Downtown Tulsa: A Place for Everyone

Blue Whale Comedy Festival

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500

This week, the Blue Whale Comedy Festival will take over Downtown Tulsa, with acts including:

David Cross
Hannibal Buress
Robby Hoffman
Dulcé Sloan

Not to mention improv showcases, afterparties, and more. Listen to the episode to get the scoop!

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OK, So… Here’s What’s Happening Downtown

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Don’t miss what’s happening downtown this week, including a storytelling competition, a coffee tasting, lots of free music, and a bingo party like you’ve never seen before.

Listen to the episode to get the scoop!

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The Tulsa Arts District — Bob Fleischman of Chrysalis

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500

This week in Downtown Tulsa: How did the Tulsa Arts District become the coolest neighborhood in Tulsa? Ask Bob Fleischman!

Bob has been a champion of the Arts District since before it was the Arts District. In 2006 he and his partner Joel first opened Chrysalis, a salon and spa in the center of the district, and he quickly connected with other local business owners to bring Tulsans to the neighborhood. As president of the Tulsa Arts District Business Association for about 15 years, Bob has helped lead efforts like the First Friday Art Crawl, and he’s provided a platform for businesses to promote each other. In our interview, we talk about how the efforts of these passionate local business owners have ultimately transformed the Arts District into the most popular neighborhood in Downtown Tulsa.

Plus, don’t miss what’s happening downtown this week, including:

A 500-foot water slide
A spelling bee
A free rock jam at Cain’s Ballroom
A collaborative street art performance

Listen to the episode to get the scoop!

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Tulsa’s Live Music Recording Event — Swim Meet 2025

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500

This week in Downtown Tulsa: Come to Chimera on Saturday for “Swim Meet 2025”, a live music recording event featuring Fiawna Forte, Micaela Young, and more. This is free to attend. Listen to the episode to get the scoop!

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Jazz, Jazz, and More Jazz — Live Music All Week

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500

This week in Downtown Tulsa: Live music galore!

As Tulsa Music Month continues, you can listen to live music and/or dance the night away every single day this week. The performances include live jazz tonight (Thursday), Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, as well as a brand-new band’s debut performance, a Guitar Hero competition, and an outdoor Caribbean festival.

Listen to the episode to get the scoop!

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Wood-Fired Perfection — Amelia Eesley of Amelia’s

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500

How does the Tulsa food scene keep getting better every year? Mostly because of people like Amelia Eesley!

Amelia’s restaurants have been setting new standards in Downtown Tulsa since 2017. With a supremely designed space, pristinely-prepared wood-fired food, perfectly curated wines, and some of the best-dialed-in service in town, Amelia’s is calibrated to give every diner the meal of their life. In today’s interview, Amelia shares her story of the ups and downs of being a Tulsa restaurateur.

Plus, don’t miss what’s happening downtown this week, including:

Local bands all week
3 live jazz performances
A free movie screening
Saturday morning cartoons
3 different kid-friendly outdoor events

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Tulsa Music Month

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500

This week in Downtown Tulsa: Live music all week to kick off Tulsa Music Month!

July was first established as Tulsa Music Month in 2021. This week you can listen to live music downtown every single day (except July 4), and half of the performances are free to attend.

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Wear Something One-of-a-Kind — Karla Marina Aguirre of Etnika

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Today in Downtown Tulsa: Unique, hand-made jewelry and art!

Karla founded Etnika in 2012 to showcase the beautiful jewelstones, fabrics, and other items she found all over the world, from Thailand to Guatemala. Today, Etnika features hundreds of one-of-a-kind pieces made of materials from over a dozen countries, including jewelry, clothing, and art. In today’s episode, Karla shares the joy she gets from crafting unique items, as well as curating a space that people love to visit.

Plus, don’t miss what’s happening downtown this week, including:

A sound bath meditation
A Steely Dan experience
A free salsa class
Summer book clubs
Drag bingo
3 free musical performances

Listen to the episode to get the scoop!

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Quality, Flavor, and Fairness — Chip Gaberino of Topeca

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Today in Downtown Tulsa: Can you have great taste without being a snob? If anyone can, it’s Chip Gaberino!

