Tulsa Global Alliance was honored to host five prosecutors from Mongolia, accompanied by Facilitator Nomintsetseg Munkhbayar, through the U.S. Congressional Office of International Leadership’s Open World Program, November 14-22 to learn about the rule of law in the United States.

Join us for a Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony watch party at NEFF Brewing. Come raise a global glass with our community as we cheer on the USA and our friends around the world! Light appetizers will be provided.

🗓️ Friday, Feb 6th, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 NEFF Brewing, 321 S Frankfort, Tulsa, OK 74120

Jan 31st. 3-8pm. Arvest Convention Center
TGA will be showcasing our Asian Sister Cities, so be sure to visit our booth, learn about ways to get involved, play Taiko no Tatsujin, and grab some global swag!

Our Sister City Film Series Continues With “Spirited Away”! 1/20, 7pm at Circle Cinema!

TGA board member, Tina Peña, shares a travel journal from Celle, Germany, capturing moments of hospitality, celebration, and connection during the 25th anniversary of the Tulsa–Celle Sister City partnership.

Thursday, November 20th, 5:30-7:00pm

Enjoy meeting the visitors and networking with other internationally-minded Tulsans. Light appetizers will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase. Come raise a global glass with us November 20th!

Thursday, November 13th. 6:00-8:00pm

TGA, the Alliance Française de Tulsa, and Tulsa-area French language teachers invite you to a special evening as we welcome guest teachers from Tulsa’s Sister City, Amiens, France. These educators are visiting as part of the Fall 2025 student exchange program.

Tulsa Global Alliance partnered with Circle Cinema and Tulsa Botanic Garden for a special screening of Roma, marking the first showing in the upcoming Sister City Film Series that celebrates global stories through film and community connection.

Tulsa and its Sister City San Luis Potosí celebrated the unveiling of the Caja de Agua Fountain, a gift of art and friendship that now stands as a lasting symbol of international connection at the Tulsa Botanic Garden.

Join us on Sunday, October 19 at 4 p.m. to unveil the newly installed Caja de Agua Fountain at the Tulsa Botanic Garden.

The public is invited to attend the celebration. Free admission to the Garden will begin at 3 p.m., with the ribbon cutting scheduled for 4 p.m. The Garden will close at 5 p.m.

Tulsa families joined our Kaohsiung Sister City Chair, Rex Burnett, to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival! Guests enjoyed mooncakes, lantern-making, and stories of Chang’e and the Jade Rabbit under the full moon.

Students from Tulsa’s Sister City of Celle, Germany spent the week in Tulsa with Riverfield Country Day School host families, celebrating 25 years of friendship between the two cities. Earlier this year, Riverfield students visited Celle, exploring sites like Heidelberg Castle, the Kölner Dom, and the historic Ratsherrensaal in Celle City Hall.

Tuesday, October 14th, 7:30-10:00pm

Celebrating Hispanic American Heritage Month & 45 Years of Tulsa-San Luis Potosí! Special Offer & Tickets

Tulsa Global Alliance welcomed 12 Canadian Youth Ambassadors for 10 days of cultural exchange, civic engagement, and community connection. From volunteering at local nonprofits to meeting Tulsa leaders and sharing life with host families, the students experienced firsthand the spirit of hospitality that defines our city.

Tulsa Global Alliance was honored to host 20 staff members of the German Bundestag through the “Beyond Washington” program, funded by the U.S. Embassy in Berlin. During their five-day visit, the delegation engaged with Oklahoma leaders in government, business, and education to gain a deeper understanding of the U.S. heartland. Highlights included policy meetings, cultural exchange, and home hospitality dinners that fostered meaningful transatlantic connections.

Thursday, August 14th, 5:30-7:00pm

TGA friends and supporters – join us in welcoming 20 German parliamentary staffers on Thursday, August 14th from 5:30-7:00pm at Marshall Brewing Company!

Enjoy meeting the visitors and networking with other internationally-minded Tulsans. Light appetizers will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase. Come raise a global glass with us August 14th!

This final installment in our Sister City Summer Series highlights Tulsa’s newest international partnership with Mwanza, Tanzania. As our first Sister City on the African continent, this relationship reflects years of grassroots connection, community exchange, and a shared commitment to global friendship. From cultural visits to formal ceremonies, the Tulsa–Mwanza partnership is just beginning to grow.

Celebrating 20 years of partnership, the Tulsa-Amiens Sister City connection has brought together students, educators, and civic leaders through language, culture, and shared experience. From classroom exchanges and French film nights to mayoral visits and global education events, this relationship continues to thrive. Meet new chair Philippe Bled and discover how this transatlantic friendship is shaping Tulsa’s global future.

From classrooms to council chambers, from firehouses to family homes, the Tulsa-Celle partnership has grown through moments of welcome and exchange. Guided by chair Sandy Dizdar and supported by a strong and active group of volunteers, this connection is a living bridge. It is built on shared history, sustained by friendship, and carried forward by curiosity and care.

Zelenograd, Russia is known as the “green city,” and its Sister City connection with Tulsa runs deep. For over 30 years, students, doctors, and community leaders have exchanged not just visits, but friendship and understanding. Meet Garrett Gibson, a Russian scholar and Cold War historian now serving as Sister City Chair, and Bob Lieser, TGA’s Senior Director of Citizen Diplomacy, whose own connection to Zelenograd spans decades and includes teaching, hosting, and leading exchanges on both sides of the globe.