Mother Road Market is photographed on Tuesday, April 26, 2026. The Route 66 food hall will host a smaller version of Mayfest this summer in correlation with centennial celebrations.
Mother Road Market is photographed on Tuesday, April 26, 2026. The Route 66 food hall will host a smaller version of Mayfest this summer in correlation with centennial celebrations. Credit: Milo Gladstein / Tulsa Flyer

We’ve got the scoop on your weekend. Here’s the Flyer’s top five.

Bixby BBQ and Blues Festival

5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday

Three days of award-winning barbecue, live music, carnival rides, local vendors and a weekend that brings the community together at Washington Irving Park.

Black Wall Street Rally

All day Thursday through Saturday

A three-day celebration of Greenwood’s legacy and cultural importance draws thousands to a bike show, sound competition, demo-rides, guest speakers, live music and lots more. 

Mayfest at Mother Road Market

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday

Shop local artists inside and outside as a pared-down version of the annual art market arrives on Route 66. You can listen to live performers and singer-songwriters while enjoying food and drinks from eateries inside the market. 

Asian American Night Market

5 to 9 p.m. Friday

Spend an evening in east Tulsa’s Global District and celebrate the traditions, flavors and creativity of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures through food, live music, cultural performances, local vendors and family activities. 

Gardn Market at American Solera

2 to 6 p.m. Sunday

More than 25 vendors fill American Solera for a vintage market that also includes HQ Coffee & Matcha and Super Secret Donuts.

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Tim Landes is the food, arts and culture editor at the Tulsa Flyer. Prior to joining the inaugural editorial team at the Tulsa Flyer, Tim spent a decade managing media relations for Cherokee Nation businesses,...