The SHOUT July arts calendar
Beat the heat with indoor concerts, readings, performances, gallery shows, film screenings, creative meetups, and oodles more art opportunities throughout the month.
Welcome to our July arts calendar.
The Sunflower Summer program from the Kansas Department of Tourism offers families free admission to more than 100 attractions across the state from May 25-August 11. Additionally, the Wichita Public Library has added Experience Passes to its Library of Things. Patrons may check out a free "family pack" of passes to 10 area attractions, including Old Cowtown Museum, the Wichita Art Museum, and the Kansas Cosmosphere.
As events are subject to change, we recommend you confirm details with the venue or host organization before attending. Note that most establishments will be closed on July 4.
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Books
Author Event: Hampton Sides
6.p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at Watermark Books & Cafe, 4701 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Hampton Sides, the best-selling author of “Hellbound on His Trail,” “Blood and Thunder,” and “On Desperate Ground,” will discuss his latest book, “The Wide Wide Sea," an account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, which culminated in Captain James Cook’s death in Hawaii and left a complex and controversial legacy still debated to this day. Hampton will do a Q&A with the audience and a book signing.
Free
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Kansas Poet Laureate Traci Brimhall: “Why Can't the Heart Stop Asking?”
7-8 p.m. Monday, July 15, at Newton Public Library, 223 E. 7th in Newton
"What people think of as the moment of discovery is really the discovery of the question." – Jonas Salk. Kansas Poet Laureate Traci Brimhall believes this also holds true for poetry. What images do we see each day that excite our minds? What sounds do we hear that awaken our hearts? What poems ask for our attention and reward us with discovery? This presentation will use poetry to create surprises, explore our curiosities, and find new questions. The presentation will be available both in person and online.
Free
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Author Event: Marjan Kamali
6.p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at Watermark Books & Cafe, 4701 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Bestselling author Marjan Kamali is the author of “The Stationary Shop,” a heartfelt, epic new novel of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran. “The Lion Women of Tehran” is a sweeping exploration of how profoundly we are shaped by those we meet when we are young, and the way love and courage transforms our lives.
Free
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Friends of DPL Book Sale
6:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 19, 9 a.m. Saturday, July 20, and 1 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at the Derby Public Library, 1600 E. Walnut Grove, in Derby
Free
Learn more or call 316-788-0760.
Writers for Democratic Action present “It Can’t Happen Here – Again”
6 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Watermark Books & Cafe, 4701 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
A cross-country production of a new play resisting the rise of authoritarianism, this straightforward one act runs for half an hour and can be produced anywhere by five people with the script. WDA invites all to participate in this democratic play, nationwide gathering, call to action, and call to vote.
Free
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Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
Admission to the book sale is free.
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Author Event: Lev Grossman
6.p.m. Monday, July 22, at Watermark Books & Cafe, 4701 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Lev Grossman is author of “The Bright Sword,” a story about imperfect men and women, full of strength and pain, who are looking for a way to reforge a broken land in spite of being broken themselves. Lev will be in conversation with Watermark bookseller Matt Bloch.
$17-$35
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Author Event: Dakotah Sanders
6.p.m. Monday, July 25, at Watermark Books & Cafe, 4701 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Author Dakotah Sanders is in store for his book, “Endure: To Suffer with Patience.” In addiction, we are both the villains and the heroes — the victims and the abusers. “Endure” is a story of a repeated cycle or the beginning of Dakotah’s own part in the cycle using drugs at the age of 8 and stopping when he was 25.
Free
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Friends of APL Book Sale
9 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Andover Public Library, 1511 E. Central Ave., in Andover
Free
Learn more or call 316-558-3500.
Festivals and Gatherings
Fourth of July “Red, White and Boom”
5:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, on the Hyatt Lawn, 400 W. Waterman or Riverfront Stadium, 275 S. McLean Blvd.
Hyatt Lawn: Check out the variety of food trucks at the Hyatt Lawn. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a great spot to enjoy the evening and catch the festive fireworks.
Riverfront Stadium: Swing by Riverfront Stadium for an electrifying live performance by local favorites, The Astronauts! They'll be rocking out all evening. Enjoy concessions and comfy seating as you witness the largest fireworks display in the region.
Free
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Sedgwick County Fair
Wednesday, July 10-Sunday, July 14, at the Sedgwick County Fairgrounds, 308 S. Main St. in Cheney
The 80th annual county fair features thrilling 4-H shows, exhibits, livestock shows, stage entertainment, carnival rides, and more in a celebration of fun and community spirit.
Free, except for Ranch Rodeo, Figure 8 Races and Demo Derby
Learn more and purchase passes to ticketed events.
Convergence Fiber Art Conference & Marketplace
Thursday, July 11 through Monday, July 15 at Century II, 225 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
"Welcome to the ultimate international fiber art experience, HGA’s Convergence® conference where you can immerse yourself in the inspiration and stimulation of exhibits, classes, textile tours, shopping and more."
Tickets start at $15 for a one-day conference pass.
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The Dam Jam Music Festival
Friday, July 19-Saturday, July 20, at 1744 S. 183rd St. West in Goddard
This annual musical festival has a new camping area just east of Goddard’s Walmart off Kellogg (US Route 400).
$144-$180 with upgrades for VIP access, pit pass, weekend camping, conference and more.
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Third Annual MonikaFest Art & Music Festival
Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, at TempleLive, 332 E. 1st St. in Wichita
Master of ceremonies Kage Archer will preside over a multi-band lineup on each day. MonikaFest will also feature visual art by 11 individual artists and art collectives. Doors open at 4 p.m.
