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This Week in Tulsa: From First Friday Art Crawl to a Shrek Rave, and More!
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Shopping
Rhea Lana's Back-to-School Sale
Get ready for the ultimate back-to-school shopping extravaganza during Tax Free Weekend! Rhea Lana's of Broken Arrow is hosting their pop-up sale featuring 75,000 items from 600 families with savings of 60-90% off retail prices. You'll find everything from newborn to teen clothing, shoes, toys, books, electronics, and even elevated athleisure for moms including brands like Lululemon and Athleta. Items start at just $4 during free entry days!
📅 Pre-Sale: August 1st-2nd (tickets required)
📅 Free Entry: August 2nd-7th
📍 1367 W. Kenosha St., Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Arts & Entertainment
Tedeschi Trucks Band: Live in 25
Experience an unforgettable evening with the Grammy-winning blues-rock powerhouse Tedeschi Trucks Band as they bring their "Live in 25" tour to Tulsa Theater. This legendary group continues to captivate audiences with their soulful blend of blues, rock, and jazz influences.
📅 Tuesday, July 29
🕰️ Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
📍 Tulsa Theater
Joe Pera - The PERAs Tour
Get ready for TV's quietest, most artful comedy as Joe Pera brings his uniquely subdued and thoughtful humor to Cain's Ballroom. Known for his Adult Swim series "Joe Pera Talks With You," this Buffalo native delivers comedy that's both gentle and genuinely hilarious. Special guest Carmen Christopher will open the show.
📅 Tuesday, July 29
🕰️ Doors: 6:30pm | Show: 7:30pm
📍 Cain's Ballroom
Mario Kart 64 Tournament
Calling all gamers! Dust off your trash-talking skills and prepare for some serious turtle-throwing action at New Story Brewing's Mario Kart tournament. Four rounds of single elimination with cash prizes for the top finishers – may the best racer win!
📅 Wednesday, July 30
🕰️ 6pm start
📍 New Story Brewing Taproom, 601 E 4th St, Suite 100
🔗 Details
Bush at RiverSpirit Casino
Rock legends Bush bring three decades of hits to RiverSpirit Casino Resort! With over 24 million records sold and classics like "Glycerine" and "Machinehead," this 21+ show promises an unforgettable night of '90s nostalgia and modern rock energy. VIP packages available with exclusive meet & greets and acoustic performances.
📅 Thursday, July 31
🕰️ 8:00pm
📍 RiverSpirit Casino Resort
Once Upon A Mattress
Tulsa Theatre Works presents this delightful musical comedy adaptation of "The Princess and the Pea." This free community theater production offers high-quality entertainment for all ages with multiple show times to choose from. Don't miss this charming fairy tale brought to life with humor and heart!
📅 August 1-3 (multiple showtimes)
📍 1301 S Boston Ave, Tulsa
Community Events
First Friday Art Crawl
Celebrate 17 years of Tulsa's beloved monthly art tradition! Explore galleries, studios, and museums throughout the Arts District with free or reduced admission, live performances, and unique shopping opportunities. This event draws over 3,000 people monthly and offers something for everyone – from date nights to family fun.
📅 Friday, August 2
🕰️ 6-9pm
📍 Tulsa Arts District
Nightlife
Shrek Rave
It's time to get your swamp on at the most ridiculously fun dance party of the summer! This 18+ event promises to be delightfully absurd – because as they say, "cool is dead" and sometimes you just need to embrace the silly. ID required for entry.
📅 Saturday, August 2
🕰️ Doors: 9pm
📍 Cain's Ballroom
Coming Soon
Underground Tunnel Tours Return
Don't miss this rare opportunity to explore Tulsa's fascinating underground tunnel system! The Tulsa Foundation for Architecture offers these exclusive guided tours just twice a year, taking you through historic buildings from the city's oil boom era. Tours typically sell out quickly, so grab your tickets early.
📅 Friday, August 9
🕰️ Tours from 9am-4pm
Darius Rucker
The former Hootie & the Blowfish frontman brings his country hits to RiverSpirit Casino Resort! With 10 No. 1 singles at country radio and his Diamond-certified version of "Wagon Wheel," this Grammy winner promises an incredible night of music.
📅 Thursday, August 21
🕰️ 8:00pm
📍 RiverSpirit Casino Resort
🔗 Tickets
Hank Williams Jr.
ARE Y'ALL READY? Bocephus is coming to BOK Center with special guests Old Crow Medicine Show and JD Clayton for what promises to be an unforgettable night of country music legends.
📅 Friday, August 22
🕰️ 6:30pm
📍 BOK Center
Weekly Events
B&B Theatres Game Night Tuesdays
Every Tuesday night is free game night at B&B Theatres! Compete in themed trivia or jam along with music bingo starting at 7:30 PM — a rotating schedule keeps it fresh and fun each week.
📅 Every Tuesday
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 B&B Theatres Tulsa Starworld 20
🔗 Event Info
Rose District Farmers Market
Spend your Saturday evening browsing local produce, handmade goods, and seasonal eats in the heart of Broken Arrow. The market is open every Saturday through October, rain or shine!
📅 July 1, 2025
🕓 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 418 S Main St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012
🔗 Event Info
🌤️ Weekly Weather
Your Tulsa Weather Forecast
Plan your week with confidence! Tulsa's weather is bringing some serious heat early in the week with temperatures soaring over 100°F, but relief is coming by the weekend. Tuesday and Wednesday will be scorchers with mostly sunny skies, while Thursday brings a welcome cool-down with partly cloudy conditions and a chance of rain.
📅 Tuesday, July 29: Mostly Sunny 100°/77°
📅 Wednesday, July 30: Mostly Sunny 101°/76°
📅 Thursday, July 31: Partly Cloudy 90°/72°
📅 Friday, August 1: Mostly Cloudy 84°/69°
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