"Amélie" at Circle Cinema
Our Sister City Film Series Continues With “Amélie”! 3/1, 1:00pm (2:00pm Showtime) at Circle Cinema!
Cultural Curiosity Takes Center Stage at University School’s Spring Festival
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.
Sister City Film Series: “Spirited Away”
Tulsa–Utsunomiya Chair Phil Sharp shares a recap of our special 25th anniversary screening of Spirited Away. This latest installment in our Sister City Film Series was presented in partnership with Circle Cinema and the Tulsa Japanese Friendship Club.
Route 66 and Russia: Reconnecting Runners Through Sports Diplomacy
See how the Route 66 Marathon inspired an international running tradition. After visiting Tulsa in 2019, Zelenograd journalist Pavel Chukaev helped spark a cross‑continental connection that continues today. Featuring new footage from the 2025 race, interviews with Dima and Lena Antonov, and greetings from Tulsa partners, this video celebrates friendship, sports diplomacy, and a marathon tradition shared 5,500 miles apart.
Connecting Courts and Cultures: Mongolian Prosecutors Visit Tulsa
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.
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party
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
Celebrate Asian Cultures at Inaugural Tulsa Asia Fest 2026
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!
"Spirited Away" at Circle Cinema
Our Sister City Film Series Continues With “Spirited Away”! 1/20, 7pm at Circle Cinema!
A Travel Journal from Celle
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.
Toast the Travelers from Mongolia 2025
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!
Toast the Teacher Travelers from Amiens, France 2025
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.
Sister City Film Series: “Roma”
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.
A New Landmark of Friendship: The Caja de Agua at Tulsa Botanic Garden
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.
Event: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Caja de Agua Gifted to Tulsa
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.
Under the Full Moon: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with Kaohsiung
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.
Exploring Each Other’s Worlds: The Tulsa–Celle Student Exchange
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.
"Roma" at Circle Cinema
Tuesday, October 14th, 7:30-10:00pm
Celebrating Hispanic American Heritage Month & 45 Years of Tulsa-San Luis Potosí! Special Offer & Tickets
Tulsa Welcomes Youth Ambassadors from Canada
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 Hosts German Bundestag Delegation Through “Beyond Washington” Program
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.
Toast the Travelers from Germany
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!