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■ The Lion King Musical | April 27 – May 8
Where: Century II Concert Hall
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Century II!
BEST THINGS TO DO!
■ Empty Bowls Wichita: Bowl Fest | April 29
Where: Groover Labs
Empty Bowls has a new look this spring! At this year’s Bowl Fest, we will still have an impressive collection of bowls for sale made by local and regional artists, ranging in price from $5 – $50. Monetary donations will also be accepted, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the Kansas Food Bank. But instead of the traditional chili cook-off competition, this year’s event will feature food trucks, live printmaking, wheel throwing demonstrations, and more! Come join the fun while supporting an important cause!
■ Final Friday at the Boathouse | April 29 **CANCELED**
Where: The Boathouse
Please join us for the Final Friday Food Truck Rally at Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita St. 15+ food trucks Xclusive Booze Trucks Awesome T-Shirts/merch by Ron at Logo Depot Live music Yard games for the kids Art vendors inside The Boathouse.
■ Out of Control Comedy Hypnosis with Heather Jay | April 29
Where: Flying Pig Improv
Hypnotist, Mentalist, and all-around bad influence Heather Jay return to The Flying Pig Improve for her comedy hypnosis show “Out of Control”. With two shows on April 28th and 29th.
■ RENT! | April 29 – May 22
Where: Crown Uptown Theatre
Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon. with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.
■ Adult Skate Night | April 29
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.
■ Kansas Craft Beer Week Experimental Fest | April 30
Where: Wichita Brewing Co.
Kansas Craft Beer week runs from April 25-30th and we can’t think of a better way to cap off Kansas Craft Beer week than one of our beloved Experimental festivals! 20+ Experimental beers on tap to sample throughout our production facility open house. Ranging from IPA/Sour/Stout/Barrel Aged/Seltzer and EVERYTHING in between.
■ ICT Block Party | April 30
Where: Naftzger Park
Great food from TRAVIESOS and Villas exotic eggroll, Don nachos, Bongo Fruit smothies, merch market featuring, TARC, ANTIMOSITY, BE FOR EVER, Electric pinapple, to name a few. We will also have a kids zone with face panting by ART ON A CART WICHITA. Bring the whole family out, even the dog.
■ Old Town Farm & Art Market | April 30
Where: OldTown
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 | April 30
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!
■ EFC 16 | April 30
Where: Hartman Arena
■ Death By Chocolate | April 30
Where: Exploration Place
With a reputation as Wichita’s most dynamic and fun event, the 16th annual Death By Chocolate returns bigger and better than ever! As always, there will be an opportunity to feast on the very best local sweet/savory food and delectable drinks, while being entertained by top musical talent. Our theme for 2022 is Superheroes vs Villains and you can expect special guest appearances from the likes of Batman, Spider-Man, Thor, Wonder Woman, Captain America, Black Panther, Iron Man, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy.
■ Open Streets ICT | May 1
Where: NoMar
Join us for Open Streets ICT – NoMar, a FREE neighborhood community-building event along 21st Street in Wichita, KS for a full day of biking, fun physical activities, music, dancing, yoga, and much more! We will be closing one mile of 21st Street to traffic from NoMar Market at Broadway Ave. to Woodland Park, and open the street for biking, walking, running, live music and dancing, entertainment, food, art, yoga, and more.
■ 2022 Spring Prairie Fire Half Marathon and 5K | May 1
Where: WaterWalk
The stage is set for another great race day in the ICT! Join us for the Half Marathon, 5K, and non-competitive 5K on May 1st! Our mascot, Sparky, is decked out in his 3-stripes and is ready to rock a rhyme, er, race on time! There’s nothing ‘tricky’ about it.
Around The Corner!
■ 2022 Anniversary Film Series | May 19
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.
■ Margaritas and Mojitos 2022 | May 20
Where: Exploration Place
Vote for Wichita’s Best Margarita & Mojitos
■ Concert at the Park | May 22
Where: High Park
We’re kicking off the Summer season with a Concert at the Park! Bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs, and join us at the High Park Amphitheater in Derby for an evening of fun family entertainment, with live music from Countryside’s own Keepers of the Mane, food, games, prizes, and so much more. This is another great opportunity to invite your ONE! See you there!
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SPORTS IN Wichita
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LIVE MUSIC
Friday, Apr. 29
■ Patz | Mort’s Martini Bar | 4:15 p.m.
■ Dangie | The Boathouse | 5 p.m.
■ Laura Burkholder | Napoli Italian Eatery | 5:30 p.m.
■ Harrison Steele | 6S Steakhouse | 6 p.m
■ Bottoms Up | Blue Hook | 6 p.m
■ Lisa Hittle Jazz Plus | Larkspur | 7 p.m.
