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■ Air Capital Comic Con | November 15-16
Where: Farha Sports Center
■ Holiday Open House | November 17
Where: Hunt & Gather Vintage Market – 333 S. Lulu St.
We are so excited to invite you to our first-ever Holiday Open House! We have invited some of our favorite maker friends to showcase their handmade items to help you get a head start on your gift giving this season. Stay tuned as we feature each one on our socials! There will be gift bags for the first 100 in attendance, and lots of giveaways including H+G gift certificates, T-shirts, and items from our makers, plus special treats and lots of holiday spirit! We hope you will grab a friend and join us!
BEST THINGS TO DO
■ ReadICT Book Swap | November 15
Where: Advanced Learning Center
Join the ReadICT book-loving online community for a real-life meetup and book swap. Bring your favorite book (or bag of books) to discuss and swap. Come celebrate reading, books and libraries with us!
■ “Christmas Castaways” (Melodrama at Cowtown) | November 15-17
Where: Old Cowtown Museum
When a shipwreck strands a group of tourists on a tropical island, everyone is looking for treasure and a way home! Will the billionaires Douglas Fir and Virginia Pine, the botanist Kris Mystery, and boat captain Isaac Cool survive the schemes of the boastful Gene Ghoul-Bell and their perilous plight in this comic Christmas clash?
■ Wild Lights | November 15-17
Where: Sedgwick County Zoo
Immerse yourself in an enchanting world of lights! This fall, Wild Lights features an exciting display of familiar and mythical plants, animals, and other creatures. Journey through the magical forest during an unforgettable night of wonder and beauty at the Zoo. Check out our feature at what to expect here.
■ Adult Skate Night | November 15
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.
■ Wichita Flea Market | November 16-17
Where: Wichita Sports Forum
Shop small through 200+ booths that include antiques, crafts, vintage items, collectibles, primitives, reclaimed items, comics, artwork, jewelry, toys, and so much more in this monthly flea market operated by a local Wichita Family.
■ Gingerbread Village | November 16-17
Where: Exploration Place
Imagine living in a house made of gingerbread adorned with candy. How would you design it? What candy and colors would you include? Gingerbread Village is your opportunity to bring that vision to life! Join us for a delightful holiday tradition that will spark your creativity and warm your hearts. Each ticket includes a gingerbread house kit, dedicated time to build and decorate your sweet structure and museum admission to visit the exhibits.
■ Lego Quest | November 16
Where: Boston Recreation Center
It’s time to hit the bricks… Lego Bricks that is! This quest, should you choose to accept it, will test your building skills with a variety of Lego challenges. Entertain yourself with individual challenges like building the tallest tower during the Sky-High Challenge and creating while blindfolded or join group collaboration challenges such as the Mixed Up Models or Fill the Base Plate activities. Kids can choose to play a variety of games such as the Lego ring toss, box toss, tic-tac-toe, spoon race, tongue tower and chopsticks relay. This ultimate Lego fan event wouldn’t be complete without some free play time to let your imagination run wild. Take creativity to a completely different level by making a custom brick hair clip, necklace or a one-of-a-kind art print.
■ Heart | November 16
Where: Intrust Bank Arena
Legendary rock band Heart have announced the extension of their highly-anticipated return to the road after a five-year hiatus. With a career spanning nearly five decades, the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees have sold more than 35 million albums worldwide, with 20 Top 40 singles to their name. Heart will be performing their catalog of global chart-topping classic hits including “Magic Man”, “Barracuda”, “Crazy on You” and “These Dreams”.
■ Old Town Farm & Art Market | November 16
Where: Old Town Wichita
A weekly destination for thousands of area residents and a must-see for visitors to the city. Old Town Farm & Art Market is a charming community gathering place situated in the heart of Kansas, where locals and visitors alike come together to celebrate a rich tapestry of art, agriculture, and culture.
■ Diwali | November 16
Where: Century II
Join us for an unforgettable evening blending the vibrancy of Bollywood with the grace of classical Indian dance and music. From energetic Bollywood numbers to beautiful classical performances, this night has something for everyone! Don’t miss out – buy your tickets now before they’re gone. Trust us, experiencing it live is an absolute must! Diwali event featuring cultural stage performances, a lively photo booth, and dinner buffet with a delectable spread.
