January 7, 2025
Sensory Night
Join us at the Oklahoma Aquarium for Sensory Awareness Evenings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. With low lights & quiet music, you & your little & big humans alike can explore the Oklahoma Aquarium without the usual crowd-perfect for people that get peopled out easily! Each month has a self-guided scavenger hunt with a prize for everyone that completes it! This event is free with general admission or Oklahoma Aquarium membership.
Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Drive Jenks, OK 74037, (918)-296-3747, www.okaquarium.org/328/Sensory-Nights
January 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025 every Tuesday, 6:30p.m – 7:30p.m.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Support Group
DBSA Oklahoma has a support group at the Brookside Library, 1207 E. 45th Pl., Tulsa every Tuesday evening from 6:30pm-7:30pm. If you or anyone you know struggle with any kind of mood disorder, we are here for support. We look forward to seeing you!
Brookside Library, 1207 E. 45th Pl. Tulsa, OK 74105, Josh Turzanski, (405)-937-6070, eat0@eau0eav0eaw0
January 8– January 18, 2025
Chili Bowl
The Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals at Tulsa Expo Square's River Spirit Expo is an annual competition for Midget Sprint Car racing. Held each year for over 30 years, these races attract over 300 talented drivers from around the world. Five qualifying night races lead up to the championship competition on Saturday. See cars race around the quarter-mile clay oval track and perform slide jobs that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74112, 918-838-3777, eat1@eau1eav1eaw1, www.chilibowl.com
January 9, 2025
1st Quarter Weaving Classes
Weaving is a great winter month activity. Begin the new year with a new craft or expand upon your current weaving knowledge with one of our classes. Registration for each class is required. Information and registration forms can be found at: https://shepherdscross.com/weaving-classes.html or call 918-342-5911. Navajo Weaving – Jan 9-11 Learn how to weave in the Navajo tradition in one weekend. This is a basic weaving class, including fiber arts history and practical technology; offered on site or virtually. Each participant will finish a project to take home. Retreat fee is $299.00; all materials provided. Inkle Loom Weaving – Jan 18 Learn to warp and weave on an inkle loom in this 3-hour class. Each participant will make and take home a sash and a bookmark. Class fee is $49; all materials provided Beginners Rigid Heddle Weaving: Mug Rugs – Jan 25 Learn how to warp and weave on a rigid heddle loom. Take 4 finished mug rugs home with you. Class fee is $99; all materials provided Table Loom Weaving – Jan 31-Feb 1 Students will warp and weave their projects on a table loom. Each participant will make & take home a scarf or table runner and a trivet Class fee is $159; all materials provided Rag Rug Weaving – Feb 8 Learn to weave on a pre-warped floor loom and take home a beautiful woven rag rug. Class fee is $10 plus $10 per foot woven, all materials included. Class participants decide on the length they prefer during class. A deposit of $20 is required. Floor Loom Weaving – Feb 27-March 1 Students will warp and weave their projects on a harnessed floor loom. Each participant will make & take home a scarf or table runner and a trivet Class fee is $259; all materials provided Freestyle Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom for Beginners – March 8 Learn to warp and weave in a freestyle fashion on a rigid heddle loom. Participants will leave with a beautiful wall hanging or a coffee table runner. Class fee is $99; all materials provided Log Cabin Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom – April 5 Learn to warp and weave a log cabin design weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Participants will leave with a beautiful scarf or table runner. Class fee is $99; all materials provided Our classes go a degree farther than most, and teach some history of fiber arts, and practical technology. As well as being augmented by hands on learning tools available in the Educational Farm Museum. Shepherd’s Cross offers weaving and fiber arts classes year-round, on an individual or group basis. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, an Oklahoma Museum Association member, and a Made in Oklahoma Company that processes local Animal Welfare Approved fiber (chemical free, hormone free, free range, all natural). Shepherd’s Cross hosts a mini wool mill, processing the wool from their own sheep raised on site. Heart of the Shepherd is the non-profit organization (501-C3) that operates at the farm and establishes wool mills in remote, impoverished areas around the world. Heart of the Shepherd teaches Biblical references to the harvest, the animals, farming, and gardening. Shepherd’s Cross Farm Store is open Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 – 5:30, year-round (closed some holidays).
