Friends University Jazz Festival
Friends University will celebrate its 29th annual Jazz Festival this February. Normally, this Jazz Fest highlights acclaimed jazz celebrities, but this year it is all about the Friends Alumni! The festival will start on Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. with an evening concert featuring the Concert Jazz Band with vocalists Tyruzaay Richards and Jyavon Hill. […]
Wichita Thunder Hockey 50% off tickets this weekend
The Wichita Thunder hits the ice this weekend and they have some ticket specials! Get 50% OFF TICKETS to the below games with the promo code IBA50 – Purchase tickets in person at the Thunder office, the INTRUST Bank Arena box office, or online at intrustbankarena.com/events-tickets/wichita-thunder Friday, February 4 Toyota Community Night Saturday, February 5 […]
FREE K-State’s Garden Hour Webinar Series 2022
K-State Research and Extension will continue its FREE series of gardening webinars in 2022. “K-State Garden Hour” is held live online over the lunch hour. Organizers of the K-State Garden Hour say the 2022 lineup is charging full speed ahead, starting with the first Wednesday in January – Vegetable Varieties for Bountiful Harvests. You can […]
Christmas Vacation at the Dome
I honestly don’t know how you can get any more festive than this. Exploration Place will be showing the ultimate holiday classic movie. Christmas Vacation will be shown in the Dome at Exploration Place December 16, 17, and 18, 2021. General admission tickets start at $15 and some are still available. Then after the movie, […]
Free admission to The Kansas African American Museum for BOA cardholders
Bank of America or Merrill Lynch cardholders and employees can get free admission to The Kansas African American Museum on the first Saturday of every month thanks to BOA’s “Museums on Us” program. Free First Saturdays at TKAAM TKAAM is one of two attractions in Wichita participating in Bank of America’s “Museums on Us.” Bank […]
Little Women Broadway Musical Friends University
Friends University will present the musical, Little Women, Friday, Nov. 19 through Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic book, Little Women has been expertly adapted for the stage and song. The story centers around four adventurous sisters- Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March – as they grow up in Civil War America. It is a captivating […]
Friends University Community Orchestra
The Friends University Community Orchestra will present their first performance of the season on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. on the Sebits Auditorium stage. “We are excited to perform an orchestra favorite – Beethoven’s 6th Symphony. It’s nicknamed ‘Pastoral’ for its depiction of country scenes ranging from a country dance to a thunderstorm,” […]
Free children’s choir performance at Naftzger Park
On Saturday, October 23, 2021, the Wichita Community Children’s Choir will perform a FREE concert at Naftzger Park. The free event is being held in partnership with Wichita Park and Recreation. Enjoy the Wichita Community Children’s Choir as they take the stage to brighten your day with music. This is a FREE family-friendly event in […]
FREE Movie in Naftzger Park tonight: Shrek
Tallgrass Film Association is celebrating the 20th anniversary of SHREK with a free screening of this family classic at Naftzger Park tonight (Wednesday, October 20, 2021). This almost slipped past me! (It was on the weekly calendar, but misfiled under “Halloween Movies.”) What a fun thing to do on a Wednesday night. The fun begins […]
FREE: Big Dopes at Barleycorn’s
Barleycorn’s is hosting Big Dopes from Denver and Wichita’s Hardwood Cherry for a 21+ show on Saturday night, October 23, 2021. The show starts at 9 p.m. There’s no cover. Big Dopes are out on a midwest tour for their album Destination Wedding, which will be released this November. The group’s first album, Crimes Against […]
A Night of Latin Jazz at Friends University
Friends University will present its concert, A Night of Latin Jazz, with the Friends University Conjunto Latino jazz band and special guest, Tumbao, Friday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. Conjunto Latino was established in 2020 and will be performing their first public concert of the season on the Sebits Auditorium stage. Embracing musical traditions and […]
Free: Taste of Jazz concert at Wichita Art Museum
This Sunday, October 17, 2021 the Wichita Art Museum will host a FREE outdoor jazz concert in the Paula and Barry Downing Amphitheater. B-Side will perform live. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. but you can get there early to pick up dinner from the food truck. Here’s the description from the WAM website: “Not […]