■ WAC Variety Show at White Crow Cider Company | November 16
Where: White Crow Cider Co.
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of spellbinding performances and pure entertainment with the WitchAtomic Collective! This variety show promises an enchanting lineup that will captivate and inspire.
■ Improv Show at Flying Pig Improv | November 16
Where: Flying Pig Improv
LIVE IMPROV! Totally unscripted theater! We take your suggestions and create amazing scenes you have never seen and will never see again.
■ Beauties & Beasts 9th Annual FUR BALL | November 16
Where: Kansas Star Casino
Save the date for Beauties & Beasts’ largest fundraiser of the year – FUR BALL! Taking place again at Kansas Star Casino, our 9th Annual Fur Ball will feature dinner, drinks, live and silent auctions, and adoptable pups. Please join us as we raise much needed funds to continue to save and care for animals in crisis in our community.
■ Joyce Yang Plays Grieg | November 17
Where: Century II
Featuring Laura Jackson, guest conductor and Joyce Yang, piano
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■ 21st & Ridge Indoor Farmer’s Market | November 23
Where: 7001 W. 21st. St.
Thanksgiving is coming and Winter is close! Come shop Kansas Grown Indoor Farmers Market!! You’ll find your favorite vendors indoors, ready to help you stock up until next months market! In addition to your Market necessities, you’ll find some vendors with holiday gifts, and pre-orders for your holiday meals.
Looking for unique gifts to purchase for your loved ones this holiday season?
Consider an experience gift to make memories. Here’s a big list of Unique Experience Gifts in Wichita!
Sports
Wichita State Men’s Basketball (Home Games)
■ November 18 | vs. Monmouth – 6:30 p.m.
■ December 4 | vs. Alcorn St. – 6:30 p.m.
■ December 7 | vs. East Tennessee St. – 6 p.m.
■ December 17 | vs. Kansas City – 6:30 p.m.
■ December 21 | vs. Kansas State – 6 p.m.
■ December 21 | vs. Friends – 5 p.m.
Wichita State Women’s Basketball (Home Games)
■ November 16 | vs. St. Thomas – 2 p.m.
■ November 19 | vs. Oklahoma – 2 p.m.
■ December 2 | vs. Prairie View A&M – 6 p.m.
■ December 8 | vs. Western Kentucky – 1 p.m.
■ December 29 | vs. North Texas – 1 p.m.
■ January 8 | vs. South Florida – 6 p.m.
Wichita State Volleyball (Home Games)
■ November 17 | vs. UTSA – 1 p.m.
Wichita Thunder (Home Games)
■ November 20 | vs. Utah Grizzlies – 7:05 p.m.
■ November 21 | vs. Utah Grizzlies – 7:05 p.m.
■ November 22 | vs. Utah Grizzlies – 7:05 p.m.
■ November 27 | vs. Worcester Railers – 6:05 p.m.
■ November 29 | vs. Worcester Railers – 7:05 p.m.
■ November 30 | vs. Worcester Railers – 6:05 p.m.
Wichita Wings (Home Games)
■ November 23 | vs. Oklahoma City – 5:05 p.m.
■ December 14 | vs. New Mexico – 7:30 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC
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PERFORMING ARTS
Century II Performing Arts Center
■ November 16 | Diwali
■ November 17 | Joyce Yang Plays Grieg
■ November 22 | Keith Sweat
Crown Uptown Theatre
■ November 15 | Clint Black
■ November 16 | Bingo Loco
Mosley Street Melodrama
■ November 8 – December 22: Die Hard Candy Christmas
Prairie Pines Playhouse
■ November 15 – December 23 | Catch That Falling Star
Roxy’s Downtown
■ November 1 – December 29 | The Golden Girls
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
■ December 4 | Dog Man: The Musical
■ December 5 | Jim Brickman
■ December 6 | Girl Named Tom
■ December 10 | Nutcracker
■ December 13 | Michael W. Smith
■ December 14 | Close To You: A Carpenters Christmas
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