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■ One Life Spirits Master of Mixology Cocktail Competition | July 16
Where: Odd Fellow Hall
We are excited to announce our first annual Wichita One Life Spirits Cocktail Competition! All mixologists who are invited to participate are to submit a cocktail menu made up of 4 cocktails by the required due date more details on entry at https://www.onelifespirits.com/pages/one-life-spirits-cocktail-competition. Judges will select 10 finalists to compete in 1 Public Round showcasing their Batched Cocktail and 3 elimination rounds showcasing a Brunch, Dinner, and Dessert cocktail (see “Live Competition”). All 10 finalists will be given a station (table provided) in the main room at Odd Fellow to showcase their Batch Cocktail during the event. Guests will have the opportunity to try all 10 Batched Cocktails and vote for their favorite for the People’s Choice Award.
BEST THINGS TO DO
■ 1 Million Cups | July 12
Where: Groover Labs
1 Million Cups is a free, weekly national program designed to educate, engage, and connect entrepreneurs. Every Wednesday morning at 8:45 a.m., one or two early-stage startups present their companies to a diverse audience of their peers, mentors, educators, and advisors.
■ Maize Farm & Art Market | July 13
Where: Clair Donnelly Amphitheater
We’re growing a farm and art market!! Please join us and bring your friends, Thursday evenings each week (5-7:30pm) from June 1 to September 28 at the beautiful new amphitheater in Maize, KS.
■ Get to Know You Bunco | July 13
Where: Tor Brewing
Roll the dice for new friends and fabulous prizes! Meeting new people and making friends as an adult is tough, most networking events are awkward. So, let’s get together for a low-risk, fun way to get to know other badass women and see what happens. You don’t need to be a Bunco expert to play. This adaptation of the classic dice game is quick to learn and takes no skill or concentration.
■ Reed Timmer at The Cotillion | July 13
Where: The Cotillion
This presentation takes you along for the storm chase and inside the tornado in the armored Dominator vehicles. Dr. Reed Timmer discusses the science behind the most extreme tornado intercepts over the last 25 years of storm chasing in Tornado Alley. Dr. Timmer shares the story and the data collected behind the first ever rocket launched into a tornado from the Dominator 3 into the Linwood, KS EF4 tornado in 2019, and also the legendary drone intercept of the Andover, KS tornado on April 29, 2022. The Dominator 3, as featured in the hit series Storm Chasers on Discovery Channel, will also be on hand for personalized vehicle tours. Come dominate the Storm with nationally known storm chaser Reed Timmer as he shares stories of his most extreme tornado intercepts.
■ 2nd Annual MonikaFest | July 13-16
Where: MonikaHouse
2nd Annual MonikaFest Art & Music Festival with 40+ Bands / Musicians, 14+ Visual Artists and Makers, 4-Day Fest, $20 Buttons
■ Wichita Wind Surge vs. Springfield | July 14-16
Where: Riverfront Stadium
■ Bitchy Bingo on Bastille Day | July 14
Where: XY Bar
This event is open to the public. The registration fee is $10 at the door or in advance at https://bit.ly/heydoc623
Grab your best beret and raise money for suicide prevention with a fabulous soirée of booze, drag, and bingo!
■ AromaFest | July 14
Where: Aroma CoffeeHouse
Help us celebrate Aroma Coffeehouse’s first birthday at AromaFest! We have a parking lot of fun-food truck, pop-ups, a raffle for “A Year of Aroma” punchcards, free inflatable fun-a bounce house, obstacle course, face painting, and other games. Live music with A Band In Kansas starts at 7pm!
■ Soundscapes at Stickwork | July 14
Where: MarkArts
Come to Mark Arts on Friday, July 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for a special outdoor summer concert. Set against the Stickwork art installation, this unique event combines soulful sounds with natural beauty. Enjoy the performance of Rudy Love & the Encore while treating your taste buds to delicious offerings from the Funky Monkey Munchies Food Truck and the XClusive Beverage Truck. Bring your own blankets and chairs for seating as you relax and soak up the atmosphere. Admission is free and preregistration is appreciated. Doors open at 6 p.m.
■ Adult Skate Night | July 14
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.
■ Improv Show | July 14
Where: Flying Pig Improv
■ Kansas Grown! Farmers Market | July 15
Where: 21st & Ridge Road
Enjoy over 100 local vendors supplying the market with delicious fruits, vegetables, meats, farm fresh eggs, hand harvested honey, baked goods, jams, jellies, salsas, fresh cut flowers, pet treats, unique artisan crafts, and more. Experience a true taste of local visiting with friendly growers, producers and artisans. Live music, cooking demonstrations, sample tastings, food trucks and local favorite Troubles the Clown are just some of the many features to see at our farmers’ market!
■ Old Town Farm & Art Market | July 15
Where: 835 E. 1st St.
Weekly destination for thousands of area residents and a must-see for visitors to the city. Wichita’s downtown Farm & Art Market since 1991! – Food, Arts, Artisan Goods, Live Music, Street Entertainers, and so much more.
