Today
in Tulsa
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Tulsa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food On The Move will pack over 300 balanced grocery bags with protein, dairy, and select shelf stable items on Monday, Feb. 23, at 12:45 p.m. at its Food Hub at 3829 E. Apache St. The nonprofit aims to help families facing food insecurity prepare wholesome meals. News On 6
- ➤ 2 News staff volunteered on 2 Cares Day to support local organizations by sorting books at Gaining Ground (boosting literacy), packaging food for the Food Bank, and processing donations at Family and Children's Services Thrift Store, as well as organizing art supplies at The Pencil Box for teachers. 2 News
- ➤ Tulsa is developing Neighborhood Connect (a program that will link residents for local improvement projects). City officials say community feedback shaped the idea and the launch date is yet to be set. News On 6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Booker T. Washington grad Thaddeus Strassberger will direct the opera segment of the Winter Olympics closing ceremonies in Italy on Feb. 22 starting at 1:30 p.m. His work has inspired teachers + students in his hometown. 2 News
- ➤ FOX23 interviewed Hamilton Leithauser ahead of the all-star concert at Cain's Ballroom that will mark the 60th anniversary of Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde (a milestone event for local music fans). FOX 23
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma lawmakers advanced a bill that would let pharmacies sell human-grade ivermectin over the counter without a prescription. The public health subcommittee approved the measure 5 to 1 and it now heads to the House Health and Human Services Oversight Committee so consumers can legally purchase the product from local pharmacies. News On 6
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tulsa's historic backstop at Lacy Park (100 years old) is being restored after wind damage last March. The City Parks Department and local experts are repairing the structure that once served the T-Town Clowns, with Opening Day set for early April at 2134 North Madison Place. FOX 23
- ➤ OKC Thunder returned to practice after the All-Star break but remain shorthanded as key players (including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander) are slated for re-evaluation soon. The team will face Brooklyn Friday at Paycom Center at 7:00 p.m. (Tulsa viewers can watch on KOTV News On 6). News On 6
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FC Tulsa vs Loudoun United Pro Soccer Match
FC Tulsa sits in first place in the USL Western Conference, and Friday’s home match is sure to be a thriller—just as $1 Beer Section Night returns to ONEOK Field. Today in Tulsa readers can enjoy up to 50% off day of game prices with this special offer.
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Italian Wine Dinner at French Hen
6:22-9 p.m. — French Hen — Call for reservations — Experience a delightful evening with exquisite Italian wines and a gourmet menu crafted by Chef Bryant.
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Carvin Jones Blues Concert
6:30 p.m. — The Shrine — Ticket prices vary — Experience the extraordinary blues talent of Carvin Jones, hailed as the next big thing in blues music.
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Eric Church Live Concert
5:00 – 9:30 p.m. — BOK Center — Tickets available — Don’t miss the electrifying performance by one of country music's biggest stars.
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Faizon Love Comedy Show
7 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with renowned comedian Faizon Love.
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Pat Green in Concert
7-10 p.m. — Skyline Event Center — Tickets available — Experience legendary Texas singer-songwriter Pat Green live in concert.
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Rodeo Stampede - Tulsa
8:55-11:00 a.m. — Tulsa Riverside Airport — Various entry fees — Experience Oklahoma's wildest race with options from a Kids Dash to a half marathon, complete with a cowboy costume contest and live DJ.
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Greater Tulsa Home & Garden Show 2026
Various hours — Expo Square — Admission fee applies — Get your home ready for spring with the largest home and garden show in Oklahoma.
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Big 12 Wrestling Championship
10 AM – 7 PM — BOK Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of collegiate wrestling as teams compete for the championship title.
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Welcoming Garden Speakers Series: Coexisting with Wildlife
1-5 p.m. — Woodward Park and Gardens — Free entry — Discover how to create natural spaces that invite wildlife into your garden.
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Bob Wills' Texas Playboys Concert
4-8 p.m. — Cain's Ballroom — Tickets starting at $78 — Experience an unforgettable evening with Bob Wills' Texas Playboys in Tulsa.
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