Year Round Events
The goal for Twisted Arts is to host events throughout the year dedicated to the work of Oklahoma LGBTQ+ artists, with an emphasis on artists based in Tulsa. For Twisted Arts, our strategy is two-fold: a) host events for local LGBTQ+ artists that expand their audience by working with national artists b) build a LGBTQ+ artist economy in Oklahoma.
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Upcoming
Double Feature at the Admiral Drive-In
Join Twisted Arts as we say adios Summer on September 17 at Admiral Drive-In. Only $15 per car for this double feature!
Saturday, September 17
Admiral Twin Drive-In (7355 E Easton St, Tulsa, OK 74115) 7:40pm
2 Spirit Fest
FREE and open to the public! Twisted Arts is proud to announce the inaugural “Two-Spirit Festival,” a groundbreaking festival that aims to empower and uplift Two-Spirit Native American artists by providing a platform to showcase their talent, creativity, and cultural heritage. The festival, which will take place in Tulsa on October 14 & 15 2023, features a diverse range of genres and artists, deeply rooted in their traditional cultures. Through video installations, panel discussions, and live performances, ” Two-Spirit Festival ” aims to educate and inspire audiences about the unique experiences and contributions of the Two-Spirit community while supporting and promoting the work of established and emerging artists.
Saturday, October 14
101 Archer St • 6:30pm – Midnight
Saturday, October 15
WOMPA • Noon – 3:30pm
Past Events
Second Annual PRIDE Kickoff!
Our Second Annual PRIDE Kickoff was a success! Thanks much to all the artist, makers, and drag performers who participated.
FREE!
Saturday, June 2
Rooftop at Tulsa Artist Fellowship
NIGHT MARKET 6–9pm
VARIETY SHOW 9:30–10:30pm
Beer Before 9pm / Food, Wine & Beer After 9pm
A Run for More
Following the Transgender Day of Visibility March, join us at OKEQ for a screening of the documentary film A RUN FOR MORE, which chronicles the campaign of Texas’s first transgender state representative, Frankie Gonzales-Wolfe. This free screening begins at 6:30 and is open to the public. It will include a Q&A with the film’s Director Ray Whitehouse.
Twisted Arts Pride 2022
Ring in 2022 PRIDE with Twisted Arts on Friday, June 3rd at Tulsa Artist Fellowship’s Archer Studio. The party begins at 6:00pm and welcomes guests to enjoy “First Friday” with a variety of Tulsa’s best performers, artists, vendors, comedians, magicians and more. This event is free of charge and made possible in partnership with Tulsa Artists Fellowship and Play Tulsa Music.
The night kicks off with a “Queer Night Market” from 6:00pm – 9:00pm, featuring a variety of local queer crafter, artists and vendors. Guests 21+ (with ID) may enjoy complimentary beer from Good Cause Brewing while they shop for handmade, one of a kind pieces.
Immediately following the market, Adonis Alessi hosts the “Over the Rainbow Variety Show.” Enjoy performances from Whiskey Saint Cyr, Lauren Turner, Scrappy Legacy, John Shack, and Kitty Marie Legacy. Twisted Arts will serve empanadas during the show, and wine will be served to guests 21+ (with ID). The event will conclude at 10:30pm with a special closing number from Adonis Alessi.
Stand Up, Stand Out!
STAND UP STAND OUT is a 35 minute documentary that plunges into a little-known, but widely resonant, chapter of queer cultural history: the story of the Valencia Rose (1981-1986), believed to be the first and only gay-owned and –operated comedy club in the USA. Through the voices and humor of the Rose’s performers, the film explores gay comedy as an outgrowth of the rich traditions of activism and performance in San Francisco, an empowering response to the conservative politics of the era, and a valiant quest for joy and laughter amidst the horrific onslaught of the AIDS crisis.
Watch the trailer: