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■ 2022 Great Chefs of the Midwest | March 13
Where: Kansas Star Casino
This mouthwatering social event brings together your favorite chefs and their delectable creations. Join us on one amazing evening, Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Kansas Star Casino. With different restaurants and dishes to sample, this is one night out you’ll be talking about for years!
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BEST THINGS TO DO!
■ Adult Skate Night | March 5
Where: Carousel Skate Center
Join us for Adult Night EVERY Friday in March! . Must be 21+ with a valid I.D. . $10 cover fee (skate rental included) Beer and mixed drinks available!
■ Disney On Ice presents Dream Big | March 11-13
Where: INTRUST Bank Arena
Believing is just the beginning at Disney On Ice presents Dream Big. Miguel aspires to be a musician and journeys through the Land of the Dead to unlock his family’s history. Moana and Maui bravely restore the stolen heart of Te Fiti, Anna and Elsa save their kingdom and the Disney Princesses inspire with stories of strength, determination and kindness. Share every magical moment filled with breathtaking ice skating and beloved Disney songs and stories that give everyone a reason to believe!
■ Vintage Market Days of Wichita | March 11-13
Where: Wichita Sports Forum
■ Sunflower Swap Meet | March 11-12
Where: Century II
■ Improv Show! Get in here! | March 12
Where: Flying Pig Improv
■ Vendor Blender | March 12
Where: The White Building
A monthly second Saturday pop up that showcases local entrepreneurs and small businesses including our local youth entrepreneurial group “Not Bored” board. Shop have a unique and amazing experience with us at The White Building.
■ 21st & Ridge Farmers Market | March 12
Where: 7001 W. 21st St.
Come visit our weekly market for a variety of produce, eggs, meats, baked goods, pet treats, art and much more!
■ Wizard of Oz TeaTime | March 12
Where: The Enchanted Mermaid
Dorothy and friends cordially invite you to afternoon tea. We’ll have tea, sandwiches, and bakery treats while getting some face paint and doing an art craft. Then you’ll be treated to a LIVE performance from The Wizard of Oz
■ Wichita Flea Market | March 12-13
Where: South YMCA
Come walk the aisles at the Farha Sports Center at the South Wichita YMCA and shop small through the 200+ booths that include antiques, crafts, vintage items, collectibles, primitives, reclaimed items, comics, artwork, jewelry, toys, and so much more in this monthly flea market operated by a local Wichita Family.
■ 62nd Annual Parish Dinner | March 13
Where: St Joseph Catholic Parish
Join us for the 62nd Annual Parish Dinner on March 13th. Dinner will be served from Game room and raffle from 11am-5pm.
■ Wichita Brewing Co. Relay Marathon | March 13
Where: Wichita Brewing Co. West
This will be our sixth annual-ish (thanks a lot COVID) marathon/relay marathon from Wichita Brewing Company West to Wichita Brewing Company East. The course is USATF certified for the serious runners. But, will be set up with five interchanges for teams of six runners to run the marathon. The course will stick to the Wichita bike paths as much as possible for the safety of all the runners.
■ Snowbound: A Merry Ski Lodge | All Week Long
Where: Chicken N Pickle
Ready to be Snowbound? Reserve your ski passes and get ready to enjoy with family, friends and Mr. Kringle at our spacious venue with summit views. Read our feature about the event.
Around The Corner!
■ 2022 Anniversary Film Series | March 24
Where: Wichita Orpheum Theatre
The Anniversary Film Series is our monthly series of films celebrating a major anniversary. Films are screened at 7pm one Thursday a month.
■ Botanica Tulip Festival | April 2
Where: Botanica
Join us for our Tulip Festival on April 2nd, 9th, and 16th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm! Bring out the whole family or come with a group of friends! Both kids and adults will have a blast at Botanica’s Tulip Festival on the first three Saturdays in April. This beautiful start to spring features over 66,000 tulips with over 110 varieties, 31 of which have never been grown at Botanica before.
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SPORTS
Wichita State Baseball
■ Mar. 11 ‣ 2 p.m. | vs South Dakota State
■ Mar. 12 ‣ 2 p.m. | vs South Dakota State
■ Mar. 13 ‣ 2 p.m. | vs South Dakota State
Wichita Thunder
■ Mar. 16 ‣ 7:05 p.m. | at Allen Americans
■ Mar. 17 ‣ 7:05 p.m. | vs Toledo Walleye
■ Mar. 18 ‣ 7:05 p.m. | vs Allen Americans
Read our feature on attending a Wichita Thunder game
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LIVE MUSIC
Friday, Mar. 11
■ The Grant & Pauly Experience | Mort’s Martini Bar | 4 p.m.
■ Patz | 6S Steakhouse | 6 p.m.
■ Ben Fuchs | Old School Taphouse & Social | 7 p.m.
■ Sleepy Truckers | The Artichoke | 7:30 p.m
■ Candice Business & The Casual | Mort’s Martini Bar | 8 p.m.
■ Kolby Cooper | The Cotillion | 8:30 p.m.
■ Vinyl Drive | Clutch House | 8:30 p.m.
■ Kings of the Fallen | Jerry’s Bar & Grill | 9 p.m.
■ Nostalgia | Vorshay’s Cocktail Lounge | 9 p.m.
■ Dirty Gentlemen | The Shamrock | 9 p.m.
■ No Signal Trio | The Hive | 9 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 12
■ Matthew Ebberwein | The Rusty Nail | 10 a.m.
■ Matthew Ebberwein | The Artichoke | 2 p.m
■ No Signal | The Brickyard | 5 p.m
■ TRSH with Castele, Breeding Brainbow, & Delirium | Monika House | 6 p.m.
■ Stull Hill Revival | The Cowboy Inn Saloon | 7 p.m.
■ Savanna Chestnut and Band | Wichita Union Stockyards | 7 p.m.
■ Ray Wylie Hubbard | TempleLive Wichita | 8 p.m.
■ Gooding | Wave | 8 p.m.
■ Big Red Horse•Kapybara•Daydream | The Shamrock | 8 p.m.
■ Dirty Gentlemen | Mortdecai’s Tavern & Eatery | 8:30 p.m.
■ Hardwood Cherry | Vorshay’s Cocktail Lounge | 9 p.m.
■ Jukebox 45 | The Rusty Nail | 9 p.m.
■ For the Birds | Barleycorn’s |9 p.m
■ Tequila Ridge | Jerry’s Bar & Grill | 9 p.m.
Sunday, Mar. 13
No Shows Scheduled
Upcoming Noteworthy Concerts
■ 3/19 Slipknot | INTRUST Bank Arena | 6:30 p.m.
■ 3/20 Sevendust | The Cotillion | 7 p.m.
■ 4/1 Korn | INTRUST Bank Arena | 6:30 p.m.
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PERFORMING ARTS
Century II Performing Arts Center
■ Mar. 12 | Mass Appeal: Wichita Symphony Chorus In Concert (Wichita Symphony Orchestra)
■ Mar. 23-25 | An Officer and a Gentleman (Broadway in Wichita)
Crown Uptown Theatre
■ Mar. 11-13 | ICT Film Showcase
The Forum Theatre
■ Mar. 19 | Girls Sing Elvis
Friends University Division of Fine Arts
■ Mar. 18-20 | Singing Quakers Home Concert
■ Mar. 29 | Friends University Community Orchestra
Kechi Playhouse
■ no shows scheduled
The Looney Bin
■ Mar. 10-12 | Mr. Showtime
■ Mar. 17-19 | Quinn Patterson
Mosley Street Melodrama
■ Feb 4 – March 19 | Titanic on the Plains
■ Apr 1 – March 14 | Kids in Space
Music Theatre Wichita
■ May 18 – 22 | Jersey Boys
Prairie Pines Playhouse
■ May-June 2022 | Lost To Space
Roxy’s Downtown
■ Mar. 17-19 | Gridiron
Wichita Center for Performing Arts
No upcoming events
Wichita Community Theatre
■ Mar. 17-27 | Our Town
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
■ Mar. 11 | The Funny AF Comedy Tour
■ Mar. 12 | Freddie Jackson
■ Mar. 11 | Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros
■ Apr. 8 | Ashley McBryde
Wichita State School of Performing Arts
■ Mar. 11 | Musical Theatre Senior Project
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FAMILY FUN SERIES!
Seeking something to do with the family but can’t commit to a particular day? Browse our family fun series which highlights various family activities:
■ Axe To Grind
■ Berry Picking at Elderslie Farm
■ Bingo Casino
■ Bliss Climbing and Fitness
■ Botanica, The Wichita Garden
■ Carousel Skate Center
■ The Cosmosphere
■ Exploration Place
■ Karg Art
■ O.J. Watson Park
■ Old Cowtown Museum
■ Sedgwick County Park – Boundless Playground
■ Sedgwick County Zoo
■ Seneca Bowl
■ Splash Aqua Park
■ West Acres Bowling Center
■ Wichita Thunder
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