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35th Anniversary Screening of Die Hard

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

It’s Christmas Eve In L.A. And The Party Action’s About To Explode… On The Fortieth Floor! Die Hard is a 1988 American action film directed by John McTiernan, with a screenplay by Jeb Stuart and Steven E. de Souza. Based on the 1979 novel, Nothing Lasts Forever, by Roderick Thorp, it stars Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov, and Bonnie Bedelia. Die Hard follows New Read more…

$8

Singles Mixology Sip & Mix Workshop

GROW 320 S Market St Suite 120, Wichita, KS, United States

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…

$40

Art House 310 First Friday – Ellen Mosiman & Dustin Youngman

Art House 310 310 S. Laura, Wichita

Art House 310 First Friday – Ellen Mosiman & Dustin Youngman Opening Reception | First Friday February 2nd, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through February 18th, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…

Daddy Daughter Dance

Maize South Middle School 3403 N. Tyler Road, Wichita

"Come on Barbie, let's go party!" Join us for a fun-filled dance where you can show your Barbie or Barbie Dolls just how special they are to you. We welcome dads, step-dads, uncles, brothers or any male role model to be part of this special night. Feel free to come Read more…

$35.00

Art House 310 First Friday – Rachel Hermes & Sara Grant

Art House 310 310 S. Laura, Wichita

Art House 310 First Friday – Rachel Hermes & Sara Grant Opening Reception | First Friday March 1st, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through March 24th, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…

Lights! Camera! Murder! Murder Mystery Dinner

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

On a night of celebration with glitz and glamour, a crime has occurred at an awards night after party. Can you help us solve the crime? Join us for a fully interactive murder mystery experience! Dinner will be served under the spotlight on the historic stage with a cash bar Read more…

$60

Giselle by Grand Kyiv Ballet

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

“Giselle” is a classical ballet that tells the story of a peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner. Tragically, the girl dies of a broken heart when she discovers the truth about her lover’s identity. The ballet is known for its stunning choreography and Read more…

$24 – $67

Art House 310 First Friday – Dennis McPhail & Jason Crile

Art House 310 310 S. Laura, Wichita

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…

Wichita Clean Water 5K

2101 W Sim Park Dr., Wichita, KS 67203 2101 W Sim Park Dr., Wichita

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…

When Doves Cry – The Prince Tribute Show

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

An exciting and dynamic live concert experience, “When Doves Cry – The Prince Tribute Show” is a multi-talented 9-piece Tribute Show to the music of Prince. With a song list of over 100 Prince songs (and growing), we can guarantee there’s something in our show for both the casual and Read more…

$30 – $35

Open Streets ICT – WSU & Shocker Neighborhood

wichita state university

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…

Free

20th Anniversary Screening of Anchorman

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

In the 1970s, an anchorman’s stint as San Diego’s top-rated newsreader is challenged when an ambitious newswoman becomes his co-anchor. Starring: Will Farrell, Christina Applegate, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd Directed By: Adam McKay

$8

An R-Rated Magic Show

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

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…

$34 – $64

Mean Girls

Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center 225 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, United States

Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock), composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and director CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon). Cady Heron may have grown up on an African Read more…

$50

Mean Girls

Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center 225 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, United States

Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock), composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and director CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon). Cady Heron may have grown up on an African Read more…

$50

The Tierney Sutton Band presented by Wichita Jazz Festival

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

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…

$84.50

Rend Collective

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

Help us celebrate 10 years of Campfire! It feels like just yesterday that we brought our instruments to a chilly Northern Irish beach and sang around the campfire with a few of our friends. We had no idea we were standing at the edge of a global worship movement! (It didn’t feel all Read more…

$26 – $70

The Comedy Function feat. Skinbone & More

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

Welcome to The Comedy Function, a safe place to get a laugh and have some fun. This comedy showcase features performances by Skinbone, Pooh Hef, PJ ThaGreat, Uncle Bam and more! Must be 18+ to attend

$50 – $120

Turnpike Troubadours Pre-Party Event

The Hudson - St. Francis 427 S. St. Francis, Wichita

Turnpike Troubadours Pre-Party at The Hudson St. Francis! Party begins at 5:00p and goes until 8:00p - Open to the Public! "Turnpike" Hour from 5:00-6:00p for $2 off drinks Honey & Rue's Food truck will be parked out front. We will be serving $20 Busch Buckets as well as specialty Read more…

Free

Art House 310 First Friday – Madison Mullen & Brittany Schaar

Art House 310 310 S. Laura, Wichita

Art House 310 First Friday – Madison Mullen & Brittany Schaar Opening Reception | First Friday May 3rd, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through May 26th, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…

Prairie Fire Half-Marathon & 5K

CENTURY II EXPO HALL 225 W Douglas, Wichita

Join the Prairie Fire Race Series, presented by Davis-Moore Auto Group, for a half-marathon or 5K run or walk through the streets of Wichita. Fun for all ages, with a special space theme as we celebrate National Astronaut Day. Register to run today!