All ages
$15 plus fees for a one-day ticket
Learn more and buy tickets for Saturday and Sunday.
Film
Movies at the Starlite Drive-In
Multiple screenings every week in July at the Starlite, 3900 S. Hydraulic Ave. in Wichita
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“Who is Stan Smith?”
Three screenings: 7 p.m. Friday, July 5; 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
More than the namesake of one of the most iconic sneakers, Stan Smith has lived a champion’s life on and off the tennis court. From his rise from collegiate superstar to World No.1 and beyond, he blazed new paths for athletes, both as a fashion icon and a humanitarian. Complete with intimate first-person accounts and dynamic archival materials, Danny Lee’s film brings us closer to the man behind the shoe.
$6 plus fees.
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B-Movie Classic Cinema Marathon (Biker and Bad Girl Edition)
1 p.m.-7:15 p.m.Saturday, July 6, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
Walterscheid Productions is providing this VHS series free of cost to Tallgrass as a fundraiser to support the organization.
1 p.m.: High School Caesar
2:30 p.m.: Beat Girl
4 p.m.: My Teenage Daughter (Teenage Bad Girl)
5:45 p.m.: The Hitch-Hiker
7:15 p.m.: The Wild Ride
Pay-what-you-can tickets start at $5 plus fees.
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Madame Mae Presents: “Shaun of the Dead”
7 p.m. Friday, July 12, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
Shaun lives a supremely uneventful life, which revolves around his girlfriend, his mother, and, above all, his local pub. This gentle routine is threatened when the dead return to life and make strenuous attempts to snack on ordinary Londoners. Co-hosted by Katie Gette.
$18 plus fees.
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“I Used to Be Funny”
1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
Sam is a young stand-up comedian and au pair struggling with PTSD, who is weighing whether or not to join the search for Brooke, a missing girl she used to nanny.
$7 plus fees.
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Gate Record Store presents “Blood Junkie”
7 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
A hyper-hipster 1980s horror comedy about a group of teenagers who discover a mysterious abandoned building where bad things happen. Shot in Wisconsin for $6,000, Blood Junkie is a refreshing new vision in DIY independent film making.
$10 plus fees.
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Reel Cultured ICT presents “Harold and Maude”
4 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
Young Harold lives in his own world of suicide-attempts and funeral visits to avoid the misery of his family and home environment. He meets Maude, an 80-year-old woman who also lives in her own world yet one in which she is having the time of her life. When the two opposites meet they realize that their differences don’t matter and they become best friends and love each other.
$7 plus fees.
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Orpheum Anniversary Film Series presents “Pulp Fiction”
7 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at The Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway in Wichita
The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.
$8 plus fees.
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“Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd”
7 p.m. Friday, July 19, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
Follow the moment Barrett was kicked out of Pink Floyd, from the narrative of his going from groundbreaking musician to iconic rocker and manic, unstable star.
$10 plus fees.
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“Dudegrass”
5:30 p.m. (VIP access) or 6 p.m. (GA) Saturday, July 19, at Seneca Bowl, 1909 S. Seneca St. in Wichita
Fun Tallgrass Film Center fundraiser and screening of cult classic “The Big Lebowski.”
$30 plus tax (GA); $200 plus tax (VIP).
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“Unforgiven”
7 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
William Munny is a retired, once-ruthless killer turned gentle widower and hog farmer. To help support his two motherless children, he accepts one last bounty-hunter mission to find the men who brutalized a prostitute.
$7 plus fees.
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“The Fifth Element”
6:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
Offered in partnership with Tallgrass Film Association and inspired by WAM’s exhibition “Annie Leibovitz at Work,” each film in this series is inspired by an Annie Leibovitz photograph and will include commentary and Q&A with a local expert. “The Fifth Element,” featuring speaker Shauntory Grisby, takes advantage of the creative possibilities the sci-fi genre offers to make a colorful, retro-futuristic adventure that is a masterclass in escapism.
Free
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Madame Mae Presents “Tucker and Dale vs. Evil”
7 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
Two hillbillies are suspected of being killers by a group of paranoid college kids camping near the duo's West Virginian cabin. As the body count climbs, so does the fear and confusion as the college kids try to seek revenge against the pair.
$15 plus fees.
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VHScape presents “Critters”
8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
Carnivorous aliens arrive unannounced at a Kansas family farm; two intergalactic bounty hunters soon follow, determined to blow them off the planet.
$5 plus fees.
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Harmons and Hollywood: “His Girl Friday”
4 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
Walter Burns is an irresistibly conniving newspaper publisher desperate to woo back his paper’s star reporter, who also happens to be his estranged wife. She’s threatening to quit and settle down with a new beau, but, as Walter knows, she has a weakness: She can’t resist a juicy scoop.
$7 plus fees.
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Music
Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon”
Various times through Fall 2024 at Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd. in Wichita
Embark on a cosmic odyssey in celebration of the 50th anniversary of “The Dark Side of the Moon” album.
$18
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Consiglio & Co.
Weekly: 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
View the Mort’s music calendar.
The Scandalnavians
Weekly: 3-7 p.m. Saturdays at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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A Music Adventure with DJ Carbon
Weekly: 7-11 p.m. Thursdays at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Free
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The Sham Jam
Weekly: 8 p.m. to midnight Thursdays at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Signup starts at 7:30 p.m, jam begins at 8 p.m.