■ Dinosaur Days Summer Party | July 15
Where: Botanica
Join Bronty and T-Rex at Botanica on July 15th from 9am-12pm for a fun-filled morning focused on everything dinosaur at Botanica’s Dinosaur Days Summer Party! Walk through the new dinosaur exhibit, add your very own dinosaur to a huge mural, and make a dinosaur terrarium to take home. Enjoy rides on the carousel and make fun crafts, like a paper plate dinosaur, and experience an erupting volcano!
■ Frida Fest | July 15
Where: Wichita CityArts
Attention Wichita‼️ for the 1st time an art festival adorned by Frida Kahlo , a revolutionary character for her time, we are looking for sponsors, partners, volunteers and vendors…. Celebra.org tradition in events Like the Mexican independence-Wichita Dia de los Muertos Wichita guarantees you healthy Fun.
■ The Rusty Nail’s Big Ass Birthday Bash | July 15
Where: The Rusty Nail
July 15th… it’s our birthday at The Rusty Nail! And we’re having the BIGGEST Big Ass Birthday Bash we’ve ever had to date! The Party will be going ALL DAY LONG and starts at 10AM with a performance from Just Vinne! More performances later in the evening from Against The Grain & Lithium Theory 83! Fire spinners & Pole Dancers… Oh My!! Kitchen Closes and Ernie Mac BBQ starts at 1:30PM! To cap off the night we will be offering $10 Steak Dinners starting at 5PM! And one more thing…. HAMMER TIME ALL DAY!! That’s right we are serving up HALF PRICED DRINKS FROM OPEN TO CLOSE!! Do not miss out on the biggest party of the summer!!
■ American Hell Yeah Bash | July 15
Where: Twister City Harley Davidson
Who’s ready for American Hell Yeah Bash!!! This year will be a blast with Rock & Blues, Bikini Bike Wash and more. 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙨, Saturday, July 15th from 10AM-4PM at Twister City Harley-Davidson!
■ Air Capital Bacon, Bourbon & Brews | July 15
Where: Hartman Arena
Are you ready for the most bacon-y and booze-y fun that you’ve ever had! We know we are! Get your tickets to the Air Capital Bacon, Bourbon, & Brews Festival on July 15, 2023 at Hartman Arena! Come out and try brews and bourbon from local and regional breweries and distilleries, while chowing down on the most interesting and delicious bacon treats that will tempt all your senses!
■ Culinary Celebration of Indigenous Glass Art | July 15
Where: Wichita Art Museum
Savor a sumptuous culinary experience with a menu paying homage to culinary heritage while supporting First Americans’ food sovereignty efforts with a skillful blend of flavors, local ingredients, and modern techniques to create a truly unforgettable dining experience. Enjoy an evening where art and gastronomy intertwine, offering a cultural immersion that delights the senses. RSVP today to secure your place at this remarkable occasion, and join us in celebrating the harmonious convergence of art, cuisine, and creativity at WAM.
■ Battle of the Heartland! The Return of Roller Derby! | July 15
Where: The Cotillion
For the first time in three years, Wicked City (formerly ICT) is back! Doors open at 5:30, first whistle at 6! This is a double header event! The first bout is Wicked VS KC Second bout is a mash up!
■ Slashfest Horror Rave | July 15
Where: 13 Sinister Souls
Aerialists, case dancers, beer garden, food trucks, art vendors, fire performers, live music.
■ Sunflour 1 Year Celebration | July 16
Where: Sunflour Cafe
Join us as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of our beloved café and honor the incredible community of small local businesses that make our collective within the cafe thrive! It’s been an incredible journey, and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our patrons and partners who have supported us along the way.
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■ Final Friday Food Truck Rally | July 28
Where: Wichita Boathouse
Food Trucks, Booze Trucks, Ax Throwing, Live Music, Local Artists and More
■ The Hangover Brunch | July 30
Where: DŌMA
A uniquely exquisite brunch experience! Brunch buffet, Mimosa’s, Una Vida Frozen Margaritas, Coffee, Fun trivia, good music and more!
■ Walton’s BratFest 2023 | August 19
Where: Walton’s (3639 N. Comotara)
Please join us for our 2nd annual Walton’s BratFest, a fundraiser for the Air Capital Flyers Special Olympics Kansas program. BratFest is a family-friendly event where a $15 entry donation gains you access to mouthwatering bratwurst samples provided by Walton’s, as well as flavors from different processors from in and around the state! Try some tasty samples, grab some shaved ice from Funky Monkeys and a cool beverage from the Shaken or Stirred mobile bar before you check out all the different activities, games, and raffles from local vendors and conservation groups such as BHA, Pass it on Outdoor Mentors, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, and NWTF!
LIVE MUSIC
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PERFORMING ARTS
Century II Performing Arts Center
■ July 26-30 | Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Crown Uptown Theatre
■ July 13-15 | Hansel & Gretel
Kechi Playhouse
■ July 7-30 | The Flaming Idiots
The Loony Bin
■ July 13-15 | Steven Rogers
Mosley Street Melodrama
■ Fresh Prince of Bel Plaine | July 21 – Sept 2
Prairie Pines Playhouse
■ You Haven’t Got A Clue| Hunch! | June 30 – July 29
Roxy’s Downtown
■ July 6-29 | La Cage Aux Folles
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
■ July 26 | Boz Scaggs
FOOD TRUCKS
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