$50

Electrify Your Symphony with the Mark Wood Experience presented by Campus High School Orchestra

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

Campus High School Orchestra students will share the stage with Electric Violin legend Mark Wood and members of his band, “The Mark Wood Experience” as they perform your favorite Classic Rock and R&B tunes. International recording artist and Emmy award winning composer Mark Wood, an original member of the multi-platinum Read more…

$10 – $20

2024 RiverCity Tattoo & LifeStyle Expo

Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center 225 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, United States

2024 RiverCity Tattoo & LifeStyle Expo is Kansas' 1st Tattoo Event of this size in almost 20 years! Along with nearly 50 different tattoo artists for live tattooing, there will also be a wide variety of vendor booths showcasing products of fun & culture like you've never experienced before. Completely professional & Read more…

$20

Josh Gates Live!

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

Join explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates from Discovery Channel’s smash-hit series, Expedition Unknown and Josh Gates Tonight for an evening of adventure! Josh will take viewers around the world and off-the-map with stories from his greatest expeditions and insights into the world’s greatest mysteries. From hilarious misadventures Read more…

$39.50 – $59.50

Spread Your Wings: Seaching for Purpose 2-day Webinar

Zoom

June 5 & 6 – Spread Your Wings Study Hall 2-Day Webinar 6 to 7:30 PM online via Zoom.  The link will be provided after registering. This event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome Discovering our purpose in life is a basic human need. But finding our Read more…

$69

“WARPED” – Group Glass Exhibtion

Reuben Saunders Gallery 3215 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, United States

“Warped” is an invitational glass exhibit of works by artists in the United States and United Kingdom that will be on display at Reuben Saunders Gallery in Wichita, Kansas. We hope you will join us for the opening reception on June 7th from 5:30pm – 9:00pm! In conjunction with the Read more…

Free

Art House 310 First Friday – Aida Bell & Sheldon Draper

Art House 310 310 S. Laura, Wichita

Art House 310 First Friday – Aida Bell & Sheldon Draper Opening Reception | First Friday June 7th, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through June 23rd, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…

Randy Travis: The More Life Tour

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in The Price, James Dupré. The Country Music Hall of Fame member’s long-time touring band, consisting of Steve Hinson, David Johnson, Lance Dary, Bill Cook, Joe Van Dyke and Herb Shucher along with longtime tour manager Read more…

$44 – $120

Time Travelers Vintage Expo

Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center 225 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, United States

Time Travelers Vintage Expo is one of the largest traveling vintage markets in the US, featuring vintage and retro-inspired clothing, accessories, home goods, handmade items, and more! Their 80+ vendors are hand-selected from across the country for a curated shopping experience. They strive to create an inclusive space with a Read more…

$10

Sorting Fact from Fiction: Media LIteracy Panel

Flying Pig Improv 3203 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, United States

June 26 Sorting Facts from Fiction: Media Literacy Panel Discussion with The Badass Women of Wichita, 6-8 pm Flying Pig Improv at 3203 E. Douglas Ave. Be on guard against fake news! In our contemporary society, misinformation is distorting public conversations, fostering divisions, and shaping public policy. The abundance of Read more…

$10

Blooms and Brews

Siena Tuscan Steakhouse 104 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS

Join us for an evening of creativity and camaraderie at Siena Tuscan Steakhouse on Wednesday, June 26, at 6 PM. Experience the charm of our elegant, Tuscan-inspired dining room while enjoying featured brews and crafting your own DIY cedar box overflowing with fresh, vibrant flowers. With guidance from our expert Read more…

$40

Blooms and Brews

Siena Tuscan Steakhouse 104 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS

Join us for an evening of creativity and camaraderie at Siena Tuscan Steakhouse on Wednesday, June 26, at 6 PM. Experience the charm of our elegant, Tuscan-inspired dining room while enjoying featured brews and crafting your own DIY cedar box overflowing with fresh, vibrant flowers. With guidance from our expert Read more…

$40

Summer Spectacular Outdoor Movie and USD 266 Drone Show

Maize Clair Donnelly Amphitheater 311 W. Academy, Maize

Maize Rec is thrilled to announce a fun event coming to the Maize community, brought to you by the Maize Recreation Commission and USD 266. Our talented Fifth Grade through High School students will be showcasing their skills with both programmable and non-programmable drones. Get ready to witness non-programmable drones Read more…

Free

Summer Nationals at Kansas International Dragway

Visit the ONLY NHRA sanctioned racetrack in Kansas for Summer Nationals! Watch (or race) drivers from both local and around the country as they compete for cash and prizes in multiple drag race divisions. See the best in the area, with family friendly entertainment.

City/County Birthday Party (and the Historical Museum’s 85th Anniversary)!