Free
Singer Songwriter Circle
6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway in Wichita
Free
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Thomas Benne
8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at the Cowboy Inn Saloon, 642 N. St. Paul St. in Wichita
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Beer & Jazz with Eric Shumaker
6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at Hopping Gnome Brewery, 1719 E. Victor in Wichita
No cover and $5 beers
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Raylio, Kozart, and Goose
8 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Seven Teller with The Plains and Absolute Sway
9 p.m. Thursday, July 4 at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
$7 in advance. $10 at the door.
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The Fourth at Mort’s with RKO Blues Trio
2-6 p.m. Thursday, July 4 at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Eazybaked with Goaty the Kid, and Just Tommy
8 p.m. Friday, July 5, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
Doors open at 7 p.m.
$25 + fees when purchasing online.
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The Sleepy Truckers
9 p.m. Friday, July 5, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
$5
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Kimberly Paige Quartet
7 p.m. Friday, July 5, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
$8-$12
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The Cavves, Hardword Cherry, Pink Squeeze, and The Dreaded Laramie Project
8 p.m. Friday, July 5, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
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Daydream
9 p.m. Friday, July 5 at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
$10
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The Southwind Drifters
7:30 p.m. Friday, July 5, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway in Wichita
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Bad Tripp, Rage Is My Rival, Zella Cvlt and The Oddballs8 p.m. Friday, July 5 at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
21+
$10
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Zuzu’s Petals, Townhouse Fire, Mother Kelly, and The Hater’s Coalition
8 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
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Bottoms Up!
7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway in Wichita
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Orphan Jon and the Abandoned
9 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
$5
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Paramount with Money Shot
7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Kingman Historic Theatre, 237 N. Main in Kingman, Kansas
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Few Miles South
7 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
All ages
Free
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Monterey Jack
9 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
21+
$10
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A Future to Remember, The Bad Jokes, Sin & Scar, and 10 Ton Toad
8 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
21+
$15
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Bryan McPherson with Sontia Soul, and Black Cat J
8 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
21+
$10
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Midtopia Meets: Hip Hop & Underground Mixer
6 p.m. Monday, July 8, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Wichita Chamber Choral presents the 4th Annual We Sing: Rutter’s “Gloria”
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Singing begins at 7 p.m., Monday, July 8 at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, 1550 Chapel St. in Wichita
Join the group to sing this masterpiece. Bring friends and your own score or iPad. A limited number of scores will be available.
Free
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Remains to be Seen, Temptrix, Raudriver, and Brave Boy
8 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Jazz Jam
8 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, July 9 at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Whitnie Means
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway in Wichita
Free
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Blue Note Records Vinyl Night Curated by Spektrum Muzik
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
$5
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Willi Carlise
8 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
18+
$20
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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
8 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Wave (outdoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
Doors open at 7 p.m.
$49.50-$125 + fees when purchasing online.
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The Working Class and the Michaela Character
8 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Casey Abay
7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway in Wichita
Free
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Beartooth, Currents, Boundaries, and Nevertel
6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita
$34.50 + fees (if purchasing tickets online)
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Doug Ragon: Solo Piano
7 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
$5
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Nikki, Dennis and Susan
7:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway in Wichita
Free
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Scroat Belly 30th Anniversary
6 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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The Travel Guide, King Slug, and the Cosmic Bean
9 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Bottoms Up
9 p.m. Friday, July 12, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
$5
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William Flynn Trio
7 p.m. Friday, July 12 at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
$8-$12
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Sammy Kershaw with Pug Johnson and the Hounds
8 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Crown Uptown, 3207 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
All ages
$40.50-$71.75
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Los Farmerz, Los Gemelos and Herencia de Grandes
9 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Onyx Night Club, 10001 E. Kellogg in Wichita
$60 + fees
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Dirty Red & the Soul Shakers
9 p.m. Friday, July 12 at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
21+
$10
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WestRock Music
9 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Wichita Union Stockyards, Wichita, 6425 W. MacArthur Rd. in Wichita
Dance to live country music.
$10 at the door
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The Wallflowers with William Matheny
8 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at TempleLive, 332 E. First St. in Wichita
$45-65 + fees
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The Downloadable Collective
7 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
$10-$12
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Nest Records Music Showcase
9 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
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Three of Us
7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway in Wichita
Free
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AmericanaNa, Kiss or Kill, Brx, and Minus Angst
8 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
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Natalie Prauser with Emma Butterworth
8 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
$10
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Yellow Brick Road Tour: Journey to Dancefestopia
9 p.m. Friday, July 14, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Hear bands competing to appear at the Dancefestopia festival in Kansas City. Current lineup includes Hightower, Macki, Orbwevr, Poundr, and SteveDoubleYou with more to be added.
21+
$10
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Upon a Burning Body
7 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at TempleLive, 332 E. 1st St. in Wichita
$20
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Reggae Sunday
Noon Sunday, July 14, at Central Standard Brewing, 156 Greenwood St. in Wichita
Reggae music, plus jerk chicken and coconut rice, while they last.
Free
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Wichita Chamber Choral presents the 4th Annual We Sing: Haydn’s “Creation”
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Singing begins at 7 p.m., Monday, July 15 at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, 1550 Chapel St. in Wichita
Join the group to sing this masterpiece. Bring friends and your own score or iPad. A limited number of scores will be available.
