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Before they officially step away from the stage, Tulsa’s own emo-pop champions CLIFFDIVER have given their fans one last parting gift. Today, the band dropped a surprise three-track EP titled “C-SIDES,” a bittersweet release that will no doubt leave listeners spinning these songs on repeat for years to come. The release of “C-SIDES” — comprised of songs “King of Coney I-Lander,” “Bored” and “2High2Cry” — comes ahead of the band’s highly anticipated final show on July 18 at The Vanguard Tulsa.

On July 11, the Jenks Chamber of Commerce and Discover Jenks held their annual Sharks in the Park community event, this time with the debut of an aquatic-themed drone show, “Sharks in the Sky.” Families gathered to enjoy free hot dogs, an inflatable water slide and a foam party outside the Oklahoma Aquarium, which remained open until 9 p.m. Local businesses and vendors offered food, beverages and swag underneath tents, and the Jenks Fire Department organized a splash zone for children of all...

On July 14, Mexican singer and songwriter Carín León brought his De Sonora Para El Mundo tour to Tulsa's BOK Center for a night of genre-bending music. The musician is perhaps most well known for his songs "Primera Cita" and "Despídase Bien." Known for his marathon-like performances, León played well over 30 songs during the concert. See a full gallery from the show below:

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If you’ve ever visited Circle Cinema on Lewis Avenue, you have probably walked along the medallions — imbedded in concrete at the entrance — honoring prominent actors, writers, musicians and more who have, at some point, called the Sooner State their home. Brad Pitt, Chuck Norris, Will Rogers, Bill Hader and Sterlin Harjo are just a few of the Oklahomans recognized for their outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry.

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Mexican singer and songwriter Carin León is making a stop in Tulsa for his De Sonora Para El Mundo tour on July 14 at the BOK Center. The concert has been rescheduled from a previous date (tickets from the original show date remain valid). The concert kicks off at 8 p.m. Tickets range in price from $48.85-$226. More information here.

On July 4, the Tulsa community gathered to celebrate America's 250th Independence Day with a stars and stripes-themed Firecracker 5K, organized by Golden Driller Racing. Around 7:30 a.m., families with younger children kicked off the race in the Stroller 5K; shortly after, a second starting horn sounded to unleash individual runners into the streets of downtown Tulsa.

The power of community was on full display during Plastic Psalms' final show/record release on July 3. The group, who has been a staple in the local music scene since 2016, sadly lost one of its members earlier this year. In the months prior, the trio — comprised of David Akins, Derik Hefner and Joel Hoyt — had completed their new album “hostile architecture,” a project that was years in the making.

On July 4, the Fulton Neighborhood Association held its annual Fourth of July Parade. Tulsa Police, Uncle Sam and kids of all ages were in attendance, parading around the neighborhood. Attendees were treated to free snow cones, candy and bubble wands. You can see a full gallery below: