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ON THE COVER: The Avery Plaza Southwest neon sign park is the city’s newest Route 66 attraction. Opened in September 2020, the park features 20-foot-tall neon replicas of past signs on Route 66 in Tulsa: Will Rogers Motor Court, Tulsa Auto Court and Oil Capital Motel. Avery Plaza Southwest is located on Southwest Boulevard, just north of West 17th Street. PHOTO BY TODD RUFFIN/MIDWEST DRONE PRODUCTIONS
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Contents
DOWNTOWN'S EAST VILLAGE DISTRICT
6 ATTRACTIONS
Where to go and what to see — only in Tulsa
9 SHOPPING
A guide to area shopping districts and must-dos
10 MUSIC AND NIGHTLIFE
Where to experience Tulsa’s legendary music scene
MICHELLE POLLARD
11 FOOD AND DRINK
Where to sip, nosh and savor
14 ARTS
Tulsa’s impressive galleries, museums and art centers, plus who takes the stage
17 SPORTS AND OUTDOORS
Where to get outside, be active and show some team spirit
20 A-LIST
Winners of TulsaPeople’s annual readers’ choice awards in Dine Local, Shop Local and Fun for All categories, plus editors’ picks Tulsans love Fat Guy’s Burger Bar See p. 20 for more A-LIST dining options
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Attractions Creek Council Oak Tree
The birthplace of Tulsa, this tree is where the Lochapoka Creek Indians kindled a ceremonial fire in 1836, using live coals they carried from their Alabama homeland over the Trail of Tears. Today, it is preserved as a park that includes an ethnobotanical garden and several commemorative sculptures. EAST 18TH STREET AND SOUTH CHEYENNE AVENUE TULSAPRESERVATIONCOMMISSION.ORG/NATIONALREGISTER/BUILDINGS
Expo Square The venue of myriad events throughout the year, including the Tulsa State Fair, prominent livestock shows, craft shows, consignment events and a recurring flea market. 4145 E. 21ST ST. | 918-744-1113 | EXPOSQUARE.COM
Fair Meadows See live horse racing on the Fair Meadows track during summer meets and simulcast racing from tracks around the nation in the state-of-the-art racing and sports bar. EXPO SQUARE, 4609 E. 21ST ST. | 918-744-1113 EXPOSQUARE.COM/FAIRMEADOWS
TULSA ZOO The 84-acre zoo features nearly 3,000 animals in exhibits ranging from an African penguin habitat to an immersive tropical rainforest to the Helmerich Sea Lion Cove and the Mary K. Chapman Rhino Reserve. At the 5-acre Lost Kingdom, visitors have excellent views of Malayan tigers and other Asian mammals and reptiles that are critically endangered. You’ll also find a petting zoo, live animal presentations, the Safari Train and a gift shop. Don’t miss the zoo’s newest fun escape — the Helmerich Playground: Behaving Like Animals. 6421 E. 36TH ST. N. | 918-669-6600 | TULSAZOO.ORG
Gathering Place
Named the 2018 Best New Attraction by readers of USA Today and Favorite Park by readers of TulsaPeople Magazine, Gathering Place is 66.5 acres of pure fun. The park represents a $465 million collaboration of more than 80 corporate and philanthropic organizations. Best of all, admission is free. Sports courts invite basketball, volleyball, street soccer and street hockey players. A skateboarding park is the perfect spot for bored teens. Visitors of all ages will enjoy Gathering Place’s rotating art installations and regular programming, walking trails and varied dining options. In fall 2021, look for the opening of Tulsa Children's Museum Discovery Lab, a 50,000-square-foot science center, at the southeast corner of the park. 2650 S. JOHN WILLIAMS WAY | 918-779-1000 | GATHERINGPLACE.ORG
Admiral Twin Drive-in
Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios With his piercing blue eyes and rugged good looks, the 21-foot-tall space cowboy outside Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios can’t be missed. Installed in May 2019, Buck is a “Muffler Man,” a large, fiberglass sculpture originally used as advertisement in the 1960s. His likeness now finds a home on souvenir items like T-shirts, magnets, coffee cups and stickers, which can all be purchased at the 350-squarefoot gift shop along the Mother Road. Ninety percent of the shop’s stock comes from Oklahoma artists, makers and craftsmen, and all of it celebrates Tulsa, Oklahoma or Route 66. There’s also a unique selection of vintage tchotchkes and knickknacks — an ode to the “curio” part of the business. 1347 E. 11TH ST. | BUCKATOMSON66.COM 6 TULSAPEOPLE CITY GUIDE 2021
Greenwood Cultural Center and the Mabel B. Little Heritage House
In its glory days, Tulsa’s Greenwood District stretched for 35 blocks and was the largest and richest of Oklahoma’s more than 50 black communities — so wealthy, in fact, Greenwood was known as “Black Wall Street.” Shops bustled by day and clubs wailed blues and jazz by night. Today, the Greenwood Cultural Center and the Mabel B. Little Heritage House — the area’s only home built in the 1920s that still stands — present a permanent history of the district. 322 N. GREENWOOD AVE. | 918-596-1020 | GREENWOODCULTURALCENTER.COM
Mother Road Market
Located inside a 1939 grocery building, Mother Road Market is a 27,000-square-foot food hall that offers the food and wares of more than 20 local merchants. From craft cocktails, to street tacos, to gourmet pizza, to “midwesterranean” rotisserie platters, to a plethora of desserts, Mother Road Market has something for everyone. Indoor and patio play areas, including Route 66-themed mini golf, keep youngsters busy while their parents enjoy a fresh dinner or beverage from the full-service WEL Bar.
ZOO: COURTESY TULSA ZOO; BOSTON AVENUE: VALERIE WEI-HAAS
The 1951 drive-in shows a double feature every night during the summer months or as weather permits. Sound is transmitted through your radio, so sit in your vehicle or bring lawn chairs and blankets. A concession stand sells typical movie treats as well as hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken strips. 7355 E. EASTON ST. | 918-878-8099 | ADMIRALTWINDRIVEIN.COM
The Shops at Mother Road Market opened during summer 2020 adjacent to main building, providing brick-and-mortar retail locations to local entrepreneurs. Shops include wellness and clean beauty products from Graham Collective, Latinx food and gifts from Felizsta, coffee and libations from Gambill’s, books for kids and family from Eleanor’s Bookshop, and limited runs of art from LTO | MKT. 1124 S. LEWIS AVE. | 918-984-9001 | MOTHERROADMARKET.COM
Oklahoma Aquarium
With eight exhibit galleries and more than 1 million gallons of water, you can see the many mysterious and wonderful creatures of the ocean that now make their home right here in Oklahoma. In the Polynesian Reef exhibit, visitors are invited into an exotic South Pacific coral reef surrounded by more than 500 colorful tropical fish of approximately 75 species. Sharks swim over visitors’ heads as they walk through an underwater tunnel. Another highlight is Sea Turtle Island, which has three viewing levels and an underwater observation station for children that allows them an up-close look while remaining dry. 300 AQUARIUM DRIVE, JENKS | 918-296-3474 | OKAQUARIUM.ORG
ONEOK Field
Tulsa Garden Center, Woodward Park and Municipal Rose Garden
A wooded 44 acres in the heart of Tulsa, Woodward Park boasts flora and fauna that attracts nature lovers all year long. At the Tulsa Garden Center, you’ll find a Victorian conservatory and 3-acre arboretum. Linnaeus Teaching Garden is a demonstration garden that gives visitors a chance to improve their gardening skills. 2435 S. PEORIA AVE. | 918-576-5155 | TULSAGARDENCENTER.COM
Tulsa Port of Catoosa and Maritime Education Center Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021, the Tulsa Port of Catoosa is the head of the 445-mile McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System that links Tulsa with the world and foreign ports by way of the Mississippi River and Port of New Orleans. The port’s maritime Education Center features hands-on displays and exhibits that teach children and adults about the port’s functions and purpose. 5350 CIMARRON ROAD, CATOOSA | 918-266-2291 | TULSAPORT.COM BOSTON AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Home to the Tulsa Drillers — an AA affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers — ONEOK Field is at the northern edge of downtown Tulsa. Tulsa’s professional soccer team, FC Tulsa, also plays at ONEOK Field. The club, which started as Tulsa Roughnecks FC in 2015, is part of the United Soccer League. The team plays home matches between March and October. A “splashzone” and a playground behind the centerfield fence can entertain antsy children. 201 N. ELGIN AVE. | 918-744-5901 | TULSADRILLERS.COM | FCTULSA.COM
Route 66 Historical Village
From 1942-1947, the Frisco 4500 provided passenger service daily from St. Louis to Tulsa to Oklahoma City, and for years greeted visitors at the Tulsa Zoo. Today the restored locomotive awaits visitors eager to learn about the history and development of Tulsa’s oil, refining and transportation industries. An oil derrick commemorates the 1901 oil discovery in nearby Red Fork that started Tulsa on its path to become the one-time “Oil Capital of the World.” 3770 SOUTHWEST BLVD. | FACEBOOK.COM/ROUTE66VILLAGE
Safari Joe’s H20 Water Park
Cool off with towering water slides, a wave pool, a lazy river and a children’s pool. At Reptile World, visitors can see and touch real, exotic species. 4707 E. 21ST ST. | 918-749-7385 | SAFARIJOESH2O.COM
Tulsa Botanic Garden
The Tulsa Botanic Garden sits on 170 acres of prairie and woodlands, with the rolling Osage County hills offering panoramic views of sunsets and skyscrapers. The Children’s Discovery Garden is a fantastical wonderland featuring a tree fort and a hidden grotto. Sixty acres of nature trails and floral terraces display a diverse collection of ornamental and flowering plants. Learn about updates to the master plan at the visitor center; when the garden is complete, guests will be able to explore 60 acres, including a lotus pool and an all-seasons garden. In 2021, the Bumgarner Lotus Pool Garden will open to the garden’s Lakeside Promenade with a pool of water lilies, cypress trees and fountains 3900 TULSA BOTANIC DRIVE | 918-289-0330 | TULSABOTANIC.ORG
Architecture hot spots Much of Tulsa’s downtown was built in the 1920s, when the city was dubbed the “Oil Capital of the World.” The era’s popular art deco style, with its sharp angles and complex details, lavishly celebrated the booming economy. Found in the Cathedral District, six of downtown’s earliest churches, including Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, have stunning art deco elements. The district is bordered by the southern end of the inner dispersal loop, East Sixth Street, and West Denver and South Detroit avenues. Two nonprofits offer walking tours to explore the city’s art deco architecture and downtown network of underground tunnels: • Tulsa Foundation for Architecture: Themed tours are on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. They typically sell out. Visit tulsaarchitecture.com/tours. • Tulsa Historical Society: Tours are on the last Friday of the month (except for November and December, when they are moved up a week to avoid holiday conflicts) and start at 10 a.m. Private group tours and self-guided tours also are available; visit tulsahistory. org. To reserve a spot, call 918-712-9484. EDITOR’S NOTE: MANY TOURS ARE NOW VIRTUAL DUE TO THE ONGOING PANDEMIC.
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Coming soon
DISCOVER A CULTURE OF RESILIENCY, ARTISTRY AND MORE AS YOU STROLL THE HALLS (SOME VIRTUALLY) OF THESE EXISTING AND COMING DOWNTOWN TULSA ATTRACTIONS. BY ANNA HOLTON DEAN
GREENWOOD RISING
116 RECONCILIATION WAY | 918-392-3483 | BOBDYLANCENTER.COM Greenwood Cultural Center and Mabel B. Little Heritage House The Greenwood Cultural Center serves to acknowledge the history and resiliency of its community through pictorial exhibits and educational and cultural opportunities. Though the Center is currently closed due to COVID-19 guidelines, over $5 million in grant funding will allow for coming renovations to the Center’s current facilities and digitizing of exhibits. Program Coordinator Mechelle Brown says exhibits will be accessible virtually by the first half of 2021. Visitors also can tour the Mabel B. Little Heritage House — a magnificent and innovative structure for the 1920s, which offers a glimpse of how prosperous, successful and hardworking Greenwood residents were. It was owned by survivors of the Race Massacre and was relocated to its current site. 322 N. GREENWOOD AVE. | 918-596-1020 GREENWOODCULTURALCENTER.COM 8 TULSAPEOPLE CITY GUIDE 2021
Greenwood Rising Tulsa’s Greenwood District, aka Black Wall Street, was one of the most prosperous African-American communities in the United States before the Race Massacre of 1921. Greenwood Rising, a state-of-the-art history center, will soon stand at the entrance of the Greenwood District honoring the legacy of Black Wall Street and sharing the area’s stories in three galleries, according to Project Director Phil Armstrong. The first will tell the story of the spirit of the Black community in the early 1900s. The second will focus on the Race Massacre within the national context of the period, along with the resilience of the community that rebuilt the area to see it destroyed by social and economic factors. The third will follow the road to reconciliation. Commissioned by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission, the museum is projected to open in fall 2021. 23 N. GREENWOOD AVE. | TULSA2021.ORG/RISING OKPOP The Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture, located in the Tulsa Arts District, will showcase the creative spirit of many famous Oklahomans and the influence of those artists on popular culture around the world. The Museum’s fully immersive experiences will encapsulate TV, movies, literature, comic books, pop art and music, according to Meg Charron-Webb, OKPOP deputy director. The museum's “Gold Room,” will host concerts, panel discussions, banquets and interactive floor-to-ceiling digital experiences. There will be a small theater for film, a first floor “listening lounge,” and a large terrace overlooking historic Cain’s Ballroom, as well as the Tulsa skyline. The projected opening is late 2022. 422 N. MAIN ST. | OKPOP.ORG
COURTESY GREENWOOD RISING
Bob Dylan Center Opening 2021 in the Tulsa Arts District, the Bob Dylan Center will be the primary public venue for the Bob Dylan Archive® collection, featuring a priceless, never-seen-before collection of more than 100,000 items spanning Dylan’s career. Guests will have the opportunity to explore an exhibit that includes handwritten manuscripts, notebooks and correspondence; films, videos, photographs and artwork; memorabilia and ephemera; personal documents and effects; unreleased studio and concert recordings; and musical instruments.
Shopping
SHOPS AT MOTHER ROAD MARKET: TIM LANDES; UTICA SQUARE: MICHELLE POLLARD
SHOPS AT MOTHER ROAD MARKET
41ST AND YALE CORRIDOR East 41st Street and South Yale Avenue At Southroads Shopping Center catch a movie or browse at pet, craft, cosmetics and book retailers. On the south side of 41st Street, Promenade Mall features Dillards, Fun 4 Kidz Playground and a food court.
BROOKSIDE East 32nd to 41st Streets on South Peoria Avenue, brooksidetheplacetobe.com Take a stroll down this district full of boutiques, art galleries, modern shops and upscale dining. It transforms into a neon avenue at night as Tulsans flock to bars for a night on the town.
71ST STREET East 71st Street between South Garnett Road and South Memorial Drive This is Tulsa’s busiest shopping corridor. Shop home improvement, furniture, home decor, clothing and shoes. A plethora of dining options — mostly national chains — are sprinkled throughout the area.
CHERRY STREET/15TH STREET East 15th Street, east of South Peoria Avenue This distinctive area, at one time considered the suburbs east of Tulsa, offers fine dining, jewelry, antiques and beautiful architecture. Boutiques, restaurants and salons make this district an interesting place to wander.
THE BOXYARD 502 E. Third St. | tulsaboxyard.com Inspired by an iconic London development, the Boxyard is a micro-mall constructed of repurposed shipping containers. Shops sell men’s, women’s and children’s fashion; skateboard gear; and candy, snacks and drinks. You’ll also find various dining options, such as the Open Container Restaurant and Bar, Sabores Mexican Cuisine and Rose Rock Microcreamery.
THE FARM SHOPPING CENTER East 51st Street and South Sheridan Road | farmshoppingcenter.com The centerpiece of this charming area is a restored rustic barn, adding to the village square-like feel. Spend some time exploring the blend of more national, regional and local retailers. Choose from a variety of eateries; after dinner, find a sweet selection of cold treats.
FIRST STREET FLEA 823 E. First St. facebook.com/firststreetflea Housed in a downtown building covered in giant murals and public art, First Street Flea has become a hot afterbrunch destination, says flea market coordinator Rhonda Hinrichs. Popular finds include midcentury modern furniture, but 1970s and ’80s decor also has been rising in popularity. Hinrichs also co-owns vintage store XGoods in the same space, which carries furniture, clothing and other wares. The market is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month (check Facebook for exceptions). Admission is free.
ROSE DISTRICT North Main Street in Broken Arrow rosedistrict.com Drop by this recently revived historic destination for boutique shopping and nightlife. Start your weekend early at the district’s farmers’ market every Saturday morning from April to October.
KINGS LANDING 9966 Riverside Parkway kingslandingtulsa.com This center offers diverse shops and gourmet dining along the Arkansas River. Expect great sunset views, highend retailers and top-rated restaurants.
TULSA HILLS West 71st Street and Highway 75 shoptulsahills.com Anchored by several big box stores, Tulsa Hills is the place to find home improvement products and decor, electronics, clothing and shoes. After a full day of shopping, choose from a smattering of fast-casual restaurants or see a movie at the 12-screen theater.
KINGSPOINTE VILLAGE East 61st Street and South Yale Avenue | kingspointevillagetulsa.com This outdoor shopping area includes casual and gourmet dining, home decor and craft stores, and salons. Shop Tulsa treasures and national brands during the day, and wrap up with dinner.
SHOPS OF SEVILLE East 101st Street and South Yale Avenue Stop by when you are in the mood for unique Spanish colonial-style architecture and quaint boutiques. Upscale shops are full of the latest fashions and gift ideas. Charming bistros offer distinct dining experiences.
SHOPS AT MOTHER ROAD MARKET 1124 S. Lewis Ave. motherroadmarket.com/shops Five storefronts opened in 2020 at the corner of East 11th Street and South Lewis Avenue, directly adjacent to Mother Road Market. Stores vary from children’s bookstore Eleanor’s Bookshop to clean living and lifestyle shop Graham Collective to a celebration of Latin culture in Felizsta. Coffee and libations can be found at Gambill’s. LTO Market, which stands for “limited time only,” features a rotating collection of retailers.
UTICA SQUARE East 21st Street and South Utica Avenue | uticasquare.com A delightful combination of local and national shops and upscale restaurants make for an idyllic day of shopping. During the summer, the square features live outdoor entertainment on Thursday evenings.
RIVERWALK 400 Riverwalk Terrace, Jenks riverwalktulsa.com Located on the bank of the Arkansas River, RiverWalk offers dining and shopping choices, and its outdoor stage is often a site for live music. Just west of this development is downtown Jenks, dubbed by locals the “Antiques and Crafts Capital of Oklahoma.”
WOODLAND HILLS MALL East 71st Street and South Memorial Drive simon.com/mall/woodland-hills-mall The largest mall in the region, Woodland Hills offers more than 150 shops, including some not offered anywhere else in Tulsa. Stores for the whole family, along with national department stores, make this mall a shopper’s paradise. TULSAPEOPLE CITY GUIDE 2021 9
Music and nightlife
DUSTY DOG PUB 5107 S. Harvard Ave. 918-933-5473 facebook.com/dusty-dogpub-185258361485143 Local jam spot. FASSLER HALL 304 S. Elgin Ave. fasslerhall.com German-inspired beer hall with live, local music. GUTHRIE GREEN 111 E. Reconciliation Way guthriegreen.com Live music, yoga and other events most of the year. THE HUNT CLUB 224 N. Main St. thehuntclubtulsa.com Varied acts, from rock to acoustic.
CAIN'S BALLROOM
BLACKBIRD ON PEARL 1336 E. Sixth St. blackbirdonpearl.com Wide range of music.
BULL AND BEAR TAVERN 5800 S. Lewis Ave. facebook.com/bull.beartavern Intimate jazz/soul dive.
BOK CENTER 200 S. Denver Ave. bokcenter.com Downtown’s mega concert and sports arena.
CAIN’S BALLROOM 423 N. Main St. cainsballroom.com Tulsa’s favorite concert venue host to a wide range of acts.
BROKEN ARROW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 701 S. Main St., Broken Arrow brokenarrowpac.com Musicals, orchestras.
