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: Locals rally behind free meals, a century old Dairy becomes a boutique hotel, and Philbrook showcases samurai armor — catch up here.

State-level stories: Troopers pull back from interstates, tiny wasps wage biological battle on ash borers, and city unveils a glass ring arena for Thunder fans — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: 24/7 social security access, dogs detect Parkinson’s, and a new method or reclaiming 98 percent of battery metals — peruse the best of the rest.

Highlights this week

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📆 Around town this weekend

All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirey outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.

Today

🎭 The Green Country Menagerie @ Riverside Studios | Friday (7/18) at 7:00pm – Over at the Riverside Studios community hub, the Green Country Menagerie is rolling out a wild lineup of live music, sharp-witted comedy, and local theatre sketches that’ll keep you guessing (and laughing). Think folk ballads segueing into stand-up zingers, quirky skits, and surprises round every corner.

😂 The 66 Kicks Improv Comedy Show @ Cody Mayo Studios | Friday (7/18) at 8:00pm – Take a break from the same old weekend reruns and catch The 66 Kicks Improv Comedy Show, where quick-witted performers turn your random ideas into spontaneous comedy. It’s like happy hour banter, only punchier, and more satisfying than an overly salted margarita.

This weekend

🎲 Traditional Native Games @ Rogers State University | Saturday (7/19) at 10:00am – Think your horseshoe throw or cornstalk shoot could outshine your neighbor’s? Mosey down to Rogers State U in Claremore for a no-cost, family-friendly qualifier of traditional Native games, marbles, hatchet throw, stickball, and more. Win a T-shirt, earn a shot at cash prizes.

🕵️ Democracy Noir @ Circle Cinema | Saturday (7/19) at 2:00pm – One day only at the Circle, catch Democracy Noir, where three Hungarian women try to outsmart Orbán’s creeping autocracy, because who doesn’t love a political tug-of-war? Stick around for a post-film Zoom Q&A with Oscar-nominated Connie Field, and feel good funding Indivisible Tulsa County.

🎸 The Ozark Mountain Daredevils @ Cain’s Ballroom | Saturday (7/19) at 7:30pm – Ready for a nostalgia fix as hometown legends roll into Cain’s Ballroom for their final spin? The Ozark Mountain Daredevils claim the stage with local champs Red Dirt Rangers opening. Up front seats are reserved, but the back’s general admission won’t cramp your style.

🏡 Home & Garden Expo of Oklahoma@ Tulsa Expo Square | Sunday (7/20) at 11:00am – If your backyard still looks like last year’s tumbleweed pile, head to the Home & Garden Expo at Tulsa Expo Square. Local pros, unique planters, and gadget gurus await to prove even my black thumb can produce something that resembles a garden.

🍞 Intro to Sourdough @ Country Bird Bakery | Sunday (7/20) at 12:00pm – Whether you’re still picking up bricks at the grocery store or you’re nursing that temperamental starter in the fridge, this Intro to Sourdough class walks you through mixing, folding, and coaxing tangy loaves right in your own kitchen. Flour everywhere guaranteed, bragging rights included.

🍑 Booty Planter Brunch@ Bello Boardroom | Sunday (7/20) at 1:00pm – Creating a booty planter with Pot It Like It’s Hot is popping at Bello Boardroom, complete with mimosas, a brunch charcuterie spread, and just enough hands-on crafting to justify that third glass of bubbly. Who knew DIY and brunch could pair so well?

Next week

🐴 National Reined Cow Horse Association Hackamore Classic@ Tulsa Expo Square | Monday (7/21) at 8:00am – Think cowboy boots without the bit, just hackamore finesse and real cow work. Watch seasoned riders and their four-legged coworkers run the show, then swap tall tales over a cold drink, because summer in Tulsa isn’t complete without a bit of old-school horse magic.

🧊 Stone Cold and the Jackal @ Bricktown Comedy Club | Monday (7/21) at 7:00pm – Need a break from daytime TV? Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson swap hospital hallways for the stage with 90 minutes of music and wisecracks, plus a VIP photo-op, BYOC, no autographs. It’s General Hospital, only you might actually laugh.

💼 10 Essential Career-Boosting Skills Workshop @ Regus-Kennedy Building | Tuesday (7/22) at 9:00am – Clear your schedule and snag a spot at this one-day trainer-training workshop in Broken Arrow. You’ll pick up hands-on tricks, proven tips, and zero fluff, so your next staff meeting feels less like a gamble and more like you’ve actually got it all figured out.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 7/18 Brian Bates @ Loony Bin Comedy Club – 7 pm
• 7/18 DJ Dust @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – 7 pm
• 7/18 Babyface @ Osage Casino – 8 pm
• 7/18 Best of Both Worlds @ The Vanguard – 9 pm
• 7/19 The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show @ Hilton Garden Inn – 6 pm
• 7/19 DJ Kelevra @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – 6 pm
• 7/19 Projekt Eclipse @ The Vanguard – 7:30 pm
• 7/19 Paul Benjamin @ The Hunt Club – 9:30 pm
• 7/20 Joe Stamm Band @ The Shrine – 7 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).

*This 👇 could be your listing. Hit us up if you’ve got a home (or 12) to sell.

Listed by: Lee VanTreese (Chinowth & Cohen)

A single-level stunner with design quirks at every turn, this 2023 custom home in Jenks Schools comes loaded with surprises. The attached shop and craft room are heated, cooled, and each has its own walk-in closet and en suite bath, so they double as bonus bedroom suites or hobby hideouts. The kitchen is a chef’s playground with a 48-inch Thermador cooktop, pot filler, two sinks, and a pet spa tucked into the utility room for four-legged royalty.

Set on a landscaped acre at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the backyard is a private greenbelt retreat. Two heated sitting areas and a full outdoor kitchen make entertaining a breeze, while bamboo floors, granite everywhere, and custom finishes keep things feeling fresh inside.

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