Upcoming Events

Spectrum Knits:

1st and 3rd Mondays 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Knit Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. From young to mature, gay and straight and all of those in between, beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Sara Fitzgerald facilitator.

 

30% SALE

Doug Hartson, director of merchandising for the Pride Store at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Treeinvites you to our Christmas in July Sale. All holiday items are 30% off so drop by and purchase your rainbow holiday items. The Pride Store also has a good assortment of cards, gifts for your pets, jewelry and pride clothing.

Rise Up Singing

Sunday, July 25th: 7pm

Rise Up Singing “Rise Up Singing!” is a cross-cultural, interdenominational event designed to bring people of all backgrounds together held at Congregation B’nai Emunah 1719 South Owasso Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120. The evening’s playlist will be led by singers who love the music of our shared roots. The difference is that everyone will be singing together from the classic American songbook. Imagine an evening with the Weavers, Woody Guthrie, the Carter Family, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and the hundred nameless originators of America’s folksong legacy. for more information contact  marboofitz@bnaiemunah.com or graskin@bnaiemunah.com or visit www.tulsagogue.com

Feast With Friends

Saturday, July 24th:

Tulsa Cares “Feast with Friends®” is an at-home fundraiser where individuals and groups host dinner parties in their homes, workplaces and faith communities on Saturday evening, July 24. In exchange, their guests make a donation to Tulsa CARES whose mission is “Delivering social services to people affected by HIV/AIDS” in northeastern Oklahoma. After dinner, all hosts and their guests are invited to the fabulous “Dessert Extravaganza” from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Central Community Center, 1028 E. Sixth St. Non-alcoholic beverages and dessert are provided to guests. Those not attending a dinner may participate in the dessert event for a $10 donation at the door.

If you would like to host a party, please contact Ally McGinnis, resource development coordinator, by phone 918.834.4194 (ext. 18), or by email- allym@tulsacares.org.

EATING OUT FOR EQUALITY

Monday, July 26th 5pm to 9 pm

Yokozuna Yokozuna
309 E. 2nd Street
508-7676
www.yokozunatulsa.com

Join “family” and friends at Yokozuna for a great meal while supporting OkEq.
Oklahomans for Equality will receive 25% of the proceeds! Yokozuna is an Asian restaurant and sushi bar located in the heart of downtown Tulsa’s historic Blue Dome District.

 

Body Electric for Men

June 26th & 27th

 

 A full two day workshop at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Men will explore their erotic potential through the mind, the body, and the heart using conscious breath, movement, process work and massage. The workshop focuses on the entire body and is conducted in a setting that is playful and safe.  For more information contact André Martin  (918) 406.4659 or tulsaBE@aol.com.

OPHA MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL

The Oklahoma Pagan/Heathen Alliance (OPHA) invites you to the midsummer festival. Saturday June 19th and Sunday June 20th at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Celebrate summer with a multitude of exotic and rare vendors. Don’t miss out on a summer reading, along with drumming, belly dancing, and great food. Many fine seminars covering aspects of paganism and the pagan lifestyle will be featured. (Admission is free)

Within Our Reach

OkEq and Family & Children’s Services present
Within Our Reach

June 24th – July 29th: 6-8:30pm

 

WOR

FREE WORKSHOP. FREE DINNER.
FREE CHILDCARE.
This fun, educational relationship enhancement workshop helps couples build on existing strengths and teaches important skills to create safe and stable relationships.
Couples will learn how to:
  • Communicate effectively
  • Work as a team to solve problems manage conflicts without damaging closeness
  • Preserve and enhance love, commitment, and friendship.
Classes will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103)
Within Our Reach is a six-week relationship workshop designed to showcase industry-leading, innovative relationship strengthening strategies.
The Within Our Reach workshop schedule includes:
Introduction and Maintaining Fun & Friendship June 24
Communication Danger Signs July 1
Stress Management and Hidden Issues July 8
Team Problem Solving and Forgiveness July 15
Expectations and Personal Road Maps July 22
Loving With Style and Commitment July 29

Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact Debby at debby@okeg.org.

These services are available to all eligible persons, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or religion. Funding for this project was provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance Grant: 90FR0007. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.

OkEq Night at the Philbrook Museum of Art

Tuesday, June 22nd: 6pm to 8pm

 Join Oklahomans for Equality for an evening at the Philbrook on Tuesday June 22nd from 6pm to 8pm. The Philbrook Museum of Art invites the members of OkEq for an invitation only visit to see the Egyptian Treasures Exhibit. This event is free admission and a special discount membership to the Philbrook will be offered to all those in attendance. For more information about the Philbrook please visit http://www.philbrook.org

Pride Night at the WNBA

Saturday June 19th: 7 pm

ShockJoin Oklahomans for Equality for Tulsa Pride Night at the WNBA Saturday June 19th 7 pm. Come out and support the Tulsa Shock at the BOK Arena and show your Pride. Special offer!   You can get 1 Tulsa Shock Ticket and a 2010 Pride t-shirt for $20. Drop by the Dennis R Neill Equality Center to purchase your ticket and t-shirt combo!