CENTENNIAL LOUNGE AT VFW POST 577 1109 E. Sixth St. facebook.com/ centennilloungetulsa Sleepy little spot for local music.
CHIMERA 212 N. Main St. chimeratulsa.com Hardcore, jazz, rock, singer-songwriters. THE COLONY 2809 S. Harvard Ave. thecolonytulsa.com Local musicians frequent this dive bar once owned by the legendary Leon Russell. DUET JAZZ 108 N. Detroit Ave. duetjazz.com Local jazz, comedy and national touring jazz acts.
MERCURY LOUNGE 1747 S. Boston Ave. mercurylounge918.com Roots and Americana. OKLAHOMA JAZZ HALL OF FAME 5 S. Boston Ave. okjazz.org Jazz, blues, rock and soul many nights of the week. RABBIT HOLE BAR AND GRILL 116 S. Elgin Ave. facebook.com/rabbitholetulsa Music most nights. THE SHRINE 112 E. 18th St. tulsashrine.com Hotspot for rock and jam bands.
SOUNDPONY 409 N. Main St. thesoundpony.com Bike-themed experimental music bar. TULSA THEATER 105 W. Reconciliation Way, tulsatheater.com Art deco theater built in 1914 that hosts big-name entertainers. TULSA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 110 E. Second St. tulsapac.com Catch an orchestral performance, a production of the Tulsa Ballet or Tulsa Opera, or a touring Broadway show. VANGUARD MUSIC HALL 222 N. Main St. thevanguardtulsa.com Range of alternative acts from punk and metal to folk, rock and Americana. VAN TREASE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOR EDUCATION 10300 E. 81st St. signaturesymphony.org Home of the Signature Symphony at Tulsa Community College. WHITTIER BAR 2405 E. Admiral Blvd. thewhittierbar.com Classy dive bar with local indie acts. WOODY GUTHRIE CENTER 102 E. Reconciliation Way woodyguthriecenter.org High-caliber acts with a folk bent.
OSAGE CASINO AND HOTEL TULSA
RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT
HARD ROCK HOTEL AND CASINO TULSA
This 247,000-square-foot casino near downtown has more than 1,600 electronic gaming devices, a brewery, restaurants and a luxury hotel boasting 141 rooms and indulgent amenities for guests. Live music venues are the Skyline Event Center and Thunder Bar and Grill. 951 W. 36TH ST. N. | OSAGECASINOS.COM
This resort has over 3,000 electronic games, numerous table games and an action-packed poker room. It also includes a luxury 27-story hotel tower, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Restaurant and Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Live music venues are Paradise Cove, Margaritaville and the 5 O’clock Somewhere Bar. 8330 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY RIVERSPIRITTULSA.COM
Try your hand at poker, blackjack or one of more than 2,600 electronic games, including video poker. The resort features a hotel, restaurants and a championship golf course. Live music venues are Hard Rock Live, Track 5, Amp Bar and Riffs. 777 W. CHEROKEE ST., CATOOSA HARDROCKCASINOTULSA.COM
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Casinos
Bars and patios MCNELLIE'S SOUTH
JAMES E. MCNELLIE’S PUBLIC HOUSE 409 E. First St. | 918-382-7468 mcnellies.com THE MAX RETROPUB 114 S. Elgin Ave. | 918-895-6200 facebook.com/themaxretropub OPEN CONTAINER 502 E. 3rd St. | 918-895-5016 facebook.com/opencontainertulsa REDS BAR 325 E. Second St. | facebook.com/ redsbartulsa ROOF 66 121 S. Elgin Ave. | 918-779-4445 facebook.com/roofsixtysixbar UNICORN CLUB 222 E. First St. | 918-551-7447 facebook.com/unicorntulsa
McNellie’s Pub Since summer 2020, both McNellie’s locations now boast large outdoor patios. A dozen picnic tables and plenty of space to mix and mingle are hallmarks of the south Tulsa spot. At downtown, a new courtyard setting anchored by two mature trees sits on the westside of the building with plenty of space between tables and opportunities for some group games. Grab a pint — there’s always a monthly beer special and 350-plus options — and order one of its famous charburgers. 409 E. FIRST ST. AND 7031 S. ZURICH AVE. 11 A.M.-11 P.M., SUNDAY-THURSDAY; 11 A.M.-12 A.M., FRIDAY-SATURDAY (DOWNTOWN); 11 A.M.-10 P.M., DAILY (SOUTH)
DECO DISTRICT/ TERWILLEGER HEIGHTS BOSTON TITLE AND ABSTRACT 522 S. Boston Ave. | 918-301-0744 bostontitleandabstract.com
BLUE DOME/ EAST VILLAGE
CELLAR DWELLER 417 W. Seventh St. | 918- 814-5654 facebook.com/cellardwellertulsa
ARNIE’S BAR 318 E. Second St. | 918-583-0797 arniesbar.com
MIXCO Third St. and Denver Ave. 918-932-8571 | mixcotulsa.com
SATURN ROOM 209 N. Boulder Ave. | 918-794-9422 saturnroom.com
CENTENNIAL LOUNGE AT VFW POST 577 1109 E. Sixth St. | 918-585-9148 facebook.com/vfwtulsa
THE PENTHOUSE ROOFTOP BAR AT THE MAYO HOTEL 115 W. Fifth St. | 918-582-6296 themayohotel.com
SHE THEATRE AND LOUNGE 321 E. Reconciliation Way 918-218-3305 | shetheatre.net
DUST BOWL LANES AND LOUNGE 211 S. Elgin Ave. | 918-430-3901 dustbowllounge.com
WHISKEY 918 514 E. Second St. | 918-794-7424 facebook.com/whiskey918
CLUB MAJESTIC 124 N. Boston Ave. | 918-584-9494 clubmajestictulsa.com
SHUFFLES: BOARD GAME CAFE 207 E. Archer St. | 918-728-7252 shufflestulsa.com
ENSO BAR 104 S. Detroit Ave. | 918-551-7447 ensobar.com
PEARL DISTRICT/ CHERRY STREET
ELGIN PARK 325 E. Reconciliation Way 918-986-9910 | elginparkbrewery.com
THE TAVERN 201 N. Main St. | 918-949-9801 taverntulsa.com
THE FUR SHOP 520 E. Third St. | 918-949-4292 facebook.com/thefurshoptulsa
GLACIER BEAN TO BAR 209 E. Archer St. | 918-933-6484 glacierconfection.com
VALKYRIE 13 E. Reconciliation Way 918-508-2285 | valkyrietulsa.com
HODGES BEND 823 E. Third St. | 918-398-4470 hodges-bend.com
TULSA ARTS DISTRICT/ GREENWOOD BAR 46 107 N. Boulder Ave., Suite B 918-398-7114 | bar46tulsa.com BULL IN THE ALLEY 11 E. Reconciliation Way 918-949-9803 | bullinthealley.com CAZ’S PUB 21 E. Reconciliation Way 918-585-8587 | facebook.com/pages/ cazs-pub/1782136978672910
MICHELLE POLLARD
VINTAGE WINE BAR 324 E. First St. | 918-764-9255 winebartulsa.com
INNER CIRCLE VODKA BAR 410 N. Main St. | 918-794-2400 icvodkabar.com LEFTY’S ON GREENWOOD 10 N. Greenwood Ave. | 918-794-0017 leftysongreenwood.com
DRAKE’S TAVERN 1546 E. 15th St. | 918-295-5850 EMPIRE 1516 S. Peoria Ave. | 918-599-9512 facebook.com/empirebartulsa
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BA RS A N D PAT I O S
LOCAL CIDER AND ANGRY BEAR MEAD 1724 E. Seventh St. | 918-237-9352 local-cider.com LOT NO. 6 1323 E. Sixth St. | facebook.com/ lot-no-6-203910122982599 NOLA’S CREOLE AND COCKTAILS 1334 E. 15th St. | 918-779-7766 nolastulsa.com
FOX AND HOUND PUB AND GRILLE 7001 S. Garnett Road | 918-307-2847 foxandhound.com
FOOLISH THINGS: BAR AND BISCUIT 3524F S. Peoria Ave. | 918-289-4156 barandbiscuit.com
LOUIE’S GRILL AND BAR 6310 E. 101st St. | 918-298-5777 louiesgrillandbar.com
R BAR 3421 S. Peoria Ave. | 918-392-4811 rbartulsa.com
MAGOO’S 5002 S. Memorial Drive 918-663-3364 | tulsamagoos.com
SHARKY’S ON BROOKSIDE 3415 S. Peoria Ave. | 918-742-9500 sharkysonbrookside.com
MCNELLIE’S SOUTH CITY 7031 S. Zurich Ave. | 918-933-5250 mcnellies.com
THE WAREHOUSE BAR AND GRILL 3346 S. Peoria Ave. | 918-742-9005 the-warehouse-bar-grill.business.site
MIDLETON’S BAR AND GRILL 9711 E. 81st St. | 918-940-2740 facebook.com/midletons
MIDTOWN
PATRICK’S PUB AND GRILL 6520 E. 91st St. | 918-494-7972 facebook.com/patrickpubgrill
BIRD AND BOTTLE 3324-A E. 31st St. | 918-895-6468 birdandbottletulsa.com CRAWPAPPY’S BAR AND GRILL 3344 E. 51st St. | 918-743-3342 facebook.com/crawpappys.barandgrill GRUMPY’S TAVERN 4775 S. Harvard Ave. | 539-664-5784 facebook.com/grumpystavern4775
PJ’S PUB AND GRILL 9999 S. Mingo Road | 918-806-6869 facebook.com/pjspubtulsa PUB W 4830 E. 61st St. | 918-551-6675 pubdub.com ROOSTERS COCKTAILS 7875 E. 71st St. | 918-994-6047
BROKEN ARROW BROKEN ARROW BREWING CO. 333 W. Dallas St. | 918-286-8101 brokenarrowbrewingco.com CJ MOLONEY’S 1849 S. Aspen Ave. | 918-251-1973 facebook.com/cjmoloneys JAMESON’S PUB 1385 N. Aspen Ave. | 918-286-1990 facebook.com/jamesonspubba THE ROOFTOP 214 Main St. | 918-806-2603 facebook.com/therooftopba STOGIES CIGAR HOUSE AND COCKTAILS 207 S. Main St. | 918-872-7882 facebook.com/stogiesba JENKS ELM STREET PUB 329 S. Elm St. | 918-296-0448 facebook.com/elmstreetpub GEORGE’S PUB 108 N. First St. | 918-296-9711 georgespubs.com
JUICEMAKER LOUNGE 3508 S. Sheridan Road | 818-2096345 facebook.com/juicemakermusic
SHOT HAPPENS 8101 S. Harvard Ave. | 539-664-5016 facebook.com/shothappens19
SMITTY’S 118 TAVERN 118 E. Main St. | 918-995-2277 facebook.com/smittys-118tavern-775738289111190
THE STARLITE 1902 E. 11th St. | 918-701-0274 facebook.com/thestarlitebar
NORTH TULSA
THE STUMBLING MONKEY BAR AND GRILL 8219 S. Yale Ave. | 918-921-3530 facebook.com/stumblingmonkeybar
SAND SPRINGS
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NINE BAND BREWING CO. / THUNDER BAR AND GRILL 951 W. 36th St. N. | 877-246-8777 osagecasino.com
OKLAHOMA DISTILLING CO. 1724 E. Seventh Ave. | okdistilling.com ROOSEVELT’S 1551 E. 15th St. | 918-591-2888 rooseveltstulsa.com
