Girls on the Run Heart of Kansas will host the 5th Annual Brews, Clues & Running Shoes event on Saturday, April 13th, 2024. Brews, Clues, and Running Shoes is a twist on the Amazing Race! It's part trivia and part challenges. Teams of 4 must solve clues to find checkpoints 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…
Watermark Books & Café will host bestselling author Emily P. Freeman in conversation with James Bryan Smith on Saturday, April 13th at 4 pm. Emily P. Freeman is the best-selling author of The Next Right Thing. She will be here to celebrate the release of her latest book How to Read more…
CASA of Sedgwick County is presenting the first ever Battle of the Bands benefit! A concert featuring 4 local bands where the winner is determined by YOU!! Music, photo ops, door prizes and raffles are just some of the fun things you will experience. CASA of Sedgwick County is a Read more…
🎮 Get ready, gamers! We're hosting another two Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournaments on Saturday, April 13 at The Point (a Ministry of Ridgepoint Church). Address: 8000 W. 21st St. Wichita, KS 67205. 📍 We have TWO exciting tournaments lined up for you all. One is an OPEN Tournament with Read more…
Described as one of the biggest pianistic talents of the past 25 years, Terrence Wilson traverses the gamut of human emotions in Mozart’s 23rd Piano Concerto. It’s been said that Mozart’s piano concertos lift the listener to a higher level. Experience the journey from elegant serenity to the depths of Read more…
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…
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 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…
Inter Wichita FC is set to host Sporting KC Academy for the first home game of the season in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL). Inter Wichita FC aims to make a resounding statement in this opening fixture, showcasing their talent and determination. On the other hand, Sporting KC Academy Read more…
UPSL Spring 2024 Home Opener Inter Wichita FC vs Sporting Kansas City Academy.
UPSL Spring 2024 Home Opener Inter Wichita FC vs Sporting Kansas City Academy.
Join us for a delightful week-long succulent wreath workshop at GROW Plant Bar without the need for tickets! Immerse yourself in the art of crafting stunning wreaths adorned with vibrant succulents or airy air plants. Choose from our array of options: 6” Succulent Wreath: $15 - Includes 1 succulent or 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
Random House Publishing Group and PEN America are proud to present internationally renowned writer, free speech advocate, and Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie in conversation with Suleika Jaouad, the New York Times bestselling author of Between Two Kingdoms, founder of The Isolation Journals, and subject of the Netflix documentary American Read more…
Chuck Otte is a well-known Kansas birder who will present “Bird Distribution in Kansas: Dynamic or Stable? The Kansas County Check-list project, in conjunction with eBird records are giving us a much better understanding of bird distribution in Kansas in both space and time. Chuck will explain the history of Read more…
The Mike Steinel Quintet with Rosana Eckert kick off the 2024 Wichita Jazz Festival! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring the captivating synergy between internationally recognized jazz trumpeter Mike Steinel and the dynamic jazz vocalist Rosana Eckert. Together, they promise to deliver a performance that will take you on Read more…
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…
Enjoy live jazz music from the Noah Williams Trio performing a FREE show 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.
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…
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…
