Today
in Tulsa
Friday, April 4th, 2025
Good morning, Tulsa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rose District Farmers Market returns to Broken Arrow with Oklahoma-made and grown goods and kids' activities; the two-day market begins tomorrow on April 5 and runs on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. until October—shoppers can use SNAP benefits and enjoy DUO and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. FOX 23
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A tornado tore through Owasso neighborhoods Wednesday morning, causing roof damage and alarming residents who described the noise as a mix of a freight train and jet engine — Owasso police reported no injuries. KTUL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Whirlpool Corporation said its Tulsa facility near 76th Street North and Highway 75 is closed as it checks for damage from Wednesday morning's tornado—no injuries were reported and employees were safely evacuated. FOX 23
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Saturday, April 5, ryan’s version will perform an acoustic tribute to Taylor Swift’s album Reputation at Belafonte — 306 S. Phoenix Ave., Tulsa — at 8 p.m. The 70-minute show will feature ten stripped-down renditions and two secret songs from Taylor Swift’s catalog. News On 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Oklahoma, about 5,800 children are in foster care & more than 700 additional families are needed to provide safe homes. The Department of Human Services will guide new foster families through background checks & required training to get them ready for caring for children in need. News On 6
- ➤ Work will soon resume on Tulsa’s I-44/US-75 traffic henge interchange as crews restart the project using a $95 million federal grant, leading to the westbound I-44 off-ramp closure at 9 a.m. Monday and nightly US-75 lane closures until April 18. Skelly Drive will close on April 8 until early June while the project merges three phases into one—drivers must use detours such as eastbound I-244. News On 6
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Tulsa Housing Authority’s Phoenix @ 36N project in North Tulsa is more than 80 percent complete, and officials say the four-story complex will be finished by July so tenants can move in by August — offering 100 affordable one- and two-bedroom units with full kitchens and washer-dryer combos. Local resident Charles Harper views the progress as real change after years of broken promises. 2 News
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Golden Eagles vs. Jackrabbits
2-6 p.m. — J.L. Johnson Stadium — Ticket sales support your chosen cause — Catch the action as the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles face off against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
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Baby Goats and Beer Festival
2-7 p.m. — Dead Armadillo Craft Brewing — $20 for adults; kids 10 and under free — Enjoy baby goat snuggles and unique beers at this family-friendly event.
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Flanagan & Riley's Row Wine Dinner
6:22-9 p.m. — French Hen — $117 per person — Savor a gourmet wine dinner featuring exquisite pairings from Flanagan and Riley's Row.
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Hello, Dolly!
7 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the charm of the iconic musical as Theatre Tulsa brings it to life in spring 2025.
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Poppa Foster Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — The Colony — Tickets available — Experience wild antics and original music from Tulsa's own Chris 'Poppa' Foster.
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Dinner Detective Show Tulsa
6-9 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa-Broken Arrow — $55.21 + taxes & fees — Experience an interactive comedy murder mystery dinner that will keep you guessing who's the culprit.
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John Crist Live Comedy Show
Time TBA — The Tulsa Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night filled with laughter from social media sensation and comedian John Crist.
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Demetri Martin Live
6-9 p.m. — Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with standup comedian Demetri Martin, known for his unique style and witty observations.
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No Curfew & Olena Wine Tasting
5:30-7 p.m. — Tulsa Hills Wine Cellar — $5 entry — Sample four exquisite wines from No Curfew and Olena, including a Cabernet & Chardonnay.
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Dusty Slay Stand-Up Comedy
7-8:30 p.m. — Bricktown Comedy Club — 18+ Event — Enjoy an evening of laughter as Dusty Slay shares his unique Southern humor from the trailer park.
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