Living Arts of Tulsa hosts its Día de los Muertos Arts Festival every year on Nov. 1. Credit: Destiny Green / Living Arts of Tulsa

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

Halloween celebrations

Friday

Whether it’s flowing with the masses in the Maple Ridge neighborhood, circling Swan Lake or visiting the annual Lacy Park Halloween Festival, there are plenty of fun options for trick-or-treaters.

Council Oak tree and transfer ceremony

10 a.m. Saturday

Witness a moment of profound significance for Tulsa and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, when Council Oak Tree and Stickball Park are officially returned to the nation’s stewardship. A public ceremony, art sale and lunch will be provided by the tribe.

Día de los Muertos Art Festival

11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday

In partnership with Casa de la Cultura, Living Arts of Tulsa will host this annual celebration of the Latino heritage by honoring loved ones who have passed away. The Day of the Dead altars is the most prominent feature, showing the souls the way to their home.

"Dancer" by Jaime Misenheimer (Choctaw)
“Dancer” by Jaime Misenheimer (Choctaw), oil on linen, 48 in x 72 in., which will be on display at Positive Space Tulsa throughout November. Credit: Jaime Misenheimer

“From the Heart: Expressions of Indigenous Joy”

Opens 5 p.m. Saturday

Four Mothers Collective presents “From the Heart: Expressions of Indigenous Joy” opening Nov. 1 at Positive Space. The month-long exhibit is a celebration of Indigenous resilience, connection and the boundless power of joy through the worlds of more than 25 artists.

“As Seen Through Eyes”

3 p.m. Sunday

Circle Cinema will offer a free screening of the 2008 documentary, narrated by Maya Angelou and revealing the story of a brave group of people who fought Adolf Hitler with the only weapons they had. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Tulsa Council for Holocaust Education, the event includes a post-film Q&A with director Hilary Helstein and producer Amy Janes.

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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,...