■ Jamie Quick & Shoeshine Blue | The Artichoke | 7:30 p.m
■ Drake White | Wave | 8 p.m.
■ Blackstone Cherry | Temple Live Wichita | 8 p.m.
■ Junk Male | Mort’s Martini Bar | 8 p.m.
■ The Echos | Brickyard | 8 p.m.
■ Hardwood Cherry | Jerry’s Bar & Grill | 9 p.m.
■ Roadhouse Saints | The Shamrock | 9 p.m.
Saturday, Apr. 30
■ Angie Bence | The Rusty Nail | 10 a.m.
■ Ben Fuchs & Matthew Ebberwein | The Artichoke | 7:30 p.m
■ Monterey Jack | Brickyard | 8 p.m.
■ Bobby Bennett | Wichita Union Stockyards | 8:30 p.m.
■ Aftershock | Mortdecai’s Tavern & Eatery | 8:30 p.m.
■ Lady & The Tramps | Jerry’s Bar & Grill | 9 p.m.
■ Sunshine The Duo | The Cowboy Inn Saloon | 9 p.m.
■ Rumblefish | The Shamrock | 9 p.m.
■ The Dirty Gentlemen | The Hive | 9 p.m.
■ Groove 42 | Vorshay’s Cocktail Lounge | 9 p.m.
■ Derek Calvin & The All Nighters | The Rusty Nail | 9 p.m.
Sunday, May 1
■ Bluegrass Jam | Damm Music Center | 1 p.m.
■ Derek Christensen & Stay the Course | Kirby’s Beer Store | 7 p.m.
■ Jason Isbell | Wave | 8 p.m.
Upcoming Noteworthy Concerts
■ 5/14 Epic | Margarita’s Cantina | 9 p.m
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PERFORMING ARTS
Century II Performing Arts Center
■ Apr. 27 – May 8 | The Lion King Musical
Crown Uptown Theatre
■ Apr. 29-May22 | RENT!
The Forum Theatre
■ Apr. 28 | Five Guys Named Moe
Friends University Division of Fine Arts
■ Apr. 30 | International Day of Jazz Celebration
Kechi Playhouse
■ No Upcoming Events
The Looney Bin
■ Apr. 28-30 | Nick Hoff
■ May 5-7 | Tom Thakker
■ May 12-14 | Rob Ward & Rafe Williams
■ May 19-21 | Paul Hooper
Mosley Street Melodrama
■ Apr 1 – May 14 | Kids in Space
Prairie Pines Playhouse
■ May-June 2022 | 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
■ Apr. 21-May. 1 | Jake’s Women
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
■ May 1 | Under the Streetlamp
■ May 9 | NEEDTOBREATHE with Patrick Droney
■ May 18 | Robert Earl Keen
■ May 21 | Brian Regan
■ May 22 | Indigo Girls
■ May 27 | Beatles vs. Stones
Wichita State School of Performing Arts
■ Apr. 29 | MADT End of Season Showcase
■ Apr. 29-30| Popcorn Movie
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Ricos Tacos El Torito
1935 N. Broadway14December4:30 pm - 9:00 pmTacos El Sol
Davis Liquor Outlet14December5:30 pm - 9:30 pmChurros El Carnaval
512 W. 21st Street14December6:00 pm - 9:00 pmFlavours of India On Wheels
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Tacos Uruapan
Star Lumber & Supply15December12:00 pm - 11:00 pmRicos Tacos El Torito
1935 N. Broadway15December4:00 pm - 10:00 pmLeo’s Taqueria
Walmart Neighborhood Market (Seneca)15December4:30 pm - 9:00 pmTacos El Sol
Davis Liquor Outlet15December5:00 pmTacos Raymundo
Birrieria Raymundo15December5:30 pm - 9:30 pmChurros El Carnaval
512 W. 21st Street15December6:00 pm - 9:00 pmFlavours of India On Wheels
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Ricos Tacos El Torito
1935 N. Broadway16December12:00 pm - 3:00 pmWheat Street Dogs
White Crow Cider Company16December1:00 pm - 11:00 pmTacos Uruapan
Star Lumber & Supply16December4:00 pm - 10:00 pmLeo’s Taqueria
Walmart Neighborhood Market (Seneca)16December4:30 pm - 9:00 pmTacos El Sol
Davis Liquor Outlet16December5:00 pmTacos Raymundo
Birrieria Raymundo16December6:00 pm - 9:00 pmFlavours of India On Wheels
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Ricos Tacos El Torito
1935 N. Broadway17December12:00 pm - 3:00 pmWheat Street Dogs
Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.17December1:00 pm - 10:00 pmTacos Uruapan
Star Lumber & Supply17December4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLeo’s Taqueria
Walmart Neighborhood Market (Seneca)17December5:00 pm - 9:00 pmChurros El Carnaval
512 W. 21st Street17December6:00 pm - 9:00 pmFlavours of India On Wheels
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Ricos Tacos El Torito