Shepherd’s Cross, 16792 E 450 Road Claremore, OK 74017 , www.shepherdscross.com/weaving-classes
January 9, 2025
Closet Resolutions
“Closet Resolutions for a New Year” If you resolve to transform a chaotic closet into a stunning sanctuary filled with only your most cherished outfits and accessories, then this class is your ticket to wardrobe bliss!
Three Twenty On Main, 320 West Will Rogers Blvd. Claremore, OK 74017 , www.neatly-nested.com
January 10 – January 26, 2025
Theatre Tulsa presents: Oliver!
Experience the timeless tale of "Oliver!" at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center in January. Based on the classic novel "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens, Lionel Bart's play follows a young orphan boy as he navigates the gritty streets of Victorian London. Follow Oliver as he meets colorful characters and encounters unexpected twists on his quest for belonging and survival.
Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103, 918-596-7111, eat3@eau3eav3eaw3
January 10 – January 12, 2025
Oklahoma Boat Expo
Make your way to the Cox Business Center in downtown Tulsa for three days packed with outdoor exhibitions during the Oklahoma Boat Expo. Stroll through the booths featuring a variety of outdoor products and services. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technology offered by premier outfitters, and make your next outdoor adventure more fun with great new gear from the Oklahoma Boat Expo. Hours: Friday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, and Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103, 405-787-0787, eat5@eau5eav5eaw5, www.okboatexpo.com
January 11, 2025, 8:00p.m.
Kool & the Gang in Concert
See popular R&B and funk band Kool & the Gang live at the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino. Kool & the Gang will fill this Tulsa venue with the sounds of their top hits like "Celebration," "Fresh" and "Jungle Boogie." With 31 gold and platinum albums, two Grammy Awards and seven American Music Awards in their wheelhouse, Kool & the Gang is sure to deliver fans a night to remember.
Skyline Event Center 951 W 36th St N, Tulsa, OK 74127, 877-246-8778, www.osagecasino.com/kool-and-the-gang
January 11, 2025 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.
Spin-n-Knit-In
On the second Saturday of each month, drop by the farm to watch or participate as we fellowship and work hand crafts and fiber arts. Bring a craft to work on or come for a "free help session" with fiber arts such as spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, or felting. Shepherd’s Cross offers weaving and fiber arts classes year-round, on an individual or group basis. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility and a Made in Oklahoma Company that processes Animal Welfare Approved fiber (that is chemical free, hormone free, free range, all natural). Shepherd’s Cross hosts a mini wool mill, processing wool from their own sheep, raised on site. Heart of the Shepherd is the non-profit organization (501-C3) that operates at the farm and establishes wool mills in remote, impoverished areas around the world. Heart of the Shepherd teaches Biblical references to the harvest, the animals, farming, and gardening. Shepherd’s Cross and their unique Country Craft Shop is open Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 – 5:30, year-round (closed some holidays).
Shepherd’s Cross, 16792 East 450 Road Claremore, OK 7401, Diane Dickinson, (918)-342-5911, eat7@eau7eav7eaw7, www.shepherdscross.com/spin-n-knit-in.html
January 16-January 18, 202
Western Hills Winter Bluegrass Festival
Come out and enjoy gospel and traditional bluegrass music during the Western Hills Winter Bluegrass Festival. Held over three days in January, this bluegrass festival is a fast-moving display of musical talent with a handful of bands showcasing their skills on the fiddle, banjo, and guitar. The Western Hills Winter Bluegrass Festival, held on the grounds of the beautiful Lodge at Sequoyah State Park, will feature top bands from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, and Missouri. A special all-gospel show will be performed on Thursday.
