This was a pretty cool land mark for Tulsa. I genuinely don't know why people don't mention it when…read morepeople ask what there's to do in Tulsa. The center of the universe seems like something to mention. It was closed for construction when we went but I hear it echos when you're standing in the center.

On a cool, sunny Tulsa afternoon I found myself downtown and within easy striking distance of the…read morelegendary Center of the Universe. What, I wondered, might I find in this little spot that is rumored to have magical powers? Thankfully, the C of the U is well-marked by an enormous, spire-like metal map marker so it's easy to find. Once there, the actual COTU is marked by sort of a worn out circle of bricks and concrete that (tbh) probably needs a little sprucing up. According to local lore (and many Yelp reviews), you can stand in the center of this spot and speak, and nobody will hear you. Or your words will come back to you. Or something like that. I wasn't really sure what to expect. And to be completely honest with you, nothing happened when I tried. Maybe I did it wrong. There *were* people walking by, so I mostly muttered to myself, rather than yell out into the void. Yes, it's quite likely that fear of embarrassment caused me not to experience the magic and wonder that make the COTU what it is.

Harvest beer festival was awesome! It was my first one and I will definitely back next year! There…read morewere well over 40 different breweries and beers available and as someone fairly new to beer it was a great event to find out what's out there. Nearly all were local or neighboring states which was great too! Definitely got my money's worth! Only issue was a lack of food options. There were only two small trucks, but maybe more came for the night session.

How did Tulsa get so lucky? Not only do we have incredible groups of people around the city…read moreconstantly looking for ways to bring more fun and flavor, we also have like 10 festivals a year where we can drink delicious beers in the streets. I've been to HBF a few years in a row now, and the McNellie's team that puts it on is constantly making little improvements all over the place to make it even better. HBF brings together breweries from all over the country with a focus on Oklahoma and Tulsa. For $30-35, you can taste as much beer as you want as you go up to each vendors tent with your commemorative glass and get a small pour of everything they have to offer. For people like me who love beer but hate wasting $8 or more to get a beer I may or may not like, this is an incredible opportunity to try a lot of great tastes and find a few new favorites. Plenty of beer, water and portable toilets for everyone--well planned all around. If you like beer at all, I would highly recommend you check this event out!

I'm not sure why this is rated so highly. Maybe it was better in past years?…read more Overall was not as fun and did not offer as much as we expected. 1. Hardly any vendors overall and only four food trucks. That said "Hot mess BBQ" was delish. 2. Band was average. First of all who hires a like semi hard core rock band for an outdoor summer festival? How about a fun cover band guys? 3. Band leader never STFU. He went on and on talking and rambling about the talent in the area and his journey. Like 20 mins of talking and then a song and then more talking 4. Bring a canopy, cooler, and chairs and get there fairly early to get a good spot.

Another super fun river-side festival, the Great Raft Race actually takes people into the Arkansas…read moreRiver bringing back the competition from the 70s where homemade rafts cruised the river waters. Organizers have done an awesome job in the short time the festival has been alive in making it a family-friend but also adult-fun event. There are plenty of places along the river to watch all the crazy contraptions various Tulsans have built float by, and there's an awesome small festival ground with food, drinks and activities for the kids. Although the race is fun, the after party can be even better! Overall, a great event I look forward to watching grow as more and more Tulsans learn about it. Perfect Tulsa-flavored summer fun.

i'd not before seen the sidewalk path connecting the convergent streets that comprise the hill, but…read morethat was a pleasant surprise to me as an area not on the street for doing a warmup. then, running up the side on the left, if you are facing toward the hill, i got in 7 repetitions, 1 for each of the players i'd recalled as getting playing rotation during the fab five era for wolverines basketball. see pic below for reference connection. nonetheless, for crosssport training purposes, hill repeats in outdoor basketball shoes definitely lends more toward basketball training than track, so using that pic to emphasize the baggy shorts and black socks aesthetic with the lebrons i've been wearing as an outdoors basketball shoe, definitely gives evidence toward answering what sport i was putting in training effort toward, although i've run hill repeats there before as training for running.

