The new year brings new excitement for residents and visitors of Tulsa. As one of the fastest growing cities in the country, Tulsa offers no shortage of things to do and places to explore. Here's our list of 10 reasons why you will want to go out and experience the city in 2022.
01/2022 by TulsaGo Staff
1: Brut Hotel Grand Opening
The Brut Hotel sits near 18th and Boulder and is expected to open in early summer 2022. This boutique hotel will offer a 9th floor rooftop bar & restaurant, giving guests elegant views of Downtown Tulsa and sweeping views of the Arkansas River.
2: Opening of Brand-New Discovery Lab Facility
Construction on the Discovery Lab’s brand-new 50,000 square-foot location is set for completion very soon in early 2022. Not only does the new Tulsa Children’s Museum Discovery Lab building offer several state-of-the-art exhibit experiences for Tulsans and city tourists, but it also offers several educational opportunities with professional on-site educators.
3: Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture (OKPOP) Opening in Tulsa Arts District
OKPOP is dedicated to the creative spirit of Oklahoma’s people and the influence of Oklahoma artists on popular culture around the world. Under the direction of the Oklahoma Historical Society, OKPOP Museum collects, preserves, and shares the state’s pop culture artifacts and collections through four core programs: The OKPOP experience, community outreach, research archives, and education. Visitors expecting a traditional museum experience will be amazed to discover a pop culture playground designed to be explored in ways beyond sight and sound.
4: Bob Dylan Center Opening in May 2022
With a career span of nearly 60 years, Bob Dylan remains one of the most influential figures in popular culture. Tulsa will be home to a new 3-story museum filled with artifacts and memorabilia from the artist’s large archive. What will be known as the Bob Dylan Center is set to open its doors in May 2022 in Downtown Tulsa’s Arts District.
5: Launch of OKGO Market: An Oklahoma Marketplace Event
OKGO Market by TulsaGo® is a high-grade, carefully curated Oklahoma maker’s marketplace event that allows the community an opportunity to support countless small local businesses all under one roof. With each merchant showcasing their own unique contribution to products made in the state of Oklahoma, OKGO Market combines a food, shopping, and makers market all into one exceptional retail experience.
6: Live Jazz Every Monday Night at Hodges Bend
Sit back and relax in the East Village District at Hodges Bend every Monday night. Grab a handcrafted cocktail and enjoy the menthol cool stylings of the local jazz scene. Recent local artists include Michal Hoter Jazz Trio, Mike Cameron Collective, David Horne, and Michael Enghdal.
7: Second Annual TulsaGo Small Business Crawl
The TulsaGo® Small Business Crawl is a unique event that encourages residents in the Tulsa-metro area to support local businesses through an interactive, multipurpose shopping experience. This one-day event encompasses a multitude of local brands, each celebrating their contribution to Made in Tulsa products.
8: 2022 TEG Jazz Fest
The Tulsa Jazz Fest will take place on Friday, June 3rd from 6PM - 9PM at Guthrie Green. This free event features notable jazz artists including Cynthia Simmons, Willie Bradley, and Paula Atherton.
9: Live Music at Lowood Every Thursday
Known for its fresh pasta, wood fire dishes, and thoughtful pairing, Lowood is a hub for fine dining and superior drinks – all set in a calm atmosphere. Enjoy the talents of local artists and unwind near the end of a long week.
10: Publishing of The Tulsa Map by Mapworks Tulsa
The Tulsa Map will be a two-sided folded paper map. The front will be a unique art rendition of the City of Tulsa, and the back will display district details with featured local businesses, venues, historical landmarks, and parks. Future plans include implementing an innovative MapWorks Tulsa educational outreach program for TPS students K -12 as well as workshops for members of the Tulsa community.