As the Tulsa and the nation try to control the spread of the coronavirus, many businesses, events and churches have closed temporarily and events have been canceled

Here is a partial list.

Mayfest cancelled

Mayfest has been canceled to cooperate with the Centers for Disease Control recommendation to cancel in-person events that have 50 people or more for the next eight weeks.

The 2020 Mayfest was scheduled for May 8-10 Downtown.

Admiral Twin open

The Admiral Twin Drive-In, 7355 E. Easton St., will continue showing movies outdoors with the permission of city officials.

“I’m happy because I think people now have an option to get out of the house, to go to the movies, and I’m happy because it helps us to survive,” said Blake Smith, owner of the Admiral Twin.

AMC has closed all U.S. locations for six to 12 weeks. Regal Cinemas, including Broken Arrow’s Warren Theatre, have closed indefinitely. The Circle Cinema is closed until further notice.

Wanenmacher’s Arms Show canceled

For the first time in 65 years, Wanenmacher’s Tulsa Arms Show – the biggest show of its kind in the world – will not take place next month. Joe Wanenmacher, who has owned the show for the past 52 years, said he consulted with his family and canceled the show. It was scheduled for April 4-5 at Expo Square.

“For over 65 years we have held two shows a year without exception until now,” said Wanenmacher. “For the safety of everyone involved, this is the right thing to do.

For those who purchased Advance VIP tickets, those may be returned to the store where they were purchased or it can be used for entry to the November 14 & 15 show.

Woodland Hills Mall closed

Woodland Hills Mall at 71st Street and Memorial Drive  is temporarily closed until March 29.

The mall closed on March 19. Essential retailers (such as pharmacies and food delivery/takeout may still be open.

The mall is owned by Simon, which has closed all of its properties across the country through March 29.

Dentists cut back

Most Tulsa-area dentists and orthodontists will abide by recommendations issued last week by the American Dental Association and Oklahoma Dental Association to postpone all routine and elective procedures due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Church canceled

Check with your church by phone or on the Internet to see if services are canceled. Many churches, including First Baptist Church of Broken Arrow, are offering online messages this Sunday.

Catholic services canceled

Catholic parishes in the Tulsa Diocese will suspend all public Masses for at least the next three weeks, beginning March 20,, officials announced. The church plans to schedule hours to be open for private prayer and to hear confessions.

Help for churches

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Generosity by LifeWay is opening its digital giving platform to congregations immediately for free.

The “Special coronavirus Digital Giving Plan,” which can be accessed at LifeWayGenerosity.com/coronavirus, provides a church with a custom online giving page that can begin receiving gifts within 48 hours. With the offer, churches will pay no set up fees and no monthly subscription fees. The service does not require any technology or website experience.

Churches who have a website but lack online giving can get started with Generosity’s full digital platform at no cost.

YMCA closed

All Tulsa facilities and Y-programs will close through March 29. Go to ymcatulsa.org/branch-closures for more information.

State Tourism affected

Oklahoma Tourism Information Centers are temporarily closed to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, although exterior restrooms at the Blackwell (Interstate 35), Sallisaw (Interstate 40) and Erick (Interstate 40) centers will remain open for travelers. 

The Department encourages all business owners, managers and event organizers who have a presence on TravelOK to contact the team at [email protected] with any updates on their business.

Tulsa Parks closed

Tulsa Parks has closed all community and specialty centers and cancelled all public programming and rentals until further notice.  Outdoor parks and green spaces are still open to the public during regular park hours.  Refunds will be given for all programming and rentals that have been cancelled, and Parks community center staff will follow up with all customers about the refund process.

Tulsa banks close lobbies

Most Tulsa banks – including Arvest, Mabrey Bank and Bank of Oklahoma – have temporarily closed their lobbies to customers. The drive-throughs are open.

FDIC Insurance covers deposits up to $250,000. Bank officials advise the public to be aware of malicious cyber criminals using phishing emails and other methods to tap bank accounts during the crisis.