Bring your favorite instrument and participate in jam sessions held in the hotel lobby. A variety of musical workshops will also be held throughout the festival, so get your ticket or a three-day pass and brush up on your bluegrass skills. Workshops will be held on instruments such as the five-string banjo, flattop guitar, fiddle, mandolin, dobro, and bass. Workshops on all bluegrass stringed instruments will be held Friday afternoon. Visitors must have a ticket to participate in all events. Stick around each night after the concerts are over for all-night jam sessions. All activities are held indoors, so this event will be held rain or shine.
The Lodge at Sequoyah State Park 17131 Park 10, Wagoner, OK 74467, 405-273-8578, eat8@eau8eav8eaw8
January 16 – January 19, 2024
World of Wrestling Tulsa Nationals
Watch young wrestlers compete in World of Wrestling's Tulsa Nationals, hosted at Tulsa Expo Square. Youth, high school, and college wrestlers will compete for various titles, such as the outstanding wrestler award and team trophy. Support these wrestlers and see who comes out on top this January. Hours: Thursday: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm; Friday: 7:30 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday: 7:30 am - 9:00 pm; Sunday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.
Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-366-4411, eat10@eau10eav10eaw10, www.worldofwrestling-roller.com/tournament/70th-annual-tulsa-nationals-open-girls
January 16, 2025, 11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
Indoor Goofy Golf
Join the Bixby Development Foundation at our indoor Goofy Golf Tournament! This tournament will consist of teams of three, playing virtually on state-of-the-art simulators at Scratch Indoor Golf in downtown Bixby. This virtual golf tournament will provide a unique blend of realism, precision, and fun. Experience golf like never before! Goofy Golf is a lot of fun - no matter your athletic ability. Each player will receive lunch! This is a fundraising event for the Bixby Development Foundation with proceeds going to assist small businesses in Bixby through education and resiliency training.
Scratch Indoor Golf 11 East Dawes Avenue Bixby, OK 74008, Christal Melton, eat12@eau12eav12eaw12
January 17, 2025, 6:00p.m. & 7:00p.m.
STEM Night at the Oklahoma Aquarium
Want to bring STEM subjects to life for your aqua fans? Join us for
STEM Make & Take Project Evenings at the Oklahoma Aquarium! Participants will take away lessons about the importance of environmental conservation while creating unique STEM projects they can take home with them. Held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, our Education Team will have several sessions, giving you ample time to explore the Oklahoma Aquarium & visit all 10,000 of our amazing animals! This event is free for all Oklahoma Aquarium members or with daily admission. Due to this event's rising popularity, we've set up an RSVP system to save your spot!
Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, OK 74037, 918-296-3474, www.okaquarium.org
January 18, 2025, 6:00p.m.
Mad Dog Demolition Derby
Make your way to the Mad Dog Demolition Derby at the Claremore Expo Center for an evening of fun and car smashing. Come, see, and hear one of the loudest events in Claremore, full of crushed metal and smashed cars. Drivers will compete in figure eight, mower derby and Hornet car circle racing. This event is fun for the whole family, with a mini car derby kids will love and a full-size derby fit for adults. Claremore's Mad Dog event offers fast-paced action for everyone to enjoy, including the Saturday night Power Wheel Derby.
Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Pkwy, Claremore, OK 74017, 918-342-5357, eat14@eau14eav14eaw14, www.motorheadevents.com
January 18, 2025
Go Short, Go Long, Go Very Long
It's time to Go Short, Go Long, Go Very Long. This annual 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K is back again with distances for every level of runner or walker. All courses are along the paved River Parks Trail System in Tulsa and are very flat with the exception of one hill that is encountered once on the 25K course and twice on the 50K course. The 5K and 10K courses are very flat. There will be great finisher medals for all distances, a long-sleeved tech shirt and post-race food and beer. Hours: 5K and 10K begin at 8:10am.; 25K and 50K begin at 8am.
