Events at Raindrop, Tulsa Turkish House

Events at Raindrop Tulsa Turkish House

4444 W. Houston St. (81st St.) Broken Arrow, OK

For more information about all events:

Email: tulsa@turkishhouse.org

Phone: 918.806.6022

Have you ever driven down W. Houston, 81st St., between 129the East Avenue and Garnett and noticed the sign Raindrop, Tulsa Turkish House, on the north side of W. Houston (81s)t St.? Perhaps you wondered what organization oversees Raindrop and what its purpose might be. Here’s an opportunity to discover answers! At Raindrop, people can participate in a variety of activities and learn about Turkish culture as well as share one’s own.

Raindrop Turkish House, 4444 W. Houston St. (81st) in Broken Arrow, is “a nonprofit organization that seeks to promote friendship and understanding through cultural experiences.” Most importantly, visitors to Raindrop form new friendships as they learn about additional events at Raindrop. See the upcoming events below. Some are for ladies only, others, such as cooking classes, are for men and women, and still others like the pre-Thanksgiving dinner are for families.

Ladies’ Coffee Night: 12 Oct. 6:00 – 8:00 PM

The first Ladies’ Coffee Night of the fall 2018 will be Friday, Oct. 12. Registration begins at 6:00 PM. Coffee Nights are held at Raindrop, the Turkish Cultural Center, 4444 W. Houston St (81st), Broken Arrow, OK. The evening consists of a full Turkish dinner followed by a program featuring a variety of subjects. Since Oct. is Hispanic Heritage month, the topic will be Hispanic Heritage. The evening offers an opportunity to make new friends, visit with old friends, learn about interesting topics, and eat good food. Tickets are $15 available at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ladies-coffee-night-tickets-50078616490. Or call 918.806.6022 or email tulsa@turkishhouse.org.

International Cooking Classes Offered at Raindrop

The next cooking class at Raindrop, Turkish Cultural Center, will be Saturday, Oct. 20, featuring Turkish cuisine. Men and women are invited to sign up for the cooking classes. Following the preparation of the meal, everyone sits together to enjoy the delicious food and lively conversation. Cost: $15 per person; call for reservations, 918.806.6022 or email tulsa@turkishhouse.org; pay at the door.

Turkish Festival: Saturday, Nov. 3, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

The Turkish Festival gives everyone an opportunity to learn about Turkish culture and food first-hand. A wide variety of delicious Turkish foods will be available for sale, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts. Come prepared for a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. Also, Turkish craft items such as intricately hand-painted bowls, plates, and lamps will be for sale. Demonstrations of calligraphy and the ancient Ebru art of water marbling will interest visitors. The Turkish Festival provides fun and food for the whole family.

Raindrop Book Club: Thursday, Nov. 8, 6:00 PM

The book club at Raindrop will meet Thursday, Nov. 8, to discuss The Girl With Seven Names by Hyeonseo Lee. Lee provides “an extraordinary insight into life under one of the world’s most ruthless and secretive dictatorships – and the story of one woman’s terrifying struggle to avoid capture/repatriation and guide her family to freedom.” The discussion is free and open to the public.

Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner: Thursday, Nov. 15, 6:00 PM

Families are invited to a pre-Thanksgiving dinner at Raindrop, Turkish Cultural Center, on Thursday, Nov 15 at 6:00 PM. The evening features a complete meal and an opportunity to meet with old friends and make new friends.

For more information on any of the events:

Email: tulsa@turkishhouse.org

Phone: 918.806.6022