You don’t have to travel far to find summer adventures. Just beyond Oklahoma’s borders, easy escapes are waiting. From mountain towns and desert sunsets to lake weekends and culture-filled cities, these neighboring states deliver big experiences without a massive price tag. Whether you’re planning a quick solo reset, a family adventure or a romantic road trip, consider this your...
What’s In For 2026
Whether you’re attending several weddings this year or are planning your own, here’s a look at some trends you’ll likely see more than once.
More relaxed meals: Plated dinners are still favored by the more traditional, but many are opting for lounge-style or buffet dining that feels less stuffy. You’ll also likely see tasty late-night snacking options...
When the Hall family decided to buy a food truck in 2013, it was their first jump into the restaurant business. Their inspiration? A family tradition of Saturday-night pizza dinners made by Lorne and Lori Hall for their daughters Molly and Elise – culinary-trained Lori made the pizza dough and Lorne assembled the toppings and baked the pie.
After four...
918 Maples
If you’re looking for indulgent, authentic and downright delicious Mexican fare in Tulsa, make a pitstop at 918 Maples.
Kick off your dining experience with classic starters like queso and guacamole, or venture into new territory with esquites (Mexican street corn), empanadas or the Signature Mexi Sampler, offering empanadas, flautas and a quesadilla.
Tacos – served with corn tortillas, refried...
Chicken and the Wolf
With three locations across the Tulsa metro, Chicken and the Wolf is a spice-lover's dreams. “Unapologetically serving up Tulsa’s hottest chicken,” according to their website, Chicken and the Wolf offers tenders, salads, sandwiches, chicken fries and sides – all with varying degrees of spice. Beginners should start with no spice or x-mild, then build their way...
We all love it when the menu changes and diners are treated to a cavalcade of creative new dishes. But few of us realize just how much work this takes.
“I’m constantly taking notes on future menus,” says Terra Rubio, the executive chef at Amelia’s in downtown Tulsa, “thinking of new flavors, ingredients that go together. It took me at...
Beat the heat with plenty of on the stage offerings in June.
The Tulsa PAC beckons with options galore, including Tulsa Youth Opera’s rendition of Noah’s Flood, June 5-6, and Cat On a Hot Tin Roof, presented by TPAC, on June 12-13. Fans of the heartbreaking romance The Notebook can enjoy the new musical, coming to town courtesy Celebrity Attractions...
It’s truly a mixed bag of fun for the sports enthusiasts looking for entertainment this month.
In Tulsa, equestrian enthusiasts should gallop over to Expo Square from June 6-20 for the Pinto World Championship Show. If you’re more into America’s favorite pastime, the Tulsa Drillers continue their exciting season from June 9-14 and June 23-28 at ONEOK Field. River Spirit...
Auctions, cycling, festivals, films – community events are ample this summer.
Expo Square in Tulsa hosts two exciting events: the Mecum car auction, June 5-6, as well as the AAA Route 66 Road Festival – a celebration of America’s Mother Road – June 27-28. One of the city’s most beloved community events returns this year bigger and better and ever:...
The summer months are coming in hot, and with them a slew of new movies to check out. A true smorgasbord of options, June is no slouch when it comes to variety.
For a musical comedy drama, look no further than Power Ballard. Starring Paul Rudd (I Love You, Man) and Nick Jonas of Jonas Brothers fame, the film revolves...
