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Central Bank’s Community Calendar January 2025

January 1 – January 31, 2025 - Tulsa Pop-Up DowntownStop by to meet the makers and shop exclusive goods! Better Days Macrame: Handcrafted macrame home goods by Emily Ball at The Boxyard; Calm and Co.: Wellness products, personal growth sessions, and gifts by Kalish Nesbitt at 300 S Cincinnati Avenue; The Painted Moth: Creative handmade goods by Katy Casillas-Gray and Theresa Henson at 427 S Boston Ave; Vintage Barbie Museum: A pink paradise from Karl Jones and JD Houchens with Barbie-themed tours, workshops, and collectibles at 216 N Main Street.Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa, OK | www.downtowntulsa.com/about/programs-and-initiatives/pop-updowntown

January 1 – January 11, 2025 - American Treasures: The Railroad Museum of OklahomaJoin the JM Davis Arms & Historical Museum for a grand exhibit of the American Treasurers: the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma, on loan from the Railroad Museum in Enid, Oklahoma. JM Davis Arms and Historical Museum 333 N. Lynn Riggs Blvd, Claremore, OK 74017, 918-341-5707 www.thegunmuseum.com

January 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2025, 6:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. - Let’s Talk Gardening Weekly seminar on all things gardening at the Tulsa Garden Center, every Thursday of the month. Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114, (918)-576-5155 | www.tulsagardencenter.org

January 4, 2025 - Claremore’s Championship Rodeo Claremore Expo Center, 400 Veterans Pkwy, Claremore, OK 74017, 918-3425357, margaret.deboer@claremore.com, www.visitclaremore.com/events/claremores-championshiprodeo-2

January 4 – January 5, 2025 - All Star Team Roping. All-Star Team Roping features a finals qualifier and a year-end finals competition that will include preliminary and shootout divisions. Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-837-0048 allstarteamroping@yahoo.com www.allstarteamroping.com

January 4, 11, 18 & 29th, 2025 7:30p.m. – 10:00p.m. - The Drunkard & the Olio - Enjoy a truly unique evening of audience participation fun in “The Drunkard,” and old-time melodrama! Boo and hiss the villain, cheer on the hero, sing along to some grand old songs, and enjoy some of Tulsa area’s finest talent in the “Olio” preceding the play. The Spotlight Theater, 1381 Riverside Drive, Tulsa, OK 74127, 918-587-5030 | www.tulsaspotlighttheater.com

January 5, 2025, 11:00a.m.  –3:00p.m. - Tulsa Wedding Show - Brides are invited to bring along their bridesmaids and trusted friends to meet more than 100 exhibitors that will make their dream weddings to life. Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center, 6808 S 107th E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74133, 918-366-3116, ttws@olp.net www.thetulsaweddingshow.com

January 7, 2025 Sensory Night - Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Dr, Jenks, OK 74037, (918)-296-3747 www.okaquarium.org/328/SensoryNights

January 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025 every Tuesday, 6:30p.m – 7:30p.m. - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Support Group - If you or anyone you know struggle with any kind of mood disorder, we are here for support. Brookside Library, 1207 E. 45th Pl. Tulsa, OK 74105, Josh Turzanski (405)-937-6070, josh@dbsaok.org

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. Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St Tulsa, OK 74112, 918-838-3777 donna@chilibowl.com www.chilibowl.com

January 9, 2025 - Information and registration forms can be found at: https://shepherdscross.com/weaving-classes. html or call 918-342-5911. Shepherd’s Cross, 16792 E 450 Road Claremore, OK 74017

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! Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103, 918-596-7111, ticketoffice@tulsapac.com

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 am8:00 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, jeana@abernathyagency.com www.okboatexpo.com

January 11, 2025, 8:00p.m. - Kool & the Gang in Concert 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 - 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, 16792 East 450 Road, Claremore, OK 74017, (918)342-5911, farm@shepherdscross.com www.shepherdscross.com/spin-nknit-in.html

January 16-January 18, 2025 - Western Hills Winter Bluegrass Festival - 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. 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. The Lodge at Sequoyah State Park 17131 Park 10, Wagoner, OK 74467 405-273-857, jimb81@hotmail.com

January 16 – January 19, 2024 - World of Wrestling Tulsa Nationals 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 worldofwrestling@olp.net 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.  . Scratch Indoor Golf, 11 East Dawes Ave, Bixby, OK 74008, christalm@bixbychamber.com

January 17, 2025, 6:00p.m. & 7:00p.m. - STEM Night at the Oklahoma Aquarium - 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. 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, 918-3425357, info@motorheadevents.com, 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. Tulsa River Parks Trail System Tulsa, OK 74105, 918-492-3338, catherine@fleetfeettulsa.com, www.runsignup.com/Race/OK/Tulsa/GoShortGoLongGoVeryLong

January 18, 2025 - Tulsa High Performance Racing Auction Trade Show & Swap Meet - 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, 4raceshow@gmail.com, www.raceshow.net/Tulsa