1935 N. Broadway21December4:30 pm - 9:00 pmTacos El Sol
Davis Liquor Outlet21December5:30 pm - 9:30 pmChurros El Carnaval
512 W. 21st Street21December6:00 pm - 9:00 pmFlavours of India On Wheels
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Tacos Uruapan
Star Lumber & Supply22December12:00 pm - 11:00 pmRicos Tacos El Torito
1935 N. Broadway22December4:00 pm - 10:00 pmLeo’s Taqueria
Walmart Neighborhood Market (Seneca)22December4:30 pm - 9:00 pmTacos El Sol
Davis Liquor Outlet22December5:00 pmTacos Raymundo
Birrieria Raymundo22December5:30 pm - 9:30 pmChurros El Carnaval
512 W. 21st Street22December6:00 pm - 9:00 pmFlavours of India On Wheels
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Ricos Tacos El Torito
1935 N. Broadway23December1:00 pm - 11:00 pmTacos Uruapan
Star Lumber & Supply23December4:00 pm - 10:00 pmLeo’s Taqueria
Walmart Neighborhood Market (Seneca)23December4:30 pm - 9:00 pmTacos El Sol
Davis Liquor Outlet23December5:00 pmTacos Raymundo
Birrieria Raymundo23December6:00 pm - 9:00 pmFlavours of India On Wheels
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Ricos Tacos El Torito
1935 N. Broadway24December1:00 pm - 10:00 pmTacos Uruapan
Star Lumber & Supply24December4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLeo’s Taqueria
Walmart Neighborhood Market (Seneca)24December5:00 pm - 9:00 pmChurros El Carnaval
512 W. 21st Street24December6:00 pm - 9:00 pmFlavours of India On Wheels
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Ricos Tacos El Torito
1935 N. Broadway28December4:30 pm - 9:00 pmTacos El Sol
Davis Liquor Outlet28December5:30 pm - 9:30 pmChurros El Carnaval
512 W. 21st Street28December6:00 pm - 9:00 pmFlavours of India On Wheels
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29December11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tacos Uruapan
Star Lumber & Supply29December12:00 pm - 11:00 pmRicos Tacos El Torito
1935 N. Broadway29December4:00 pm - 10:00 pmLeo’s Taqueria
Walmart Neighborhood Market (Seneca)29December4:30 pm - 9:00 pmTacos El Sol
Davis Liquor Outlet29December5:00 pmTacos Raymundo
Birrieria Raymundo29December5:30 pm - 9:30 pmChurros El Carnaval
512 W. 21st Street29December6:00 pm - 9:00 pmFlavours of India On Wheels
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Ricos Tacos El Torito
1935 N. Broadway30December1:00 pm - 11:00 pmTacos Uruapan
Star Lumber & Supply30December4:00 pm - 10:00 pmLeo’s Taqueria
Walmart Neighborhood Market (Seneca)30December4:30 pm - 9:00 pmTacos El Sol
Davis Liquor Outlet30December5:00 pmTacos Raymundo
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Ricos Tacos El Torito
1935 N. Broadway31December1:00 pm - 10:00 pmTacos Uruapan
Star Lumber & Supply31December4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLeo’s Taqueria
Walmart Neighborhood Market (Seneca)31December5:00 pm - 9:00 pmChurros El Carnaval
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Ricos Tacos El Torito
1935 N. Broadway04January4:30 pm - 9:00 pmTacos El Sol
Davis Liquor Outlet04January5:30 pm - 9:30 pmChurros El Carnaval
512 W. 21st Street -
05January11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tacos Uruapan
Star Lumber & Supply05January12:00 pm - 11:00 pmRicos Tacos El Torito
1935 N. Broadway05January4:00 pm - 10:00 pmLeo’s Taqueria
Walmart Neighborhood Market (Seneca)05January4:30 pm - 9:00 pmTacos El Sol
Davis Liquor Outlet05January5:00 pmTacos Raymundo
Birrieria Raymundo05January5:30 pm - 9:30 pmChurros El Carnaval
512 W. 21st Street -
06January12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Ricos Tacos El Torito
1935 N. Broadway06January1:00 pm - 11:00 pmTacos Uruapan
Star Lumber & Supply06January4:00 pm - 10:00 pmLeo’s Taqueria
Walmart Neighborhood Market (Seneca)06January4:30 pm - 9:00 pmTacos El Sol
Davis Liquor Outlet06January5:00 pmTacos Raymundo
Birrieria Raymundo
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