What a Releaf
The expansive and secluded 800-acre Oxley Nature Center, with its miles of forged trails, provides an opportunity to reconnect with the world and its creatures.
Discover Your Hoppy Place
With plenty of breweries in Green Country, where’s a beer-lover to start? How about with a brewery crawl.
Gaining Grounds
CoffeeFirst is impacting people recovering from mental health illnesses, incarceration, or addiction, all while serving up sensational Topeca Coffee.
Q&A: William Shatner
A cultural icon since the 1960s, William Shatner shares some of his secrets to living long and prospering, as well as behind-the-scenes stories from "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan."
Reclaimed Renegade
Venita Cooper has taken her growing love and appreciation of Tulsa's Greenwood District, along with her energetic love of retro sneakers, and fanned it into a passionate endeavor.
In the Hunt
There's more to hunting than sitting in a stand waiting on "the" shot. It's not necessarily easy, but with a little preparation (and maybe a guide), even a novice can have a great outing this fall.
Ready, Set, Chug
Celebrating two of Tulsa’s favorite things — running and beer — the McNellie’s Pub Run offers plenty of challenges, running, wacky apparel and charitable goodwill.
An Innovative Spirit
Most great origin stories come from extraordinary backstories. The same is true in the case of Oklahoma Distilling Company.
Walk This Way
In Tulsa, learning how to navigate roadways properly can be the difference between life and death.
Soaring Back in Time
The Tulsa Air and Space Museum captures the achievements and products of the pilots, designers, and engineers who completed those first flights, then set their sights on space.
Good to the Last Hop
Whatever your fermentation and food faves, Prairie Brewpub has your back with expertly-brewed beers and deliciously-executed edibles.
Dream Warriors
Local nonprofit Rooms with a Heart is fighting to keep magic and make-believe alive for children experiencing critical illnesses.
Head Out
Are you staying in this weekend? Consider making time to get outdoors. Studies show that getting outside is clinically proven to keep your mind healthy and relaxed.
Me, Myself and I
We can work so hard to show those around us that we care we often neglect the person we spend the most time with — ourselves.
Dock and Awe
The Shark Beach Grill brings even more of the summertime fun, beach atmosphere and fantastic food Tulsans have enjoyed at Safari Joe's H2O Water Park during warmer months.
Holiday Debt Blues
You’ve opened the gifts, and now it’s time to open those post-holiday credit card statements. While the situation can be stressful, there are many ways to recover from last month’s spending frenzy.
Turn Holiday Blahs into Ahs
Party and celebrate to your heart's content during your wintertime festivities by checking out these eight ways to keep the stress low and cheerful feelings high.
Finding Balance
There's a big difference between how we want grief to work out and how it actually does. Tulsa's Tristesse Grief Center is a top-notch counseling center that understands those needs.
Springing into Action
Tulsa Pop Culture Expo is not merely an annual convention celebrating all things pop culture; it is also a springboard for making a positive impact on Tulsa throughout the entire year.
Duct Tales
Is there anything duct tape can’t do? It’s probably easier to list the things it can’t do.
Preventing Suicide
There are no easy answers for helping someone struggling with depression. But here are some tips from experts.
Power to the Pages
Tulsa Pop Kids works with the pop culture enthusiast communities in Green Country to promote literacy through raising funds and awareness. And the organization has big plans for making it all happen.
Getting Their Ax Together
Taking throwing darts at the bar to a new level, hatchet hurling has proven to be a popular and immersive kind of entertainment at Jenks’ Got Wood.
House Work
Home improvement projects can be fun but can become the thing of nightmares with flaky contractors, repairs gone awry and overblown budgets.
Selfless Spirit
Striving to educate, equip and empower Green Country and the rest of the nation on how to better help children stay safe from predators is the Demand Project's plan to prevent sex trafficking.
Remodel Behavior
Built using repurposed oceanic shipping containers, The Boxyard in downtown Tulsa is a small, lively, eclectic village of shops, sweets, service providers, dining destinations and retail outlets.
Brownie Points
The burgers, pies and root beer at Brownies may appear to be basic diner fare. But with a bonus of 60 years of experience behind almost every recipe, there is nothing ordinary about the Tulsa icon.
Edible Expansionism
Bringing beef to new heights, Flo’s Burger Diner is primed to offer its classic Americana meals to Tulsa on Route 66 while also maintaining its original location in Catoosa.
The How of Happiness
Looking for a reason to volunteer? Start by looking in the mirror. While it would seem obvious that volunteering offers benefits to the community, it's also good for us on a personal level.
The Big Bet
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa has gone all in to make sure the World Series of Poker's 46-event, 13-day tournament is a memory maker and possible moneymaker for spectators and players.
Nacho Daddy
From the staples and tasty seafood chowder to chimichangas and rib-eye carne asada, Brandon Fischer offers authentic Sonoran-style Mexican dishes at Chimi's that have enthralled thousands since 1983.
Your Body on Booze
There's no clear evidence indicating the type of alcohol you drink affects your state of drunkenness. So what really happens inside your body when you imbibe?
Pursuit of Perfection
Craig Baxter’s Interurban is his version of Field of Dreams, where his reimagined vision for contemporary American and Tex-Mex fare flourishes with personal interactions, teamwork and pride.
Bunker Mentality
The Coffee Bunker provides a light of hope to veterans and service members in a world where sadly, men and women of such great courage and sacrificial spirit are often overlooked and forgotten.