BUCKANEER BAR 1120 S. Harvard Ave. | 918-637-2565 facebook.com/buckaneer.bar THE WEL BAR 1124 S. Lewis Ave. | 918-984-9001 motherroadmarket.com BROOKSIDE ANOTHER ROUND 3307 S. Peoria Ave. | 918-747-6994 anotherroundbrookside.com BRICKTOWN BREWERY 3301 S. Peoria Ave. | 918-895-7878 bricktownbrewery.com/brookside CROW CREEK TAVERN 3534 S. Peoria Ave. | 918-749-9100 facebook.com/crowcreektavern
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KISS MY ALE PUB 5336 E. Admiral Place | 918-992-5410 facebook.com/kissmyale
SOUTH TULSA 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE BAR / SCOREBOARD SPORTS BAR 8330 Riverside Pkwy. | 888-748-3731 riverspirittulsa.com 71ST STREET DEPOT 7110 S. Mingo Road | 918-252-4185 facebook.com/seventyfirst.streetdepot
SUTURES 7133 S. Yale Ave. | 918-481-5007 facebook.com/suturesbartulsa TREYS BAR AND GRILL 7891 E. 108th St. | 918-970-4950 treystulsa.com WHITE LION PUB 6927 S. Canton Ave. | 918-491-6533 facebook.com/white-lionpub-440462695233
THE OFFICE ON MAIN 109 N. Main St. | 918-246-7428 facebook.com/theofficeonmain SANDITE BILLIARDS AND GRILL 7822 W. Parkway Blvd. | 918-245-2859 facebook.com/sanditebilliardsandgrill CATOOSA THE LODGE EATERY AND PUB 2036 S. Miller Drive | 918-739-3825 facebook.com/catoosalodge TRACK 5. / RIFFS / AMP BAR 777 W. Cherokee St. | 800-760-6700 hardrockcasinotulsa.com
BLUE TURTLE TAVERN 6350 S. Lewis Ave. | 918-745-2077 facebook.com/blueturtletulsa FAT DADDY’S PUB AND GRILLE 8056 S. Memorial Drive 918-872-6206 facebook.com/fatdaddyspub
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KILKENNY’S IRISH PUB 1413 E. 15th St. | 918-582-8282 tulsairishpub.com
DOC’S WINE AND FOOD 3509 S. Peoria Ave. | 918-949-3663 facebook.com/docswineandfood
Breweries
in Tulsa, Marshall has delicious and drinkable down to a science. The taproom has more than 20 rotating selections, so there’s always room to expand your palate. NEFF 321 S. Frankfort Ave. | 918-367-0640 neffbrewing.com Tasty food meets tasty brew at NEFF. With a mouthwatering menu, creative beers and a covered patio to fit all your friends, it truly is a place for everyone. You wouldn’t know it by tasting it, but everything is actually gluten free — from the crispy fried fish to fresh, flowing brew.
AMERICAN SOLERA 1702 E. Sixth St. | 918-949-4318 americansolera.com American Solera is known for its fruity and sour beers, some of which are live fermented, using yeast from the Tulsa air for a truly local craft brew. The brewers enjoy making hop-forward pale ales and IPAs, and often use tropical hop flavors.
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CABIN BOYS BREWERY 1717 E. Seventh St. | 918-933-4033 cabinboysbrewery.com For lovers of beer and beyond, Cabin Boys is a brewery that values community. Known for Belgian Style Ales — with around four on the tap at any given time — the team behind this brewery strives to engage with the community through events and by crafting bold, creative beers. DEAD ARMADILLO 1004 E. Fourth St. | 918-949-9233 dabrewery.com Dead Armadillo focuses on crafting small-batch beers and fostering community in the taproom. As a Tulsa-proud brewery, it welcomes craft beer enthusiasts of every kind for a taste and a tour of facilities. Beers include sours, stouts, New England IPAs and British-style pub ales.
ELGIN PARK 325 E. Reconciliation Way 918-986-9910 | elginparkbrewery.com Elgin Park is a combination of a New Haven-style pizza and wing joint, a sports bar and a brewery. It welcomes sports fans, families and anyone looking to have a good time. The brewers enjoy making lighter beers that can be served by the pitcher, but they always have an IPA and darker, stronger beers, as well. HEIRLOOM RUSTIC ALES 2113 E. Admiral Blvd. | 918-292-8757 heirloomrusticales.com Heirloom in Kendall Whittier feels more like a cozy coffee shop or a bookstore. The taps pour mostly lagers and saisons, because Heirlooms’ owners believe those are the best beers for conversation. Unique flavor additions in some beers come from foraged local agriculture, such as dandelions, cypress tips, juniper berries, sumac berries, wild hops and other species native to Oklahoma. MARSHALL BREWING CO. 1742 E. Sixth St. | 918-292-8781 marshallbrewing.com The pioneers at Marshall have kept beer lovers in Tulsa sated since 2008. As the longest-running craft brewery
NOTHING’S LEFT BREWING CO. 1502 E. Sixth St. | 918-606-1902 nothingsleftbrew.co Originally a gas station and later a mechanic’s garage (among many other things), the Nothing’s Left taproom is a unique space with indoor and outdoor seating. Refreshing beer awaits patrons, including those sours and stouts for which it’s known.
of weeks. This haven for beer aficionados is a great place to hang out and try its number of notable IPAs or handful of sippable stouts. PRAIRIE BREWPUB 223 N. Main St. | 918-936-4395 prairiepub.com Prairie Brewpub brews most of its beers on site in the heart of downtown Tulsa in what used to be a Universal Ford Showroom. Prairie serves everything from stouts to sours to delicious food. RENAISSANCE BREWING CO. 1147 S. Lewis Ave. | 918-409-0551 renaissancebeer.com Described as Tulsa’s neighborhood brewery, Renaissance is laid back and friendly — the ideal place to meet an old friend for a beer. The staff brews traditional styles of beer but always with their own spin. As lager enthusiasts, about half of the tap options are lagers, but the brewery keeps easy drinkers in house, as well.
PEARL BEACH BREW PUB 418 S. Peoria Ave. | 918-895-6798 pearlbeachbrewpub.com Pearl Beach Brew Pub is an ’80s-themed beach bar and brewery, with three sand volleyball courts and a striking view of the Tulsa skyline. It offers unique beers like Roberto Clementine and Mermaid’s Sweat Pilsner while also stocking crowd pleasing IPAs and much more. PIPPIN’S TAPROOM AT HIGH GRAVITY BREWING CO. 6808 S. Memorial Drive, Suite 144 918-461-2605 highgravitybrewingco.com You can taste good beer and then get the goods to make it yourself at High Gravity. Inside, Pippin’s Taproom serves up small-batch beer on its 11 taps and has new beers every couple
WELLTOWN BREWING 114 W. Archer St. | 918-221-8893 welltownbrewing.com Welltown Brewing is an ideal spot to stretch out on a porch with a few friends. It offers light, refreshing beers like All American Denim and hard seltzers like raspberry and mojito.
SHOUT OUT TO PEARL BREWERY TOURS — not a brewery but a service that takes us to them. Take an inside look at how Tulsa’s beer is made. Each PBT ticket buys a spot on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday tour ride and includes two samples at each of the four stops. Group rates available. pearlbrewerytours.com TULSAPEOPLE CITY GUIDE 2021 13
Museums and art spots A SCULPTURE TO COMMEMORATE KRISTALLNACHT, A POGROM AGAINST JEWS IN 1938, WAS CREATED BY OKLAHOMA CITY ARTISTS TRACEY BEWLEY AND RICK BEWLEY.
First Friday Art Crawl Experience free art exhibits, live music and performances from 6-9 p.m. at the First Friday Art Crawl, which brings more than 3,000 Tulsans and visitors to downtown galleries, studios and museums. Guests can get an inside look at the artists’ process through Archer Studios, 109 N. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd. The building houses the studios of the Tulsa Artist Fellowship, a program designed to recruit and retain artists. Most Tulsa Arts District galleries and museums offer free First Friday admission. THETULSAARTSDISTRICT.ORG/FIRST-FRIDAY-ART-CRAWL
Gilcrease Museum Gilcrease Museum is one of the country’s best facilities for the preservation and study of American art and history. The museum draws thousands of visitors from around the world to the hills just northwest of downtown Tulsa. The museum offers an unparalleled collection of Native American art and artifacts, as well as historical manuscripts, documents and maps. Its Kravis Discovery Center uses an interactive discovery trail to create an immersive educational experience. Themed gardens have been developed on 23 of the museum’s 460 acres. Gilcrease also offers tours, workshops, musical events, lectures and a restaurant. This year, Gilcrease will present the Eddie Faye Gates Tulsa Race Massacre Collection, full of eye-witness accounts, photographs, recorded survivor stories and other narratives of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. 1400 N. GILCREASE MUSEUM ROAD | 918-596-2700 | GILCREASE.ORG
Kendall Whittier
Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art The region’s largest Jewish museum, the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art features distinctive architecture and beautiful artwork. The museum also includes educational exhibits and programs on Jewish culture, history, religion and art, from ancient times to presentday Oklahoma, including the Herman and Kate Kaiser Holocaust Exhibition. Additional galleries host international exhibitions and those from the museum’s collections. This year, the museum added a second floor and 1,200 square feet.