Free
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Symphony Summers: Advanced Learning Library
6 p.m., Monday, July 15 at the Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St. in Wichita
This 35-minute performance by the Wichita Symphony follows the book "Welcome to the Symphony" by Carolyn Sloan and adapted by Matt Blauer, a member of the Wichita Symphony trombone section. Engage with musicians, learn about music and different instruments, and ask lots of questions. Recommended for families with children ages 4-8.
Free
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Kingdom Collapse with Lions At The Gate, Another Day Dawns, Love Like War, and Witch Cradle
7 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at TempleLive, 332 E. First St. in Wichita
$18
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Brown Bag Concert Series: Arbuckle & Long
Noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at the Coutts Museum of Art, 110 N. Main St. in El Dorado, Kansas
Bring your lunch and enjoy music by Arbuckle & Long. Stay after and tour the museum.
Free
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Symphony Summers: Alford Branch Library
2:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 16 at the Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian in Wichita
This 35-minute performance by the Wichita Symphony follows the book "Welcome to the Symphony" by Carolyn Sloan and adapted by Matt Blauer, a member of the Wichita Symphony trombone section. Engage with musicians, learn about music and different instruments, and ask lots of questions. Recommended for families with children ages 4-8.
Free
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We the Kings
8 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at TempleLive, 332 E. 1st St. in Wichita
$25
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The Beach Boys
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita
$59-$125 + fees (if purchasing tickets online)
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Hillbilly Casino with Zac Crow and the No Shows
9 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
21+
$10 at the door
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D’Aydrian Harding: The Stay Sober Summer Tour
8 p.m. Friday, July 19, at TempleLive, 332 E. First St. in Wichita
$45 plus fees
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Damnations Duo
6-8 p.m. Friday, July 19, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
$5
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Muscadine Bloodline with Tyler Halverson
8 p.m. Friday, July 19, at the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita
$29.50 + fees (if purchasing tickets online)
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Kirby’s Heatfest
5 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
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Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam
7:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, at The Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Ave. in Salina, Kansas
Tickets start at $49.
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AJ Harvey Band
8 p.m. Friday, July 19, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
21+
$10
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Salsa Night with Tumbao
9 p.m. Friday, July 19 at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
21+
$10
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Maddie & Tae
8 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Kansas Star Casino, 777 Kansas Star Dr. in Mulvane
All ages
$15-$50
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Tribal Roots presents 2nd Annual Down & Dirty at Sandy Bottom
Noon Saturday, July 20 to midnight, Sunday, July 21, 507 N. 1st Ave. in Mulvane. Gates open 11 a.m. and music begins at 1 p.m.
Live bands, DJs, Production by Boom Audio & Visual, Element 5 Sound lasers and lights, camping, swimming hole, food trucks, off-roading, side x sides, trails, sand bar, river access, best Jeep contest, mud bogging, and mud wrestling.
21+
Tickets start at $25 plus fees
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Nick Schroeder Hardbop Quintet
7 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
$10-$12
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The Hooligan Gentlemen with Phiya and Daikini
9 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
21+
$10
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Kirby’s Heatfest
5 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
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No Craft Left Behind's 3rd Annual MonikaFest Art & Music Festival
4-10:45 p.m. Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 at TempleLive, 332 E. 1st St. in Wichita
Two evenings of visual art and live bands.
All ages
$15 + fees for a single-day ticket
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MJ 12
9 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
$5
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A Band in Kansas
9 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
21+
$10
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The Offspring
7:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, at Wave (outdoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
$39-$99 + fees when purchasing online.
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Killer Queen
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita
$29-$79 plus fees (if purchasing tickets online)
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Jazz Experience Preview
7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
Free
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Tim Nave
8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the Cowboy Inn Saloon, 642 N. St. Paul St. in Wichita
Genre: Originals and covers
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The Unlikely Candidates with NOLO and Echo Arcade
9 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
$15 in advance. $20 at the door.
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Gabby Barrett
8 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Kansas Star Casino, 777 Kansas Star Dr. in Mulvane
All ages
$40-$65
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Joe Stamm Band
8 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
$15
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B-Side
7 p.m. Thursday, July 25 at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
$5-$10
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Symphony Summers: Angelou Northeast Branch Library
2:30 p.m., Friday, July 26 at the Angelou Northeast Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st St. in Wichita
This 35-minute performance by the Wichita Symphony follows the book "Welcome to the Symphony" by Carolyn Sloan and adapted by Matt Blauer, a member of the Wichita Symphony trombone section. Engage with musicians, learn about music and different instruments, and ask lots of questions. Recommended for families with children ages 4-8.
Free
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Sunny Sweeney with Cam Pierce
8 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
Doors open at 7 p.m.
$23 + fees when purchasing online.
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Electronic X Chronic
9 p.m. Friday, July 26, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
A night of dancing with live DJs featuring Nolace, Lotusflow, Goaty The Kid, Bearfoot, and Sir Charles.
21+
$10
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Dark Divine
7 p.m. Friday, July 26, at TempleLive, 332 E. 1st St. in Wichita
All ages
$18
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The Grux, a Dave Matthews Tribute Band
9 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
$15 in advance. $20 at the door.
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Sara Evans
7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at The Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe in Salina, Kansas
Tickets start at $49.
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Hour/glass, Externus, From This Day Forward, Atria, and Galdrar
7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at TempleLive, 332 E. 1st St. in Wichita
All ages
$18
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Arkansauce
8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
Doors open at 7 p.m.
$18 + fees when purchasing online.
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Mr. Cabbagehead and the Screaming Radishes
7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at The Burford Theatre, 118 South Summit in Arkansas City
$25
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Matt Castillo and Band
9 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Wichita Union Stockyards, Wichita, 6425 W. MacArthur Road in Wichita
Dance to live country music.
