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FEATURED EVENTS
■ Rhea Lana’s Children Consignment Event | August 10-18
Where: Century II
High quality items at unbeatable prices will be available at Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment Event. Save 60-90% on your favorite brands at this ONE-STOP shopping extravaganza. Clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, baby gear, books, and much more (80,000+ items) will be available for one week only.
BEST THINGS TO DO
■ 2023 NBC World Series | August 8-10
Where: Eck Stadium
Come join us for this action-packed baseball world series. This is a 10-day event at Eck Stadium, featuring not only baseball but fun family events like the Coleman Hill Experience. Each day will include a unique promotion or show throughout the week. Watch upcoming baseball stars and experience this 89-year-old baseball tradition that has brought talent like Ozzie Smith, Mark Teixeira, Barry Bonds, Joe Carter and more to the NBC World Series.
■ Panda Express Grand Opening | August 9
Where: 2672 N. Greenwich Ct.
Our Mission is to provide and experience like no other for our community and the baseball community within our reach. The SummerBall Showdown is the countries largest, and only national tournament, that connects College Prep, Collegiate, and Adult Baseball teams to compete for a purse while being crowned National Champions. The purpose of the SummberBall Showdown is to connect all levels of non-professional baseball and allow them to showcase their skills at the national level in front of businesses and thousands of fans at the end of the summer. While the SBS showcases baseball, the SBS opens the event up to the local community to support and giveback to other non-profits and events.
■ 1 Million Cups | August 9
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.
■ Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | August 9
Where: Headshots Arcade Bar & Grill
Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivia quiz. It’s a great way to drink with friends, without burning brain cells. And it’s where useless knowledge means everything. Our quizzes cover everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, from science to sports, from the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Each quiz consists of seven rounds of eight questions each, in a variety of formats, including audio and visual rounds. Teams can be up to six players, so bring your smartest friends (or some likable dummies)—or come solo. We can always help you join a team! No reservations needed, just show up! Winning teams get bar cash and other prizes, depending on the venue. Bonus questions sprinkled throughout the quiz will net you additional goodies. But mostly it’s about establishing your dominance—or at least pleasantly surprising yourself. You’re into that, right?
■ Women in Sports Panel | August 10
Where: Rhatigan Student Center
WISHING and Wichita State Sports Management are hosting a Women in Sports Panel on Thursday, August 10th at 4:00 pm in the Rhatigan Student Center Room 266 (Wichita State University). All high school and college students are encouraged to attend this incredible opportunity to hear from and network with professional women in the sports industry. This event is free and open to the general public.
■ Maize Farm & Art Market | August 10
Where: Clair Donnelly Amphitheater
We have an incredible lineup of vendors offering a wide variety of fresh produce, yummy refreshments, fine art, handcrafted items for your home, jewelry, and much, much more! This is a gathering of community where folks can shop, support other locals, and have a great time. Don’t forget to invite your friends, family, and neighbors…it’s going to be so much fun!
■ Bobby Bones at The Orpheum | August 11-12
Where: Wichita Orpheum Theatre
Bones makes his return to Wichita’s historic Orpheum Theatre with his “Comedically Inspirational On Tour” show. Throughout the course of the “Comedically Inspirational” show, Bones will connect with the audience, sharing both humorous as well as uplifting stories from his own life.
■ Adult Skate Night | August 11
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.
■ Park City Sunset Concert Series | August 11
Where: Hartman Arena
The Park City Sunset Concert Series is back at Hartman Arena with 5 FREE nights of concerts! Starting July 14 through August 11, every Friday night we will host local bands in our parking lot! This event is free to attend, so grab your lawn chair and pack a cooler. We’ll see you soon!
■ Goddard National Night Out 2023 | August 11
Where: Linear Park Goddard
Come out and join the Goddard Police Department, Goddard Chamber of Commerce as well as other law enforcement agencies local businesses and organizations for the annual Goddard National Night Out. Some of the highlights include a helicopter landing, a display of many emergency vehicles, a dunk tank, music, and much more! In addition, a number of local businesses will be on hand with fun activities and Walking Tacos, Watermelon and Water!
