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■ Family Night at the Wichita Thunder | February 6
Where: INTRUST Bank Arena
Join us in cheering on the Wichita Thunder as they take on the Idaho Steelheads at Intrust Arena. Puck drops at 4:05p! Following the game, Christian Comedian Michael Jr. will be performing and you won’t want to miss it!
BEST THINGS TO DO!
■ Wichita Snow Day | February 4
Where: Mid America All Indian Museum
Make it snow, make it snow, make it snow! Bring a nonmetal sled and enjoy playing in artificial snow, provided by Snow Bros Snowmakers. Sunflower Espresso will be selling coffee and hot chocolate! The Slope will be present handing out free mittens, while supplies last.
■ Olympic Ski Haus | February 4
Where: Social Tap
Opening ceremonies theme party! Want to see everyone decked out in their Winter Olympic gear! Drink specials, shot specials, food specials and some fun games for the night! Prizes for best dressed and watch the ceremonies on the 180” screen!
■ Adult Skate Night | February 4
Where: Carousel Skate Center
Join us for Adult Night every Friday is January! Must be 21 with a Valid ID. $10 Cover (skates included). Beer & mixed drinks available. Check out our feature at what to expect here.
■ WE ARE THE CULTURE. | February 4
Where: Kansas Wesleyan Fine Arts Division
Come meet the 10 artists whose work is on display at the “WE ARE THE CULTURE.” exhibit, curated by cash hollistah:
■ Galentine’s Day Night | February 4
Where: Prairie Hill Vineyard
This Event is a Fun filled night that will feature Food, Shopping, DJ, Raffles, Wine Tasting, and much, much more.
■ Art House 310 First Friday | February 4
Where: Art House 310
Art House 310 First Friday – Brittany Stewart & Tarzia Khan Opening Reception | First Friday February 4th, 2022 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through February 20th, 2022.
■ Meet & Greet with Coach Vadakin | February 4
Where: Shocker Sports Grill
Coach Vadakin is being inducted into the Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame on February 4th. Prior to the induction ceremony, celebrate with him in the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes before we head upstairs. Coach Vadakin will be available from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. We can’t wait to celebrate the greatest of all time and the father of Shocker Bowling!
■ The Boozy Love Bazaar – First Friday | February 4
Where: Prairie Hill Vineyard
The Boozy Love Bazaar is an artisan First Friday market featuring local vendors. Featured items include – clothing, accessories, candles, art, live art, plants, and blown glass. This Valentines theme event will have a curated food and drink menu with vegan, vegetarian, and carnivorous options. Local sounds will be provided by DJ Dru3boy and DJ Aleve. First 100 attendees will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of three raffle prizes provided by the local vendors.
■ Feng Cha Soft Opening | February 4-5
Where: Feng Cha
■ WABA Home Show 2022 | February 4-6
Where: Century II
Are you looking to remodel and update your home or build new? Or maybe you are looking to create a new outdoor living space? We create a space where homeowners can come search all of the latest and greatest products and services to turn their house into the place they love to call home. It’s the largest composite show room for shopping for home related products around, with over 200 exhibiting companies. Windows, Siding, Appliances, Roofing, HVAC, Remodelers, Builders, Financial Companies, Outdoor Living and Landscaping Contractors, Fireplaces, Flooring and more!
■ United Underground Championship Wrestling: All Eyes On Us | February 5
Where: Temple Live Wichita
■ Stupid Cupid 5 Mile Run | February 5
Where: Sedgwick County Park
This is a quick, fast, and fun race!! When I Age group awards, best costumes and more.
■ 2022 Annual Wichita Cat Fancy Cat Show | February 5
Where: The Cotillion
The Wichita Cat Fancy Club is affiliated with The Cat Fanciers’ Association, Inc. (CFA), which was founded in 1906 and is dedicated to the promotion of well-being of all cats and the improvement and preservation of the pedigreed cat breeds. Our goal is to educate the general public on the beauty and nature of cats and their proper care.
■ Blood Orchard Vintage Market & Southside Food Truck Rally | February 5
Where: reBorn Boutique & Marketplace
Join us for shopping all things rustic, vintage, shabby-chic, handmade, homemade, and small business goods! 🛍 We’re back!!! And just in time for some Valentines shopping for your special valentine! You never know what you’ll find from all of our amazing vendors!
■ Kid’s Cookie Decorating | February 6
Where: The Enchanted Mermaid
Includes 5 cookies and decorating materials, drinks, mermaid story time, and face paint.
■ 1st Annual Black Out Pole Party | February 6
Where: ICT Pole Studio
Join us for Wichita’s HOTTEST “1st Annual Black Out Pole Party!” This event will include the following: *Pole Instructor on site *Learn the basics to pole conditioning *Open Pole *Music *Food & Beverages *Professional photographer on site *Gift bags & more…
■ Wichita Sportscard and Memorabilia Show | February 6
Where: Northrock Lanes
50 + sportscard tables will be on the concourse of Northrock Lanes from 8 to 3 pm to sell sportscards and memoorabilia.
■ 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!
■ Rhea Lana Consignment Sale | February 10-18
Where: Century II
Upscale Resale for Savvy Families! Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment Event is Wichita’s largest Children’s Consignment Sale! Hundreds of Families come together to sell thousands of high quality, gently used children’s items for BARGAIN prices!
