TGA friends and supporters – join us in welcoming 11 young leaders from Germany on Thursday, August 20th 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 20th!

Tulsa Global Alliance welcomed five international entrepreneurs through the U.S. Department of State’s IVLP Freedom 250 Initiative, connecting them with Oklahoma business leaders, cultural experiences, and citizen diplomacy during a weeklong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

For the fourth time in our 50-year history, Tulsa Global Alliance was awarded “Best Overall Program” by Sister Cities International.

Our Sister City Film Series continues with “Solaris”! 8/18, 7pm at Circle Cinema!

Our own Bob Lieser highlights how Route 66 brings the world to Tulsa in this special Global Ties U.S. story celebrating 100 years of the Mother Road!

Garrett Gibson shares a recap of our special screening of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. This latest installment in our Sister City Film Series was presented in partnership with Circle Cinema in celebration of the Tulsa-Kaohsiung, Taiwan Sister City Partnership.

Thursday, July 2nd, 5:30-7:00pm

Join us as we welcome five entrepreneurs from Algeria, Nicaragua, Togo, Ukraine, and Vietnam through the U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program. The theme of their visit is “Freedom 250: Entrepreneurship in Local Communities.” We’ll be serving up hot dogs, vegetarian options, and classic American foods.

As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026, TGA is grateful to the Museum of Tulsa History for sharing their professional expertise and highlighting the history of Tulsa and the United States to recent groups of IVLP participants focused on energy and law enforcement.

Tulsa welcomed nine Mexican energy professionals through the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program, offering a close look at Tulsa’s energy sector and the community connections that make our exchanges meaningful.

TGA welcomed international police and judicial delegates to Tulsa this April, connecting them with Oklahoma justice leaders and local families to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and strengthen global ties through citizen diplomacy.

Tulsa Global Alliance friend and supporter Cecilia Wessinger returned to Taiwan to hand‑deliver a letter from Tulsa Mayor Nichols in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the Tulsa-Kaohsiung Sister City Partnership.

Our Sister City Film Series continues with “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”! 5/26, 7pm at Circle Cinema!

Global Gatherings: Japan 2026 transformed Gathering Place into a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture, welcoming families and cultural explorers for an afternoon filled with art, performance, and hands-on discovery.

After winning a trip to Japan during Philbrook’s SAMURAI exhibit, Leah & Dale Mathews share stories of their trip, including a visit to Utsunomiya!

Thursday, April 16th, 5:30-7:00pm

Enjoy meeting our visitors from Mexico 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 April 16th!

Garrett Gibson shares a recap of our special screening of Amélie. This latest installment in our Sister City Film Series was presented in partnership with Circle Cinema and Alliance Française de Tulsa.

Experience the beauty and traditions of Japan at Gathering Place’s Global Gatherings: Japan, an immersive cultural celebration set for March 21st from 12-5 p.m.

Rex Burnett, Chair of the Tulsa-Kaohsiung Sister City Partnership, joined Tulsa Community College’s Southeast Campus for a Lunar New Year celebration filled with cultural traditions, symbolic foods, and hands‑on calligraphy.

Our Sister City Film Series Continues With “Amélie”! 3/1, 1:00pm (2:00pm Showtime) at Circle Cinema!

The Spring Festival at University School transformed global learning into a hands‑on celebration, filled with lively performances, shared meals, and cultural discovery. TU students, educators, and community leaders joined in the festivities, highlighting Tulsa’s Sister City connections and inspiring younger students to see themselves as active participants in our global community.