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ICT Block Party Food Trucks, Vendor Booths, Music and Car Show

ICT Block Party

ICT Block Party is a  festival on September 24th, 2022. This outdoor party is FREE for all ages in Wichita. This event will have food trucks, vendor market, car show, kids activities and music by DJ Candence.   The Merch market will feature Shade Lane Boutique, Sultry Bead Works by Kashea Lané Eclectic Pineapple, Brooklyn […]

Intrust Bank Arena Tickets at a Discount

INTRUST Bank Arena is having a big summer deal. Get 4 tickets for $80 to one of four concerts. You can get 4 tickets to one of the below shows for $80 which means you and 3 friends can go to the downtown arena for $20 each + taxes and fees. The catch is you […]

FREE: Tunes + Tallgrass at the Wichita Art Museum

Tunes + Tallgrass at the Wichita Art Museum - free summer movie and music event!

The Wichita Art Museum and the Tallgrass Film Association are teaming up again this year for a free night of music, film and fun. This free event will be held outside in the museum’s outdoor amphitheater. Tunes + Tallgrass on the Art Garden Lawn is happening on Friday, July 15. “Doors” open at 6:30 p.m. […]

FREE children’s concert from WSO

Musicians from the Wichita Symphony Orchestra will perform a FREE children’s concert at the Carl G Brewer Community Center on Saturday, June 25, 2022. The concert starts at 2 p.m. and will feature selections from Disney favorites including Encanto, Frozen, Moana, and more. The community center is in McAdams Park, which later that same evening […]

Sunset Summerfest at McAdams Park

sunset summerfest wichita park & recreation 2022

Celebrate summer and enjoy the sunset while listening to live music and eating food from local food trucks. Wichita Park & Recreation are hosting Sunset Summerfest at McAdams Park from 6-10 p.m. on June 25, 2022.  Earlier in the day, Wichita Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert for the kids; here’s the info. Sunset […]

Live music at The Artichoke Sandwichbar

The Vogts Sisters performing live music at The Artichoke Sandwich Bar in Wichita, KS

The Artichoke is a fun place for local live music. It’s as much a specialty for this local sandwich shop as Nancy’s Famous #8 (a turkey, bacon, and Swiss sandwich with cream cheese – very delicious). The Artichoke Sandwichbar has a number of live performances coming up, as well as occasional Open Mic Nights! Brooke […]

FREE live, family-friendly concerts in the park

free family-friendly summer outdoor concerts from Wichita Public Library 2021

Wow! What a fun complement to the summer reading program in Wichita, KS this year. The Wichita Public Library announced that they’ll present a series of FREE family-friendly outdoor concerts this summer at Naftzger and Riverside Parks in Wichita. You’ll want to bring your own blankets and lawn chairs and whatever else you need for […]

Sunday Funday at CSB

Sunday Funday june 5 popup central standard brewing

Central Standard Brewing is hosting a popup “Sunday Funday” on June 5, 2022. Kick off summer on CSB’s patio.  They’ll have a DJ spinning vinyl records, some vendors, along with handmade taquitos (including a vegan option) and homemade cookies for sale.  $5 sangrias will be available all day and of course you can sip CSB’s […]

The Outpost at Cheney Lake grand opening

What was once the beloved West Side Bait Shop & Beer is now The Outpost at Cheney Lake. This is the shop where you go if you run out of something while camping on the southwest end of the lake. It looks like they’re going to have everything you could need, including propane refills and […]

Events at the Hopping Gnome Brewing Company

local craft beer on patio table at hopping gnome brewing co in wichita ks

There is something irreplaceable about being a part of “the local scene.” The Hopping Gnome Brewing Company is one of those local picks — a one-of-a-kind, family-run spot that not only has high-caliber brews, but also serves up that comfy local atmosphere complete with live events.  To top it off, these events are affordable, and […]

Party in the 060 (Haysville KS)

Party in the 060 flyer

Haysville Recreation has a fun spring festival planned for April 23, 2022. Party in the 060 will be held in Riggs Park, Haysville and include many super fun activities.  To participate in the Cornhole Tourney, Chili Cookoff, or Beerfest, you’ll want to register online in advance.  The other activities happening that afternoon, starting at 3 […]

Final Friday party & art show

Final Friday Brick & Mortar Wichita KS U.S.

The new Brick & Mortar Venue will be the scene of a Final Friday Food Truck Party & Art Show event this month. Admission is FREE for all ages. They’ll have local art, vendors, live music, food and drink trucks, yard games, door prizes, and more. Over 25 local artists and vendors will be set […]

Friends University Community Orchestra

Friends University community orchestra, Wichita, Kansas

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

FREE Community Children's Choir event downtown Wichita 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 […]

A Night of Latin Jazz at Friends University

Night of Latin Jazz 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

wichita art museum taste of jazz b-side

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 […]

Family Jam Fest at CapFed Amphitheater

family jam fest capfed amphitheater

Local non-profit organization Child Start will be hosting a family-friendly music event at CapFed Amphitheater this October. Family Jam Fest, which will be held October 9, 2021, is a mini music festival for families with young children. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include story-tellers, clowns/entertainers, musical acts, food […]

Central Standard Brewing five-year anniversary celebration

Central Standard Brewing Co. Wichita Kansas

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

Friends University Jazz 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), […]

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 […]

Live music, chocolates, and drinks at Cocoa Dolce

Cocoa Dolce patio

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 […]

Free outdoor performance by Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestra

Free outdoor performance of the Wichita Youth Orchestra April 2021

The Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestras will present a FREE outdoor performance on April 25 at Naftzger Park. The event, Playing in the Parks – Youth Edition, will feature winners of the Youth Talent Competition and student chamber groups. The performance begins at 1 p.m. Bring your blankets and chairs to the park to listen to […]

Live Music at The Shamrock Lounge

the shamrock lounge on Douglas

The Shamrock Lounge is offering live music– perfect for your night out in Wichita. The Shamrock Lounge has been a staple to Wichita’s nightlife since 1933. They serve drinks, food, and live music from local musicians. It is located on 1724 W Douglas Ave. The Shamrock opens at 2 p.m. but the music will start […]

Ukulele Sundays at Damm Music Center

free ukulele lesson wichita

Grab your ukulele and a friend and go to Damm Music Center for a fun all-levels ukulele jam. No ukulele? No problem! You can borrow one of theirs.  The fun ukulele class and jam sessions are open to anyone and you do not have to have any experience. There’s also no need to register – […]