Kendall Whittier, the area around East Admiral Boulevard and North Lewis Avenue, is one of Tulsa’s oldest shopping districts. Today it is a rapidly expanding artist community. Key to the revival was the rehabilitation of Circle Cinema, 10 S. Lewis Ave., opened in 1928. With $3 million in renovations, Tulsans Clark Wiens and George Kravis — with help from the City of Tulsa — saved Tulsa’s oldest theater. Now Circle screens independent and art films, and hosts film festivals and other events. Find colorful clothing, accessories and art at the Kendall Whittier Mercado, which meets May through October from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., on the first and third Saturdays. Every second Thursday of the month, the district hosts an art walk, currently with art in business windows, art drops and giveaways. In 2020, the Tulsa Farmers’ Market found a new home in the district and plans to resume Saturday markets in April 2021.
2021 E. 71ST ST. | 918-492-1818 | JEWISHMUSEUM.NET
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ahha Tulsa
Living Arts describes itself as “a platform for evolving ideas and aesthetics, interdisciplinarity and community empowerment through exhibitions, workshops, performances, films, lectures and education.” Its New Genre Arts Festival features some of the most stimulating visual and performing arts in the nation, according to festival organizers. Living Arts also presents annual the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Arts Festival each Nov. 1. Expect to find traditional and contemporary Latino
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The immersive art installations and hands-on workshops of ahha Tulsa fill its guests with childlike wonder. The Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa’s contemporary art gallery and multipurpose space features pieces by local and regional artists. It has two creative studios and labs where guests can learn metalworking, printmaking and photography.
Living Arts of Tulsa
dancers and mariachi and salsa bands. The Skeleton Parade is an emotional and engrossing journey through the many altars erected by artists and groups to honor their loved ones.
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307 E. RECONCILIATION WAY | 918-585-1234 | LIVINGARTS.ORG
Philbrook Museum of Art
Philbrook has evolved from a grand family estate to one of America’s finest art museums, showcasing collections from around the world. Educational programs for all ages, a diverse permanent collection, traveling exhibits and lush gardens draw more than 150,000 visitors per year. On the second Saturday of each month, Philbrook offers free admission, art supplies and activities to children and families. The grounds also feature an edible garden and a permanent installation of a full-scale log cabin. Events range from the Internet Cat Video Festival to the MIX cocktail battle to Films on the Lawn. A master plan to re-envision the historic building and grounds is in development. 2727 S. ROCKFORD ROAD | 918-749-7941 | PHILBROOK.ORG
Tulsa Air and Space Museum and Planetarium
Tulsa’s historic aviation history is front and center at this museum, located near the Tulsa International Airport since 2005. A year later, the planetarium opened and continues to dazzle visitors with shows about the night sky, planets and deep space. Science-based learning experiences and hands-on exhibits, as well as special runway events, are highlights to this Tulsa institution. 3624 N. 74TH E. AVE. | 918-834-9900 | TULSAMUSEUM.ORG
Tulsa Glassblowing School
Whether you’re a novice or a skilled glass artist, the nonprofit Tulsa Glassblowing School provides an outlet for creativity, teamwork and self-expression. In October 2019 the school moved from the Tulsa Arts District to an empty recreation center in McClure Park. There, TGS operates an open-access hotshop and kiln studio, where it leads guests in one-time hotglass experiences, multi-week classes and private lessons. 7440 E. SEVENTH ST. | 918-582-4527 | TULSAGLASSBLOWING.ORG
Tulsa Historical Society and Museum
The historic Travis Mansion is the home of the Tulsa Historical Society and Museum, which features eight exhibit galleries focused on all things T-Town. Recent temporary exhibits include “Votes for Women: Striking a Four-letter Word from the Constitution” and “Adah and Bruce: The Controversy over the Design of Boston Avenue Church.” The grounds feature “Five Moons,” bronze depictions of Oklahoma’s renowned American Indian ballerinas: Yvonne Choteau, Rosella Hightower, Moscelyne Larkin, Maria Tallchief and Marjorie Tallchief. 2445 S. PEORIA AVE. | 918-712-9484 | TULSAHISTORY.ORG
Willard Elsing Museum at Oral Roberts University
Located inside the ORU Learning Resource Center, this museum has been called “Tulsa’s hidden gem,” with a large exhibition of priceless minerals and natural crystal formations, as well as Native American pieces and Asian artwork. 7777 S. LEWIS AVE. | 918-495-6262 | ELSING.ORU.EDU
Galleries
VIEW WORKS FROM TALENTED LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS AT THESE GALLERIES AND SHOPS. 108 CONTEMPORARY 108 E. Reconciliation Way 918-895-6302 108contemporary.org
JOSEPH GIEREK FINE ART 1342 E. 11th St. | 918-592-5432 gierek.com
AHHA TULSA 101 E. Archer St. | 918-584-3333 ahhatulsa.org
JOSH STOUT GALLERY 2609 W. 40th Place | 918-706-7715 joshstoutart.com
ALEXANDRE HOGUE GALLERY University of Tulsa, 2935 E. Fifth St. 918-631-2739 artsandsciences.utulsa.edu
LIVING ARTS OF TULSA 307 E. Reconciliation Way 918-585-1234 | livingarts.org
THE ANTIQUARY 3024 E. 15th St. | 918-582-2897 theantiquaryltd.com THE ARTERY201 201 E. Second St., Ste. A 918-947-9032 | tulsaartery.com BLACK WALL STREET GALLERY 10 N. Greenwood Ave., Ste. B 918-986-2135 | bwsgallery.com CHELSEA GALLERY 1639 E. 15th St. | 918-582-5601 facebook.com/chelseagallery.tulsa CHRIS MANTLE GALLERY 1307 E. 15th St. EXHIBIT BY ABERSON 3524b S. Peoria Ave. | 918-740-1054 abersonexhibits.com HENRY ZARROW CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION 124 E. Reconciliation Way 918-631-2736 | gilcrease.org/zarrow HOLLIMAN GALLERY AT HOLLAND HALL Walter Arts Center, 5666 E. 81st St. hollandhall.org/events/artworks
LOVETTS FINE ART GALLERY 6528 E. 51st St. | 918-664-4732 lovettsgallery.com M.A. DORAN GALLERY 3509 S. Peoria Ave. | 918-748-8700 madorangallery.com PIERSON GALLERY 1311 E. 15th St. | 918-584-2440 piersongallery.com SILHOUETTE SNEAKERS AND ART 10 N. Greenwood Ave., C 918-732-9166 | silhouettetulsa.com THE SKY GALLERY 1401 E. 11th St., Suite C 918-495-5368 | theskygallery.com TULSA ART ALLEY 600 S. Boston Ave. | tulsaartalley.com TULSA ARTISTS’ COALITION GALLERY 9 E. Reconciliation Way 918-592-0041 | tacgallery.org TULSA INDIAN ART MARKET 5014 S. Sheridan Road 918-664-0626 | indianarttulsa.com ZIEGLER ART AND FRAME 6 N. Lewis Ave. | 918-584-2217 zieglerart.com TULSAPEOPLE CITY GUIDE 2021 15
Performance groups and venues
TULSA SYMPHONY PERFORMED AT ONEOK FIELD IN 2020.
The following theater companies and arts groups always have something in the works. See their websites for scheduled performances.
