SPRING BREAK AT THE MUSEUM: OLD WEST WEEK Join us for a week of Wild West adventure and family fun at the Museum of World Treasures! DATES & TIMES: Dates: March 11-15, 2024 Activity Times: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm daily Museum Hours Daily: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP 15% OFF Read more…
If your ready to party and support local charities this St. Patrick's weekend (3/16) come over to the Wagon O'Masters Paddy Party! We will have great music, food and (adult) beverages for sale! All proceeds collected from the event will go directly back to the community through our Good Life 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
Mom-Con brings together local professionals to give new or expectant moms relevant information to equip them for the journey ahead.
Tues. March 26: FREE WEBINAR 10 a.m. Take Flight: First Steps to Start Making Changes That Last Register at https://bit.ly/TakeFlightMarch26 A FREE one-hour webinar to discover how to take your first small steps to make changes that last, redesign your change mindset, and strategies to create the future you want Read more…
Bring your lunch and join us for a book chat about the 2024 Big Read book, There There by Tommy Orange
Wed., Mar 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Get Your Side Gig On! Panel Discussion Flying Pig Improv, 3203 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218 This event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome. The registration fee is $10 at the door or in advance. Register at Read more…
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…
Plan a friends' day out and come join this fun and purposeful community -- celebrating International Women's Month! We're a movement of empowered women on a mission to offer opportunity to others: we are women with local and global handmade art and goods, fair/direct trade, nonprofits working with women, immigrants, 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.
Tuesday, April 2, Wed. April 3: 5-6:30 pm Spread Your Wings: Searching for Purpose 2-day Webinar Join me for the Spread Your Wings: Searching for Purpose Two-Day webinar, where we will explore Ikigai - a philosophy used in Japan since the Heian period (794 to 1185) to lead a 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…
Art House 310 First Friday – Dennis McPhail & Jason Crile Opening Reception | First Friday April 5th, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through April 21st, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…
For the seventh year in a row your entire registration fee goes toward building borehole wells and providing clean water education to villages in Africa. After 6 years, we now have 18 Wichita borehole wells in Malawi & 3 wells in Kenya, DR Congo & Ivory Coast, bringing abundant clean water Read more…
Engineering Expo is a fun and free STEM event for kids K-8th grade. Expo has been igniting the imaginations of Wichita’s youth since 1998 by providing hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities. This year Expo will be at Century II’s Expo Hall on April 6th from 9am-3pm. But come Read more…
The Friends of the Wichita Public Library (FWPL) organization has announced that the next sale of donated books will be held on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Advanced Learning Library (711 W. 2nd Street). The event is open to the public and customers may either Read more…
Join us as we bring you all back the days when a party outside was the best vibe!!! F️IRST 1000 RSVP FREE ALL AGES️ Saturday April 6th 3pm to 9pm at WAVE, right in the heart of the city. Featuring all your favorite vendors and food trucks!!!!! Read more…
Contra is a family-friendly activity, great for all ages (as long as you’re not afraid of making new friends) and no partner is required for the entire evening. We dance to live music! Come at 6:30 for an introductory lesson. Were located near 47th & K-15 in the Oaklawn Elementary Read more…
We are going to have a fun afternoon of STEAM activities along with watching the solar eclipse! Admission is just $5/person which includes glasses and loads of fun (and educational) activities for all ages! Great for homeschoolers or preschoolers!
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.
K - 2nd Graders are invited to discover Georgia O’Keeffe, known as the mother of American modernism, who was inspired by the landscape of Abiquiú, a Tewa Pueblo settlement where she made her home. Test your art skills with an art craft inspired by O’Keeffe, as well as listen to Read more…
Join us for a discussion of the 2024 Big Read Title There There by Tommy Orange.
Walk, run and ride like it’s 1999 at CAREfest on Saturday, April 13! Registration is now open at http://www.wichitacarefest.org. Gear up for a day of ’90s-style fun! Join us in supporting Heartspring’s therapies for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. CAREfest brings together our popular events, PedalFest and the Heartspring CARE Walk, into Read more…
Badass Women Scavenger Hunt Saturday, April 13th from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Start at Tanya's Soup Kitchen, 1725 E. Douglas, Wichita, Kansas This event is open to the public. The registration fee is $15 per person ($10 for members) at the door and in advance at https://bit.ly/Scavenger424 Become a Read more…
Get ready for an exhilarating day as we swing into action for Junior Golfer Day, a jubilant celebration of junior golf in the Wichita metro! We invite junior golfers and potential golfers of all ages to join us on Saturday, April 13, from 1-5 pm at the iconic Tex Consolver Read more…
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind event that will bring your neighborhood to life! Join us this spring for Open Streets ICT - WSU & Shocker Neighborhood, the ultimate community-building experience. Picture this: 17th Street, just south of Wichita State University, transformed into a vibrant hub of activity. A day filled Read more…
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
Join the Alumni Engagement team for a Shocker celebration at the Alumni Tailgate, celebrating our Baseball and Softball teams! This party will kick off the evening games, with softball facing off against Oklahoma State while baseball takes on Oral Roberts. Join your fellow alumni + friends for an evening of Read more…
Wed, Apr 17, 6-8:30 pm Finishing School for Modern Women Class Empowering Empaths with Co-Teachers Jill Miller and Cynthia Killian Marina Point Office Park, 1999 N. Amidon, #222, Register at bit.ly/Empath424 Open to the public. Everyone is welcome. Are you empathic, easily absorbing the emotions and feelings of others? Keeping your own Read more…
Join the Groover Labs Toastmasters Club for a free, six-week workshop to take your presentation skills to the next level! The Speechcraft experience was created to help you rise above and be the best communicator you can be! Boost your confidence as you improve your communication, public speaking, and leadership Read more…
Family and friends are invited to a free public event to celebrate the new roof’s completion at Century II! A panel of Modernist architecture experts will speak during this event, and there will be cookies and refreshments. RSVP here, prior to the event. The keynote speaker is “Mr. Modernism” George Smart from North Read more…
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…
KMUW and Wichita Public Library are partnering to present a special edition of Wichitalks as part of the 2024 NEA Big Read: Wichita. Wichitalks is an eclectic and insightful event series featuring lightning-fast, 5-minute talks with 20 slides auto-advancing every 15 seconds. We bring together passionate individuals and an active 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…
Flying Pig Improv is celebrating FIVE years of big, fun improv this month! Come see us create a unique show right in front of you as we use your suggestions to inspire the content. Grab some friends, stop by one of the walkable hot spots like Margarita's, Dempsey's, Ziggy's, Fio 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…
Join us for afternoon of engaging, all-age activities to show love of our planet. Participate in hands-on experiences to boost your environmental consciousness. Discover how to champion clean water, tree planting, and sustainability.Unleash your creativity with DIY Solar Installation ideas. Connect with fellow green lifestyle enthusiasts. FREE COMMUNITY EVENT and a chance Read more…
With a recording and touring history spanning over 20 years and 9 CDs, The Tierney Sutton Band is known for their imaginative and groundbreaking treatments of well-known songs and received a Grammy nomination for “Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocals”, the first band ever to receive this honor. The Tierney Sutton Read more…
Flying Pig Improv is celebrating FIVE years of big, fun improv this month! Come see us create a unique show right in front of you as we use your suggestions to inspire the content. Grab some friends, stop by one of the walkable hot spots like Margarita's, Dempsey's, Ziggy's, Fio Read more…
Get ready for an unforgettable family experience filled with both valuable resources and a plethora of fun-filled activities! The Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County has partnered with Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center (WASAC) to bring you a free family event dedicated to keeping children safe while empowering them for 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…