Carnivore’s Dream
A casual steakhouse with a fine-dining experience where you can bring the family without breaking the bank, BC Steakhouse offers plenty of high-quality eats to satisfy our beef-crazed community.
Holidangers
The holiday season can bring mixed emotions for many. For some, it’s their favorite time of year. For others, it brings feelings of sadness and loss.
Mingle with the Masters
Nearly 200,000 visitors come to the Philbrook Museum of Art every year, including many during the holidays, to view its splendor, beauty and both modern and classic masterpieces.
Nostalgia in the Hair
Done up with vintage lighting fixtures, antique barber chairs and, of course, a glass jar of blue Barbicide near, barber shops are offering the experience our fathers and grandfathers received.
Menu for the Masses
With a reputation for never taking shortcuts with delicious pancakes, omelets, cinnamon rolls, sandwiches and burgers, Savoy does exactly what it takes to keep its patrons coming back again and again.
Super Friends
Colorful incarnations of the human soul, the charity cosplay group DC Marvel League delivers rewarding and heartwarming experiences one heroic adventure at a time.
Meat and Greet
The burgers at Harden’s have been drawing Tulsans for decades like eager moths to their flame-grilled goodness. And with a food truck-style catering trailer, the reach continues to expand.
Feast of Eden
Beyond the heavenly wings, other eats, drinks and wait staff, Hooters continues to thrive because it sticks to what it knows while always looking for ways to be tastefully innovative.
The Mex Best Thing
As owner and chef of Ricardos, Thomas Hunter doesn't try to change too much of what has clearly been working for the past four decades, but he loves to introduce unique ways to serve Tex-Mex staples.
So Much to Drag About
Rubber meets road at Tulsa Raceway Park where monster trucks rule, the midnight drags live on and mud boggers show the ground who’s boss.
Dirty Play
Conquer the Gauntlet offers feats of masochism geared equally to the power walkers and those who find their high by pushing through physical exhaustion, wetness, a few blisters and plenty of mud.
Up in Arms
There’s a criminally good time to be had at the J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum with showpieces ranging from a 1350 A.D. Chinese cannon to a tank, samurai swords and pistols of famous outlaws.
Virtual Insanity
Experience the seemingly impossible with Xtreme Racing and Entertainment’s state-of-the-art VR technology that provides total immersion into zombie nightmares and a new way of seeing imaginary worlds.
Drafting a Winner
Maryn’s Taphouse and Raw Bar is no fish-out-of-water thanks to the vision of Corey Crandall who has created a modern gastropub offering a bar-lover’s paradise and plenty of plates from land and sea.
Roads Less Traveled
With thousands of miles suited to off-highway vehicles, exploring and playing in all-terrain and utility-terrain vehicles has become a popular pastime. But which ride is best for you?
Wiener Take All
From coneys blanketed in cheese, relish, mustard, chili, onion or jalapeno to Greek staples, Jim’s Coney Island has earned life-long followers thanks to unique concoctions and a family bond.
Comic Relief
Are your spider senses tingling? Thanks in part to movies, shows and the undying love of collectors and readers alike, graphic literature has broken out of hobby shops and into the mainstream.
Balancing Art and Science
With over 20 films, the Architecture and Design Film Festival is designed to broaden the conversation of the creative process behind film, architecture and design for all walks of life.
Speed Thrills
Awaken your spirit of adventure, play a round of simulated golf, take Xbox gaming to another level, or blow off some steam in a race-kart on steroids at Xtreme Racing and Entertainment.
Built on Excellence
An entertainer at heart, Khaled Rahhal aims to please eyes first and stomachs second by taking pride in the presentation of every meal at Mediterranean hotspot Papa Ganouj.
Soccer Soaring
Between 1990-2015, the number of players registered in organized youth soccer programs has doubled. So, do pigskin-loving Oklahomans finally love the world’s most popular sport?
Ahead of the Game
There’s no chance of a rain delay at Carmelo Scalone’s 27,000 square foot indoor soccer and sports complex, where the focus and mission is about more than just what goes on inside.
Gratifying Grill
From the confines of a nearly 100-year-old landmark, the Atlas Grill honors downtown Tulsa’s rich heritage with blue-plate specials, comfort food and catering meals that have stood the test of time.
Auto-Exotica
With over a thousand vehicles inside, automotive lovers can stroll through the Darryl Starbird show, feasting their eyes on some of the most beautiful, innovative and powerful cars ever built.
The Reel Deal
Slot machines are games of pure chance, requiring no skill whatsoever. So why are casino-goers so enamored with all the bells and whistles?
Answering the Call
Volunteering is not about money; it’s about giving, contributing and helping individuals and the community at large. Are you ready to work with others to make a meaningful contribution this year?
Cum On Feel the Noize
If today’s music gags you with a spoon, the crew at 100.9 Totally Awesome ‘80s say relax and take a chill pill. The totally boss Tulsa radio station is ready to spin you round (like a record).
A Beautiful Marriage
Family man, veteran and trendy chef Ben Alexander is a world-class maestro creating innovative pub food dishes and fusion meals at The Tavern and the somewhat secret Bull in the Alley.
Hook, Dine and Drinker
The wide-ranging menu at Los Cabos paired with its stellar beverage program, makes one yearn for a trip to Mexico’s Baja Peninsula.
’Tis the Season to Give
Finding ways to practice kindness doesn’t have to be hard. Perhaps you’ll be inspired by one of these 12 great ideas and you can bring joy to others in your community this Christmas.