■ Zac Attacks AML Fundraiser Workout | August 12
Where: Foundation Fitness
Join us on Saturday, August 12th at 9 AM for a fundraiser workout at Foundations Fitness to support youth athlete, Zac Sporleder, who is battling AML currently. All ages and abilities are welcome!
■ Art Together: Incredible India | August 12
Where: Mark Arts
Come to Mark Arts for free family fun including storytime in the gallery, art projects inspired by India’s unique regions, musical performances, Henna tattoos, cultural dancing, rangoli, a puppet show, and more. Art Together provides opportunities for families to create and appreciate art through storytime, art projects and performances.
■ Fert’s Taco Tour | August 12
Where: Wichita’s Taco Restaurants
Want to discover your new favorite taco in town? Come join me as I guide you through some of Wichita’s best tacos. We will hit up taco joint after taco joint while trying a couple tacos at each place. We will be starting on the south side, and then finishing at Tacos Chepe on the north side. You don’t have to follow the same route, you can just do the south side leg or join in once we get to the north side leg, hit up just one place or all, it’s completely up to you. The whole point of this event is to open people up to some of my favorite taco vendors in town.
■ Local Pop Up at Down To Earth Co. | August 12
Where: Down To Earth Co.
Down To Earth is proud to host some of Wichita’s favorite vendors! We will have a wide variety selection of bakery items, bath and body products, tumblers, jewelry, artwork and so much more!! The best part about it is, you’re supporting a local Wichitian fulfill their dreams.
■ Kansas Grown! Farmers Market | August 12
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 | August 12
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.
■ Outdoor Vintage Flea Market at Paramount East Antique Mall | August 12
Where: Paramount East Antique Mall
Outdoor Vintage Markets the 2nd Saturday of the month from April – October at Paramount East Antique Mall. Open 8 am -3 pm. Booths set up outside Paramount East with antiques, vintage goods, collectibles, tools, primitives, industrial, jewelry, furniture and MORE!
■ Swiftie Party at GROW | August 13
Where: GROW Giesen Plant Shop
You Belong With US at GROW for a Swiftie Meetup Party! Featuring a curated “Eras Menu” with 6 different cocktails/mocktails that are all inspired by Taylor!
■ Sip & Shop | August 13
Where: Wyldewood Cellars
Join us at the beautiful Winery in Mulvane on August 12-13 for a fun-filled Sip & Shop event! Hosted by the Winery, this event is perfect for those who love shopping while enjoying great wine in a picturesque setting.
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AROUND THE CORNER
■ Wichita Wind Surge vs. Springfield | August 15-20
Where: Riverfront Stadium
■ 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!
■ EAA Chapter 88 60th Annual Air Capital Fly In | August 19
Where: Jabara Airport
FUN FOR EVERYONE ! Free Young Eagle Flights (ages 8-17), Car Display, R/C Aircraft Display, Model Rocket Display, Candy Drops, Helicopter Rides, Young Builder Activities, Airplane Display and Judging, Flight Competitions, 8th Annual Ercoupe Stampede. $5 for adults and free for 17 and under.
LIVE MUSIC
Visit this week and the schedule for the weeks ahead at our Live Music Calendar.
Karaoke Bar Schedule in Wichita
PERFORMING ARTS
Century II Performing Arts Center
■ August 16-20 | Ragtime
■ September 6-10 | Cats
■ September 16 | Joh Crist
■ September 19-24 | SIX: The Musical
Crown Uptown Theatre
■ September 30 | Gunhild Carling with Big Band
Kechi Playhouse
■ August 4-27 | Will You Still Love Me In The Morning
Mosley Street Melodrama
■ Fresh Prince of Bel Plaine | July 21 – Sept 2
Prairie Pines Playhouse
■ Holiday Show 2023! | November 17 – December 23
Roxy’s Downtown
■ August 17 – September 2 | The Last Five Years
■ September 15 – November 4 | The Golden Girls
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
■ August 11-12 | Bobby Bones
■ August 18 | Fortune Feimster
■ August 22 | Craig Ferguson
FOOD TRUCKS
Did you know the food truck schedule is back? Check out this weekend’s list of food trucks right here!
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