I have taken 2 cooking classes now at Turkish Raindrop House. They advertise them on Facebook and…read morethey occur every other Saturday. The first class I took covered Turkish food. The one today was taught by Itizk Levin and featured Jewish cuisine. Both times have been fun and at the end of class they have a dining area set up to eat. The women organizing the class are incredibly nice and everyone interacts and enjoys the afternoon. They also host other type of events such as coffees and brunch. Grab your girlfriends or husband and experience another culture and have some delicious food!

Almost every Friday they have a "Friday Social"... And all the women make dinner... dessert and…read morethen they show a movie. The food is different from week to week and always delicious! Sharing a conversation over tea or coffee is part of their culture and makes your visit that much more personal. I totally recommend attending at least one event here over the next year if you haven't... May 3rd is Turkish Festival. Take cash and you can try lots of different Turkish food!

I did not know about the Tulsa Global District until I saw the sign outside of Nam Hai today…read more Founded in 2020, the Tulsa Global District is committed to commercial revitalization of the 21st St & Garnett Road commercial corridor. Tulsa Global District in East Tulsa is bounded by 11th Street to the north, the Martin Regional Library to the south, Highway 169 to the west, and Disney Elementary School to the east. I have frequented some of these businesses in Tulsa Global District without even knowing. Most of these are on East 21st Street or on S. Garnett Road. There was a night market in May 2024 that I missed, but it looked really fun. I don't see anything for 2025 though. Now I know about it, I will set my goal this next year to try all businesses in Tulsa Global District, especially the taco shops. I wish they would put some sort of physical markers for Tulsa Global District like the Asian District in Oklahoma City. Maybe some signs on E 21st Street so that way when people drive by the area, they know they are in Tulsa Global District. As of right now, it's an underwhelming and unknown area on the map.

When I first moved to Tulsa, I asked the first Mexican I met where I could find the best tacos…read more They immediately told me I had to go to 21st & Garnett. When I asked for the name of the spot, they said it didn't matter which one I picked, I wouldn't be disappointed. I was skeptical at first but then learned that it was the truth. Not only did I find authentic Mexican food, but I also found the great Asian food. This is certainly where you find the best pho. East Tulsa is where cultures collide. I am so excited this is being brought to light by the Tulsa Global District, an organization formed in 2020 as an Oklahoma Main Street Program. The program's goal is to revitalize communities with economic stimulation and restore them as core assets. Luisa, the director of TGD, is looking for ways to books the area's visibility through community events. They threw a multicultural festival in the parking lot of Nam Hai back in March 2022, that had amazing food trucks (this is where I discovered Manila Ice), Asian & Latinx music/dance performances, market, and activities for all ages. It was so fun! They also organized an Asian American Pacific Islander Cultural Festival in May. The organization's vision is that the area will be a destination for inclusivity and for celebrating multicultural diversity. Super excited to see what else they have in store!

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! As a lover of cultural history, visiting the Greenwood…read moreCultural Center has been high on my must-see list and it exceeded every expectation. On the way home from our 49th Hammond Batts Family Reunion, we stopped in Tulsa to visit family, and I knew it was the perfect opportunity to bring the kids to Greenwood to walk the streets of what was once known as Black Wall Street and to truly connect with our legacy. Let me tell you nothing compares to being here. The Greenwood Cultural Center is a powerful, sacred space that preserves the brilliance, resilience, and tragedy of one of the most prosperous Black communities in American history. At its height, Black Wall Street was home to over 10,000 Black residents and boasted more than 600 Black-owned businesses, including 21 churches, 21 restaurants, 30 grocery stores, a hospital, a library, a bank, two movie theaters, and even a private airplane. Yes, you read that right a private plane in the 1920s! In just 18 brutal hours during the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, an estimated 1,200 homes were burned, and over 35 square blocks of the Greenwood District were reduced to ashes by a white mob. The destruction caused an estimated $1.5 to $2 million in property loss at the time which would be over $30 million today. The human and economic toll was immeasurable, yet the story was buried for decades. Ms. Rebecca, our guide, brought the experience to life. She was brilliant, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable the kind of person who makes history stick. We later found out her mother has worked at the center for over 30 years, and that love and dedication radiated from every corner of the space. Her storytelling made us laugh, cry, and reflect. This place is not just a museum. It's a promise to never forget and to keep building. I'm already making plans to return for Juneteenth, which I hear is unforgettable here. If you're anywhere near Tulsa, even for a layover, make your way to the Greenwood Cultural Center. Bring your kids, your elders, your friends. This is not just Black history this is American history. Period. #NeverForgetGreenwood #BlackWallStreet #LegacyAndLearning #FamilyMatters #GreenwoodStrong

