2026 Equality Gala: Mechanica Botanica
Be our guest for an evening celebrating unity, growth, and the power of perseverance.
This year's gala invites you into a world of imaginative futurism and flourishing life, where industrial elegance meets vibrant bloom. Mechanica Botanica celebrates the beauty that emerges when we refuse to be erased, when we bloom even in spaces never meant for us.
Together, we'll celebrate the ingenuity, resilience, and collective imagination that continue to shape our community and our future.
Arvest Convention Center, Tulsa
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 6:30 PM
As OKEQ's largest fundraiser of the year, the Equality Gala supports programs, services, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ Oklahomans across the state.
Suggested Attire: Formal Victorian-inspired fashion with a steampunk edge. Think sleek silhouettes, metallic accents, lush florals, gears, lace, and clockwork details classic elegance reimagined through creativity and imagination.
Please be aware that Pride Street (4th Street from Detroit Ave to Lansing Ave) will be under construction.During this time, parking near the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be limited. We encourage visitors to plan ahead, allow extra time for arrival, and consider alternative parking options in the surrounding area.
Tulsa Lunatics Prideraiser 2026 | Ends July 5, 2026
Join the Tulsa Lunatics in supporting our 2SLGBTQIA+ community by pledging as little as $1 for every FC Tulsa goal scored through July 4!
$39 pledged per goal | 3 goals scored = $117 raised
Next Match:
FC Tulsa at Charleston Battery
June 13, 2026 | 6:30 PM CT
All funds stay local to support Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.
MOREcolor | Now - July 25th
MOREcolor is the current incarnation of the art show that began in the 1980s as the TOHR Art Show; a Pride celebration through the fine arts started by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, long before Oklahomans for Equality had a permanent home in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.
🎨 Featured Artists
Carrie Silverhorn (digital mixed media), Maria A. Trester (acrylic), Lexie Tafoya (beaded medallions), Liz Cousins (photography), Taylor Painter-Wolfe (handmade felted wool), Sharon Salazar (multimedia), Kevin Carbajal (acrylic), Nick White (canvas), lori joan morgan (acrylic), Behnaz Sohrabian (oil), Cheryl Capps (oil), Pamela Watson (acrylic), Susan Cram (mixed media guitar), Mikael Monsanto (oil), Diana Witty (canvas), Kelly Melvin (acrylic/aerosol), Jessica Newman (acrylics & oils), Dean Wyatt (acrylic), Liz Dueck (oil & acrylic), and Scott Goodpaster (oil).
Clothing Drive | Now - August 1st
This summer, we’re coming together to support students and families across our community through the Back to School Clothing & Supply Swap at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.
From now through August 1, we’ll be collecting gently used and new items to help youth and young adults head into the school year feeling prepared, supported, and confident.
We’re collecting Clothing for ages K–21+, Shoes, Backpacks, Lunch boxes, and NEW chest binders
Every donation makes a difference for local students accessing resources during our Back to School Resource Fair on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Drop-Off Location: Dennis R. Neill Equality Center
Thank you for helping us create a welcoming and affirming school year for every student.
Oklahomans for Equality seeks equal rights for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.
Serving the community and allies since 1980, Oklahomans for Equality is home to a diverse, vibrant, and engaged community, knowledgeable staff, and dedicated volunteers.