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in Tulsa
Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Good morning, Tulsa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mayfest’s second day kicked off with its first ever Mayfit 5K held before vendor doors opened at 9:00 a.m.—over a thousand participants ran through downtown Tulsa while enjoying wellness activities and collecting hand-designed medals from local artists. FOX 23
- ➤ The Broken Arrow Police Department held their fourth annual Cowboys, Cops and Kids Exceptional Rodeo for children with special needs—featuring a mechanical bull, horseback riding, pony riding, a petting zoo, dummy roping, stick horse barrel race and finger painting on a horse. Officials said they will hold the event again next year and advised community members to follow BAPD on social media for updates. FOX 23
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car crash on May 4 claimed eight lives including four members of the Oklahoma Chaos youth basketball team — on May 10 the surviving players played in a tournament to honor the victims and preserve their legacy. 2 News
- ➤ Families and friends gathered at B.C. Franklin Park to honor two Tulsa students and two coaches killed in a head-on collision on Sunday night — DJ Laster Jr.'s funeral is held today while a celebration of life for Kyrin is set for May 16. KTUL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mona Chamberlin, a Mayfest spokesperson, said Tulsa residents can expect partly cloudy skies, a high of 77°F, and winds from the NNE today for day 2 of the festival—she added that the night will bring considerable clouds and a low of 51°F—details shared in a video message. FOX 23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Gov. Stitt signed 15 bills into law and vetoed 7 after lawmakers hurried to finish hundreds of bills by the May 8 deadline—his decisions affect issues in education, health, and public safety. News On 6
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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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Ryan Adams Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Tulsa Theater — Ticket prices vary — Catch Ryan Adams live in a stunning venue for an unforgettable night of music.
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