Good morning, Tulsa.

Tulsa celebrates Easter with a variety of events including family egg hunts, breakfast with the Easter Bunny, creative workshops, and an adult egg hunt—many of which run today and earlier this weekend at local parks, churches, and attractions.

Organized activities at venues like Andy B’s and Jenks Aquarium offer fun for all ages.

Monte Cassino hosted a diaper drive that collected 26,836 diapers and 24 packages of baby wipes for Catholic Charities in Tulsa.

The school record was set by students who helped sort the donations, and the group has given over 302,000 diapers since 2013.

Michael Gee is grieving after his 7-year-old son Ty'Shaun was hit by a car while trying to cross a street in Tulsa earlier this week, and police say the driver is cooperating as his siblings witnessed the accident and plans are made for a burial in Louisiana and a fundraiser to cover expenses.

Tulsa City Council will tour four mental health providers on April 23rd—Family & Children's Services, Grand Mental Health, Yes Tulsa's Youth Urgent Care, and Parkside Psychiatric Hospital—to learn about the crisis response system amid state funding cuts.

The 2024 Tulsa Equality Indicators report showed Tulsa reached its highest equality score since tracking began, with progress in education and economic opportunity marked by a score of 43.09 + a 16-point gain in education.

However, the report found that the justice category fell to 30.44 and Mayor Monroe Nichols said city leaders will work to address the gaps.

The Barto family fished at Keystone Lake on April 18th—enjoying a screen-free day as they spent quality time together.

They learned lessons in patience and joy from each catch while reconnecting with nature.

Today, Tulsa Oilers Football is set for its home opener at the BOK Center at 7:05 p.m. after three road games, and players from our area expect a large crowd; the first 1,000 fans will receive a free Oilers hat (the game is a rematch with the San Antonio Gunslingers).

Dean Blevins said that Oklahoma sports are thriving this spring as the Thunder head into their playoff quest and college teams add new players to boost their chances (OU gymnastics and upcoming golf majors add more local excitement).

He praised the Thunder organization for hosting a retirement celebration for his family and said that good planning and hard work drive success in our sports scene.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

William Beckmann Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Vanguard — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening of live music with the talented William Beckmann.