Once a year hospice volunteers have a fundraiser in which they sell tickets at $100 per person for…read morean all you can eat and drink dinner. The food is provided free by local restaurants, so the cost of the food isn't taken out of the $100 donation. The entire donation is tax deductible. The highlights of the buffet are oysters and beer, but there's a large variety of offerings from restaurants, including meatballs from Roosevelt's and bread pudding from Charleston. There's wine and pasta and fancy appetizers from a variety of local eateries. Many people donate things for a silent auction and a raffle, which increases the amount raised for hospice. It's a fun evening and a good cause. I hope you will consider being a part of it next year. Unless we die suddenly, we are likely to need the services of hospice eventually. This is a way of giving it forward and having a great time doing it.

This is an absolute must go to when in Tulsa. Make sure you go on Tuesday evenings for the jam…read moresession. This is where an amazing range of people, that are so different to one another in so many ways, come together to partake in the best equalizer: music. I went alone and was immediately welcomed by everyone there. People struck up conversations with me and naturally added me to their groups. Coming from New York City, I was moved by how kind everyone was to me and that awkward feeling you sometimes get as a solo traveler immediately disappeared. I was also shocked at how accessible this was. I know in NYC it would cost an arm and a leg to be close to this type of culture but this was free! And I believe that made all the difference in how rich this experience was, because everyone that cared about it could have access to it. It was the best possible example of good Tulsan people and I will never forget it. I hope it's there forever because it was so unique and so special. I was even feeling slightly emotional on my way out at how special my time there was and how beautiful the jam went. What a treasured experience!

Tried to come here for a regular visit and arrived during the posted Tuesday hours but the doors…read morewere locked. Tried calling and got only the answering machine. No sign was posted on the doors so I have no idea why they were closed when they were supposed to be open. So one star. Then that same day, in the evening we were wanting to go listen to some live music and it was posted that they had both jazz and blues that night. We headed over and what a great time we had! It was basically an hour of different musicians jamming jazz then an hour of blues. It seemed to be all locals that knew each other. We stuck out like sore thumbs! But they were so friendly. Many many came over to introduce themselves. Daughter was asked to both get up and sing and also dance. She declined both but still so nice. Drinks are served but you only pay what you want. How crazy is that? We tried to be generous. Five stars for live music. That's how you end up with three stars.

This is a wonderful Art Deco site, built in 1929. The building was designed by B. Gaylord Noftsger…read moreof Oklahoma City. I love the brilliant polychrome terra cotta ornamentation. Home Depot bought the site in the 90s, thankfully saved the facade and rebuilt a building for a million dollars! Way before my time, I read this site was McNulty Baseball Park where Babe Ruth and the Yankees played! I also didn't know the building had been Club Lido in the 30s. Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway performed there! It is in all the Art Deco books!

What an amazing experience!! I had the opportunity to visit this museum with my daughter and my…read moremom. There is some street parking right in front of the museum and around the museum. Don't park in the parking garage right behind the museum. They will tow you. I was greeted when I walked in and purchased my ticket. After you buy your ticket, you walk into an area that has Maya Angelou "Still I Rise" playing along with images of black people. After the poem, you then walk into a room that starts breaking down the history. First, why black people, mostly freed slaves, are trying to escape the South, and migrated to Oklahoma. Then it shows you how and why these black towns were created (segregation). Then you walk to the "barbershop" and get to hear about some of the challenges that were starting to happen. Once you walk out of the barbershop and you see this large wall broken into 3 sections to show you how May 31, 1921, started and ended. It was powerful! Then, it breaks down the aftermath, the reconstruction and decline. I would recommend anyone who wants to learn about something historic. This is the place to do it. The museum is put together so well. It makes the information so consumable and impactful to anyone of any age and any ethnicity. They also offer tours and merchandise.

For something of so much significance to our People' this 2026 Rally was the worst Organized…read moreMotorcycle event that I have ever attended. What is very disturbing is the Comedy Show that you hosted. Per your staff you sold out at presale at yet still continued to sell and profit knowing that you did not have adequate seating. There were Seniors attending this event who did not get to see the show. You herded People inside to stand like cattle. Most of your customers traveled a long way and there was no consideration of hospitality. This was just a money grab. Its insulting to tell people that they could get a refund for not seeing the show the next day at registration. which was a lie. I know here in Dallas we will post the truth about happened at your rally. i plan to do a media Blitz about this event . There were twenty five motorcycle clubs that we invited to this event to support it. That will not happen in the future. It seems like pockets at being greased above their fair share, I only hope that the families or Businesses who were victims of the massacre receive some type of restitution or a fund established for minority Businesses. There is an old saying' when People show you who they really are believe them. for your edification there should always be a contingency plan when you dont know what you are doing.