Theatre North Tulsa facebook.com/theatrenorthtulsa Theatre Tulsa 22 S. Lewis Ave. | 918-587-8402 theatretulsa.org
American Indian Theatre Co. of Oklahoma 9521-B Riverside Parkway, Box 358 918-298-2300 | facebook.com/aitco
Tulsa Ballet 1212 E. 45th Place | 918-749-6030 tulsaballet.org
American Theatre Co. 308 S. Lansing Ave. | 918-747-9494 americantheatrecompany.org
Tulsa Camerata 918-960-0380 facebook.com/tulsacamerata
Celebrity Attractions 7506 E. 91st St. | 918-477-7469 celebrityattractions.com
Tulsa Chorale tulsachorale.org
Chamber Music Tulsa 18 S. Lewis Ave. | 918-587-3802 chambermusictulsa.org
Tulsa Little Theatre 1511 S. Delaware Ave. 918-749-0020 tulsalittletheatre.com
Choregus Productions 6440 S. Lewis Ave., Suite 2220 918-295-5965 | choregus.org
Tulsa Opera 1610 S. Boulder Ave. | 918-582-3133 tulsaopera.com
Signature Symphony at Tulsa Community College 10300 E. 81st St. | 918-595-7777 signaturesymphony.org
Tulsa Project Theatre 918-770-6679 tulsaprojecttheatre.com
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Tulsa Spotlight Theater 1381 Riverside Drive 918-587-5030 tulsaspotlighttheater.com Tulsa Symphony 117 N. Boston Ave., Suite 201 918-584-3645 tulsasymphony.org
VENUES These hotspots host various performing arts groups throughout the year. Check their websites for upcoming events. BOK Center 200 S. Denver Ave. | 918-894-4200 bokcenter.com Tulsa Theater 105 W. Reconciliation Way 918-582-7239 | tulsatheater.com Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center 701 S. Main St., Broken Arrow 918-259-5778 | brokenarrowpac.com
Cox Business Convention Center 100 Civic Center | 918-894-4350 coxcentertulsa.com Lorton Performance Center at the University of Tulsa 550 S. Gary Place | 918-631-5235 artsandsciences.utulsa.edu/music/ lorton-performance-center The Loony Bin 6808 S. Memorial Drive, Suite 234 918-392-5653 tulsa.loonybincomedy.com Studio K at Tulsa Ballet 1212 E. 45th Place S. 918-749-6030 | tulsaballet.org Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. Second St. | 918-596-7111 tulsapac.com VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education at Tulsa Community College 10300 E. 81st St. | 918-595-7777 tulsacc.edu/campus-locations/ vantrease-pace
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Sports and outdoors
CLIMB TULSA
SPORTS TEAMS
Professional and semi-pro teams and local universities offer a variety of men’s and women’s sports. Here are some of Tulsa’s most popular. FC TULSA SOCCER March through October ONEOK Field, 201 N. Elgin Ave. 918-297-6808 | fctulsa.com
TULSA DRILLERS BASEBALL May through July ONEOK Field, 201 N. Elgin Ave. 918-744-5998 | milb.com/tulsa
ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY BASEBALL February through May J.L. Johnson Stadium, 7777 S. Lewis Ave. | 918-495-6161 oruathletics.com
TULSA OILERS HOCKEY October through April BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. 918-632-7825 | tulsaoilers.com
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ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL November through March Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis Ave. 918-495-6000 | oruathletics.com TULSA ATHLETIC SOCCER May through July Veterans Park, 1811 S. Boulder Park Drive 918-798-8898 | tulsaathletic.com
UNIVERSITY OF TULSA BASKETBALL November through March Donald W. Reynolds Center, 3208 E. Eighth St. | 918-631-4688 tulsahurricane.com UNIVERSITY OF TULSA FOOTBALL September through November Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium, 3112 E. Eighth St. | 918-631-4688 tulsahurricane.com
SKATE PARKS GATHERING PLACE 2650 S. John Williams Way E. 918-779-1000 | gatheringplace.org NIENHUIS SKATE PARK 3201 N. Ninth St., Broken Arrow 918-259-6550 | brokenarrowok.gov/ government/parks/skate-park RIVER SKATE PARK 464 W. 23rd St. | 918-596-7275 cityoftulsa.org
URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK 3328 E. 51st St. | 918-770-9987 urbanairtrampolinepark.com/ locations/oklahoma/tulsa
INFLATABLES BOUNCEU 8922 S. Memorial Drive, Suite A 918-249-0090 | bounceu.com/tulsa-ok GO BALLISTIC KIDS PLAY CENTER 6202 S. Sheridan Road 918-605-9698 | goballistictulsa.com
TRAMPOLINE PARKS SKY ZONE TULSA 8306 E. 61st St. | 918-877-7700 skyzone.com/tulsa SPRING TOWN TRAMPOLINE PARK 8314 E. 71st St. | 539-302-2681 incrediblepizza.com/tulsa
OTHER CLIMB TULSA 4923 E. 32nd St. | 918-439-4400 climbtulsa.com PAINTBALL ADVENTURE GAMES INC. 10242 S. 49th W. Ave., Sapulpa 918-224-1055 pbadventuregames.com TULSAPEOPLE CITY GUIDE 2021 17
S P ORTS A N D O U T D O O R S
PARKS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS The City of Tulsa has 135 parks and six community centers for ample recreation opportunities. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, children can cool off in one of the many swimming pools, free splash pads and water playgrounds scattered throughout the city. Find a city park near you using the City of Tulsa’s Parks Finder at maps.cityoftulsa.org/parksfinder. Walkers, runners and cyclists will find plenty of trails and paved paths throughout Tulsa RiverParks: 800 acres of land stretching along the Arkansas River. Visit riverparks.org for a map of trails.
BAILEY RANCH GOLF CLUB 10105 Larkin Bailey Blvd., Owasso 918-274-4653 | baileyranchgolf.com BATTLE CREEK GOLF CLUB 3200 N. Battle Creek Drive, Broken Arrow 918-355-4850 | battlecreekgolf.net BROKEN ARROW GOLF AND ATHLETIC CLUB 1651 E. Omaha St., Broken Arrow 918-355-0602 brokenarrowgolfac.com CHEROKEE HILLS GOLF CLUB 770 S. W. Cherokee St., Catoosa 800-760-6700 hardrockcasinotulsa.com/golf FOREST RIDGE GOLF COURSE 7501 E. Kenosha, Broken Arrow 918-357-2282 | forestridgegolf.com LAFORTUNE PARK GOLF COURSE 5501 S. Yale Ave. | 918-496-6200 lafortunegolfclub.com
At Redbud Valley Nature Preserve, visitors can traverse the 1-mile trail through a variety of habitats, including limestone slopes and bluffs, and see native plants and animals that call the preserve home. The preserve, 16150 Redbud Drive in Catoosa, is a mere 20-minute drive from downtown and has been managed by the City of Tulsa and Oxley Nature Center since 1990, in cooperation with the Nature Conservancy. Redbud Valley is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday. Admission is free. Visit oxleynaturecenter.org/redbudtrails.
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LINKS GOLF AND ATHLETIC CLUB 11500 Links Court, Bixby 918-369-6035 LIT’L LINKS GOLF CLUB 11915 S. 129th E. Ave., Broken Arrow 918-481-3673 | litllinks.com MOHAWK PARK GOLF COURSE 5223 E. 41st St. N. | 918-425-6871 tulsagolf.org
OWASSO GOLF AND ATHLETIC CLUB 13604 E. 84th St. N., Owasso 918-274-4884 | owassogolfac.com PAGE BELCHER GOLF COURSE 6666 S. Union Ave. | 918-446-1529 tulsagolf.org SOUTH LAKES GOLF COURSE 9253 S. Elwood Ave., Jenks 918-746-3760 | southlakesgolf.com
BOWLING ANDY B’S 8711 S. Lewis Ave. | 918-299-9494 andybtulsa.com BROKEN ARROW LANES 4701 S. Elm Place, Broken Arrow 918-455-4616 brokenarrowlanes.com DUST BOWL LANES AND LOUNGE 211 S. Elgin Ave. | 918-430-3901 dustbowlok.com/tulsa MAIN EVENT 7830 S. Santa Fe Ave. W. 918-447-1200 mainevent.com/locations/ oklahoma/tulsa SHERIDAN LANES BOWLING 3121 S. Sheridan Road 918-627-2728 amf.com/sheridanlanesok VALERIE WEI-HAAS
PUBLIC GOLF COURSES/DRIVING RANGES
SAVOR THE FLAVORS OF AUTHENTIC SOUTHWEST INSPIRED DISHES
Un-chain Yourself
RIGATONI RUSTICA
From Ordinary. 3509 S. Peoria Ave. • 918.745.6699 cafeolebrookside.com
VOTED TULSA’S BEST GIFT SHOP 3336 S PEORIA AVE • 918.949.6950 | 208 A N MAIN ST • 918.398.6700
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918-994-7000 | 91st & Memorial | Order online at olivetobistro.com
Located in the heart of Brookside, Vine specializes in open fire grilling and seasonal fare. We have a commitment to creating fresh and seasonally inspired dishes for your enjoyment while offering an approachable and diverse wine list.
3523 S. PEORIA AVE.
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Asian KEO keorestaurant.com P.F. Chang’s pfchangs.com Roka rokatulsa.com Yokozuna yokozunasushi.com Pei Wei peiwei.com Ri Le’s 918-496-2126 Panda Express pandaexpress.com
Roosevelt’s rooseveltstulsa.com
2 POPS Catering 2popscatering.com
Hideaway Pizza hideawaypizza.com
Barbecue
Lambrusco’z Deli lambruscoz.com
The Coffee House on Cherry Street chocstulsa.com
Burn Co. burnbbq.com
Justin Thompson Catering tulsacatering.com
Italian
Deli/Sandwiches
Mondo’s Ristorante Italiano mondositalian.com
Billy Sims Barbecue billysimsbbq.com
Trenchers Delicatessen facebook.com/ trenchersdeli
Olive Garden olivegarden.com
Oklahoma Joe’s okjoes.com
Jason’s Deli jasonsdeli.com
Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano tiamotulsa.com
RibCrib ribcrib.com Albert G’s albertgs.com
Breakfast Bakery Merritt’s Bakery merrittsbakery.com Antoinette Baking Co. antoinettebakingco.com Ludger’s Bavarian Cakery ludgersbavariancakery. com
Neighborhood JA.M. thatsmyjamok.com
Lambrusco’z Deli lambruscoz.com
Bramble bramblebreakfastandbar. com
Bill and Ruth’s billandruths.com
Savoy Restaurant eatsavoy.com Brookside By Day brooksidebyday.com
Esperance esperancebakery.com
First Watch firstwatch.com
Reasor’s reasors.com
Burger
Pancho Anaya panchoanaya.com Nothing Bundt Cakes nothingbundtcakes.com
Fat Guy’s Burger Bar fatguysburgers.com Smitty’s Garage eatatthegarage.com
Bar
Ron’s Hamburgers and Chili ronsburgersandchili.com
McNellie’s mcnellies.com
Society societyburger.com
Valkyrie valkyrietulsa.com
Goldie’s Patio Grill goldies.com
R Bar and Grill rbartulsa.com Kilkenny’s Irish Pub tulsairishpub.com Hodges Bend hodges-bend.com
