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Wednesday, October 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Tulsa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Patch at Glenpool offers families a fall experience with 17 activities and special events like Flashlight Night on Oct. 17 and Ladies Bingo and Craft Night on Oct. 25—guests can pick pumpkins, snap seasonal photos, and enjoy a corn maze. The family-run patch is open daily through October from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. on Sundays.  News On 6
  • The Deep Greenwood Foundation is hosting Old School Games on Greenwood on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. along Greenwood Avenue — the event features classic outdoor games and family-friendly activities for all ages.  KTUL

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Rodgers & Hammerstein musical Carousel will be performed Sunday, October 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Will Rogers Auditorium, 3909 East 5th Place—featuring a live orchestra, chorus, ballet, and local stars like Robert Mellon and Abigail Raiford.  FOX 23
  • The Jewish Federation of Tulsa Council for Holocaust Education will host the annual Kristallnacht Commemoration titled Music Against All Odds on November 6 at 7 p.m. at All Souls Unitarian Church—2952 South Peoria Avenue in Tulsa, where award-winning flutist Christie Beard and accompanist Christi Zuniga will perform and reservations are required.  FOX 23
  • CreativeMornings Tulsa announced its weekend event will be held Friday, October 17 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity — located at 910 South Boston Avenue — and will feature local artist Le'Andra LeSeur and a live performance by Tulsa Opera’s Kisun Drosoff and Alexandra Lee Johnson.  FOX 23

EDUCATION NEWS

  • New OK State Superintendent Lindel Fields — who sent a letter to parents — outlined his plan to restore service, transparency, and excellence at the state Department of Education. His plan includes reviewing financials, updating state testing guidance, clarifying the social studies curriculum, streamlining records requests and boosting literacy, career pathways and teacher support, with a budget to be presented at the board meeting on Oct. 23.  2 News
  • Union Public Schools students in Tulsa are refurbishing bikes for kids in need by working with AAON and the City of Tulsa maintenance garage this fall. Donations are accepted at Union Collegiate Academy on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. until November 14—repairs will finish on November 17-18 so bikes are ready for Christmas break.  News On 6
  • A north Tulsa library is hosting a comic book swap as part of Teens Read Month where young fans can exchange comics, join games, and take part in a cosplay contest. The Super SWAP! Superhero Comic Book Fans Meetup will be held at Rudisill Regional Library—1520 North Hartford Avenue on Saturday, October 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. for ages 12-18.  FOX 23

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • City of Tulsa began its largest digging at Oaklawn Cemetery to search for mass graves from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre while experts plan to work for four weeks—using forensic analysis to help identify remains.  FOX 23
  • Lieutenant Craig Deerinwater, a 26-year Tulsa Fire Department veteran, designed a large commemorative badge to mark 125 years of service and pride — the badge features traditional firefighting symbols and a Tulsa skyline — while proceeds support an expansion at the Tulsa Fire Museum.  2 News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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  • Jonas Brothers Concert

    7:30-9 p.m. — BOK Center — Tickets available — Experience the Jonas Brothers live in their unforgettable 'Five Albums. One Night' tour.

    Thu, 10/16/25

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  • Los Huracanes Del Norte and More

    9 PM – 12 AM — Imperio Event Center — Tickets for those over 18 — Experience thrilling live performances from renowned artists in a vibrant festival atmosphere.

    Fri, 10/17/25

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  • Crimson Love Concert

    8-11 p.m. — The Vanguard — Tickets from $64 — Experience the energy and biggest hits of Crimson Love live in concert.

    Sat, 10/18/25

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  • Nate Bargatze Live Performance

    7-8:30 p.m. — BOK Center — Tickets starting at $72 — Experience the comedic genius of Nate Bargatze as he takes the stage in Tulsa.

    Sun, 10/19/25

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  • Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training

    Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Health and Safety Education Training Center — $2250 — Enhance your software development skills in this comprehensive 5-day class focused on UML design.

    Mon, 10/20/25

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  • Paul McCartney Concert

    6:00 – 9:30 p.m. — BOK Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable evening of timeless songs and legendary performance with Paul McCartney.

    Wed, 10/22/25

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  • Tour of Italy Wine Tasting

    5:30-7 p.m. — Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano Downtown — Admission fee required — Experience six wines paired with small plates from various regions of Italy.

    Thu, 10/23/25

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  • Tahoe Knight Monsters vs Tulsa Oilers

    7:05-8:35 p.m. — BOK Center — Cost info not provided — Catch the action as the Tahoe Knight Monsters take on the Tulsa Oilers in an exciting hockey matchup.

    Fri, 10/24/25

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  • Christian Singles Fun Night

    6-8 p.m. — Andy B's — $20 for Non Hub Members — Speed around go-karts while fostering community among local Christian singles.

    Sat, 10/25/25

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  • Tahoe Knight Monsters vs Tulsa Oilers

    3:05 – 4:35 PM — BOK Center — Watch live hockey action — Catch the 2025 matchup on FloHockey and enjoy the thrill of the game.

    Sun, 10/26/25

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