$10 plus fees if ordering online
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Tommy Newport
8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Crown Uptown, 3207 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
All ages
$28.50
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Kim’s Favs
7 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
$15-$25
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Joseph Hall’s Elvis Rock 'n' Remember Tribute
7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Historic Fox Theatre, 18 E. 1st Ave. in Hutchinson
All ages
$45, $50, and $55
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Salsa Night with Tumbao
10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
21+
$10
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Damn Tall Buildings
7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at The Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe in Salina, Kansas
Tickets start at $49.
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Doubt, Prevention, Eye for an Eye, Lilac, and Figurine
6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Annex1, 2901 W. Taft in Wichita
All ages. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Note: Annex1 is a sober venue.
$10 at the door
Sawyer Hill
8 p.m. Monday, July 29, at TempleLive, 332 E. 1st St. in Wichita
All ages
$18
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Sacramentum, Vimur, and Externus
8 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
Presented by The Gate Record Shop
Doors open at 7 p.m.
$20 + fees when purchasing online.
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Open Mics and Creative Exchange
Wichita Sketch Club
Mondays: 6-10 p.m. at Milkfloat, 535 W. Douglas Ave. Suite 140
This regular creative meetup is open to all ages and skill levels.
The Sham Jam
Weekly: 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Hosted by Aaron and Jon. Full back line provided, so bring the whole band. Solo artists and comedians are also welcome. Sign-up starts at 7:30 p.m.
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Drink & Draw at the Shamrock
8-11 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
This first Tuesday event lets you bring your own project or use materials provided by the bar.
Free
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First Saturday Ukulele Jam
1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at Want Bierock Company, 2615 W. 13th St N. in Wichita
All levels of players are welcome – kazoos, singers, and clappers, too.
Free
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Midtopia Meets: Hip Hop & Underground Mixer
6 p.m. Monday, July 8, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
Free
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July Arts Mixr at the Historic Dunbar Theater
5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at the Historic Dunbar Community Center, 1007 N Cleveland in Wichita
Wichita area artists, artisans, and art supporters are all welcome at this informal gathering organized by the City of Wichita Division of Arts and Cultural Services in collaboration with the Arts Council. Light refreshments will be provided.
Free
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Open Mic Night & Poetry Night
6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at the Andover Public Library, 1511 E. Central Ave. in Andover, Kansas
Performance Slots: ages 5-17 perform from 6-7 p.m., ages 18+ 7-8 p.m. This event takes place on the third Thursday of every month.
Free
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Open Mic at the Artichoke
7-10 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway Ave. in Wichita
This third Thursday open mic hosted by Joe Emery is geared toward singers, songwriters, and singer/songwriters.
Free
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Theater and Performance
Mosley Street Melodrama presents “Reno County 911”
Performances take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through July 6, at Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
Rated PG-13 for some innuendo.
$26-40 plus tax for Friday and Saturday evening and $25-$39 plus tax for Sunday brunch
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Teri Mott
Prairie Pines Playhouse Murder Mystery Theatre presents “Iron Chef Survivor: Delicacies, Danger and Death”
Multiple performances at 7 p.m. on most Saturdays and Sundays through July 20, at Prairie Pines Playhouse, 4055 N. Tyler Rd. in Maize
$44.95, includes show ticket and three-course plated barbecue dinner.
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Kechi Playhouse presents “Cleaning Up”
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, July 5-28, at Kechi Playhouse, 100 E. Kechi Rd. in Kechi
$16-$17 at the door or call 316-744-2152 for reservations
Music Theatre Wichita presents “Frozen”
Multiple performances July 5-14 with evening and matinee options at Century II Concert Hall, 225 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Join Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and friends live on stage in a visually stunning production filled with iconic music, amazing sets and must-see costumes.
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Flying Pig Improv Live Show
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m., Friday, July 12, at Flying Pig Improv, 3203 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
You holler out suggestions and the Flying Pig troupe creates a show right before your eyes.
Content uncensored
$15
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Flying Pig Improv Live Show
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m., Saturday, July 13, at Flying Pig Improv, 3203 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
You holler out suggestions and the Flying Pig troupe creates a show right before your eyes.
Content uncensored
$15
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Roxy’s presents “Into the Woods”
Multiple performances July 17 through July 31: 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with matinee performance at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Roxy’s Downtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
This musical masterpiece brings your favorite storybook characters together for a thrilling, twisted adventure. As Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and more venture into the mystical woods, their intertwining stories unravel with humor, wisdom, and unexpected consequences.
$39.07. Food and drink are available.
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Guild Hall Players present “Hello, Dolly”
8 p.m. Thursday, July 18, Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20; 7 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at St. James Episcopal Church, 3750 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita.
$12, $10 for students.
Call 316-683-5686 for reservations
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ICT Rep presents “Travesties”
7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18, Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20; 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at Welsbacher Theatre in the Wichita State Metroplex, 5015 E. 29th St. N., entrance F
Novelist James Joyce, surrealist Tristan Tzara, and political revolutionary Lenin cross paths in Zurich in 1916. “Travesties” is inspired by the true story of how Henry Carr later sued James Joyce over the price of a pair of pants worn in a production of “The Importance of Being Earnest.”
$15-$30 plus tax
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Wichita Community Theatre presents “Slow Food”
Multiple performances July 18-28. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, at Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain St. in Wichita
$18 for adults, $14 for Thursday night shows. Discounts are available. Call 316-686-1282 for reservations.