January 18, 2025, 7:30 pm - 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. Tulsa Theater, 105 W Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103, 918-582-7239 info@tulsatheater.com, www.tulsatheater.com/event/jo-koy-just-being-koy-tour/tulsa-theater

January 20, 2025, 11:00a.m. - Tulsa Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade - The parade is organized by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Society of Tulsa. N Detroit Ave & John Hope Franklin Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74106, 918-492-9495, mlktulsa@gmail.com, www.mlktulsa.com

January 23 – January 25, 2025 - American Finals Rodeo - 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, acrarodeo@yahoo.com, 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. Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st Street Tulsa, OK 74114, rkshows@yousq.net

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. Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-519-1210, jennifer@tulsaboatshow.com, www.tulsaboatshow.com/show-info

January 31 – February 1, 2025, 9:00a.m. –4:00p.m. - 2 Friends & Junk Craft Show - 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, twofriendsandjunk@yahoo.com, www.twofriendsandjunk.com

February 1 – February 2, 2025 - Tulsa Women’s Expo With a Cause - Over 250 exhibits will be set up for browsing, as well as runway fashion shows, and experts in a variety of areas like health, fitness, beauty, fashion, finance, interior design and entertaining and more. Meet with notable stylists that will be available to cut and style your hair and demonstrate all kinds of new beauty products. This show will also offer ideas in interior design, home décor, landscaping, remodeling and entertaining. Experts will inspire you to transform your home into a warm and welcoming space. Make sure to plan ahead so you can fit everything in at this exciting event. Central Park Hall, 1701 S Sandusky Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112, 203-216-4632, bdonnell@womenslivingexpo.com, www.womenslivingexpo.com/tulsa-womensexpo

February 7, 2025, 6:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. - First Friday Art Crawl - Every first Friday of the month, visitors can explore artwork inside galleries, studios and museums and catch a few live music performances or even an exciting fireworks display. As an added bonus, art crawlers can take advantage of free museum and gallery admission while shopping later than normal business hours would allow. Hit the district early for dinner, or stay a little later for a craft cocktail best enjoyed on an outdoor patio. Various locations in Tulsa Arts District Tulsa, OK 74103, 918-527-8170, tulsaartsdistrict@gmail.com, www.thetulsaartsdistrict.org/first-friday-art-crawl

February 13 – February 16, 2025 - Midsouth Tackle, Hunting & Boat Show - The Midsouth Tackle & Hunting Show in Pryor will feature hundreds of vendors presenting the latest merchandise and technologies in outdoor sports with special hunting and fishing demonstrations by pro fishermen and hunters. This expo will also include a kids’ fishing pond, bowfishing, archery and more. MidAmerica Expo Center, 5162 Webb St, Pryor, OK 74361, 918-520-3474 general@montgomeryproductions.com, www.montgomeryproductions.com/pryor-show

February 13 – February 14, 2025 - State Fiddlers Convention - Enjoy a weekend filled with music, dancing, and workshops. Come and celebrate American folk music, bluegrass and Western swing and stick around for all that Tulsa has to offer. Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills 1902 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK 73136, 918-607-3600

February 14 – February 16, 2025 - Darryl Starbird’s National Rod & Custom Car Show - Don’t miss this exciting, one-of-a-kind car show during this weekend event. Hours: Friday: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm; and Sunday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm. Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-406-8966, starbirdshows@gmail.com, www.starbirdcarshows.com

February 14 – February 16, 2025 - Vintage Tulsa Show - Some of the finest vintage and antique dealers in the nation are headed to Tulsa Expo Square to present their wares at the Vintage Tulsa Show. Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74112, 918-619-2875, vintagetulsa@gmail.com, www.heritageeventcompany.com/vintagetulsa-show

February 15, 2025, 9:00a.m. - Ancient Trail Trek - The Ancient Trail Trek in Keystone Ancient Forest offers magnificent views and an exciting course. Complete a 5K, 10K or 15K run among 500-yearold cedar trees, 300-year-old post oaks and beautiful scenery in this fun yet challenging Saturday event. Keystone Ancient Forest, 160 Ancient Forest Dr Sand Springs, OK 74063, 918-246-2504, ssparks@sandspringsok.org

February 22 – February 23, 2025, 11:00a.m. –6:00p.m - Tulsa Spirit Fair - The Tulsa Spirit Fair is an alternative spirituality fair that will include information on spiritual symbolism, energy vibrations, law of attraction and more. Head to Stoney Creek Hotel for aura pictures, crystals, stones, oils, angel art, tarot, spiritual jewelry and much more. Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Ctr, 200 W Albany St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012, 405-434-5301, SpiritCyndy@gmail.com, www.spiritfair.com

February 27 – March 5, 2025 - Tulsa Ballet presents: Alice in Wonderland Tulsa Performing Arts Ctr, 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103, 918-749-6030, tickets@tulsaballet.org