New bagel obsession, boba cravings, surprise book hauls, plant parent goals, WWE showdown, jazz fest vibes, Memorial Day eats, whiskey tasting, poetry nights, and more. 
Happy Tuesday! You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let BaseLocal serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead:
- Advancing patient care 🏥
- Billie Eilish tour 🎤
- Community fun run 🏃♂️
- Things to do 📆
Let’s get to it.
📰 In the news
OSU is transforming patient care: By conducting phase II and post-market clinical trials right in Tulsa, Oklahomans can access to cutting-edge treatments without having to travel out of state. Explore how their research shapes future medical care.
Utica Square shopping center may get new owners: This iconic Tulsa location is likely getting new ownership as Helmerich & Payne begins exploring future options with the help of a national brokerage firm—see what’s next for this historic property.
Billie Eilish is coming to Tulsa: Pop superstar, Billie Elish, is bringing her HIT ME HARD AND SOFT tour to Tulsa this November with two back-to-back shows at the BOK Center — get all the details and ticket info here.
Other highlights this week:
- Walk or run the Day Ohn Day Run
- Recycle and shop the garage sale
- Shop for good at this free thrift
- Land a role at this nursing job fair
- Pitch your project at film happy hour
✨ We got your back
Hole lotta love: When your carb cravings hit a 10, New York Bagel Cafe comes through with the kind of chewy, golden perfection that demands a schmear (or six). Sweet, savory, stacked sky-high—we don’t judge. We just hope you get there before the everything bagels are gone.
Sip happens: Craving something cold, chewy, and dangerously addictive? The drinks at Cha Bubble Tea are equal parts caffeine, fruit, and snack—all in one cup. Customize your order like a boba sommelier or stick with the house fave, but fair warning: that first slurp might become a full-blown personality trait.
Plot twist! You walked in just to browse… and somehow left Magic City Books with a towering TBR pile, a tote bag, and deep emotional attachment to a story you haven’t even read yet. Cozy, chaotic, or cat-adjacent—whatever your genre, the shelves here never disappoint.
Green thumbs up: Whether you’re a seasoned plant whisperer or the kind of person who needs a succulent with a survival guide, Southwood Landscape and Garden Center has what you need to make your home 47% leafier. Warning: side effects may include impulse-buying a fiddle-leaf fig and naming it.
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🔔Coming soon
WWE Monday Night Raw | June 2nd
Brace yourself, Tulsa—WWE Monday Night RAW is body-slamming its way into the BOK Center on June 2. Expect roaring crowds, surprise entrances, and the kind of drama only spandex-clad athletes can deliver. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just there for the theatrics, it’s the kind of Monday night you won’t forget.
Doors open at 6:30 PM, but you’ll want to grab your tickets now—this one’s likely to pack a punch.
T.E.G. International Jazz Fest | June 6th
Jazz hands at the ready—Tulsa’s biggest night of smooth grooves and swing returns for its 10th year. The T.E.G. International Jazz Fest takes over Guthrie Green with a triple-threat lineup: the Max Holm Quartet kicking things off, Cynthia Simmons Quintet bringing the soul, and Paula Atherton closing it out with sax, flute, and vocals that don’t quit.
It’s free, it’s outdoors, and it syncs up with First Friday in the Arts District. Translation: vibes will be high. Get the full scoop and artist lineup here.
📆 Around town
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This week
🍖 West African Flavors by Afrikan Delights @ Mother Road Market | Tuesday (5/20) at 11 am – Get ready for a flavor explosion straight from West Africa. From Jollof Rice to goat meat and egusi fufu, this two-week pop-up is bringing serious spice and soul to Tulsa’s Mother Road Market. Bonus: a festive Memorial Day weekend menu that’s all good vibes and even better food.
📚 An Evening with Joy Harjo @ All Souls Unitarian Church | Tuesday (5/20) at 7 pm – Literary royalty is gracing Tulsa. Joy Harjo, former U.S. Poet Laureate and proud Mvskoke Nation member, returns to share her deeply moving new book, Washing My Mother’s Body. Each ticket includes a copy of the book—come for the poetry, stay for the profound feels.
🥎 Free Kickball Open Play @ Newblock Park | Wednesday (5/21) at 6:30 pm – Lace up your sneakers and let loose with HotMess Sports’ LGBTQ+ pickup kickball. Zero pressure, high fun. Whether you roll deep with friends or fly solo, register now and you’ll leave with sore muscles and new buddies.