McAlister’s Deli mcalistersdeli.com
Catering Ludger’s Catering ludgerscatering.com Just Catering by Orr justcateringbyorr.com
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Zio’s Italian Kitchen zios.com Villa Ravenna villaravenna.com
Local Cheap Eats
Mexican
Tacos Don Francisco facebook.com/ tacosdonfrancisco1
Los Cabos loscabosok.com
Tally’s Good Food Cafe tallyscafe.com Sonic sonicdrivein.com Mother Road Market motherroadmarket.com Brownies Hamburgers facebook.com/ brownieshamburger Ron’s Hamburgers and Chili ronsburgersandchili.com
Local Coffee Shop
Juice Bar
DoubleShot Coffee Co. doubleshotcoffee.com
Fine Dining
Ediblend Superfood Cafe ediblend.com
Mahogany Prime Steakhouse mahoganyprimesteakhouse.com
Shades of Brown shadescoffee.com
Jamba jamba.com
The Coffee House on Cherry Street chocstulsa.com
Polo Grill pologrill.com Bull in the Alley bullinthealley.com Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar flemingssteakhouse.com McGill’s dinemcgills.com
Gluten-free Menu NEFF Brewing neffbrewing.com Zoe’s Kitchen zoeskitchen.com Andolini’s Pizzeria andopizza.com Chimera chimeratulsa.com
Tropical Smoothie Cafe tropicalsmoothiecafe.com Pure Food and Juice purefoodandjuice.com Inheritance Juicery inheritancejuicery.com
918 Coffee tulsa918coffee.com Topeca topecacoffee.com Foolish Things Coffee Co. foolishthingscoffee.com
Local Brewery Cabin Boys Brewery cabinboysbrewery.com Marshall Brewing Co. marshallbrewing.com American Solera americansolera.com
Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern/ Indian Laffa Medi-Eastern Restaurant and Bar laffatulsa.com
Bricktown Brewery bricktownbrewery.com
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe tazikis.com
Prairie Artisan Ales prairieales.com
Zoe’s Kitchen zoeskitchen.com India Palace theindiapalacetulsa.com Desi Wok desiwok.net
Chimi’s chimismexican.com Ted’s Cafe Escondido tedscafe.com Chuy’s chuys.com El Tequila eltequilatulsa.com Calaveras calaverasmexicangrill.com
New Restaurant Lowood lowoodtulsa.com Amelia’s Market and Brasserie ameliasmarketandbrasserie.com Neighborhood JA.M. thatsmyjamok.com BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse bjsrestaurants.com Tacos 4 Life tacos4life.com Prossimo Ristorante prossimoristorante.com
Old Favorite Charleston’s charlestons.com The Brook Restaurant and Bar brookrestaurant.com Brownies Hamburgers facebook.com/ brownieshamburger Kilkenny’s Irish Pub tulsairishpub.com The Bros. Houligan broshouligan.com
A-LIST D IN E LO C AL Pizza — Gourmet Andolini’s Pizzeria andopizza.com Hideaway Pizza hideawaypizza.com Bohemian Woodfire Pizza and Homemade Pasta eastvillagebohemian.com Savastano’s savastanospizzeria.com Upper Crust Wood Fired Pizza ucpizza.com
Pizza — Takeout/ Delivery Hideaway Pizza hideawaypizza.com Mazzio’s mazzios.com Domino’s dominos.com Andolini’s Pizzeria andopizza.com Pizza Hut pizzahut.com
Seafood Bodean bodean.net White River Fish Market and Restaurant whiteriverfishmarket.com
Bull in the Alley bullinthealley.com PRHYME prhymetulsa.com
In the Raw intherawsushi.com Yokozuna yokozunasushi.com Sushi Hana sushihanatulsa.com Sushi Train sushitraintulsaok.com Akira Sushi Bar akirasushibars.com
Weekend Brunch Bramble bramblebreakfastandbar. com Neighborhood JA.M. thatsmyjamok.com SMOKE. Woodfire Grill smokewoodfiregrill.com Waterfront Grill waterfrontgrilljenks.com Dilly Diner dillydiner.com
Wine List
Peacemaker Lobster and Crab peacemakerlobstercrab. com
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar flemingssteakhouse.com
Bonefi sh Grill bonefishgrill.com
Mahogany Prime Steakhouse mahoganyprimesteak house.com
Texas Roadhouse texasroadhouse.com Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar flemingssteakhouse.com
A TASTE OF FRANCE Get the best croissant this side of the Atlantic at south Tulsa’s Saint Amon Baking Co. We can’t get enough of its freshly baked loaves, cream puffs, chocolate éclairs and cronuts. 6333 E. 120th Court, Suite F. saintamonbakingco.com
Polo Grill pologrill.com Vintage Wine Bar winebartulsa.com
Mahogany Prime Steakhouse mahoganyprimesteakhouse.com
A raspberry cream puff from Saint Amon Baking Co.
Sushi
Red Lobster redlobster.com
Steak
Editors’ Picks
Amelia’s Market and Brasserie ameliasmarketand brasserie.com Waters Edge Winery and Bistro wewba.com
Mexican street tacos from &Tacos
Try Mexican street tacos from &Tacos; Ichigo fries (fries topped with chicken, spicy strawberry sauce and jalapeños) from Umami Fries; and the Falafelopolis (chickpea falafel, vegetable salad, spinach, feta, tzatziki, red onion and herb-lime rice) from Bodhi’s Bowl — all accessible at one stop: Mother Road Market. 1124 S. Lewis Ave. motherroadmarket.com
Foolish Things Coffee creates seasonal craft coffee drinks, making getting a latte even more of a treat. Recent offerings include the June and Tonic — a refreshing seltzer-based drink topped with espresso — and a maple toffee latte. 1001 S. Main St. foolishthingscoffee.com
Birthed from the Yeti, the Rabbit Hole Bar and Grill is a Blue Dome hot spot with live music most nights and an incredible menu from Jason Kendrick Vaughan, aka Chef JV. 116 S. Elgin Ave. facebook.com/ rabbitholetulsa TULSAPEOPLE CITY GUIDE 2021 21
Shop Local WINNERS OF THE 2020 A-LIST READERS' CHOICE AWARDS Antiques River City Trading Post rivercitytp.com Miss McGillicutty’s Antique Mall missmcgillicuttysantiques. com The Antiquary Ltd. theantiquaryltd.com Tulsa Flea Market tulsafleamarket.net Tulsa Antiques tulsaantiquesllc.com
Arts — Crafts — Hobby Store Hobby Lobby hobbylobby.com Michaels michaels.com Ziegler Art and Frame zieglerart.com JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores joann.com HobbyTown hobbytown.com/ tulsa-ok
Appliances Hahn Appliance Warehouse hahnappliance.com
Bicycles
Metro Appliances and More metroappliancesandmore. com
Phat Tire Bike Shop phattirebikeshop.com
Lowe’s lowes.com Best Buy bestbuy.com The Home Depot homedepot.com
Art Gallery Royce Myers Gallery roycemyers.com Lovetts Gallery lovettsgallery.com Living Arts of Tulsa livingarts.org M.A. Doran Gallery madorangallery.com ahha Tulsa ahhatulsa.org Joseph Gierek Fine Art gierek.com 108|Contemporary 108contemporary.org
Tom’s Bicycles tomsbicycles.com
T-Town Bicycles t-townbicycles.com Spoke House Bicycles spokehouse.com Bixby Bicycles bixbybicycles.com
Clothing — Children’s The Lolly Garden lollygarden.com Dillard’s dillards.com
Clothing — Men’s
Fine Jewelry
Grocery Store
Dillard’s dillards.com
Moody’s Jewelry moodysjewelry.com
Reasor’s reasors.com
Local Auto Dealer — Domestic
Travers Mahan traversmahan.com
Bruce G. Weber Diamond Cellar brucegweber.com
Sprouts Farmers Market sprouts.com
Mark Allen Chevrolet markallenchevytulsa.com
Trader Joe’s traderjoes.com
Jim Glover Chevrolet jimgloverchevy.com
Whole Foods Market wholefoodsmarket.com
Bill Knight Ford billknightford.com
Aldi aldi.us
South Pointe southpointcjd.com, southpointechevrolet.com
Kohl’s kohls.com Men’s Wearhouse menswearhouse.com The Pinpoint Resource mensclothingtulsa.com
Clothing — Women’s Dillard’s dillards.com Amaranth Collection amaranthcollection.com Amber Marie and Co. ambermarieandcompany. com Chico’s chicos.com Saks Fifth Avenue saksfifthavenue.com/ locations/s/tulsa
Eyewear Empire Optical empireoptical.com Harrel Eyecare harreleyecare.com
J. David Jewelry jdavidjewelry.com Israel Diamond Supply israeldiamond.com Spexton Jewelry spexton.com
Flooring — Floor Covering Lowe’s lowes.com Johnson Floor and Home/ Carpet One johnsonfloorandhome.com Grigsby’s Carpet Tile and Hardwood grigsbys.com The Home Depot homedepot.com Mill Creek Carpet and Tile millcreekcarpet.com ProSource of Tulsa prosourcewholesale.com/ showrooms/ok-prosourceof-tulsa
Flower Shop
Kathleen’s Kids kathleenskids.com
Warby Parker warbyparker.com/retail/ tulsa/center-1
Gap gap.com
Black Optical blackoptical.com
Mary Murray’s Flowers marymurraysflowers.com
Target target.com
Eyemart Express eyemartexpress.com
Carter’s carters.com
Dr. Robert H. Zoellner and Associates drzoellner.com
Mrs. DeHaven’s Flower Shop mrsdehavens.com
Old Navy oldnavy.gap.com
LOOK Eyecare and Eyewear looktulsa.com Hicks Brunson Eyewear hicksbrunson.com
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Toni’s Flowers and Gifts tonisflowersgifts.com
Ted and Debbie’s Flower Garden tedanddebbiesflowers.com Stems Floral Design tulsaflorist.net
Home Interiors
Ferguson Superstore fergusondeal.com
The Market themarkettulsa.com
Jackie Cooper Nissan jackiecoopernissan.com
Luxe Furniture and Design luxetulsa.com
Jim Norton Chevrolet jimnortonchevy.com
Amber Marie and Co. ambermarieandcompany. com Woodland Creek Furniture woodlandcreektulsa.com HomeGoods homegoods.com
Liquor Store Parkhill’s Warehouse Liquors and Wine parkhillsliquor.com Ranch Acres Wine and Spirits ranchacreswine.com B and B Liquor Warehouse bbliquortulsa.com
Local Auto Dealer — Import Jackie Cooper Imports jackiecooperimports.com Jim Norton Toyota jimnortontoyota.com Don Carlton Honda doncarltonhonda.com Ferguson Subaru fergusonsubaru.com BMW of Tulsa bmwoftulsa.com
Local Auto Dealer — Luxury Jackie Cooper Infiniti jackiecooperinfiniti.com
Collins Midtown Liquor tulsamidtownliquor.com
Lexus of Tulsa lexusoftulsa.com
Aspen Liquor aspenliquorbrokenarrow. com
Don Thornton Cadillac donthorntoncadillac.com
Tulsa Hills Wine Cellar tulsahillswinecellar.com
Audi Tulsa auditulsa.com BMW of Tulsa bmwoftulsa.com
Gif ts • In t erior Design • Fashion • Je w el ry
FULL SERVICE Interior Design Studio and Holiday Decorating! Unique specialty items and a friendly shopping atmosphere. Complimentary gift wrapping.
