Join us for a book discussion! September: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante; October: Waiting for Snow in Havana: Confessions of a Cuban Boy by Carlos Eire; November: The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson
Looking to improve your professional soft skills in the workplace? Set yourself apart by getting the essential soft skills—abilities that help people interact effectively with others—that employers value most, from communication fundamentals and being a team player to advancing your critical thinking skills. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit p2pu.org/wichita to Read more…
Black Friday at Museum of World Treasures Prepare for incredible savings at the Museum of World Treasures from November 24 to 26! 🛍️ 🎁 35% off ALL Museum Store Merchandise 🎟️ 35% off Museum Memberships (available in-person or over the phone) This Black Friday, explore our treasure trove of unique Read more…
Writing the Great American Novel can be a lonely business. Join other Wichita-area NaNoWriMo writers for some fellowship while you craft that perfect paragraph! We'll meet to chat a little and write a lot. Outlets and free wifi (with library card) are available for laptop users or use one of Read more…
The housing situation in Wichita has undergone significant changes since the 2020 pandemic, with property values and rent costs on the rise. This has had a major impact on the residents of Wichita. To address this issue, this program will feature Sally Stang from the City of Wichita's Housing and Read more…
Learn the process of publishing your book with Kindle Direct Publishing. This will help prepare you for the steps necessary to publish both in print and as an ebook. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
This time of the year can get busy with work, family and kid events. Your friends at GROW are here to remind you that and your significant other need a night out to reconnect and try something new! We are making date night easy on you with a ticketed Read more…
Delano Drive (formerly Lady and The Tramps) will perform live at the new The Dive-Beach Bar in Wichita for the first time! Come check out this new bar with fun cocktails and an outdoor patio.
Join us for a book discussion! The book for the discussion will be available one month before the program to check out at the Evergreen Branch.
This will be an audience participation-based program. The moderator will invite attendees to share something new or different they would like to accomplish or learn more about regarding amateur radio in 2024. Cosponsored by the Wichita Amateur Radio Club
Join us for a book discussion! The book for the discussion will be available one month before the program to check out at the Evergreen Branch.
January: Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce. February: Vanderbilt: the Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty by Anderson Cooper. The book for the discussion will be available one month before the program to check out at the Evergreen Branch.
Ready to mix, mingle and sip with other singles? Join our interactive cocktail class! Master mixologist, Samantha Scott has overseen the bar menu at a number of high-end resteraunts in Wichita and developed the coffee and cocktail program at GROW! She will be going over the mixology basics and you Read more…
Spoil your sweetie this year with a unique, valentines date experience at GROW! Indulge in a one-of-a-kind, ticketed event priced at $45 per couple, featuring exclusive perks that will make your heart bloom. Your ticket includes: -A reserved Valentine's table with personalized table service from our bar, Botanic. -A delightful Read more…
Join us for a night of mystery and murder at the Kansas Aviation Museum! This interactive experience puts you right in the middle of the action. It's the late 1920s at the height of aviation fever and prohibition. Meet bootleggers, gangsters, female aviators dreaming of the skies and more! Dinner Read more…
Join us for the kickoff of Wichita's 2024 Big Read. Celebrate Tommy Orange's There There with music, dance, and art. Free copies of the book will be available (as supplies last). Get a preview of what's in store for this year's NEA Big Read. To learn more, visit www.bigreadwichita.org.
Adult book discussion featuring "There There" and foods with indigenous roots. (*Must have Base access to attend)
Discussion of 2024 Big Read book, There There by Tommy Orange
Join us for a showing of the documentary Gather. It is a film that “follows the stories of natives on the frontlines of a growing movement to reconnect with spiritual and cultural identities that were devastated by genocide.” After watching, we will hold a short discussion about what we watched, Read more…
Discussion of 2024 Big Read book, There There by Tommy Orange
Bring your lunch and join us for a book chat about the 2024 Big Read book, There There by Tommy Orange
The history of Native Americans in the Wichita area didn't end with the signing of the Medicine Lodge treaty that moved Wichita's first residents to reservations in Oklahoma. In preparation for the history walk Librarian and Citizen of the Comanche Nation Daniel Pewewardy combed the archives for stories about notable Read more…
Join us March 29th for one of the hottest shows to come to Onyx Event Center! Drinks will be flowing as our Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Visionary of the Year Candidate, Clayton Dir, and others strut the stage in Drag! This adults-only fabulous Charity Drag Show pairs 5 Regular Joe/Jane Read more…
Join us March 29th for one of the hottest shows to come to Onyx Event Center! Drinks will be flowing as our Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Visionary of the Year Candidate, Clayton Dir, and others strut the stage in Drag! This adults-only fabulous Charity Drag Show pairs 5 Regular Joe/Jane Read more…
Create a tiny feather banner in the fire colors to wear or watch over your houseplants. This is a beginner loom beading class using larger beads. All supplies provided. Class limited to 10 participants.
Get ready to immerse yourself in vibrant colors, absorb a wealth of knowledge, and ignite your creative spark with OPA at the National Convention from April 2 - 7 at Mark Arts! Join OPA's National Convention and unleash your artistic potential. Participate in the Kansas Plains Wet Paint Competition and Read more…
Join us for an incredible evening of music and storytelling with the Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival headliner, Elexa Dawson. Elexa comes from the Citizen Potawatomi Nation based near Shawnee, Oklahoma, and her captivating red-dirt-honey vocals lay on the listener like a blanket of good feelings, giving the gift of healing Read more…
Many of the characters in this year's Big Read book There, There struggle with addiction. Research shows that stable housing plays a vital role in people's recovery from substance use disorders. Join the Wichita Journalism Collaborative in a discussion of how addiction and housing may intersect.