🍷 Flowers Wine Dinner @ Juniper | Thursday (5/22) at 6 pm – Five courses, four wines, one dreamy dinner. From smoked shrimp carbonara to chateaubriand with sweet corn purée, this pairing event is a floral-infused feast guided by vino pros from Flowers Winery. Come hungry, leave swooning.
🎬 Trail of Vengeance Premiere @ Circle Cinema | Friday (5/23) at 3 pm – Saddle up for a frontier justice thrill ride starring Rumer Willis and Gbenga Akinnagbe. Trail of Vengeance is the kind of dusty Western drama where revenge gets personal and the bullets don’t miss. It’s running all weekend—catch it before the trail goes cold.
🧘 Free Yoga Class @ Be Love Yoga Studio Tulsa | Friday (5/23) at 5:30 pm – Come as you are and leave feeling brand new. This all-levels yoga sesh, backed by Seed Cannabis Co., is a love letter to your body and the Pearl District’s small biz scene. Bonus: free swag, coupons, and chill vibes guaranteed.
📖 Poetry Reading @ Gitwit | Friday (5/23) at 6 pm – Poetry, politics, and pastries—yes, please. This literary evening features stirring readings and sharp insights from poet Derek Mong and translator Anne O. Fisher, whose latest works explore love amid Soviet shadows and global crises. Free Eastern European sweets, free books to browse, and free admission? You’re basically losing money by not going.
This weekend
🥃 Whiskey Fest @ WOMPA | Saturday (5/24) at 4 pm – Whiskey lovers, clear your calendars. This upscale Memorial Day bash pours over 50 premium spirits, throws a knockout cocktail showdown, and serves it all with a side of live music. Snag a VIP ticket for early access and rare pours — or roll in with GA and sip your way through the city’s boldest whiskey scene.
🚗 IFO Street Legends Night Meet @ Tulsa Raceway Park | Saturday (5/24) at 6 pm – Rev up for a wild night under the lights with street cars, trucks, and bikes from all walks of life. Expect everything from a burnout contest to a stereo throwdown, plus instant green dragstrip racing. It’s part car meet, part party, all adrenaline.
🎭 Chicken & Biscuits @ Liddy Doenges Theatre | Saturday (5/24) at 8 pm – Drama meets dinner vibes in this gospel-fueled comedy about a family funeral that spirals into mayhem. Secrets, sass, and soul food references keep it spicy — and seriously funny.
🥾 Social Run @ Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness | Sunday (5/25) at 9 am – Lace up for a breezy trail run or hike on Tulsa’s favorite urban mountain, then chill with a cold brew from DoubleShot Coffee. It’s social, it’s scenic, and yes — you can bring your own mug to save the planet while you caffeinate.
🍺 1st Anniversary Celebration @ Good Cause Brewing | Sunday (5/25) at 2 pm – One year, tons of beers, and zero regrets. Good Cause is marking 12 months of hoppy goodness with parties, releases, and shoutouts to the community that made it all possible. Expect chaos, craft, and a whole lot of “can’t believe we made it!”
🎶 Live music & comedy
- 5/20 Benmont Tench @ The Church Studio – 7:30 pm
- 5/20 The Waymores @ Mercury Lounge – 8 pm
- 5/21 Denise Hoey Duo @ Sidecar Barley & Wine Bar – 7 pm
- 5/22 Fabulous Midlife Crisis Band @ Ridge Grill – 6:30 pm
- 5/22 Zodiac @ Utica Square – 7 pm
- 5/22 Andy Dick @ The Shrine – 7 pm
- 5/22 Mitchell Ferguson @ Mercury Lounge – 8 pm
- 5/22 Mother Road Sons @ The Vanguard – 9 pm
- 5/23 COLD and more @ The Shrine – 6:30 pm
- 5/23 Funny Marco @ Bricktown Comedy Club – 7 pm
- 5/23 Soul Shaker @ The Stumbling Monkey – 8 pm
- 5/23 The Unlikely Candidates and more @ The Vanguard – 8 pm
- 5/23 Time to Pretend @ The Starlite – 9 pm
- 5/23 1994 @ Cimarron Bar – 9 pm
- 5/24 Surviving Rocklahoma @ The Shrine – 8 pm
- 5/24 Creed Fisher @ The Vanguard – 8 pm
- 5/24 Eli Howard & The Greater Good @ Mercury Lounge – 8 pm
- 5/24 Comedy Show @ Good Cause Brewing – 8 pm
- 5/25 DJ ECOG @ LandShark Pool Bar – 2 pm
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