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 204 S Main St, Wichita, Kansas

Join us Saturday and Sunday July 20-21st from 1-5 pm as the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum celebrates 3 special birthdays! Celebrating their 154th Year- Wichita was officially “born” July 21, 1870, just 3 months after the establishment of Sedgwick County, Kansas Celebrating our 85th Year- The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum Read more…

Free

Art House 310 First Friday – Tara Hufford Walker & Mark Walker

Art House 310 310 S. Laura, Wichita

Art House 310 First Friday – Tara Hufford Walker & Mark Walker Opening Reception | First Friday August 2nd, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through August 24th, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks Read more…

“The Women of Brown” (A McIlwaine Speaker Series Talk)

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 204 S Main St, Wichita, Kansas

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum presents... The Women of Brown by Donna Rae Pearson Twelve Black women were at the forefront of the civil rights movement as plaintiffs in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case. Unfortunately, their contributions to the civil rights movement have often been overlooked, yet they are Read more…

Free

Chris D’Elia

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

Chris D’Elia has become one of the most in-demand performers in comedy. His highly successful podcast CONGRATULATIONS WITH CHRIS D’ELIA has been a mainstay on iTunes’ comedy podcast charts since its debut in February 2017. He is also a co-star on THE GOLDEN HOUR with Brendan Schaub & Erik Griffin.

$34.50 – $54.50

Art House 310 First Friday – Five Artists Show

Art House 310 310 S. Laura, Wichita

Art House 310 First Friday – Five Artists Show Opening Reception | First Friday September 6th, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through September 22nd, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE of Douglas Read more…

70s Disco Adult Skate

Carousel Skate Center 312 N. West St., Wichita

Celebrate 50 years of Carousel by taking it back to the year it all began! Dress up in your best 70s attire for a fun night of skating, drinks and friends.

Art House 310 First Friday – Alexandria Olthoff & Emily Ritter

Art House 310 310 S. Laura, Wichita

Art House 310 First Friday – Alexandria Olthoff & Emily Ritter Opening Reception | First Friday October 4th, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through October 20th, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…

Celtic Thunder presented by PBS Kansas

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

PBS darlings Celtic Thunder will play the Orpheum Theatre on Friday, October 4. ODYSSEY, the latest show from the internationally acclaimed group, is a fascinating exploration of Irish music and culture, firmly grounded in the ensemble’s impressive history, while ambitiously forging new paths. In ODYSSEY, Celtic Thunder invites audiences on Read more…

$59 – $89

Cold Case Live

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

Investigate America’s most notorious cold cases at COLD CASE LIVE, a live exploration into unsolved crime! Featuring in-depth analyses and firsthand investigator insights, prepare for an evening of shocking revelations as our expert host, Joe Kennedy (Starz TV’s “Wrong Man”), walks you through the process of solving a cold case. Inspect Read more…

$29.50 – $64.50

Jelly Roll Pre-Party

The Hudson - St. Francis 427 S. St. Francis, Wichita

Open to the public Drink specials: Happy hour $2 off all spirits from 5:00-6:00p $15 Busch buckets, $20 domestic bucktets Food Truck - El Gusto ICT

Free

Jelly Roll Pre-Party

The Hudson - St. Francis 427 S. St. Francis, Wichita

When: 10.15.25  5:00-8:00p Where: The Hudson St. Francis Drink specials for the night: Happy Hour $2 off all spirits from 5-6p $15 Busch buckets, $20 Domestic Buckets Open to the Public El Gusto ICT Food Truck available for those who wish to purchase food!

Free

The Black Jacket Symphony presents Elton John’s Madman Across the Water

Wichita Orpheum Theatre 200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS, United States

Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish?  Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Elton John’s iconic album Madman Across the Water live in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of Elton Read more…

$35 – $40

BooFest

Exploration Place 300 N McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS

Join us for a family-friendly party that embraces the fun and silly side of Halloween. Trick-or-treat your way through the exhibits, play Halloween games and participate in hands-on science experiments. Wear your costumes and invite your friends – BooFest is going to be a blast!

$2 – $12

Super Mario Party Jamboree Tournament!

The Point at Ridgepoint Church 8000 W 21st St N, Wichita, KS, United States

🎮 Join The Point Gaming’s Super Mario Party Jamboree Tournament! 🎮 Get ready for an epic esports gaming event like no other! The Point Gaming invites you to our Super Mario Party Jamboree Tournament, happening over two exciting Saturdays: October 19 and October 26. 🗓️ Event Dates: Qualifying Week: October Read more…

Free

Harnessing Disruption: Pioneering the Future of Innovation and Growth in the Business World.

Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium 2060 N Mid Campus Drive, Wichita

Mark your calendars now: At 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, Byron Knight — president of Koch Disruptive Technologies — will serve as a distinguished keynote speaker as part of the prestigious James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series. In a fireside chat with Tom Gentile, CEO of Hexcel Corporation, Byron will present Read more…

Free