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Hayes Carll plays Cain’s on Thursday
Thursday, Nov. 12 at Cain’s. Doors 6 p.m., all ages, with The Droptines and Lance Roark. The page does not print a show time or a ticket price.
openings
Bebēda is set to open a downtown drink drive-thru this week
Tulsa World says LauraAnn Freyre’s shop is planned for the second week of November at 620 S. Cincinnati Ave., weekdays 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The site does not name the day.
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Tulsa’s Veterans Day Parade steps off Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., hosted by VFW Post 577. The parade site and the city filings do not print the same 3rd Street address.
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Things to Do in Tulsa Thanksgiving Weekend
A Thanksgiving weekend planner for Tulsa: the Friday trot, three Oilers games, Utica Square's announced night, and the closures already posted.
Seasonal
Christmas Lights in Tulsa: Displays Worth Planning This Winter
An October read of the light displays with a 2026 calendar on the organizer’s own site, plus the Tulsa traditions still waiting on a night list.
Seasonal
Halloween in Tulsa: Spooky Things to Do This October
An October planner for Halloween in Tulsa: published haunt seasons, pumpkin patches, the zoo’s family nights, and the downtown dates we can already point to.
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This month's Best Of lists
2026 update
Best BBQ in Tulsa (2026)
Best overall: burn co barbeque
Inaugural 2026 editorial shortlist of Tulsa-area barbecue — assembled for founder review, not a claim that editors have already eaten every tray. Ranks are provisional. Hours, sell-outs, and menus shift fast in BBQ; always confirm on each spot’s official site. We skipped non-BBQ restaurants and preferred currently operating local or Oklahoma-rooted smokehouses over national chains.
2026 update
Best Coffee in Tulsa (2026)
Best overall: topeca coffee vast bank
Inaugural 2026 editorial shortlist of Tulsa coffee shops and roasters — framed for founder review, not a claim of paid-for every pour. Hours and menus shift; link through to official sites. Fulton Street Books & Coffee is omitted after its Greenwood storefront closed in 2025.
2026 update
Best Date Night in Tulsa (2026)
Best overall: duet restaurant
Inaugural 2026 editorial shortlist of date-friendly Tulsa spots — restaurants, a beer hall, and a couple of culture cross-references — assembled for founder review. Reservations, dress codes, and hours change; confirm on official sites. We are not claiming editors have already booked every table.
2026 update
Best Family Outings in Tulsa (2026)
Best overall: gathering place
Inaugural 2026 editorial shortlist of Tulsa family outings with kids — parks, a children’s museum, the zoo, and a couple of easy culture cross-references. Assembled for founder review; ranks are provisional and we are not claiming editors have already taken every stroller through the gate. Confirm tickets, hours, and weather closures on official sites.
2026 update
Best Live Music Venues in Tulsa (2026)
Best overall: cains ballroom
Inaugural 2026 editorial shortlist of operating Tulsa live-music rooms — assembled for founder review. Calendars, ages, and cover policies change night to night; always verify on each venue’s official site or ticket page.
2026 update
Best Museums in Tulsa (2026)
Best overall: philbrook museum
This is Best of 918’s inaugural 2026 editorial shortlist of Tulsa museums — assembled for founder review, not a claim that our editors have already paid their way into every gallery. Ranks are provisional. Hours, tickets, and exhibitions change; always confirm on each museum’s official site before you go. Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame is omitted while it remains temporarily closed for renovations.
2026 update
Best Outdoor Parks in Tulsa (2026)
Best overall: gathering place
Inaugural 2026 editorial shortlist of Tulsa outdoor parks and greens — framed for founder review, not as a finished “visited every acre” ranking. Prefer official park sites for trail conditions, event calendars, and seasonal hours.