Join us for a discussion of the 2024 Big Read Title There There by Tommy Orange.
Hopping Gnome Brewing is hosting a watch party of the final round of The Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 14th at the new taproom and beer garden at 1719 E. Victor, with a large TV screen on the patio, Caddie Kolsch on tap, new golf apparel, Masters themed food, and Read more…
The NEA Big Read selection for 2024 is "There There," by Tommy Orange! In this novel, Orange traces the intersecting lives of 12 characters from Native communities whose voices and perspectives converge at the first ever Big Oakland Powwow. NPL will host Newton's community Big Read discussion on Monday, April Read more…
Adult crafting program. We will make photo displays and talk about the importance of family and reference the familial ties in "There There". (*Must have Base access to attend)
Discussion of 2024 Big Read book, There There by Tommy Orange
Many of the rights secured by Native Americans were won through the efforts of activist groups in the 20th century, such as the American Indian Movement of the 1970s. Today, this activism has evolved into a variety of movements from the protests at Standing Rock to the grassroots movement for Read more…
You are an archaeology student attending a seminar that opens a hidden university cold case. In 1965 Northern California, a team of archaeologists excavated the lands of the Indigenous Ohlone, Mutsun, and Awaswas peoples in search of historical artifacts, but the excavation was abruptly halted when one of the team Read more…
This is not your grandfather’s magic show… This is the show that will have you asking, “How the ****?” and “What the ****?” Side-splitting comedy and mind-blowing magic are brought into the spotlight as comedy magician Grant Freeman brings his unique, raunchy show full of surprises to the Orpheum stage! Read more…
One of the best known art forms practiced by American Indians is beadwork. Today, beadwork has come to symbolize Native American heritage and is used to make belts, jewelry, and most notably, adorns much of the regalia worn at powwows and dance contests. In this native beading workshop, you'll create Read more…
Taking inspiration from the Native American Medicine Wheel, this free yoga class will incorporate both locally produced and nationally renowned soundscapes and intertribal music in a power yoga class for strength, focus, and relaxation. Men, women, and children 7+ are welcome to attend. This class is instructed by a 200-hr Read more…
Join us at Brick & Mortar for a FREE EVENT and an evening of fun and fundraising. Enjoy live music from Zach Shoffner and hear Cacyi Carter's story on her fight with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Bid on fantastic items at our silent auction and try your luck at our wine pull. Read more…
The Wichita Ultimate Summer League (WUSL) is a co-ed league and a great way to become involved in the Wichita Ultimate community. It consists of eight weeks of Ultimate with over 150 players. You will play the season with teams drafted by captains. Your registration fee includes a disc and Read more…
Join Grassland Groupies for an adults-only nature-based trivia at Meadowlark Farm. Enjoy a campfire and roast marshmallows as you go head to head with other nature nerds. Relax away from the kids and enjoy some cider on the side! $20/person; $15/person for teams of 4-8 people Closed-toed shoes, jacket, and Read more…
Join Heather, Owner of GROW, celebrating 5 years since we opened a greenhouse in our backyard and GROW began. 6pm- Coffee/Cocktails Social. 6:30pm- Conversations begin. Join Heather as she goes through her journy of Business. Learn the story behind GROW, lessons learned and open up for honest conversation about business Read more…
Who: Regina Klenjoski Dance Company & Tristian Griffin Dance Company What: CONVERGE II: New Spaces FREE Performance Where: Wichita Public Library – Advanced Learning Library, 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, KS 67203 When: June 15th, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Narrative: Join us for the premiere of CONVERGE II, presented Read more…
We are thrilled to invite you to Celebrate with us! 2 Years Of GROW at RISE- Celebrating our innovative Plant Bar Concept.4 Years of GROW- Honoring 4 years of GROW.5 Years Entrepreneurship- Reflecting on the dedication and hardwork that built the business. Check out our events calendar online and other Read more…
With Jim Pisano and Joel Boettger as co-directors, we'll shake the building with their 17 piece jazz ensemble at Walker's Jazz Lounge!
Join us for our First Plant Swap Social! This is a chill Event, where you will get to mingle with fellow plant parents, have some drinks, and swap for a new plant. How will this work? 1. Purchase a ticket. Tickets are $5. We will have to have a limit Read more…
The upcoming reunion concert at Walker’s will be the first time the group has performed together in over ten years! Elemental Trio features David Lord on guitar, Mark Foley on bass and Steve Hatfield on drums. Their debut album, Acorn Life, was released in 2011 via Air House Records. The Read more…
Embark on a musical journey with the mesmerizing melodies of the Dr. Wayne Goins Quartet at Walker's Jazz Lounge. Immerse yourself in the rich harmony, intricate rhythms, and soulful improvisation. Join us for a night of unparalleled jazz brilliance that captivates the soul! The artist performing for this event are Read more…
Join us for a LEGO building party - no kids allowed! Sip & Build is back – and this time we’ve super (hero) sized it! Meet us in the DC Super Heroes exhibit to sip, build and party in Gotham City. Construct a vintage Ferrari, retro camera or a set of roses Read more…
JazzPlay, a trio organized by Mark Mazur (piano), Jim Keefer (upright bass), and Bill Glenn (drums) will be serenading the lounge!
