Today
in Tulsa
Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good morning, Tulsa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloom on BLVD Festival will take place April 19th from 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at WOMPA in Tulsa and will feature EDM music on two stages—one outdoor main stage and one indoor silent disco. Hosted by Haus of Kitt, the event will offer food trucks, live art and interactive experiences to bring the community together. News On 6
- ➤ Today, a new full-service micro grocery store opened at Tulsa Dream Center to serve about 10,000 residents in a local food desert—RG Foods replaced its mobile service with the permanent Grocery Box that accepts SNAP, EBT and nutrition cards. The store aims to offer affordable fresh food to improve health outcomes in an area with limited options. KTUL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18 year old Afghan National pleaded guilty to receiving firearms and ammunition for an ISIS-inspired plot to attack on Election Day in Oklahoma—he faces up to 15 years in federal prison, a $250,000 fine and deportation after his sentence while his 27 year old co-conspirator awaits trial. FOX 23
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Survivor Tree seedling was planted at OU-Tulsa yesterday at 4:20 p.m. to honor the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing—seedlings from the Survivor Tree will be planted on all OU campuses to mark the commemoration. News On 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Tulsa Police welcomed 14 new officers who began field training after graduating from a long academy, Captain Richard Meulenberg said on April 17th at 10:02 a.m. The department also honored 911 dispatchers during Telecommunicators Week and announced a new COPES (Community Outreach Psychiatric Emergency Services) partnership to help connect callers with mental health care while urging residents to use police stations for safe transactions. News On 6
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Those affected by last month's wildfires can get free one-time counseling sessions at the Al Carlozzi Center for Counseling at OSU-Tulsa—available in-person or virtually to build coping skills and access local resources. The center will refer clients to ongoing therapy if needed. FOX 23
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ USA BMX and USA Cycling announced a new partnership that made Tulsa the official home for the USA Cycling BMX Racing National Team—using the USA BMX headquarters and Hardesty National BMX Stadium as a full-time training facility. The agreement also supports coach mentorship and will boost Tulsa as a hub for national team events and future Olympic-level BMX competitions. News On 6
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Bloom on BLVD
4:00 PM – 1:30 AM — Wompa — Tickets on sale now — Experience a vibrant celebration of growth with music, art, and community connection.
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Magic City Books' Great Big Beautiful Release Event
9:15-11:00 p.m. — Magic City Books — $10 — Celebrate the release of Emily Henry's new book with mocktails, trivia, and a special discount on your purchase.
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Kansas City Mavericks at Tulsa Oilers - Round 1 Home Game 1
7:05-11:05 p.m. — BOK Center — Tickets starting at $22 — Experience thrilling hockey action as the Mavericks take on the Oilers in the playoffs.
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Stag's Leap Winery Dinner at Polo Grill
6:22-9 p.m. — Polo Grill — Reservation required — Enjoy two evenings of exquisite wine and culinary pairings from Stag's Leap Winery and Polo Grill.
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Ashes & Diamonds Wine Dinner with Polo Grill
6:22-9 p.m. — Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano — Reservations required — Enjoy exquisite pairings at two consecutive wine dinners hosted by local favorites Ti Amo and Polo Grill.
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Spring Home & Outdoor Living Expo
Apr 25-27 — Expo Square — Cost info not available — Discover great deals for your home and outdoor projects this spring.
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Santana Concert
8-11 p.m. — River Spirit Casino Resort — Tickets available from $110 — Experience the legendary Santana live in concert at one of Tulsa's premier venues.
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The Cher Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the lasting legacy of Cher, the unstoppable pop culture icon of six decades.
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Tulsa's April Book Club Meeting
Time TBD — Albert G's Bar-B-Q — Free entry — Engage in a lively discussion about the intriguing novel 'First Lie Wins' by Ashley Elston.
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John Calvin Abney Concert
9 PM – 1 AM — The Whittier Bar — $10.00 — Experience an evening of live music with John Calvin Abney and Magic Rockers of Texas.
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