Pop-Up Downtown Returns for 2025–2026 And It Keeps Getting Better
December 18, 2025
Category: Downtown Partnership
For the fourth year in a row, Pop-Up Downtown is bringing fresh energy, new ideas, and bold entrepreneurs to the heart of Downtown Tulsa. Each year, the program grows stronger, and the 2025–2026 season is no exception.
Pop-Up Downtown gives emerging and growing entrepreneurs, along with established local brands, the opportunity to test the Downtown Tulsa market through affordable, short-term leases in ground-floor retail spaces. The goal is simple but powerful: support small businesses, activate Downtown storefronts, increase foot traffic, and expand the diversity of business owners and shopping experiences Downtown.
Participants are selected through an application process that considers concept viability, product quality, product diversity, and overall fit for Downtown Tulsa. Just as important is alignment with Downtown Tulsa Partnership’s strategic goal to foster a prosperous Downtown through investments and resources that benefit all Tulsans.
Program Impact at a Glance: 2022-2025
Since its launch, Pop-Up Downtown has made a measurable difference:
- 21 businesses supported
- 5 businesses transitioned into long-term Downtown tenants
- 95% BIPOC-owned
- 73% woman-owned
- Over $85,000 in earned sales revenue
- 100% of participants gained exposure to new customers
- 94% earned revenue that supported expansion and business growth
Behind those numbers are real people, real dreams, and real momentum. This year’s cohort continues that legacy with three women-owned businesses that bring food, beauty, and creativity into Downtown in exciting ways.
Meet the 2025–2026 Pop-Up Downtown Businesses
Bowlcuts
525 S Main St, Suite 101
Bowlcuts is redefining comfort food with fresh, thoughtfully prepared bowls made from high-quality ingredients. Entrepreneur Emma Shirley focuses on meals that feel good to eat, whether you’re grabbing lunch on a busy workday or sitting down to enjoy something warm and satisfying.
The menu features hearty bowls, flavorful soups, and delicious dips. Everything can be enjoyed in the shop or taken home, and Bowlcuts also offers catering for events.
Hours
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Monday: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Tuesday–Saturday: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Beyond the food, Bowlcuts is becoming a place to gather. Emma hosts game nights and trivia nights, inviting guests to enjoy a meal while hanging out and having fun. Trivia themes range from general knowledge to history and pop culture.
Game nights bring out the competitive spirit with board games, cards, dice, and more. Adding to the experience, Honey Hole Mead sets up with glasses and bottles so guests can enjoy mead while they play.
Tulsa Beauty Collective
114 N Boston Ave
Tulsa Beauty Collective is more than a shop. It’s an immersive experience that blends boutique retail, education, and community. Designed as a shared space for women-led beauty brands, TBC is where science, scent, skincare, and smiles come together.
Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday–Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Four women came together to create this unique collective:
- Brianna Arps – MOODEAUX®
Award-winning unisex perfumes powered by scent science, helping people express mood, define style, and feel confident with every spritz. - Kanicka Joseph – K&K Smiles®
A mother–daughter duo pairing natural oral care solutions with a confidence-first approach to caring for every smile. - Kora-Lynah Abelard – Orijin®
A Caribbean-rooted skincare brand blending hibiscus, jasmine, and ancestral wisdom into modern self-care rituals. - Kristen Collins – Black to the Lab®
A STEM education brand using cosmetic chemistry to make science fun, creative, and relatable for girls ages 6–18.
Together, they transformed a former tapas restaurant into a modern, beautiful beauty collective complete with an event and education space. The calendar is packed with hands-on learning and community events, including lip gloss labs, STEM Saturdays for Girls, and Glow & Go Smile Bar on Wednesdays, where guests can enjoy professional teeth whitening in the on-site dental chairs.
Tulsa Beauty Collective also hosts an after-party following the monthly First Friday Art Crawl in the Arts District, making it a lively stop for both beauty lovers and art enthusiasts.
Pop & Create
300 S Cincinnati Ave
Pop & Create is where creativity meets play. This hands-on studio invites people of all ages to make TikTok-inspired crafts and personalized art projects in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.
Guests can create everything from mini wedding cakes and drip bears to junk charms, along with painting, sculpting, decorating, and designing one-of-a-kind pieces.
Hours
- Friday–Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Classes: Friday–Sunday, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Pop & Create offers walk-in crafts, with a mix of free and paid options, making it easy to stop by and try something new. They also host private classes and group events, including birthday parties, holiday gatherings, bachelorette celebrations, and custom creative experiences.
A Growing Program with Real Impact
Pop-Up Downtown continues to prove what’s possible when entrepreneurs are given access, visibility, and support. Each year builds on the last, creating more opportunities for small businesses and a more vibrant Downtown Tulsa.
Whether you’re looking for a great meal, a new beauty experience, or a creative outlet, this year’s Pop-Up Downtown shops offer something worth discovering. Stop in, meet the owners, and see firsthand how small businesses are shaping the future of Downtown Tulsa.