The SHOUT June arts calendar
It's officially festival season, y'all: Riverfest, Elsewhere Fest, JuneteenthICT & Wichita Pride. Plus concerts, theater, indie film screenings, art openings, drag, "creative exchanges" & lots more.
Happy summer! You'll find our complete June arts and culture calendar below.
Two programs offer free admission to museums and cultural organizations in Wichita and around Kansas. 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 Botanica, the Sedgwick County Zoo, and Exploration Place.
As events are subject to change, we recommend you confirm details with the venue or host organization before attending.
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- Books
- Dance
- Film
- Festivals & Gatherings
- Music
- Open Mics & Creative Exchanges
- Theater, Opera & Performance
- Visual Art
Books
Author Event: Lisa See
6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at the Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
Bestselling author Lisa See will be in Wichita to celebrate the paperback release of her latest book “Lady Tan's Circle of Women.” This event is a collaboration between the Wichita Public Library and Watermark Books.
Free
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WAM Nights: Art & Writing
6:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
April Pameticky will share her experience as WAM’s writer-in-residence last summer, including the poems she wrote inspired by works of art in the collection. Afterward, try writing inspired by art through a guided gallery experience.
Free
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Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
Admission to the book sale is free.
Learn more.
Author Event: Timothy Schaffert
6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Watermark Books & Cafe, 4701 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Bestselling novelist Timothy Schaffert will make a stop at Watermark in support of his new novel “The Titanic Survivors Book Club.”
Free
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Author Event: Ace Atkins
6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Watermark Books & Cafe, 4701 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
The bestselling author of the Quinn Colson crime series will visit Watermark to celebrate the release of his new thriller “Don't Let the Devil Ride.”
Free
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Dance
Converge II: New Spaces
Multiple performances in Wichita, Kansas City, and Lawrence June 8-22
"Converge II: New Spaces" is a regional collaboration between the Regina Klenjoski Dance Company (Wichita) and Tristian Griffin Dance Company (Kansas City). All performances are free.
Wichita performances
“Think Outside the Box” performance and workshop with Tristian Griffin, Regina Klenjoski, and dancers of both companies: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 8, at Mark Arts, 1307 N. Rock Road (advance registration is requested)
Site-specific performance followed by artist talkback: 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at he Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St. N.
Kansas City performances
Site-specific performances hosted by Art in the Loop, Summer in the Park Series: noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Oppenstein Park, 1123 Walnut St., Kansas City, Missouri
“Converge II: New Spaces:” 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at the Kemper Museum of Modern Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri (learn more and reserve a free ticket)
Lawrence performance
Pop-up performance: 7 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St., Lawrence, Kansas
Learn more about “Converge II: New Spaces,” including details about community dance classes, on the RKDC website.
Festivals and Gatherings
Wichita Riverfest
May 31-June 8 in downtown Wichita
Kansas’ biggest outdoor party includes daily concerts, entertainment, contests, food, and more.
$20 for an adult button
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The Cat Fanciers' Association Gulf Shore Region Awards Show & Banquet
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 at the Cotillion Ballroom, 11120 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita
A truly unmissable event. If you've never been (cat) treat yourself.
Adult tickets are $12 plus fees (if purchased online). Discounts are available and tickets can be purchased at the door.
Learn more and buy tickets.
Wichita Pride
Multiple events throughout June
Wichita Pride festivities center around events that take place June 28 and 29 (including the annual Pride rally and parade), but Wichita Pride produces events throughout the month, from an art market to an interfaith service.
A $10 button gives the wearer access to all Wichita Pride events in June.
Learn more about Wichita Pride and other Pride events in Kansas.
JuneteenthICT
Multiple events June 8-16
The theme of this year’s JuneteenthICT is Family Matters, and attendees have multiple events to choose from, including the Miss Juneteenth ICT pageant on June 13, the Sounds of Juneteenth ICT concert on June 14, and a daylong celebration beginning with a parade on June 15.
A $6 armband grants the wearer entry into all JuneteenthICT events. Armbands can be purchased in advance at The Blackprint ICT, 2 Beatz Boutique, Jewel Angels, and Simply Sangria.