918.576.6 001 • 91s t a nd Ya l e A m b e r M a r i e a n d C o m pa n y.c o m
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Mathis Brothers mathisbrothers.com Sunshine Furniture sunshineok.com Woodland Creek Furntiture woodlandcreektulsa.com Snow’s Furniture snowsfurniture.com Sutherlands Furniture Gallery sutherlandsfurnituregallery.com
PetSmart petsmart.com Southern Agriculture southernagriculture.com Petco petco.com DogDish dogdishtulsa.com Pooches poochestulsa.com
RVs and Travel Trailers
Luxe Furniture and Design luxetulsa.com
Wade’s RV wadesrv.com
Local Gift Shop
Dave’s Claremore RV davesrv.com
Ida Red idaredgeneralstore.com Amber Marie and Co. ambermarieandcompany. com The Market themarkettulsa.com The Snow Goose snowgoosetulsa.com J’s Hallmark Shop stores.hallmark.com/ok/ tulsa Margo’s Gift Shop themargoshop.com
Bob Hurley RV bobhurleyrv.com
Camping World of Tulsa rv.campingworld.com Camperland of Oklahoma camperlandok.com Route 66 RVs route66rvs.com
Shoe Store J.Cole jcoleshoes.com Dillard’s dillards.com DSW dsw.com
New Store/ Location WinCo Foods wincofoods.com Amber Marie and Co. ambermarieandcompany. com Five Below fivebelow.com The Nest thenesttulsa.com Seed Cannabis Co. seedcannabisco.com Hummingbird Fine Craft facebook.com/ hummingbirdfinecraft
Editors’ picks
Pet Shop
Shoe Carnival shoecarnival.com Fleming’s Comfort Footwear flemingsshoes.com
Shopping Center/District
19&21
19and21.com Owner Trey Thaxton’s hope is that 19&21 will one day be a brick-and-mortar where he can potentially sell other Tulsa-related brands and apparel along with his own, Greenwood Ave. Thaxton donates 10% of all apparel sales to community- building efforts in north Tulsa. Designs are inspired by original Black Wall Street stores and their owners. 19&21 also produces a web series highlighting local Black entrepreneurs like Silhouette owner/founder Venita Cooper, whose shop carries Greenwood Ave. Apparel. Thaxton is already working on a magazine and Black business directory.
Utica Square uticasquare.com Tulsa Hills shoptulsahills.com Woodland Hills Mall simon.com/mall/ woodland-hills-mall Brookside brooksidetheplacetobe.com The Rose District rosedistrict.com
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SUPPORT THE ARTS You have great local art; here’s how to support it even more. Hang with custom frames from Ziegler Art and Frame, 6 N. Lewis Ave.
zieglerart.com
Picture-perfect store windows at Richard Neel HOME are a treat for the eyes when shopping in or driving down Brookside. 3742 S. Peoria Ave. richardneelhome.com Spooky vintage decor and unusual gifts are easy to find at Good Mischief, 4612 E. 11th St. facebook.com/goodmischief Gearhead Outfitters is chock full of Chacos sandals — in nearly every color and style — as well as many other clothing and equipment essentials for your next hiking or camping trip. 1948 Utica Square. gearheadoutfitters.com
MICHELLE POLLARD
Local Furniture Store
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino hardrockcasinotulsa.com
Fun for all
River Spirit Casino Resort riverspirittulsa.com
WINNERS OF THE 2020 A-LIST READERS' CHOICE AWARDS
Adult Education Tulsa Community College tulsacc.edu
Fur Ball: Oklahoma Alliance for Animals animalallianceok.org
Festival Mayfest tulsamayfest.org
Tulsa Tech tulsatech.edu
WALTZ on the Wild Side: Tulsa Zoo waltzonthewildside.org
Linde Oktoberfest tulsaoktoberfest.org
The University of Tulsa utulsa.edu Tulsa City-County Library tulsalibrary.org Oklahoma State University-Tulsa tulsa.okstate.edu Bowling Andy B’s bowlandybs.com Dust Bowl Lanes and Lounge dustbowllounge.com AMF Sheridan Lanes amf.com Main Event mainevent.com Broken Arrow Lanes brokenarrowlanes.com Casino River Spirit Casino Resort riverspirittulsa.com Hard Rock Hotel and Casino hardrockcasinotulsa.com Osage Casino Hotel osagecasino.com Event — Nonprofit Dance of the Two Moons: Indian Health Care Resource Center ihcrctwomoons.org Heart Ball: American Heart Association tulsaheartball.heart.org Mayfest tulsamayfest.org
Event — Run/Walk/Cycle Tulsa Federal Credit Union Tulsa Run runsignup.com/Race/OK/ Tulsa/TulsaRun
Hop Jam thehopjam.com Tulsa Greek Festival tulsagreekfestival.com Tulsa State Fair tulsastatefair.com
Saint Francis Tulsa Tough tulsatough.com
Rooster Days roosterdays.com
Williams Route 66 Marathon route66marathon.com
Hands-on Art Studio Purple Glaze Studio purpleglazestudio.com
The Color Run thecolorrun.com/ locations/tulsa
Pinot’s Palette pinotspalette.com
Komen Race for the Cure komenoklahoma.org
ahha Tulsa ahhatulsa.org
St. Patrick’s Day Run sook.org/events/ st-patricks-day-run
Tulsa Glassblowing School tulsaglassblowing.org
Family Attraction Gathering Place gatheringplace.org Tulsa Zoo tulsazoo.org Safari Joe’s H2O Water Park safarijoesh2o.com Incredible Pizza incrediblepizza.com/tulsa
WaterWorks Art Center waterworksartcenter.com Hotel The Mayo Hotel themayohotel.com Ambassador Hotel Tulsa ambassadortulsa.com Hard Rock Hotel and Casino hardrockcasinotulsa.com
Main Event mainevent.com
River Spirit Casino Resort riverspirittulsa.com
Oklahoma Aquarium okaquarium.org
Tulsa Club Hotel tulsaclub.com
Tulsa State Fair tulsastatefair.com
Local Sports Team Tulsa Drillers tulsadrillers.com Tulsa Oilers tulsaoilers.com
Duet duetjazz.com
Oklahoma City Thunder nba.com/thunder
Hunter Park tulsaparks.org
FC Tulsa fctulsa.com
LaFortune Park parks.tulsacounty.org
Venue — Large Music BOK Center bokcenter.com
University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane tulsahurricane.com
Mohawk Park tulsaparks.org
Cain’s Ballroom cainsballroom.com
Movie Theater Regal Warren Broken Arrow regmovies.com/theatres/ regal-warren-broken-arrow AMC Southroads 20 amctheatres.com/ movie-theatres/tulsa/ amc-southroads-20
Professional Arts Organization ahha Tulsa ahhatulsa.org Tulsa Performing Arts Center tulsapac.com Tulsa Ballet tulsaballet.org
Circle Cinema circlecinema.org
Philbrook Museum of Art philbrook.org
Cinemark Tulsa and IMAX cinemark.com/theatres/ ok-tulsa/cinemarktulsa-and-imax
Living Arts of Tulsa livingarts.org
Tulsa Starworld 20 bbtheatres.com/tulsastarworld-20 Museum Philbrook Museum of Art philbrook.org Gilcrease Museum gilcrease.org Woody Guthrie Center woodyguthriecenter.org ahha Tulsa ahhatulsa.org The Museum Broken Arrow brokenarrowmuseum.org Discovery Lab — Tulsa Children’s Museum discoverylab.org Park Gathering Place gatheringplace.org Woodward Park tulsaparks.org River Parks riverparks.org
Signature Symphony signaturesymphony.org Venue — Event BOK Center bokcenter.com Cain’s Ballroom cainsballroom.com Hard Rock Hotel and Casino hardrockcasinotulsa.com Tulsa Performing Arts Center tulsapac.com Tulsa Theater tulsatheater.com Cox Business Convention Center coxcentertulsa.com
Tulsa Theater tulsatheater.com Hard Rock Hotel and Casino hardrockcasinotulsa.com Tulsa Performing Arts Center tulsapac.com River Spirit Casino Resort riverspirittulsa.com Venue — Performing Arts Tulsa Performing Arts Center tulsapac.com BOK Center bokcenter.com Tulsa Theater tulsatheater.com Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center brokenarrowpac.com Cain’s Ballroom cainsballroom.com Venue — Wedding Spain Ranch spainranch.com The Mayo Hotel themayohotel.com Philbrook Museum of Art philbrook.org
Venue — Small Music Cain’s Ballroom cainsballroom.com
Harwelden Mansion harweldenmansion.com
Tulsa Theater tulsatheater.com
The Silo Event Center thesilotulsa.com
The Vanguard thevanguardtulsa.com
White House Mansion whitehousemansiontulsa. com
Dresser Mansion dressermansion.com
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Arrive Early. Stay Late.
Editors’ Picks
Featuring
F I R S T F R I DAY ART CR AWL @TulArtsDist
#TulArtsDist
TheTulsaArtsDistrict.org
Throw down Whether tossing dice or hurling axes, let it out at Shuffles: Board Game Cafe, 207 E. Archer St., Unit E; and Angry Axe Throwing, 7 N. Peoria Ave.
Art like nothing else.
Tulsa Botanic Garden’s
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Strike a pose at the 918 sign at Chapman Green, 601 S. Main St.
yearly Spring Plant Shout out to Turkey Mountain’s social media game. In the midst of COVID-19, Social Distancing Sasquatch gave us all a laugh. @TurkeyMTN on Twitter and @turkeymountain on Instagram
Sale of perennials, house plants, trees, shrubs and vines lets you bring the beauty of the public garden to your own home. tulsabotanic.org
BEST SECRET GARDEN Stuart Park just north of Gilcrease Museum, 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road
SHUFFLES: VALERIE WEI-HAAS; 918: MICHELLE POLLARD; TURKEY MOUNTAIN: COURTESY
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dogdishtulsa.com Tulsa’s award-winning store for premium foods, treats, toys and accessories.
At Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, we love a standing ovation. Swing away at Cherokee Hills Golf Club, voted Tulsa’s Best Golf Course, or play one of the over 2,400 games on our massive casino floor. Stay in the newly upgraded Hard Rock Tower, where you’ll be surrounded by modern amenities and iconic music memorabilia. We designed this place for you! From our stages to our suites, we’re the ultimate crowd pleaser! I-44 Exit 240 | 800.760.6700 | HARDROCKCASINOTULSA.COM
Know your limits. Gambling problem? Call 800.522.4700.