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Mosley Street Melodrama presents “The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll is Topeka"
Performances take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 19 through August 31, at Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
Rated PG-13 for some innuendo.
$26-40 plus tax for Friday and Saturday evening and $25-$39 plus tax for Sunday brunch
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Writers for Democratic Action present “It Can’t Happen Here – Again”
6 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Watermark Books & Cafe, 4701 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
A cross-country production of a new play resisting the rise of authoritarianism, this straightforward one act runs for half an hour and can be produced anywhere by five people with the script. WDA invites all to participate in this democratic play, nationwide gathering, call to action, and call to vote.
Free
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Flying Pig Improv Live Show
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m., Saturday, July 20, at Flying Pig Improv, 3203 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
You holler out suggestions and the Flying Pig troupe creates a show right before your eyes.
Content uncensored
$15
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Roxy’s presents First Draft Improv
7 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at Roxy’s Downtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
"A troupe of intrepid performers, equipped with nothing but their wits (questionably sharp) and an unshakable willingness to leap into the void, will embark on an odyssey of improbability."
$13.95. Food and drink are available.
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Emporia Granada Theatre presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”8-11 p.m. Saturday, July 25-27, at Emporia Granada Theatre, 807 Commercial St. in Emporia
$10-$45
Learn more or call 620-342-3342 for more information.
Flying Pig Improv Live Show
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m., Friday, July 26, at Flying Pig Improv, 3203 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Get in here for some super cool improv fun! You holler out suggestions and our hilarious troupe creates a show right before your very eyes.
Content uncensored
$15
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Flying Pig Improv Live Show
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m., Saturday, July 27, at Flying Pig Improv, 3203 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Get in here for some super cool improv fun! You holler out suggestions and our hilarious troupe creates a show right before your very eyes.
Content uncensored
$15
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Music Theatre Wichita presents “Matilda”
Multiple performances July 31-August 4 with evening and matinee options, at Century II Concert Hall, 225 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita.
"This regional premiere of Ronald Dahl's “Matilda” has a talented cast that will amaze audiences of all ages, infectious music that will have you humming for days, and creative choreography. “Matilda” combines humor for all ages with powerful messages of empowerment and belonging."
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Visual Art
Ongoing: “Curious Minds”
Through
July 12 at the Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th St. in Newton, Kansas
This
group exhibition includes work by Brady Scott, Joshua Finley, Ethan Patrick
Harris, and Sasha Chapek. The gallery is open to the public noon-5 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.
Free
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Ongoing: “Synthesis & Blues: Casey TZ Smith and Sheldon Draper”
Through July 20 at Mark Arts, 1307 N. Rock Road in Wichita
Smith’s intricate ceramics are inspired by the depths of the sea and creatures that overcome change; each object in this body of work captures a moment of strength. Drapers’ art highlights the ordinary, emphasizing the transient nature of existence and challenging the notion of permanence as illusory.
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Ongoing: Faculty Art Show
5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the Andover Public Library, 1511 E. Central Ave. in Andover, Kansas
This group exhibition features work by art teachers in the Andover school district. The gallery is open to the public 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
Free
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Ongoing: CityArts Exibitions
Through July 21 at CityArts in Old Town Square, 334 N. Mead St. in Wichita
Glen Ediger’s “Environmental Exposure” (Main Gallery) is a collection of time-based, mixed-media works influenced by nature. Also opening: “Toys ‘Art’ Us,” a group exhibition organized by Patrick Clement aka Dr. Cos McEvil (Boardroom Gallery); “Rust & Reverie,” a solo exhibition by Angus Durfee (Balcony Gallery); and a group exhibition of zines produced in Hugo Zelada-Romero’s recent CityArts workshop (Main Hall Gallery). CityArts is open to the public 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Free
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Ongoing: Exhibitions by Kevin Kelly, Greg Biel, Norman Akers, Doug Casebeer & more
Through July 21 at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery, 401 N. 1st St. in Lindsborg, Kansas
Current exhibitions include paintings by Kevin Kelly of Wichita; works by Greg Biel of Kansas City, Missouri; prints and paintings by Norman Akers of Lawrence,
Kansas; ceramics by Doug Casebeer of Noble, Oklahoma; and works by students of
Gretchen Elliott at Smoky Valley High School. The Sandzén is open to the public
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
Free
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Kevin Kelly
Ongoing: “The World as We See It,” a Wichita Women Artists exhibition
Through July 25 at the Gallery at Larksfield Place, 7373 East 29th St. N. in Wichita
Formed in the 1950s, the Wichita Women Artists’ most recent group show includes works in oil, pastel, watercolor, and acrylic. The gallery at this senior living community is open to the public 8 a.m.-7 p.m. every day.
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Ongoing: Tallgrass Prairie Printmakers
Through July 26 at the Coutts Museum of Art, 110 N. Main St. in El Dorado, Kansas
This group exhibition of works by contemporary Kansas printmakers is open to the public during the museum’s regular hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturdays.
Free
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Ongoing: “Still Painting” by Kevin Lundy
Through July 31 at the William J. Reals Gallery of Art, KU School of Medicine-Wichita, 1010 N. Kansas St.
Kevin Lundy, an oil painter based in Wilson, Kansas, makes photorealistic works on marine plywood. The galleries at KU School of Medicine-Wichita are open to the public 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Free
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Ongoing: “A Walk with Nature,” an exhibition by Mary Goering
Through August 9 at the Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th St. in Newton, KansasThis exhibition is on view in the Koehn Gallery on the mezzanine level. The gallery is open to the public noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.
