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…
Day 2 of the 2024 Wichita Jazz Festival welcomes back Mike Steinel and Rosana Eckert joined by the Delano Jazz Orchestra. Jazz trumpeter Mike Steinel and jazz vocalist Rosana Eckert will join the stage with the Delano Jazz Orchestra, an 18 member jazz big band featuring some of Wichita’s finest 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…
Watermark Books & Café will host bestselling author and former Kansan Sara Paretsky on Thursday, April 18th at 6 pm. Sara Paretsky is the best-selling author of the V.I. Warshawski detective series. She will be here to celebrate the release of his latest addition to the series Pay Dirt. Legendary 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…
We're happy to welcome country singer/songwriter Savanna Chestnut to the Brickyard stage with a free solo performance 6p-8p. You'll enjoy her powerful voice behind her original songs and covers you know and love. Enjoy full dinner and drink service on the patio from PUBLIC starting 5p-9p, all ages welcome.
Day 3 of the 2024 Wichita Jazz Festival we welcome the amazing solo guitarist Stanley Jordan! Join us for an unforgettable evening as GRAMMY-nominated Stanley Jordan takes the stage, showcasing his mastery of the guitar and the revolutionary touch technique that has left an lasting mark on the world of Read more…
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
Get ready to say "Willkommen" to Cabaret at Roxy's downtown this April! In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry Read more…
You worked hard this week, come out for the After-Work Party! Drink specials and yard games start at 5:30pm. Enjoy covers and originals from local singer/songwriter Harrison Steele with a FREE acoustic performance on the Brickyard patio. Full dinner and bar service from Public at The Brickyard available until 9pm. Read more…
Watermark Books & Café will host bestselling and award-winning author Leif Enger on Friday, April 19th at 6 pm. Leif Enger is the best-selling author of So Brave, Young, and Handsome; Virgil Wander; and Peace Like A River. He will be here to celebrate the release of his latest book, Read more…
Set up camp amongst a million plastic bricks in Bricktopia, take over the exhibits, snack on popcorn while watching a movie, conquer on the barefoot brick challenge, and compete in a scavenger hunt – all while wearing your pajamas! Be prepared for adventure as you explore the museum after hours 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…
Day 4 of the 2024 Wichita Jazz Festival welcomes tenor saxophone player Melissa Aldana playing with the Wichita State University Jazz Arts 1 and the Mid-Kansas Jazz Band! Melissa Aldana is a GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist and composer tenor player from Santiago, Chile. She is based in Brooklyn, NY and has garnered 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…
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…
Get ready to say "Willkommen" to Cabaret at Roxy's downtown this April! In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry Read more…
The house favorite and masters of cheese are back! Come party with Monterey Jack with a rare Friday night performance at the Brickyard. Cover starts at 8pm, MJ starts around 9pm. 21+
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…
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…
Watermark Books & Café will be hosting the award-winning author and former journalist Lindsay Metcalf for her wonderful new book Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm on Saturday, April 20th at 10 am. Lindsay Metcalf is known for Beatrix Potter, Scientist, No Voice Too Small: Fourteen Young Americans Making History, and No 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 our Annual Mini Maker Market in Clifton Square! Shop local goods from entrepreneurial-minded youths of Wichita! When: April 20th 11a-3pWhere: 3700 E. Douglas Ave Vendors: Apothecary | Cards | Snacks | & More!
