February, the month of love, returns to us with pretty much no romantic films for its entire duration. Not to worry – there are still plenty of good movies to enjoy for a Valentine’s Day date, or just as a way to escape the cold for a little while.  Right out the gate, we have Knock at the Cabin. Directed...
There’s plenty of family fun to be had this month around the state.  In Tulsa, you can visit the BOK Center for Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero from Feb. 17-20. There, you can “discover the hero inside us all” with captivating ice skating and music. Head over to Expo Square for the classic Akdar Shrine Circus on Feb. 23-26...
If you want to veer away from sports or performances this month, community events abound. In Tulsa, get your tickets to the Second Saturday Architecture Tour on Feb. 11, hosted by the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture. This month, the group explores the Tulsa Underground tunnel system. And if you’re prepping for summer, swing by Expo Square for the Tulsa Boat,...
Basketball still has a stronghold on Oklahoma sports this February.  Catch the TU women’s team at home at the Reynolds Center Feb. 1, 12 and 18, and the men’s team on Feb. 5, 15, 21 and 26. The Sooners play at the Lloyd Noble Center on Feb. 1, 11, 14 and 21 for men, and Feb. 4, 15 and 25...
While it may be the shortest month of the year, February packs a powerful performance punch. Head to the Tulsa PAC for Tulsa Symphony’s Captivating: Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 on Feb. 4, as well as Tulsa Ballet’s Cinderella from Feb. 9-12. Stick around for Chamber Music Tulsa’s presentation of the Rolston String Quartet on Feb. 19, and Tulsa Opera’s Aida...

Brent Kisling

Executive Director of Oklahoma’s Department of Commerce, Brent Kisling has dedicated his professional life to the state’s economic development. Before he came to Commerce in 2019, Kisling led the Enid Regional Development Alliance for nearly a decade. An Oklahoma native, he graduated from OSU with a bachelor’s in Agribusiness. We caught up with Kisling and got his thoughts on...

Bar Serra

You’re basically stepping inside a modern greenhouse when you enter Bar Serra, Utica Square’s newest food and drink destination. Serving elevated cuisine and ample spirits, Serra will likely be your next neighborhood bar favorite. Start your culinary journey with Parmesan potatoes, crispy artichokes, chicken tikka meatballs or smoked trout dip. Enjoyable mains range from kale salads to chicken sandwiches,...

Wildflower Cafe

If you’re on the hunt for a cozy, no-fuss breakfast and lunch spot, Wildflower Cafe at 11th and Peoria in Tulsa is just the ticket. With an atmosphere described as “an eclectic blend of vintage elegance and fun,” Wildflower strives to deliver the best service around. Breakfast highlights include quiche, breakfast burritos, crepes, pancakes and avocado toast. For lunch,...

Barley & Bees

The story of Barley & Bees is one of perseverance. The restaurant began in 2020 with the mission to bring authentic Southern food to OKC. Like many, it suffered due to COVID-19, and the team pivoted to a food truck to deliver handmade biscuits to local neighborhoods. Now, the restaurant operates out of Twisted Spike Brewery. Biscuits are still...
Serving up Taiwanese and Chinese dishes in stylish digs, Formosa Street Food and Bar has been an OKC favorite since its inception. Popular entrées include the basil popcorn chicken, pan-fried pork soup dumplings, mini scallion pancake wraps, and the shrimp dumplings in chili oil. The drink menu is vast – ranging from Chinese herbal teas and sodas to boba....