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■ Creature Campout | August 8
Details: Sedgwick County Zoo
This is a great opportunity to see what happens in the evening after the zoo is closed. All campers will need to bring their own tents and sleeping bags. Each Creature Campout includes dinner, a guided tour, activities, an animal encounter, and a bedtime snack. In the morning, the adventure continues with continental breakfast and activities
BEST THINGS TO DO
■ RiverFlix | August 8
Details: Wichita Foundation Amphitheater | 6pm
Join Exploration Place in the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater for family fun under the stars, where we will be showcasing beloved film favorites. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy quality time with loved ones in a magical setting. Bring your blankets, snacks and a sense of adventure as we create unforgettable memories together.
Movie: Wonka
■ Eberly Farm Summer Concert Series | August 8
Details: Eberly Farm | 6:30pm
■ Yacht Rock Celebration | August 8
Details: Holiday Inn East | 7pm
■ Audacy Summer Concert Series | August 8
Details: Naftzger Park | 8pm
Audacy Wichita is bringing the heat this summer with the Summer Concert Series, offering free concerts under the stars Naftzger Park. The community is invited to enjoy live music, food trucks, and good times every Friday night.
■ Live Improv | August 8-9
Details: Flying Pig Improv | 8pm
■ Adult Skate Night | August 8
Details: Carousel Skate Center | 9:30pm
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 on what to expect here.
■ Kansas Grown Farmer’s Market | August 9
Details: 21st and Ridge | 7am
Discover the largest grower-owned farmers market in Kansas, where you can shop fresh produce, local goods, and artisan creations straight from the source—plus enjoy live music, cooking demos, and more.
■ Old Town Farm & Art Market | August 9
Details: Old Town Farm & Art Market | 8am
Experience Wichita’s favorite Saturday tradition at the Old Town Farm & Art Market, where locals and visitors gather for fresh food, local art, live music, and lively street entertainment.
■ Princess at Abundance Crystals | August 9
Details: Abundance Crystals | 10am
Renowned Clairvoyant Medium Princess Casie Powell will be offering personalized readings from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Receive guidance, insight, and messages from what she sees, feels & hears from your aura.
■ Art Together: Incredible India | August 9
Details: MarkArts | 10am
Celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of India at one of Mark Arts’ most anticipated events: Art Together: Incredible India. This immersive program invites everyone to explore the beauty and traditions of India and celebrate with Wichita’s Indian community. Free admission. RSVPs encouraged.
■ Wingapalooza | August 9
Details: Intrust Bank Arena | Noon
Join us at Wingapalooza Wichita 2025 and enjoy all-you-can-eat wings from more than 20 restaurants and local chefs who will be showcasing their culinary flare and craft by competing for the best chicken wings in Wichita! Fans will also enjoy a beer garden featuring a variety of options and entertainment and music from a live DJ.
■ Luau Famfest | August 9
Details: YMCA Northwest | 5:50pm
Join us for a night of fun! We will have inflatables, games and more!
■ The Bourbon Salute| August 9
Details: TempleLive | 6pm
■ Save the Kitties Bitchy Bingo Fundraiser | August 9
Details: Rain Bistro & Lounge | 7pm
We’re raising money for Save the Kitties, so every shout of “BINGO!” helps our furry friends find loving homes. Expect drag, drama, and a damn good time — plus prizes, cocktails, and plenty of claws-out competition.
■ Saturday Night Smoker Fights | August 9
Details: Animal House FC | 6pm
These smoker fights are more than just fights — they’re where futures begin. It’s where new fighters get their shot, experience gets built, and the community comes together to cheer on raw grit and growth.
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Customer Appreciation Day
Wichita is just days away from the first Teriyaki Madness which is opening at 3801 N. Ridge at the Shops at Avante strip center.
The northwest corner of 37th and Ridge continues to grow with more dining as this fast-casual restaurant specializing in Asian fusion cuisine celebrates its grand opening on Friday, August 8. To commemorate the occasion, the first five customers who order in-shop on Friday morning will win free Teriyaki Madness for a year. The next 20 customers will win free bowls for a month. And there will also be $6 chicken teriyaki bowls all day on Friday and Saturday.
AROUND THE CORNER
■ Rhea Lana’s of Wichita | August 14-22
Details: Century II
■ Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour | September 13
Details: Bliss Climbing & Fitness | 7pm
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour was born from Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival which began in Banff, Alberta. In 1976 a tight-knit group of climbers and outdoor enthusiasts conceived The Banff Festival of Mountaineering Films. This was one-day gathering that became the renowned international Festival it is today. Join us in coming together to celebrate the spirit of adventure with Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival and World Tour.
■ Autumn & Art | September 12-14
Details: Bradley Fair
Autumn & Art is the premier al fresco art show in Kansas. Showcasing artists from across the US, we celebrate the creative spirit of our community.
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Sports
Wichita Wind Surge (Home Games)
August 8-10 | vs. NW Arkansas
LIVE MUSIC
Visit this week and the schedule for the weeks ahead at our Live Music Calendar – Sponsored by Mort’s Martini Bar.
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PERFORMING ARTS
Century II Performing Arts Center
■ August 20-24 | Something Rotten
Crown Uptown Theatre
■ TBD
Mosley Street Melodrama
■ July 25 – September 6 | Forgetting the Titans
Roxy’s Downtown
■ July 9 – August 10 | The Play That Goes Wrong
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