Free
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Ongoing: 75th Anniversary Hutchinson Art Association Permanent Collection Exhibition
Through August 17 at the Hutchinson Art Center, 405 N. Washington St. in Hutchinson, Kansas
This exhibition spans more than seven decades of the Hutchinson Art Association and features artwork from local, regional, and national artists.
Free
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Ongoing: Mountain Plains Contemporary Art Biennial
Through Sept. 1 at the Salina Art Center, 242 S. Santa Fe Ave. in Salina, Kansas
More than 60 artists living in 10 Mountain-Plains states are represented in this
exhibition juried by Jane Burke, curator of the Boulder Museum of Contemporary
Art. The art center is open to the public 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and
Thursday, 11a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sunday.
Free
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Ongoing: “Sankofa — Tell the Story”
The Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water St. in Wichita
Sankofa is an expression in the Twi language of Ghana meaning “to go back and get it,” speaking to how understanding the past can help us move forward. “Sankofa — Tell the Story” encompasses a participatory community exhibition at the museum’s current location on Water Street, plus a temporary mural at its future location at 201 N. Main St.
$6 museum admission. Discounts are available.
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Ongoing: Keeper Gallery Place
7-9:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday behind the Mid-American All-Indian Museum, 650 N. Seneca St. in Wichita
Keeper Gallery place is meant to serve as an oasis for creative activity along Wichita’s riverfront. Facilitated by Harvester Arts, the aim of the project is to encourage pride and belonging while training local artists to activate underutlized spaces.
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On View: “Small Expressions”
July 2-August 6 at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main St.
“‘Small Expressions’ is an annual juried exhibition showcasing contemporary small-scale works using fiber techniques in any media. Small in scale but visually compelling, HGA’s 'Small Expressions' features work that speaks to the intricacy of expression, intimacy of design, thoughtful communication, and visual excitement.” Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Tuesday-Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday -Sunday.
Museum admission is $5 for adults.
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Senior Wednesday: What’s New at WAM
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, at the Wichita Art museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
Join WAM’s curator, Tera Lee Hedrick, to learn about “(im)permanent,” the new installation of the museum’s permanent collection. Complimentary coffee and pastries will be served at 10 a.m.
Free
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Senior Wednesday: The Power of Imagery and the Civil Rights Experience
1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at the Museum of World Treasures, 835 E. 1st St. in Wichita
This presentation will delve into the impact of photography on the Civil Rights Movement in the aftermath of the landmark Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education, tracing the evolution of how Black individuals and communities in the U.S. have been portrayed from historical beginnings up to the present day. Senior Wednesdays is a program series designed for active seniors, but this event is open to all ages.
Free
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On view: Artwork by Jennifer Weigel
July 5-31 at the Hutchinson Art Center, 405 N. Washington St. in Hutchinson, Kansas
Jennifer Weigel is a McPherson-based multidisciplinary mixed media conceptual artist working in assemblage, drawing, fibers, installation, jewelry, painting, performance, photography, sculpture, video, and writing. Much of her work touches on themes of beauty, identity (especially gender identity), memory and forgetting, and institutional critique.
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On view: Fiber Art Exhibition
July 5-28 at the Smoky Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center, 114 1/2 S. Main St. in Lindsborg, Kansas
Free
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Opening Reception: “Colors of the Wind” by George Mendoza, American Tapestry Alliance
5-9 p.m. Friday, July 5, at Envision Arts Gallery, 801 E. Douglas Ave, Suite 106
Blind artist George Mendoza paints large, colorful abstracts. His work will be on view in the Envision Arts main gallery through September 27. Mendoza showed paintings from his “Colors of the Wind” series at Envision last year. Learn more about that exhibition from this story in the Sunflower. A group exhibition with work by members of the American Tapestry Alliance will also open on Friday in the Patricia A. Peer Window Gallery, and those works will be on view in the through July 26.
Free
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Opening Reception: Aaron Morgan Brown and
5:30-9 p.m. at Reuben Saunders Gallery, 3215 E. Douglas Ave.
RSG presents paintings by Aaron Morgan Brown in the main gallery and photographs by R. Todd Slawson in the east alcove gallery space. Both exhibitions will be on view through July 27. The gallery is open to the public 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
Free
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First Friday Field Trip
6-9 p.m. Friday, July 5 at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
This First Friday event starts at the Wichita Art Museum with a viewing of “Rachel Curtis: Dissolution,” followed by a bus tour with stops at Harvester Arts and recently completed murals around the city.
$30 ($25 for WAM members)
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Opening Reception: "Mino-Bimaadiziwin (the Good Life)” a Warclan Collective Exhibition
6-8 p.m. Friday, July 5, at Harvester Arts, 215 N. Washington St. in WichitaMultidisciplinary works from members of the Warclan Collective in in "Mino-Bimaadiziwin (the Good Life)” celebrate First Nation identity and explore cultural narratives. “Somewhere Between Union and Hope” is an exhibition of poetry by Carly Stucky and illustrations by Allison Stucky. Harvester Arts is also open to the public from 3-6 p.m. Thursdays,. A closing reception will take place from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 26.
