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■ Shop & Grub | November 20
Where: Exploration Place
Shop & Grub is our monthly market featuring a unique variety of vendors selling vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories, home goods, wine, delicious food and more.
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■ Opening Night of Illuminations | November 18
Where: Botanica
■ Adult Skate Night | November 18
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.
■ Mobsters, Murder and Mayhem | November 18
Where: Old Cowtown Museum
Join us for a night of Mobsters, Murder and Mayhem at our 1920s Murder Mystery! Tickets are $40/person and include dinner. We will have a cash bar serving beer and wine only.
■ Grand Opening Celebration of Fanci Nanci’s Closet | November 18
Where: Fanci Nanci’s Closet
Grab your girlfriends and join us for a full day of CELEBRATION! We are celebrating the Grand Opening of our NEW and expanded location, our Third Anniversary and Pink Friday!
■ Michael Carbonaro: Lies On Stage | November 18
Where: TempleLive Wichita
Best known as the star and executive producer of the hit series, THE CARBONARO EFFECT which ran for over 100 episodes on truTV and can now be seen on HBOMax, Michael Carbonaro is once again entertaining audiences around the country with his brand-new tour CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE.
■ The Gondoliers | November 18 – 20
Where: Sebits Auditorium at Friends University
The Gondoliers is a story of love, kidnapping and switched identities. It is an entertaining and boisterous story considered the last great success of the famous theatrical duo, Gilbert and Sullivan.
■ Old Town Farm and Art Market | November 19
Where: Old Town Wichita
The intoxicating sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the holidays are awaiting you in Old Town. Featuring Food Artisans, Farms, Ranches, Artists, Handmade Artisans, Live Music and Entertainment in an atmosphere unique to Wichita. We invite you to a holiday shopping experience, like no other.
■ 3rd Annual Geek Garage Sale | November 19
Where: Wizards Asylum
Bring out your old comics and geek games that you no longer use and sell them to others!! Past garage sales have went marvelous. Tables are limited so use the link in event bright to get your table locked down today! See you folks at the sale!
■ Grand Opening of Tor Brewing | November 19
Where: Tor Brewing
Come meet the team and enjoy our collaboration brews! Collaborations featured with Nortons Brewing Co., Hopping Gnome Brewing Co., River City Brewing Co., Central Standard Brewing Co., and Walnut River Brewing Co. plus guest taps. We will also have our in-house tapped cocktail and non-alcoholic cocktail available.
■ Swag Day at 7 Brew Coffee | November 19
Where: 7 Brew Coffee
Come by and receive one FREE 7 Brew swag item with the purchase of a large drink! (One 7 Brew swag item per present customer.)
■ WSU Women’s Basketball vs. North Texas | November 19
Where: Charles Koch Arena
■ Wichita Flea Market | November 19 – 20
Where: South YMCA
We’re a local family bringing a monthly Flea Market to the Wichita area. There will be vendor booths of all types to rummage through at the Wichita Flea Market in The Farha Sports Center at The South Wichita YMCA. What treasures will you find?
■ Improv Show at Flying Pig Improv | November 19
Where: Flying Pig Improv
■ Reba McEntire Live | November 19
Where: INTRUST Bank Arena
■ Tree Lighting Ceremony | November 20
Where: Bradley Fair
Join us for our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities during our first Holiday Stroll of the year on November 20th.
The Ultimate Wichita Holiday Guide
Looking for all the Santa Claus appearances, lights, tree lightings, family friendly holiday events taking place in and around town? Check out what’s available in Wichita here
Around The Corner!
■ The Nutcracker (Metropolitan Ballet) | November 26 – 27
Where: Century II
All ages will be delighted from the excitement of a holiday party in Victorian times to the thrill of seeing a Christmas tree magically grow on stage as mice and stuffed animals come to life to battle in Clara’s living room. A classic Snow scene and spectacular performances from characters in the Land of Sweets round out this family-friendly ballet.
The 2022 Holiday Shopping Guide
Looking for all the holiday shopping events taking place in and around town? Check out what’s available in Wichita here
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.
The Cotillion
■ November 28 | Little Feat – Waiting For Columbus Tour
■ December 28 | Kolby Cooper
INTRUST Bank Arena
■ November 19 | Reba McIntyre
Hartman Arena
■ November 25 | Blues Clues and You
Kansas Star Casino
■ No Upcoming Concerts
Temple Live Wichita
■ November 18 | Michael Carbonaro
■ November 19 | The Ultimate Doors
■ November 26 | That Arena Rock Show
■ December 2 | Hembree
WAVE
■ November 19 | Dope
■ November 29 | Slum Village
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PERFORMING ARTS
Century II Performing Arts Center
■ November 19| Mozart Requiem
■ December 3 | Wichita Wurlitzer 50th Anniversary Holiday Concert
■ December 4 | Christmas Fantasies
Crown Uptown Theatre
■ November 18 – December 18 | A Crown Holiday Spectacular
Kechi Playhouse
■ No Upcoming Events
The Loony Bin
■ November 17 – 19 | William Lee Martin
■ November 25 – 26 | Mike Baldwin
■ December 1 – 3 | Aaron Weber
Mosley Street Melodrama
■ Nov 11 – Dec 23 | Scrooge You! A Bad Christmas Carol
Prairie Pines Playhouse
■ Nov 18 – Dec 23 | Demise at the Department Store
Roxy’s Downtown
■ Nov. 25-Dec. 23 | A Cabaret Christmas
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
■ November 19 | Los Chicos del 512
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