Grab your friends and get ready to create your masterpiece. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to express yourself artistically and meet new people with similar interests. All necessary supplies will be provided, so you just need to bring your enthusiasm and a desire to have a great time. Read more…
Watermark Books & Café will be hosting the award-winning poet and author Jody Jensen for her wonderful latest book Creep, Leap, Crunch! on Saturday, April 20th at 1 pm. Jody Jensen Shaffer is known more than 30 fiction and nonfiction for children most notably, Emergency Kittens! and Prudence the Part-Time Read more…
Join us at Wichita Collegiate School for Autism Fest, a celebration of acceptance and inclusion! Enjoy outdoor fun like face painting and yard games, or explore indoor activities including arts and crafts and sensory experiences. All ages are welcome to join in the festivities as we embrace diversity and community 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…
Get ready to say "Willkommen" to Cabaret at Roxy's downtown this April! In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry Read more…
Get ready to say "Willkommen" to Cabaret at Roxy's downtown this April! In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry Read more…
Enjoy drink specials and free entertainment on the patio every Saturday afternoon from 2p-4p this spring. This week's music guest is Joe Stumpe covering all your favorite pop and rock hits. All ages and doggos welcome!
Enjoy rock and pop covers from house favorite Casey Abay with a FREE acoustic performance on the Brickyard patio! Full dinner and bar service from Public at The Brickyard available 5-9. Music starts at 6pm, all ages and doggos welcome. Stick around for a late show with A Band In Read more…
For one night only, some of the world’s best bull riders will go head-to-head with the sport’s rankest bovine athletes, the ultimate showdown of man vs. beast, in one of the most exciting and unpredictable live sporting events to witness. The upcoming PBR Wichita will mark the 29th stop of the Read more…
The final day of the 2024 Wichita Jazz Festival ends with a bang with The Tierney Sutton Band at Wichita Orpheum Theatre! 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 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 to say "Willkommen" to Cabaret at Roxy's downtown this April! In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry Read more…
ABIK takes over the Brickyard stage Saturday April 20th with a new lineup and new songs in the setlist. Enjoy all your favorite alternative rock covers from the late 90s to the late 2000s. Surprise guests, birthdays and a wedding to celebrate, it's sure to be a great time! Cover Read more…
We can't wait to welcome you back to the barn for festival season at Firefly Farm! We're kicking it off with the Earth Day Festival & Starter Plant Sale on April 21st! In addition to seed started plants in premium potting soil, shop an eclectic group of local vendors too! Read more…
ICT CannaFest hosted by Wichita's very own Z Cannabis Company at the Wave 4/21/24 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This is an event that will continue to get bigger and better each year as we encourage Wichitans to come out and celebrate, socialize, and enjoy the new products the cannabis 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…
The National Baseball Congress World Series is celebrating 90 years of NBC baseball in Wichita this summer, join other NBC alumni - coaches, players, umpires, & team executives - to share stories and reconnect. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and a hosted bar at Candle Club Wichita. Tickets are limited, Read more…
The National Baseball Congress World Series is celebrating 90 years of NBC baseball in Wichita this summer, join other NBC alumni - coaches, players, umpires, & team executives - to share stories and reconnect. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and a hosted bar at Candle Club Wichita. Tickets are limited, Read more…
Live comedy at Barleycorn's starring nationally touring comedian Andrew Sleighter! Andrew has been seen on Conan, James Corden, Dry Bar, Last Comic Standing and his album plays regularly on Sirius XM Radio. Don't miss out on this great show! Tickets are $20, but $15 if you buy them early so Read more…
As a response to a great Kansas Black Legislative Day and our subsequent survey of African Americans across the state, we have a stronger feel for the issues of most importance to Kansas' Black community. Join us on April 22 at 6 p.m. CST for an enlightening Zoom webinar. Be Read more…
Paint pouring is such a fun and freeing style! No artistic ability or talent required. And this time we will be teaching five new techniques we've never done before! And we know how addicting pouring is so you get 2 canvases! So join us at Chico's Mexican restaurant for Read more…
Wed, Apr 24 Flying Pig Improv, 3203 E. Douglas Ave. from 6 to 8 PM. Getting Your Affairs in Order Panel Discussion Do you know that more than half of adults in the U.S. don’t have a will? Even if you don’t have a lot of wealth to distribute, a 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…
All schools are welcomed to participate in collecting pull tabs through out the school year and are encouraged to use a field trip to drop them off and participate in a fun field day to see how much they really impacted our charity!