Free
Opening Reception: Wichita Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers Guild group exhibition
6-8:30 p.m. at the Arnold Gallery at the Studio School, 751 George Washington Blvd. in Wichita
Members of the Wichita Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers Guild will exhibit their work for the month of July in the Studio School’s Arnold Gallery. The Fiber Arts Center of Wichita, which is based in the Studio School — a former high school converted to artist studios — will host a concurrent open house during the gallery reception. The exhibition will also be on view during a closing reception on Friday, July 26.
Free
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Opening Reception "Mini Masterpieces" Juried Small Works Exhibition
6-9 p.m. Friday, July 5, at Gallery 12, 412 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
This exhibition includes the artworks of 30 local artists. An awards ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. for the prize winners. Also on exhibit: rock sculpture art by Karen Carney. Both will be on view through July 27. Gallery 12 is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from noon-6 p.m.
Free
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Opening Reception: Tarah Lynn Clark & Lari Howard
6-10 p.m. Friday, July 5, at Art House 310, 310 S. Laura St. in Wichita
Two artists share their unique renderings of the natural world in this dual exhibition, which will be on view through July 21.
Free
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Opening Reception: “Flowerage: International Botanical Exhibition”
7-9 p.m. Friday, July 5, at the Midwest Center for Photography, 1215 Franklin St. in Wichita
“Flowerage” features photographs of a spectrum of botanical specimens by more than 30 photographers.
Free
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Convergence Fiber Art Conference & Marketplace
July 11-15 at Century II, 225 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
"Welcome to the ultimate international fiber art experience, HGA’s Convergence® conference where you can immerse yourself in the inspiration and stimulation of exhibits, classes, textile tours, shopping and more."
Tickets start at $15 for a one-day conference pass.
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Gallery Talk: Coming of Age: Women Growing Older in American Art
6:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
Mary Frances Ivey, WAM’s Sarachek Curatorial Fellow for Wiggins Studies, will lead a tour of the exhibition “Coming of Age: Women Growing Older in American Art.” “Curated by Ivey, this exhibition presents a sensitive and expansive vision of womanhood in the United States, demonstrating the ways that ageism both targets and overlooks women while celebrating the intersectionality of aging—a natural, inevitable part of life.”
Free
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Art Together: Biking Through Barriers
10 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 13, at Mark Arts, 1307 N. Rock Road in Wichita
Decorate bikes, design your dream biking destination, and watch a live biking demonstration featuring all kinds of bikes, unicycles, mullet bikes, and other unusual models at this event co-sponsored by Bike Walk Wichita and the Wichita Public Library
Free
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Public Reception: “Small Expressions”
2-4 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main St.
“Small Expressions” is an annual juried exhibition showcasing contemporary small-scale works (not to exceed 15 inches in any direction) using fiber techniques in any media.
Admission to the museum is free on Sundays.
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“Synthesis & Blues” Artist-Led Gallery Tour
6 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at Mark Arts, 1307 N. Rock Road in Wichita
Hear from artists Casey TZ Smith and Sheldon Draper about their creative process and the inspiration behind their work.
Free
Art Byte: The Mountain-Plains Contemporary Art Biennial
12:15
p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the Salina Art Center, 242 S. Santa Fe Ave. in
Salina, Kansas
Bring
your lunch and join Director of Education Darren Morawitz as he takes 30
minutes to explore a single work in the gallery. “These small bites of art
information inspire conversations around viewing, interpreting, and discussing
contemporary art in all forms.”
Free
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Ponder This presents Fashion Meets Poetry
5:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
“Experience an unforgettable fusion of fashion, poetry, and art during this event created by Ponder This. The latest designs by YBG Studios and textile artist Sara Kovacic will be featured in a runway show, with accompanying poetic commentary by Ponder. This. poets.” The program begins at 6:30 p.m.
$20 ($10 for WAM members)
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“Filthy Fabulous! A Tribute to the Works of John Waters”
6 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
This one-night-only group show celebrates Waters and his cult-film oeuvre with works by Gina Searle Groszek, Shawn Swope, Farley Charwell, Hanson Long, Peggy Hayes, Jay Pigmann, Katie Gette, Erin Horton, Kelly Taylor, Niti Singh, and Ashleigh Harris.
Free before 9 p.m.
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Opening Reception: Lora Jost, Scott Jost, Kim Brook, and Carolyn Wedel
6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th St. in Newton, Kansas
An artist talk will take place at 7 p.m. This group exhibition will be on view through September 13 during the gallery’s regular hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.
Free
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Trap & Color, an Adult Coloring Party
6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at Get Ya Color On Creative Studios, 1009 S. Broadway in Wichita
Join Get Ya Color On at its new location for an evening of coloring and trap music. Participants may bring their own food and beverages.
18+
$15 plus fees
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Closing Reception: "Mino-Bimaadiziwin (the Good Life)” and “Somewhere Between Union and Hope”
6-8 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Harvester Arts, 215 N. Washington St. in Wichita
Multidisciplinary works from members of the Warclan Collective in "Mino-Bimaadiziwin (the Good Life)” celebrate First Nation identity and explore cultural narratives. “Somewhere Between Union and Hope” is an exhibition of poetry by Carly Stucky and illustrations by Allison Stucky.
Free
Closing Reception: Wichita Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers Guild
6-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the Arnold Gallery at the Studio School, 751 George Washington Blvd. in Wichita
Join the Wichita Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers Guild for a closing reception in the Studio School’s Arnold Gallery. The Fiber Arts Center of Wichita, which is located down the hall from the gallery, will host a concurrent open house during the gallery reception.
Free
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Do you know of a future arts and culture events we should list in our calendar? Notice a mistake? Email emily@shoutwichita.com.