Chip founded Topeca Coffee in reaction to dramatic changes in the coffee market in 2001. Ever since, he’s been a trailblazing curator of great flavors and pristine quality in coffee, food, and beverage. (You may know him for Hodges Bend, Lowood, Torero, Open Container, or the Saturn Room.)

Today Chip and I nerd out about quality, flavor, fairness, and the challenges of small business — as well as how to be a responsible resident of Downtown Tulsa.

Plus, don’t miss what’s happening downtown this week, including:

A carnage-guaranteed adult tricycle race
Tulsa’s Juneteenth festival
A sound bath meditation
7 live music performances
A girl pop dance party

Listen to the episode to get the scoop!

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As Local As It Gets — Rob Stuart III of Chimera

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Today in Downtown Tulsa: Your home away from home, Chimera!

Rob Stuart III first opened Chimera in 2013, and it’s been a pillar of the Arts District ever since. In today’s episode, Rob talks about his original dream of establishing a European-style cafe in Tulsa, and we talk about what it is that makes Chimera such an effective “home away from home” for so many Tulsans. We also share stories of how places like Chimera bring people together who would never see each other otherwise.

Plus, don’t miss what’s happening downtown this week, including:

A free outdoor movie
A storytelling competition
A free, in-person reality dating show
A swing dance party
A guided coffee tasting
3 free musical performances

Listen to the episode to get the scoop!

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Delicious, Authentic, and Sustainable — Carla Meneses of Que Gusto

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Today in Downtown Tulsa: How do you create authentic South American flavors in a city like Tulsa? You’ll have to ask Carla Meneses!

Carla has been experimenting with flavor since her childhood in Ecuador. Listen to our conversation as Carla shares her story and her lifelong passion for sustainability, authenticity, quality, and community.

Plus, don’t miss what’s happening downtown this week, including:

What to do during and after Tulsa Tough
How to pair tequila with a Broadway show
3 free jazz performances
Lots of open-air events all week

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Neighborhoods, Plazas, and Pubs — Elliot Nelson of McNellie’s

Thu, 29 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Today in Downtown Tulsa: How do you design a neighborhood that people want to visit? Elliot Nelson has thoughts!

Elliot is the pioneering restaurateur behind McNellie’s, Tavern, Bull in the Alley, Mr. Kim’s, and dozens of Tulsa restaurants — as well as a driving force behind several pivotal developments downtown. It all started when Elliot realized that Downtown Tulsa needed a neighborhood pub. Elliot talks about what Downtown Tulsa was like back in 2001, what’s changed, and what still needs to change in order to become a thriving neighborhood.

Plus, don’t miss what’s happening downtown this week, including:

How to camp in a trailer on a downtown rooftop
A new brewery on 3rd Street
2 free jazz performances
A pet adoption event
Special dinner deals on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Listen to the episode to get the scoop!

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Tulsa Business, Community, and Pride — Devon Laney of Gradient

Thu, 22 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Today in Downtown Tulsa: Why should Tulsans care about entrepreneurship? Devon Laney has the answer!

Devon is the president and CEO of Gradient, Tulsa’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Devon describes some of the ways that local business benefits all Tulsans — whether a small restaurant or a high-growth startup. He also shares his enthusiasm for our city’s civic pride and the growing sense of community in Downtown Tulsa.

Plus, don’t miss what’s happening downtown this week, including:

2 local market events
2 live jazz performances
A 50s/60s dance party on Saturday
3 special dinner deals on Monday and Wednesday
Broadway coming to Tulsa

Listen to the episode to get the scoop!

Make Bread, Share Bread — Lawrence MacAlpine of Slate Sourdough

Thu, 15 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Today in Downtown Tulsa, it’s all about artisan bread!

Lawrence MacAlpine shares the story of Slate Sourdough, Downtown’s bakery providing Tulsa with good bread and sourdough workshops. He also shares his enthusiasm for the entrepreneurial growth happening in Downtown Tulsa, as well as his favorite spots to visit.

Plus, don’t miss what’s happening downtown this week, including:

A Nashville-themed gala featuring 30 Tulsa restaurants
2 active events at Guthrie Green on Sunday
2 great options for going out on a Monday night
2 places to enjoy “gluten-free trivia night”
2 open-air events on Wednesday

Listen to the episode to get the scoop!

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