Events

The 2020 Oscar nominees include many A-list Hollywood celebrities and a handful of talented newcomers, but the buzz around the nominations focuses on who isn’t included rather than who is.

This issue marks the fifth anniversary year of The Oklahoma 100.  What began as a gift to the Oklahoma community with a few thousand readers has exploded to 70,000 subscribers statewide.

Tulsa is buzzing with events for all interests in 2020. From weekend activities allowing you to meet up with friends, to networking events featuring opportunities for professional growth, there is always something to do in the city.

Since 1926, the Tulsa Christmas Parade has drawn in people of all ages to celebrate the holidays. This year’s theme is “Rockin’ Around Tulsa Town,” and the parade will begin Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m.  

The Renegade Regiment Marching Band from Union Public Schools was selected out of hundreds of nationwide applicants for one of nine marching band performing slots in the 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Eva Schloss, the childhood friend and stepsister of Anne Frank, will be sharing her story of tragedy and triumph at a one-night-only event on Nov.

Trot off that Thanksgiving feast at the 2019 Tulsa Turkey Trot in downtown Tulsa on Friday, Nov.29.

Contestants are already stretching their short legs in anticipation for the most important event of Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa.

When Open Streets OKC returns on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 2-6 p.m., South Robinson Avenue will be closed to motorized traffic…

Eva Schloss, the childhood friend and stepsister of Anne Frank, has shared her story worldwide at over 1,000 speaking engagements. The 92-year-old Holocaust survivor will be traveling from London to Oklahoma City to recount the events of her life during a one-night-only event at OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center.

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) is hosting a Lacrosse Exhibition Day to teach community members how to play America’s original and most exciting sport. All students, kindergarten through 12^th grade, are welcome to come out on Sept. 22 at 2 p.m.

What’s the best part of the Oklahoma State Fair? The food, of course.

This fall, Tulsans will have no shortage of events, including everything from film and beer festivals to blues and comedy.

For dog lovers and beer fans, there’s only one place to be on Thursday, Oct. 3, if you’re in Oklahoma City. You and your furry friends are invited to The Yard for Oklahoma Credit Union’s Barks & Beers event, featuring dog-friendly activities, live music, yard games, raffle prizes and more.

Residents of Tulsa are invited to join the Downtown Coordinating Council (DCC) and the Tulsa Police Department (TPD) for the Downtown Public Safety Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 9:30 a.m., at the Tulsa City-County Library. The quarterly gathering will provide updates to downtown partners about ongoing safety topics and issues.

The biggest Broadway show has hit the road on its first national tour and is playing in Tulsa through Sunday, Sept. 8. The story centers on Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers, who rose from his humble orphaned beginnings to play a major role in making America the country it is today.

Oklahoma’s emerging leaders are invited to apply for an opportunity to present the differences they’re making in their communities at NextGen Talks Oklahoma, a forum designed to shine a spotlight on the state’s rising young professionals, community organizers and business leaders on Friday, Oct. 4.

An Edmond winery won gold at the first-ever International Canned Wine Competition. Clauren Ridge Vineyard and Winery brought home the hardware for best flavored white wine from their Synfully Sweet Canned collection.

No matter the type of business you are in, you more than likely have to attend networking events regularly whether you are a new or seasoned professional.

The Joy in Childhood Foundation granted The Children’s Hospital a trained in-residence dog at a canine-themed “Day of Joy” welcome event. This gave patients, staff and their families a chance to celebrate the newest canine and the veteran canines on staff: Targa, Ned and Dany.

The annual REignite Conference & Trade Show will come to Norman, Oklahoma, from Tuesday, Oct. 1 to Thursday, Oct. 3. The REignite conference is the number one education and networking event of the year for Oklahoma REALTORS®.

Dolese Bros. Co. will host its third annual Rock the Block, a construction-industry touch-a-truck community event, on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 14th and Broadway in Oklahoma City. The no-cost, family-friendly event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a quiet hour from 9-10 a.m. for children with noise sensitives. Children will be able to touch, climb and explore vehicles of all different sizes.

National Thrift Shop Day is happening on Saturday, Aug. 17. Enjoy a day of bargain hunting at your local Goodwill, and shop back-to-school items like backpacks, books, school uniforms and accessories.

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation is hosting its third annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest Aug. 9-10 in Shawnee. Along with carnival rides, balloon launches and live performances, the Outdoor Nation Expo (O.N.E.) will be there.

Eva Schloss, the stepsister of Anne Frank and survivor of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp, will be in Oklahoma City on Thursday, Nov. 21, for an exclusive presentation on “Learning from the PAST, Living the PRESENT and Looking to the FUTURE.”

Popular artists from across the world will visit Tulsa over the next few months, including hip-hop, alternative, rock ‘n’ roll, pop and more. From venues like the BOK Center and The Joint at Hard Rock to Brady Theater and Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa has you covered for great live music.

Looking for a local community event that offers some family fun before school begins in August? Then get ready to break out your salsa moves at La Fiesta De Tulsa.

On March 8, 2019, International Women’s Day, the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) filed a lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) for gender discrimination.

Did you know three out of four car seats aren’t installed correctly? A properly used child safety seat can reduce the risk of preventable death by as much as 71 percent.

Oklahoma City

The Redbud Classic, Oklahoma City’s oldest local racing tradition, presented $15,000 in proceeds from its 2019 race to Teach for America – Oklahoma City (TFA-OKC) at the annual Sponsorship Appreciation Breakfast this month.

Some of the fittest athletes in the world will take over Tulsa in 2020, after the city recently won its bid to host the IRONMAN triathlon.