Cry Baby Hill on Sunday following two days of bike races is yet another day of bike races. This one…read morehowever pushes the cyclists to the limit with a strenuous tough uphill battle. This is not for the weak. Now about this. If you want "family friendly" you stay down by the river on the flat road. There is plenty of space for picnics and children. If you want over 21 with anything goes, you move uphill. There is live music, food trucks, lots of intoxication, partial or sometimes full nudity if they don't get caught, women in nothing but pasties and thongs and well, men too. There will be signage of suggestive material and very vulgar. Is it everyone? Not at all but it's not for the modest or faint of heart. It's actually pretty disgusting how people behave on the hill as it is a really exciting event. It will be trashy, full of liter, filthy and hot. Bring a cooler maybe a backpack full of cleansing cloths and hand wash as you may not find any of that up there because it's packed. You can stage yourself however throughout to actually watch the race. I mean it's like sin city wrapped up in a few hours. It's Tulsa for ya. I wish it could be family friendly as cry baby hill is exciting but they can't control it so they contain it. Btw look it up before you go to see what the "theme" is. Each year they have a theme and people sometimes dress the part. Otherwise wear what you'd wear in spring break, to the pool or dress like the Grinch and have a blast. (Yes we have seen it all!)

Silly me, I thought comedians were supposed to be funny. Three "comedians" and all pathetic. I'm…read moreglad I came late to Reggie Watts show, and Reggie hasn't appeared. This is painful!

Laughs, laughs, and MORE laughs! Yelp hooked me up with…read moretickets to the Saturday 8pm show. I wasn't sure what to expect since I had never been seen stand-up live. It was a very cool experience and one that I'll be adding to my annual Tulsa traditions. I was very impressed. The lineup was awesome. Fortune Feimster from Chelsea Lately and Monroe Martin completely killed it. We liked it so much and had such a great time that we decided to purchase tickets to the 10:30pm show. My cheeks were hurting from all the laughing and smiling! There was a short break in between which gave us plenty of time to grab something to eat and then come back. I did feel a bit frustrated because their electronic system was down so they ended up not even checking our tickets. Felt like anyone that attended the 8pm show could've easily just walked right back in. I wasn't a huge fan of the 10:30pm lineup mostly because of my taste in jokes I guess. I'm one of those people that believe some things are just not funny nor appropriate, like joking about rape, molestation or pedophiles... I think it's insensitive to those that have been through a traumatic experience like that and it can be misinterpreted by others as undermining the seriousness of it. I don't think it's acceptable to use that as a butt of a joke unless the comedian is actually a victim themselves and have gone through it firsthand. If that's how they cope or deal with it all, then that's their right but I didn't know if that was the case. Others didn't seem to mind...(rant over). The late show was definitely more "raunchy", dark and morbid, which is good to know now (maybe this is common knowledge?). I did enjoy watching Ron Funches though and overall it was a good experience.

Top notch fundraiser for Family Children Services! Dress is all white as is the decor. There is a…read moredinner and drink reception for sponsors and then at 9pm the event is opened to regular tickets for the Vault rooftop party with DJ!!! I've been three years in a row and it's an event I will never miss.

Supporting Family & Children's Services, the White Party is an annual event that has it all: great…read morefood from local restaurants, craft cocktails from area mixologists, and an awesome dj and dance party! It's one of the best events in the Tulsa area, and the only place where it's ok to dress just like everyone else: all in white!

From April to October, Guthrie Green's deck turns into the funnest Latin party. Every other Sunday,…read morethere's a basic dance lesson from 7-730pm featuring various local instructors. This is then followed by DJ Klave's best Latin beats featuring Salsa, Bachata, and merengue classics until 10pm. Some musicians bring their instruments and play along. This has consistently grown through the years and it's my favorite local event, perfect for beginner dancers (no partner needed). This is also family friendly, which makes it even more accessible. Sometimes there are special performances. All with no cost to the public! I recommend to make a night of it and have dinner at En Fuego beforehand (their tres leches bread pudding is a must!). Make sure to bring water, fans, and dancing shoes! Follow DJ Klave and Guthrie Green for the latest updates. I know the one in August is canceled due to the Blue Whale Comedy Festival, so September 6 is the next one. See you on the dance floor!

well, all the riders stayed on bike smoothly around the tight corner turn near city hall where i'd…read moreposted for a few minutes. i saw one of the first two cyclists following the pacing motorcycle was wearing a teal jersey, then saw at least a couple of the same team jersey in the the next closest pack to the front, and decided pretty quickly that is who i'm cheering for the win the event, especially considering the jersey color satisfyingly leans toward the lighter rendition of the color popularized in recent years, while not so much as to be aquamarine. lastly, i'd saw the race marshall promptly remove a object that got onto the course after someone yelled out for the marshall about it.

Not what it was but still fun. Racing is great regardless of the smaller crowds. Good food,vendors…read moreand especially the beer