighty sumac berry in true Oklahoma style. From sumac lattes at sunrise to laab, pizza, and a beloved seasonal beer release, this event is for the flavor-curious and forage-loving foodie. Bonus: there’s even a poetic prompt to stir your wild side.

🍻 Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy @ The Colony | Friday (8/22) at 10:30pm – Ready for a midweek shake-up? This Kansas quintet mixes bluegrass, ska, punk, and dixieland into a freight-train live set that’s equal parts pickin’ and brass. Picture breakneck mandolin solos crashing into trombone blasts, so bring a drink, and maybe your earplugs.

This weekend

🔥 Game Day Grilling @ Tulsa Grill Store | Saturday (8/23) at 9:30am – Say goodbye to soggy chips and hello to grill-master glory. This tasty morning workshop covers everything from breakfast bites to game-time grub, with plenty of eats, sips, and smoky tips along the way. Tailgate season just leveled up.

⚽ FC Tulsa 2025 vs Orange County FC @ ONEOK Field | Saturday (8/23) at 7:30pm – Whether you’re here for that thunderous cheer or just the overpriced hot dogs, head to ONEOK Field as FC Tulsa battles Orange County FC. Dust off your scarf, mingle with neighbors, and celebrate our beautiful game with a cold beer in hand.

🎤 La Dinastia de Tuzantla @ El Coyote Manco | Saturday (8/23) at 9:00pm – If you’re craving a genuine blast of Tierra Caliente rhythms, La Dinastia de Tuzantla is your cure. Pulsating brass, hypnotic guitar riffs, and a dance floor that refuses to quit. It’s like your tia’s backyard fiesta, only way louder.

🎩 The Excelsior Lecture @ Magic Attic Theater | Sunday (8/24) at 2:00pm – If you thought “lecture” meant dusty slides and sleepy professors, think again. Master Illusionist Jay Scott Berry will have you questioning reality with jaw-dropping tricks, sly smile, and a wink of mischief. It’s the kind of night out that beats yelling at the TV.

🌵 Exploring Agave: A Tasting Journey @ Maestro | Sunday (8/24) at 2:00pm – Curious why some agave spirits taste like sunshine while others heat your tongue off? Spend a mellow afternoon with Maestro’s founder, Aaron Post, sipping through his top picks, swapping quips, and bragging to your friends about your elevated palate.

🎭 Ragtime the Musical @ Tulsa Performing Art Center | Sunday (8/24) at 2:00pm – Imagine early 1900s oil barons rubbing shoulders with hopeful immigrants to a ragtime beat at the Performing Arts Center. It’s equal parts heartbreak, hustle, and piano keys flying off the rails. Perfect for anyone who thinks musicals are their neighbor’s guilty pleasure.

Next week

🐴 Reining Classic @ Tulsa Expo Square | Monday (8/25) at 8:00am – Trade Netflix for nose-to-tail maneuvers at Expo Square, where a cowboy and his quarter horse nail razor-sharp spins and sliding stops without a stunt double. It’s a beautiful tangle of grit and grace, and your best shot at rodeo thrills without the sunburn.

🔬 STEM Futures Fair @ Oklahoma Aquarium | Tuesday (8/26) at 6:00pm – The aquarium is throwing open the tanks after dark for a STEM Futures Fair, where local science pros dish out career secrets. Wander past 10,000 critters, pick a brain or two, and feel smarter just by association. Perfect excuse to escape the usual Netflix weekend.

🎶 Live Music & Clip Show of Vintage Horror Films @ Circle Cinema | Tuesday (8/26) at 7:00pm – Forget another round at the watering hole and join Montopolis for Ghost Almanac, where vintage horror clips featuring Nosferatu, Betty Boop’s Halloween Party, and Dr. Caligari get a live synth makeover. Think Tales from the Crypt meets MTV, except the devil DJs.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 8/22 Rocking Time @ Cox Convention Center – 6 pm
• 8/22 Hank Williams Jr. @ BOK Center – 6:30 pm
• 8/23 The Midlife Crisis Band @ Arvest Convention Center – 5 pm
• 8/23 Sour Bridges @ Mercury Lounge – 8 pm
• 8/24 Godfrey @ Bricktown Comedy Club – 6 pm
• 8/24 Void and more @ The Vanguard – 6 pm
• 8/24 Beth Lee and more @ Detour – 8 pm
• 8/25 Henry Morris @ The Vanguard – 7 pm
• 8/26 Peyton Flocks @ The Hunt Club – 6 pm
• 8/26 Nonpoint and more @ The Vanguard – 7:30 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: Katy Houchin (McGraw, REALTORS)

A vaulted kitchen with exposed beams, a secret safe room, and a walk-in attic for all the “just-in-case” storage needs—this Bryn-Mawr stunner doesn’t skimp on personality or practicality. The main floor serves up both primary and guest suites, a cozy study, and open living spaces filled with built-ins and oversized windows. Upstairs, a game room keeps things lively while hardwood floors run throughout for a polished touch.

Step outside to a backyard that feels like a private resort, complete with a renovated pool, flagstone fireplace, and a covered kitchen with bar seating. Even the front garden gets a moment with a custom Clayton Coss tree sculpture. Recent upgrades include a new roof, tankless hot water, and a full-home generator, so the fun keeps going no matter what.

Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →