What’s Happening This Weekend in Wichita (May 27-29)

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2022 Asian Night Market | May 28
Where: Naftgzer Park
The Asian Night Market is inspired by the late night bazaars of Asia, where people come together to enjoy the many local eats, drinks, and arts of Asian cuisine, socialize and experience a new night time entertainment that downtown Wichita hasn’t seen. The Asian Night Market aims to unite and empower the community by serving as a platform for showcasing local talent including performers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and fun for all ages.

BEST THINGS TO DO

Final Friday at the Boathouse | May 27
Where: Wichita Boathouse
Final Friday Food Truck Rally – Art Show & PaRtY with Xclusive Events & Ron The Logo Guy! Wichita’s Largest Final Friday Party! FREE for all ages to attend… OVER 15 Food Trucks. Lots of Local Artists and Vendors will be set up inside and outside. LIVE Pottery Demonstration with Local Artist Brendon Koontz.

Adult Skate Night | May 27
Where: Carousel Skate Center
Join us for Adult Night every Friday! Must be 21 with a Valid ID. $10 Cover (skates included). Beer & mixed drinks available. Check out our feature at what to expect here.

Mall Mania | May 27
Where: Towne West Square
Organized by OpenStudios, MALL MANIA aims to celebrate Wichita culture with a FREE, all-ages concert at Towne West Mall. Local artists will be selling their personal artwork to the tune of iconic Wichita bands The Cavves, Old News, TF Bundy, and BottleCap DayDream. Mall Mania will start at 6PM on Final Friday, May 27th, in Towne West Square near Dick’s Sporting Goods.

The Bloom Bazaar | May 27
Where: Odd Fellow Hall
Join us for Adult Night every Friday! Must be 21 with a Valid ID. $10 Cover (skates included). Beer & mixed drinks available.

Night of the Living Jedd | May 28
Where: The Orpheum Theatre
The Orpheum Theatre is partnering with KMUW 89.1 FM to present a benefit concert for Jedd Beaudoin and his family after they lost their home in a devastating fire two weeks ago. Night of the Living Jedd: A Beaudoin Family Benefit features performances by Rudy Love Jr., Quiett & Walker with special guest Dustin Arbuckle, and The Cavves.

Old Town Farm & Art Market | May 28
Where: Old Town
Weekly destination for thousands of area residents and a must-see for visitors to the city. More than a Farmers Market. Celebrating over 30 years as Wichita’s downtown Farm & Art Market. – Food, arts, entertainment, shopping, and so much more.

Kansas Grown Farmer’s Market | May 28
Where: Two Locations: 21st & Ridge and Derby Market
Join us every Saturday, April thru October. Featuring dozens of Kansas Grown! vendors, live music, food trucks, Troubles the Clown, and more!

Douglas Social Club Grand Opening | May 28
Where: Douglas Social Club
We are so happy with the response from the community that we wanted to throw ya a party! Join us for our OFFICIAL grand opening on May 28th! We’re grilling up free food in the afternoon and will have Mamcitas tacos there for the rest of the evening. DJ for the Win spinning the beats all night long!

Candlelight Vigil for Uvalde | May 29
Where: Norton’s Brewing Company
Join us on Sunday night to pay our respects to the victims and affected families of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, TX. We will provide candles and supplies to make signs. Sign making will start at 9, and then we’ll walk together to Naftzger Park to have a moment of silence and space for community members to speak.

Food Truck Fiesta | May 29
Where: El Puerto Restaurant
Check out 8 food trucks, listen to DJ Torres and enjoy the afternoon at El Puerto for some delicious fun.

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2022 Wichita Riverfest | June 3
Where: Downtown Wichita
The Wichita River Festival Kicks Off

ICT Drone Show | June 4-5
Where: Exploration Place
Wichita’s first drone light show is coming to Exploration Place on the opening weekend of Riverfest, June 4 & 5, 2022. Known as “the fireworks of the future,” the show will provide breathtaking views of 200 synchronized drones, fully choreographed with music.

Wichita Taco Fest | June 25
Where: Capitol Federal Amphitheater
The Wichita Taco Festival is a unique & dynamic one day family event that will fuse together Wichita’s love for tacos, margaritas & live music.

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SPORTS IN Wichita

Wichita Wind Surge
■ May 31| vs. Frisco

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LIVE MUSIC

For a fantastic, updated daily view of live music all around the city, check out Amped Up Live. They are an incredible source for music fans.

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PERFORMING ARTS

Century II Performing Arts Center
June 15-19 | 42nd Street Musical

Crown Uptown Theatre
May 27 | A Night with Pavlo

The Forum Theatre
■ No Upcoming Events

Friends University Division of Fine Arts
■ No Upcoming Events

Kechi Playhouse
■ No Upcoming Events

The Looney Bin
May 26-28 | Ralphie Roberts
June 2-4 | Ben Moore
June 9-11 | Scott White

Mosley Street Melodrama
May 27 – July 9 | Dirty Square Dancing

Prairie Pines Playhouse
May 27 – July 2 | Lost To Space

Roxy’s Downtown
May 5-22 | Priscilla: Queen of the Desert

Wichita Center for Performing Arts
■ No Upcoming Events

Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center
■ No Upcoming Events

Wichita Community Theatre
May 21-22 | An Evening of Culture

Wichita Orpheum Theatre
May 27 | Beatles vs. Stones
May 28 | Night of the Living Jedd
June 25 | Patton Oswalt Who’s Ready to Laugh?

Wichita State School of Performing Arts
■ No Upcoming Events

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