I had such an amazing time at the Philbrook Museum of Art! The entire place is absolutely…read morebeautiful. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by how stunning everything was. The art was incredible, and the staff was so friendly and welcoming. One of my favorite parts was the Andy Warhol room was so fun and such a cool experience! The grounds were truly breathtaking. We went with our clinical group and had the best time walking around and taking so many pictures inside and outside. Every corner felt picture-perfect. The gift shop had so many cute and unique items, and we couldn't leave without stopping by the Wildflower Café. Their lemonade was amazing! Such a wonderful experience. I would definitely go back again if I'm ever in Tulsa.

I love that Philbrook is doing a local retrospective of Patrick Gordon. The newest exhibition is…read morebeautiful, quirky and fun. I thought I knew Gordon's works (mostly from his P.S. Gordon days). This exhibit shows his whole range from the 1980s to more current works (like Men in Ball Gowns). There's a dry sense of humor that runs throughout his works. Opening night was crowded so I definitely want to return. A portion of the gallery is remade to look like his studio and I believe he will be painting live there at times. Another world-class exhibition! (Sept - Jan 3, 2026)

Tulsa has two Symohony Orchestras. Tonight the Signature Symphony at TCC played an all-Beethoven…read moreprogram In VanTrease Hall, with Beethoven's 9th Symphony, his crowning achievement, after the intermission. A choir of 200 voices was heard during that performance. Spectacular. This is a beautiful venue. Great sight lines, comfortable seats and very good sound. The Signature Symphony is comprised of Tulsans unlike symphonies in other cities who employ professional musicians from out of their direct area. It's wonderful to attend Signature Symphony performances and support our local musicians.

Delightful performances for young and not so young! The talented Signature Symphony and the…read moreSignature Chorale perform a wide spectrum of musical selections. We have never been disappointed with any concert we have had the pleasure of attending. I highly recommend this!

(cont'd.) Review of "Vatzlav" by Actors Company of Tulsa (ACT)…read more My deepest apologies.....I did not include Ms. Svetlana Savina (actress/model) in the credits of "Vatzlav" ~ Svetlana was FANTASTIC as the daughter of The GeniusOepidus Rex (portrayed by the delightful, multi-talented Mr. Ira J. Smith). Check out ACT's Sizzling Season/Kindred Spirits Summer Showcase at SummerStage Tulsa. They will also make a major season announcement the night of the July 14, 2012 performance. Not to be missed!

From the owner: Actors Company of Tulsa's mission is to provide opportunities that empower the theatrical artist in…read morean expressive environment that fosters creative thinking and facilitates change in a way that is fearless, honest, relevant, and ultimately revolutionary. With a focus on education, community involvement that extends beyond our own walls, and technological innovation, we strive to honor the theatrical process and make theatre an important event. In this way, we shatter the idea that professional artistry only happens outside our city. We believe Tulsa Theatre can and should be recognized on a local and national scale. Through the process of honest storytelling that is accessible to all audiences, ACT provides a voice of all artistic disciplines in unison- this is the voice of humanity.

The Outsiders is one of my favorite books and movies…read more I knew some of it was filmed on location in Tulsa, but I didn't think the house where Patrick Swayze famously performed a handstand out front was still there. It is - and so is the extra pole that was added to the fence after it buckled during the first take. The inside is quaint, semi recreated and jam packed with memorabilia from the film. I loved the bedroom that recreates the setting where Ponyboy read Johnny's letter, which inspired him to write his English essay. I also loved all the random movie posters, candid photos and movie costumes - especially the autograph wall. The volunteers - who are strategically stationed around the property are the best. They're happy to talk all things book, movie and Tulsa related. If you're nice - they'll tell you about Crutchfield Park, which is just down the street and where the Greaser / Soc rumble was filmed.

The Outsiders House Museum is a Tulsa gem, especially considering its modest size. Though not very…read morebig, it's packed with interesting memorabilia from the movie that will keep you engaged as you wander through. The best part are the volunteers. You can tell they genuinely enjoy what they do and they are eager to share stories and little-known facts about the history behind the movie and exhibits. Their passion really brings the place to life. While we were there we met some fans who had traveled from out of state just to visit. We also chatted with the photographer who was a neighborhood local at the time of the filming and happened to capture behind the scenes photographs on set. He now sells photographs onsite and had some fun stories to share. Parking is convenient with a small lot out back, but if that's full, there's usually plenty of street parking nearby. There is a great little gift shop to check out before you leave as well. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.