Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
Good morning, Tulsa.
City Year Tulsa held its annual MLK Day of Service on May 28th at 7:35 a.m.—bringing together AmeriCorps members, staff, and local volunteers for a breakfast celebration and service projects across Tulsa to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
Nathaniel Nash Jr. was certified as the first descendant of the Tulsa Race Massacre and his certification links him to survivor Rush Dean Nash ahead of the anniversary this weekend.
Heather Nash, executive director of the Greenwood Foundation, said the certification process is challenging due to hard paperwork — a free family reunion for Greenwood descendants is scheduled on June 1.
A free WORKlahoma job fair took place yesterday at Tulsa Tech’s Lemley Memorial Campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., connecting job seekers with over 30 local employers who provided on-site interviews+ complimentary professional headshots.
MBK Tulsa and ImpactTulsa launched the Pre-K for All 2.0 campaign today to boost enrollment in high-quality Pre-K programs for the 2025–2026 school year, featuring a website at prektulsa.com and door-to-door support by parent advocates.
Training for parent advocates will be held today from 5—7 p.m. at Rudisill Regional Library to guide families through multilingual enrollment information.
FC Tulsa will honor Black Wall Street on May 31 at 7:30 p.m. during its match against Birmingham Legion FC by having players wear a special jersey designed by local artist Trey Thaxton that features symbolic elements from the Greenwood District’s history — including names of nearly 200 burned businesses — to pay tribute to the area’s legacy.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
6:30 p.m. — German American Society-Tulsa — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Coldplay's anthems performed by a talented string quartet in a stunning candlelit setting.
Dierks Bentley Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — BOK Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of country music with Dierks Bentley live in Tulsa.
Floating Sound Bath Experience
9-10 a.m. — Brut Hotel Pool — Ticketed event — Float and relax with therapeutic sounds to achieve inner peace and balance.
WWE Monday Night RAW
6:30-8 p.m. — BOK Center — Check website for ticket prices — Experience the thrilling action of professional wrestling live in downtown Tulsa.
Tulsa Drillers vs Amarillo Sod Poodles
Daily events — ONEOK Field — Tickets starting at $10 — Grab your friends and family for a week of thrilling minor league baseball action!
Wicked
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Discover the untold story of the Wicked Witch and her complex friendship with Glinda the Good.
Jackopierce Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — The Shrine — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 35 years of music with the beloved duo Jack O’Neill and Cary Pierce.
Wicked (Touring)
2-5 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Delve into the untold story of the Wicked Witch and Glinda in this captivating Broadway production.
Dan Maguire Live Performance
1-5 p.m. — McNellie's — Check their site for entry cost — Enjoy an eclectic sound and original tunes from a captivating performer who knows how to engage the crowd.
Wicked Musical
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Discover the untold story of the witches of Oz and what made them who they are.
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