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7/4
ONEOK FreedomFest 2010
This month, as we celebrate Independence Day, don’t limit your family’s activities to merely a fireworks show. While Tulsa has its share of thrilling displays, the city’s parks also are offering a full day of fun to please the entire clan. At River West Festival Park, begin your evening with beverage booths, food vendors, face painting, inflatables and a rock climbing wall starting at 5 p.m., followed by remarks from elected officials, live music from the Red Dirt Rangers and fireworks over the Arkansas River. Veterans Park will offer Tulsa Parks’ annual American Salute, an old-fashioned family picnic with music and free inflatable activities for the kids. And at Elwood’s Café, starting at noon, listen to live music from Eric & The Adams, Sam and the Stylees and the Midlife Crisis Band. Cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12.
tulsafreedomfest.com
7/9-10
Tulsa BBQ Challenge
Few things say summer better than savory, smoky barbecue. And few people do barbecue better than Tulsans. Well, those folks in Kansas City may have us beat, so we’ll let them, specifically the Kansas City Barbeque Society, judge our work. At the first-ever Tulsa BBQ Challenge, teams from around the region will head to the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa Schusterman Center to vie for $10,000 in cash prizes and a chance to compete in the American Royal Contest in October. The family-friendly event will also feature Tulsa’s first Kids’ ’Que competition, a People’s Choice barbecue tasting, live music, the Bent Wrench Car Club Hotrod and Ratrod Show and a Kids’ Zone. Proceeds benefit The Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis.
tulsabbqchallenge.com • partyshacksmokers.com
7/15
Weird Al Yankovic at the Brady Theater
Weird Al Yankovic has always had a — for lack of a better word — weird relationship with Tulsa. First, there was his 1988 movie, “UHF,” which included scenes filmed at the Tulsa International Airport, Greenwood District and downtown. He also made an appearance in Tulsa band Hanson’s latest video, “Thinking ’Bout Something,” also filmed in the Greenwood District. This month, Yankovic returns to T-Town for a concert at the Brady Theater, where the decades-spanning performer will entertain with his song parodies. Among his many hits: “Eat It,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “White and Nerdy,” “Like a Surgeon” and “Amish Paradise.”
bradytheater.com
7/16-18
Tulsa Powwow
Looking for a truly unique way to spend a day (or three) in Tulsa? The Tulsa Powwow began with a small group of area tribal members, who in 1947 started meeting in one another’s homes and hosted backyard powwows to help commemorate their ancestral history. In 1952, that group founded the Tulsa Indian Club, sponsor of the annual Tulsa Powwow, which has grown to become one of the premier powwow events in Oklahoma. The 58th annual powwow aims to celebrate Oklahoma’s Native American heritage by showcasing prominent individuals, tribal representatives, veterans of the armed services and children through song, dance, ceremony and other cultural festivities.
tulsapowwow.org
7/22-23
Tulsa County Free Fair
OK, Tulsa State Fair fans: Are you already hankering for some fried cheese on a stick, homemade lemonade and fresh-baked bread? You will have to wait until September for your official fix, but in the meantime, check out the Tulsa County Free Fair at the Expo Square Exchange Center. Coordinated through the Tulsa County Oklahoma State University Extension Service, the event allows Tulsa County residents to get a head-start on showcasing their best homemaking skills, including canning, baking, tablescapes, sewing, needlework and photography. And don’t miss the Bluegrass Ice Cream Festival from 5:30-8 p.m., Friday. Tickets are $7 (for two) in advance or $4 at the door. Ice cream festival? We say, yes, please!
exposquare.com
