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 the news
Local happenings: New music industry specialization at University of Tulsa, Giving Table donors get gatherings and updates, and towering steel artworks brighten Tulsa’s Route 66 depot — catch up here.
State-level stories: Researchers at OSU mapping underground white hydrogen, Shawnee Tribe doubling workforce with a casino and RV park expansion, and homeowners riding historic equity surge — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Housing sales slump worries the Feds, Idaho secures foster kids social security payments, and Mitsubishi recalls Outlanders for faulty liftgate gas springs — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Schedule adult health visits this Wednesday
- Grab kits, sip lemonade, and volunteer
- Training empowers workplaces to support mental health
- Special needs moms connect at Tulsa Mingle
- Avoid surprises with $300 off auto repair coverage
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Pizza: Craving a cheese pull that stops traffic? These pizza spots in Tulsa are hiding where you least expect them.
Law: Oklahoma’s statutes feel more like a frontier comedy sketch, criminalizing cheating spouses and banning whale hunts in the middle of nowhere. Read about bizarre laws that will make you question everything.
DIY: Got these tools? A basic set of wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers turns you into the household hero. No more 11 PM calls to your neighbor for a leaky faucet fix. You’ll be ready for whatever your home throws at you.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🔬 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 – Montopolis brings Ghost Almanac to life with classic horror clips—Nosferatu, Betty Boop’s Halloween Party, and Dr. Caligari—reimagined with a live synth score. Think Tales from the Crypt meets MTV, but with musicians instead of DJs.
📚 Silent Reading Party @ Fulton Street Books & Coffee | Thursday (8/28) at 6:00pm – Whether you’re a lifelong bookworm or someone who just needs a moment of peace, Fulton Street Books & Coffee has real estate for uninterrupted reading bliss. Then stick around for board games, a well-earned drink, or hushed commentary on that cliffhanger nobody warned you about.
🍋 Lemon-Aid 2025 Kick-Off | Friday (8/29) at 3:00pm – This kickoff means you can swing by to pick up your Lemon-Aid kit or sign up for one, book a volunteer slot at a satellite stand, and sip lemonade without a fuss. Or just hang out, snag a glass, and soak up some citrus-fueled camaraderie.
🍺 Brewery Tours @ Cabin Boys Brewery | Friday (8/29) at 3:00pm – Ever wonder how your favorite pint comes to life? For $16, you’ll get the full behind-the-scenes scoop on brewing, a crash course in Cabin Boys history, plus a beer in hand while you stroll. Oh, and you won’t leave empty-handed—your souvenir glass comes along for the ride (and your next refill).
This weekend
🛍️ Artisan Market @ Brut Hotel | Saturday (8/30) at 9:00am – Start your Saturday the local way: sunshine, bluegrass, and a lawn full of Tulsa’s makers. Browse handmade goods, fuel up on Dweller coffee, and snag tacos + cocktails from Rosa on the Lawn. It’s free, family-friendly, and the perfect excuse to shop small while soaking up those weekend vibes.
🎤 Sabrina Carpenter “Man’s Best Friend” Album Release Brunch @ The Vault Restaurant | Saturday (8/30) at 10:00am – Sabrina’s brand-new album drops Friday, and The Vault is throwing the brunch bash to match. Expect vinyl spins, cocktails that hit just right, and plates of brunch perfection while you soak in the soundtrack of the weekend. Fans, this is basically your release-day afterparty—don’t sleep on it.
😂 Make Em Laugh @ The Black Box Improv Comedy | Saturday (8/30) at 7:30pm – Imagine a night of on-the-fly comedy games and sketches that’s as unpredictable as Oklahoma wind, all while chipping in for two local nonprofits and the comedy festival. Expect dry wit, bold leaps, and more belly laughs than your weird uncle at Thanksgiving.
📼 A Mixtape Catastrophe @ The Vanguard | Saturday (8/30) at 9:00pm – Think your eyeliner game peaked in high school? Tulsa’s A Mixtape Catastrophe unleashes every mall-corridor anthem, hair straighteners at the ready, MTV2 shout-outs, and enough nostalgia to fuel your next garage sale. Emotional sing-alongs optional, but encouraged.
🎙️ David Lee Roth in Concert @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Sunday (8/31) at 8:00pm – Don your best 80s gear and head to Catoosa for a night with David Lee Roth. Expect flamboyant stage moves, sing-along anthems, and pure rock nostalgia that still rocks.
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/27 Toadies and more @ Cain’s Ballroom – 6:30 pm
- 8/28 Patti Steel @ The Church Studio – 12 pm
- 8/28 Seth Lee Jones @ The Hunt Club – 6 pm
- 8/28 Fitz & The Tantrums and more @ Cain’s Ballroom – 6:30 pm
- 8/28 Leisure Hour and more @ The Vanguard – 7 pm
- 8/28 John Morgan @ Tulsa Loony Bin – 7:30 pm
- 8/28 Bachman-Turner Overdrive @ The Cove – 8 pm
- 8/28 Adam Hood @ Mercury Lounge – 8 pm
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Two verandas are made for sunset-watching, while twin fire pits keep the evenings lively. Copper gutters, terracotta tile roof, and native rock terraces dial up the curb appeal. The four-car garage and private golf course gate are just showing off.
