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in Tulsa
Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Good morning, Tulsa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mayfest opened in Tulsa Arts District on May 9 with art booths and food trucks ready for visitors; Mayor Monroe Nichols and University of Tulsa President Brad Carson led the ribbon cutting that unveiled a new mural called 'Living on Tulsa Time' and set the stage for 60 musical shows including headliner Grammy winner Mýa and local singer Kaitlin Butts. News On 6
- ➤ The Black Wall Street Rally returns to historic Greenwood next week starting Wednesday, May 15, as it honors victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and celebrates Black culture. Organizers will host panels on racial justice and promote Black-owned businesses while thousands of riders + local activists join the three-day event. KTUL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ FOX23 toured Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital's new inpatient units that form part of a multi-phase expansion to boost acute mental health care in Tulsa. The new spaces include a renovated unit in McDonald Hall and a dining area for the Eating Disorders Program (designed to support patients’ treatment), and once complete the facility will have 105 beds with full project completion expected in 2026. FOX 23
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The USA BMX Legacy Nationals and USA Cycling Elite BMX National Championships are underway this weekend at Hardesty National BMX Stadium in Tulsa, with Friday's races having begun at 1:30 p.m., today's events starting at 9:30 a.m. and featuring the Pro Series Main event at 1:30 p.m., and Sunday's races set to begin at 8 a.m.—including Team USA Olympians Kamren Larsen, Cam Wood and Tulsa’s Peyton Ridenour. FOX 23
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Rocky Dale Davis Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Bricktown Comedy Club — 18+ event — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Rocky Dale Davis at Tulsa's premier comedy venue.
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2025 National Golden Gloves Tournament
5 PM – 4 PM — Arvest Convention Center — Admission details forthcoming — Witness the nation's top amateur boxers compete in a historic championship event.
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Bixby Rotary BBQ & Blues Festival 2025
May 15-17 — Washington Irving Memorial Park and Arboretum — Free entry — Savor delicious BBQ while enjoying live blues music in a beautiful park setting.
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Bingo Loco Event
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cain's Ballroom — $53 — Experience an exciting twist on bingo with live entertainment and fun in Tulsa's vibrant nightlife.
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Bertin and His Countess & Uriel Vasquez Concert
8 p.m. — Cypress Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Immerse yourself in an electrifying night of tropical rhythms and unforgettable live music.
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Leon Bridges Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Tulsa Theater — Ticketed event — Experience an unforgettable evening with soulful melodies from Leon Bridges at the historic venue.
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Nightly Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Vanguard — Check for ticket prices — Experience the electrifying alt-pop vibes of Nightly, a trio taking the industry by storm.
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The Unlikely Candidates Live
8-9:30 p.m. — The Vanguard — Ticket prices vary — Experience the indie rock vibes of The Unlikely Candidates in an all-ages setting.
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Do The Red, White, & Brew Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Arnie's Bar — Ticket required — Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a festive pub crawl featuring contests, prizes, and all-American fun.
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Tulsa Speed Dating for Singles Age 40s/50s
3-5 p.m. — American Solera — Check site for ticket info — Engage in rapid-fire conversations with local singles to spark potential romance.
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