■ Dinosaur Adventure | February 12-13
Where: Century II
Dinosaur Adventure is an all-new, one of a kind exhibit featuring realistic, life-sized dinosaurs that come alive with their life-like movement and roars. Learn about the most popular dinosaurs -Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Diplodocus, Velociraptor, and explore recent finds with exciting discoveries!
■ 2022 Anniversary Film Series | February 17
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.
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SPORTS
Wichita State Men’s Basketball
■ Feb. 5 ‣ 6 p.m. | vs SMU
■ Feb. 8 ‣ 8 p.m. | at UCF
■ Feb. 12 ‣ 7 p.m. | vs South Florida
Wichita State Women’s Basketball
■ Feb. 6 ‣ 2 p.m. | vs Tulsa
■ Feb. 9 ‣ 5 p.m. | at East Carolina
Wichita Thunder
■ Feb. 4 ‣ 7:05 p.m. | vs Idaho Steelheads
■ Feb. 5 ‣ 7:05 p.m. | vs Idaho Steelheads
■ Feb. 6 ‣ 4:05 p.m. | at Idaho Steelheads
Wichita Wings
■ Feb. 6 ‣ 3 p.m. | vs. Omaha Kings
■ Feb. 11 ‣ 7 p.m. | at RGV Barracudas
■ Feb. 26 ‣ 6:05 p.m. | vs. New Mexico Runners
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LIVE MUSIC
Friday, Jan. 28
■ Patz | Mort’s Martini Bar | 4 p.m.
■ Harrison Steele | 6S Steakhouse | 6 p.m.
■ William Flynn Trio | The Shadows | 7 p.m.
■ Lisa Hittle Jazz Plus | Larkspur | 7 p.m.
■ The Steinbergs | The Artichoke | 7:30 p.m.
■ Sunshine the Bunny | Mort’s Martini Bar | 8 p.m.
■ Sleepy Truckers | The Shamrock | 9 p.m.
■ The Echos | Vorshay’s Cocktail Lounge | 9 p.m.
■ Sister Sarah Tree | Jerry’s Bar & Grill | 9 p.m.
■ Blaggards | Barleycorn’s | 9 p.m.
■ Gus Burns | The Hive | 9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5
■ Phil Bollig | The Rusty Nail | 10 a.m.
■ Whiskey River Band | Wichita Union Stockyards | 7 p.m.
■ JJ Vega | Old School Tap House | 7 p.m.
■ 3 of Us | The Artichoke | 7:30 p.m.
■ Joe Emery Trio | Mort’s Martini Bar | 8 p.m.
■ Wichita Yacht Club | Vorshay’s Cocktail Lounge | 8 p.m.
■ Agenda | Mortdecai’s Tavern & Eatery | 8:30 p.m.
■ Tequila Ridge | The Shamrock | 9 p.m.
■ Epic | Jerry’s Bar & Grill | 9 p.m.
■ Dangie | The Cowboy Inn Saloon | 9 p.m.
■ Llew Brown Band | Margarita’s Cantina | 9 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 6
■ Blue Grass Jam | Damm Music Center | 1 p.m.
Upcoming Noteworthy Concerts
■ 2/11 That Arena Rock Show | TempleLive | 8 p.m.
■ 2/19 Stoney LaRue | The Cotillion | 8 p.m.
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PERFORMING ARTS
Century II Performing Arts Center
■ Feb. 5 | Movie Musical (Wichita Symphony Orchestra)
■ Feb. 11 | Caroline Campbell in Concert (Wichita Grand Opera)
■ Feb. 20 | New World Masterpiece: Florence Price’s Rediscovered Symphony (Wichita Symphony Orchestra)
■ Mar. 1-3 | Fiddler on the Roof (Broadway in Wichita)
■ Mar. 4-6 | Frozen Jr. (Music Theatre of Wichita)
■ Mar. 5-6 | Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestras (Wichita Symphony Orchestra)
■ 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
■ Feb. 5 | ICT Comedy Show
■ Feb. 12 | Duets for my Valentine
The Forum Theatre
■ Feb. 17-March 6 | Ghost: The Musical
Friends University Division of Fine Arts
■ Feb. 14 | Band Concert
■ Feb. 18 | Jazz Festival: The Dreamliners and Concert Jazz Band
■ Feb. 19 | Jazz Festival: The Friends All-Star Jazz Sextet with SOULstice
■ Feb. 26-27 | Old Maid and the Thief and Fables
Kechi Playhouse
■ no shows scheduled
The Looney Bin
■ Feb. 3-5 | Todd Rexx
■ Feb. 10-12 | Graham Kay
■ Feb. 17-19 | Carmen Morales
Mosley Street Melodrama
■ Feb 4 – March 19 | Titanic on the Plains
■ Apr 1 – March 14 | Kids in Space
Prairie Pines Playhouse
■ May-June 2022 | Lost To Space
Roxy’s Downtown
■ Feb. 3-27 | The Color Purple
Wichita Center for Performing Arts
No upcoming events
Wichita Community Theatre
■ Feb. 24-Mar. 6 | Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
■ Mar. 17-27 | Our Town
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
■ Feb. 5 | Jo Koy
■ Feb. 6 | Trey Kennedy
■ Feb. 12 | Rob Schneider
■ Feb. 17 | Moonstruck
■ Feb. 19 | Close To You
■ Feb. 20 | Steve-O
Wichita State School of Performing Arts
■ Feb. 24-26 | Wichita Contemporary Theatre Spring Dance Concert
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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
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