Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of July.
Good morning, Tulsa.
Today, outreach teams from Tulsa Day Center distributed donated supplies to help people facing homelessness cope with the oppressive heat at the Arkansas River levee while linking them to housing, medical care, and other vital services around town.
On Friday, local children and teens attended a Summer Meals Pop-Up at McCullough Park where the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma served free lunch and games for families; Mayor Monroe Nichols joined an event that has delivered over 330,000 meals with a goal of 750,000 before school resumes.
Video details a free summer meals program to help Tulsa families during school break when children lose access to school breakfasts and lunches.
A heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. today and from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and residents are advised to take precautions outdoors.
Owasso Public Schools is upgrading its 8th grade center with a tornado-safe cafeteria, new classrooms, art and science labs, and a production kitchen (addressing meal prep challenges).
The improvements, funded by bond packages approved in 2022 and 2025, will be completed by summer and winter break 2027.
Dr. Brenda Lloyd-Jones shared budget-friendly ideas for families to keep kids engaged during summer break on News on 6 today, explaining how simple activities + local resources can offer affordable fun.
Her tips help parents plan creative ways to entertain children.
Broken Arrow has installed 17 mph speed limit signs in a construction zone on Houston Street between County Line Road and Old Highway 51 to help ensure safety for work crews during tighter lane conditions.
FC Tulsa vs Loudoun United Pro Soccer Match
FC Tulsa sits in first place in the USL Western Conference, and Friday’s home match is sure to be a thriller—just as $1 Beer Section Night returns to ONEOK Field. Today in Tulsa readers can enjoy up to 50% off day of game prices with this special offer.
Johnny Mullenax Live at Mercury Lounge
12-3 p.m. — Mercury Lounge — Free entry — Experience a lively bluegrass brunch with guest musicians and a communal vibe in Tulsa.
Nostalgia Wine Dinner
6-9 p.m. — Juniper Restaurant — Food $85, Wine $40 plus tax and gratuity — Celebrate French cuisine with classic dishes on Bastille Day.
The Damn Quails Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Vanguard — Tickets available — Experience an evening of live music with The Damn Quails in Tulsa.
MIKE DADON x PWAP Live Concert
6:30 PM — The Boman — Tickets vary — Witness one of the summer's biggest independent shows featuring Mike DaDon and P-WOP with special guests.
Drew Dunn Live Comedy Show
6-9 p.m. — Tulsa Loony Bin Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Drew Dunn's stand-up performance.
Norma Jean & Upon A Burning Body
7 p.m. — The Vanguard — Tickets available — Experience the heavy sounds of Norma Jean and Upon A Burning Body live in Tulsa.
50 Years of Duckhorn Vineyards Dinner
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Summit — Reservations required — Celebrate half a century of fine wines with a delightful dinner event.
Oklahoma! Musical
July 24 – August 16 — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience Rodgers & Hammerstein's beloved musical in a fresh production this summer.
Lexington SC vs FC Tulsa
7:30-8:30 p.m. — ONEOK Field — Ticket prices vary — Watch FC Tulsa take on Lexington SC in an exciting USL Championship match.
Tales of Vicious Mockery
6-9 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary at the door — Experience a fully improvised Dungeons & Dragons comedy show driven by audience choices and side-splitting adventure.
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