Tulsa River Parks Trail System, Tulsa, OK 74105, 918-492-3338, eat16@eau16eav16eaw16, www.runsignup.com/Race/OK/Tulsa/GoShortGoLongGoVeryLong
January 18, 2025
Tulsa High Performance Racing Auction Trade Show & Swap Meet
Shop for car equipment at the Tulsa High Performance Racing Auction Trade Show & Swap Meet in the Tulsa Expo Square. Vendors fill Central Park Hall with merchandise, new/used parts, and other hard-to-find items perfect for completing your latest car project. Get your hands on tools, dirt track and drag race cars, go-karts, trailers, tow rigs and more at this Tulsa swap meet.
Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74135, 940-723-7241, eat18@eau18eav18eaw18, www.raceshow.net/Tulsa
January 19, 2025, 7:30p.m.
Tulsa Theater presents: Jo Koy
Head to the Tulsa Theater for a hilarious night of stand up with Jo Koy. From a Las Vegas coffee house to one of the nation’s premiere stand-up comedians, Jo Koy is sure to deliver relatable humor about families, children, and more. He was a frequent panelist on E!'s late night show "Chelsea Lately," has had six comedy specials released via Comedy Central and Netflix. Get ready for laughs at this one-night-only show in Tulsa this January.
Tulsa Theater, 105 W Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103, 918-582-7239, eat20@eau20eav20eaw20, www.tulsatheater.com/event/jo-koy-just-being-koy-tour/tulsa-theater
January 20, 2025, 11:00a.m.
Tulsa Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Head to the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade through Tulsa to honor a legend and celebrate freedom with the community. This event grows every year and now includes hundreds of people with impressive displays of music and floats. The parade is organized by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Society of Tulsa, which has been organizing ways to honor Dr. King since they formed in 1979.
N Detroit Ave & John Hope Franklin Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74106, 918-492-9495, eat22@eau22eav22eaw22, www.mlktulsa.com
January 23 – January 25, 2025
American Finals Rodeo
The American Cowboys Rodeo Association presents the American Finals Rodeo this January at the Ford Truck Arena at Tulsa Expo Square. Make plans to watch action-packed rodeo performances each day. The top 15 cowboys and cowgirls will compete in traditional rodeo events including bareback bronc riding, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, team roping, and cowgirls' barrel racing and bull riding. See traditional western skill in action as these impressive young athletes compete in the American Finals Rodeo.
Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114, 479-238-3865, eat24@eau24eav24eaw24, www.acrarodeo.com
January 25 – January 26, 2025
R.K. Gun & Knife Show
Visit the R.K. Gun & Knife Show at Tulsa Expo Square for a wide selection of high-quality guns available at great prices. Browse the many booths in Central Park Hall and meet with vendors displaying guns, hunting supplies, military surplus, and outdoor gear. Experts will also be ready to answer any questions and help you find great bargains. Hours: Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st Street, Tulsa, OK 74114, eat26@eau26eav26eaw26
January 27 – February 2, 2025
Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show
The annual Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show at Tulsa Expo Square will feature displays of canoes, runabouts, sail boats, house boats, cruisers, boat docks, vans, tent campers, trailers, pick-up camper units, motor homes and motorcycles. Come see hundreds of boats including fishing boats, cruisers, ski boats, pontoons, personal watercraft and more. Hours: Monday: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Thursday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Friday: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm; Sunday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-519-1210, eat28@eau28eav28eaw28, www.tulsaboatshow.com/show-info
January 31 – February 1, 2025, 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
2 Friends & Junk Craft Show
Grab a friend and head out to the 2 Friends & Junk Craft Show at Tulsa Expo Square for a unique shopping experience. Browse vendor booths filled to the brim with antiques, repurposed furniture, home decor, handmade jewelry and much more. The 2 Friends & Junk Craft Show presents the chance to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, or to pick up something fun for yourself. This indoor craft show is perfect for Pinterest gurus, crafters, vendors and junkers. Don't miss out on this exciting event.
Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114, 620-515-3301, eat30@eau30eav30eaw30, www.twofriendsandjunk.com