Scary Movie Mondays at the Starlite Drive-In 2021
If you don’t have to get up early on Tuesdays, here’s a fun way to spend Monday evenings. Big Screen Wichita, Fast Print, T-95, World Studios ICT, and Dominion Halloween have teamed up with the Starlite Drive-In theater to present Scary Movie Mondays, a series filled with scary movies that will send shivers down your […]
Central Standard Brewing five-year anniversary celebration
Central Standard Brewing is celebrating its sixth anniversary with a two-day party on Saturday and Sunday, August 28 and 29, 2021. To make up for missing the party last year, they’ll have two days of fun. On Saturday from noon on, they’ll have a dunk tank benefiting Hyde Park and live music all day and […]
Friends University Jazz Faculty Free Concert
Meet new Friends University Jazz Faculty in concert, August 26 Friends University Jazz Department will present a live and FREE recital Friday, August 26, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium. The concert will showcase the Friends University Faculty Sextet consisting of jazz program director, Dr. Nick Schroeder (trumpet), Randy Zellers (guitar), John Goering (piano), […]
FREE Game of Bowling for National Bowling Day
To celebrate National Bowling Day, GoBowling.com and centers around the country – including several here in the Wichita – are giving away a FREE game of bowling. National Bowling Day is observed yearly on the second Saturday in August, but the free bowling offer is available through the end of the month. This promo does […]
This is Love Documentary Screening
On Sunday, July 25, 2021 we’ll all have the opportunity to see a screening of This is Love – a feature music documentary that follows Wichita soul singer Rudy Love through his experiences over decades of struggling in the music industry. Included at the event will be special performances by Rudy Love Jr. and DJ […]
Keriel Dairy Barn Sale
Everything we love – a country drive, vintage and handmade items for sale, amazing cupcakes, and FREE admission – is what you’ll find at the Keriel Dairy Barn Sale in Whitewater, Kansas. Something new to note: While admission to the Keriel Dairy Barn Sale is still FREE, they now have a $5 per car […]
Get Fit Wichita: Free Yoga in the Park
FREE yoga event! Enjoy yoga in the great outdoors courtesy of Wichita Park & Recreation. The free outdoor yoga class is being provided as part of Get Fit Wichita, a campaign to promote living a healthy, active life in the city. You can bring a towel or mat and stretch, breath, and relax in […]
Wichita Art Museum’s Summer Birthday Bash
The Wichita Art Museum turns a year older this year and it will celebrating its birthday again on July 10, 2021! WAM’s Summer Birthday Bash is back on and will be held outside, so pack a picnic, bring a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy the festivities. Some may remember this event for the free […]
Kayak Rentals on the Arkansas River
The City of Wichita Park and Recreation is bringing back this awesome service! Oops – this has been postponed. I believe you can still rent kayaks on the river from Boats and Bikes. And you can definitely rent kayaks at O.J. Watson Park during regular business hours. Enjoy a nice day on the water with […]
Events at Augustino Brewing Company
Have you been to Augustino Brewing Company yet? This local neighborhood craft brewery is in west Wichita at 756 N. Tyler Road. It’s a nice place to stop in for a drink and gather with friends. Augustino’s often hosts fun events, including live music, Shocker watch parties, and tasting tours. They also have some weekly […]
A Night At The Fountains
Step out of the ordinary and into “A Night At The Fountains.” Enjoy an evening food truck rally in the beautiful downtown Wichita Waterwalk area with eats, treats, and entertainment. Get dinner, drinks, and dessert from local area food trucks while enjoying the fountains, live entertainment (or a DJ), and camaraderie with friends and other […]
Live music, chocolates, and drinks at Cocoa Dolce
Get a sitter for the kids and enjoy this perfect date-night activity in Wichita. Cocoa Dolce has live music planned throughout the summer at two of its three locations. This local Wichita company offers hand-crafted artisan chocolates – made right in here in its production facility in the old Coleman building downtown – along with […]
Riverfest downtown Slow Roll + Stroll
Bike Walk Wichita has a fun activity planned for Sunday afternoon for cyclists and walkers. They’re meeting at A Price Woodard Park (near Douglas and Waco) at 4 p.m. for a Slow Roll & Stroll designed for all ages and abilities. You can ride your bike or walk, whichever you choose. The ride/walk should be […]