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The week ahead: Powwow activities, music and sidewalk astronomers

By NOUR HABIB Scene Writer on Jul 29, 2012, at 7:00 AM  Updated on 7/27 at 1:42 PM



TULSA TO DO

The week ahead: Mayfest, art advice and 'The Outsiders'

Some of the week's options:

Sunday
Sunday is the last day to attend the 41st annual Tulsa International Mayfest ...

This weekend: Festivals, mixed martial arts and Spring in the Square

There's much to do this weekend. Here are some of the options:

Mayfest
The 41st annual Tulsa International Mayfest ...

The week ahead: Drillers games, festivals and food trucks

Some of the week's options:

Sunday
Today is the last day of the 82nd annual Rooster Days Festival in downtown Broken ...

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Nour Habib

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Consider any of these events to fill up your weekly schedule.

Sunday
The Tulsa Indian Club presents the 60th annual Tulsa Powwow at the Spirit Bank Event Center, 10441 South Regal Blvd.
Singing contests, arts and crafts vendors, and a few dances will all be part of the event.
General admission is $5. For more, visit tulsaworld.com/tulsapowwow.

Monday
Broken Arrow Sidewalk Astronomers will meet at the South Broken Arrow Library, 3600 S. Chestnut in Broken Arrow, at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The public is invited to attend an informative presentation about the sun, then do some sky gazing afterward, weather permitting. Attendees are welcome to bring their own telescopes.

Tuesday

Hit up the zoo during its Two-for-Tuesdays deal. Buy one admission and get the second free. And take advantage of the zoo’s early summer hours, starting at 7 a.m.

Or check out some area museums. "Gladiator of the Political Pencil," featuring the cartoons of Thomas Nast - whose work included the creation of the political symbol of the elephant for the Republican Party - will be on display through Nov. 4 at the Philbrook Museum.
"Discover the Real George Washington" will be at Gilcrease Museum through Sept. 23. Among the items on display are paintings, books, maps and Revolutionary War armaments.

Wednesday

British soul and R&B star Seal will perform with special guest Macy Gray at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Brady Theater. Tickets start at $59.50, plus fees, available at tulsaworld.com/brady or 866-977-6849.
Seal has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide since his 1989 debut, and has won four Grammy awards. Gray is a Grammy-winning soul, R&B and jazz singer.

Thursday

Tulsa musician, educator and storyteller Leslie Brown will be at the Tulsa Historical Society, 2445 S. Peoria, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday to demonstrate the sounds and rhythms of Plains Indian-style flutes. She will also show members of the audience how to make percussion instruments and rattles. The family-friendly event is free, and cookies and lemonade will be available.
TULSA TO DO

The week ahead: Mayfest, art advice and 'The Outsiders'

Some of the week's options:

Sunday
Sunday is the last day to attend the 41st annual Tulsa International Mayfest ...

This weekend: Festivals, mixed martial arts and Spring in the Square

There's much to do this weekend. Here are some of the options:

Mayfest
The 41st annual Tulsa International Mayfest ...

The week ahead: Drillers games, festivals and food trucks

Some of the week's options:

Sunday
Today is the last day of the 82nd annual Rooster Days Festival in downtown Broken ...

CONTACT THE BLOGGER

Nour Habib

918-581-8369
Email

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