Learn more.
Elsewhere Fest
June 21-22 in downtown Wichita
Wichita’s newest musical festival kicks off this month with headliners Killer Mike, Steve Aoki, Lane 8, and Vince Staples, plus dozens more local and national acts performing on multiple stages. A two-day conference held concurrently aims to educate musicians about the music industry.
One-day general admission tickets start at $59 plus fees. The conference costs $25 plus fees.
Learn more and buy tickets.
Film
Movies at the Starlite Drive-In
Multiple screenings every week in June at the Starlite, 3900 S. Hydraulic Ave. in Wichita
Learn more and buy tickets.
“Nowhere Special”
Three screenings: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1, and 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
$6 plus fees.
Learn more and buy tickets.
The Screening Womb: “How Not to Date While Trans”
5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at Harvester Arts, 215 N. Washington St. in Wichita
Join mamafilm for their third pop-up Screening Womb, an hourlong event that includes a short film, conversation, sips, nibbles, and tunes.
$10 plus fees.
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VHScape presents “The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert”
8 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
$5 plus fees, or free with a Wichita Pride button.
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“A Single Man”
7 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
$10 plus fees, or free with a Wichita Pride button.
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“Problemista”
Two screenings: 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8 and 4 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
$7 plus fees.
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“But I'm a Cheerleader”
7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
$10 plus fees, or free with a Wichita Pride button.
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“Kim’s Video”
Three screenings: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
“Since 1987, and for almost three decades, New York cinephiles had access to a vast treasure trove of rare films thanks to Kim's Video, a small empire run by Yongman Kim, an enigmatic character who amassed more than fifty thousand VHS tapes.”
$7 plus fees.
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Library Lounge Mummy Adventure: “The Mummy”
6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Derby Public Library, 1600 Walnut Grove Road in Derby, Kansas
Get lost in the sands of Egypt with this three-part series featuring the epic Mummy trilogy. Refreshments and coloring pages will be provided, and patrons are welcome to bring craft projects to work on during the film. The second and third installments of the franchise will screen on June 18 and June 25.
Free
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Madame Mae Presents: “Creature from the Black Lagoon”
7 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
A drag performance will take place before the film screening.
$15 plus fees.
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Gate Record Store presents “Kung Fu Hustle”
7 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
$10 plus fees.
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“The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance”
4 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
$7 plus fees.
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Library Lounge Mummy Adventure: “The Mummy Returns”
6-:8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the Derby Public Library, 1600 Walnut Grove Road in Derby, Kansas
Free
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Coffee with the Curator: Frankly My Dear, I Don't Give a Damn
9 a.m. Thursday, June 20, at the Museum of World Treasures, 835 E. 1st St. in Wichita
Ryan Meyers will discuss how early Hollywood censorship influenced the language of film. Light refreshments will be provided.
$4 plus tax; free for museum members.
Learn more.
2024 Sundance Shorts Tour
Three screenings: 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, and 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23, Conference Room BC, the Advanced Learning Library
Watch a selection of short narrative, documentary and animated shorts that screened at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. Films are not yet rated, and viewer discretion is advised.
Free
Learn more about the screenings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
“The Pass”
7 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
$10 plus fees, or free with a Wichita Pride button.
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Reel Cultured ICT presents “Brazil”
7 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
$10 plus fees.
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Doc & Talk: “Are You Proud?”
5-6:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, in the Walters Meeting Room at the Walters Branch Library, 4195 E. Harry St. in Wichita
The screening of “Are You Proud?,” a documentary about the LGBT rights movement, will be followed by a short discussion facilitated by Malaree Hood from Wichita State’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
Free
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Library Lounge Mummy Adventure: “The Mummy and the Tomb of the Dragon Emperor”
6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Derby Public Library, 1600 Walnut Grove Road in Derby, Kansas
Free
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WAM Nights Summer Film Series: “Carol”
6:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
The film screening will include a Q&A with local filmmaker Caitlyn Cody.
Free
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Madame Mae presents “House on Haunted Hill”
7 p.m. Friday, June 28, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
A performance will accompany this interactive film screening.
$15 plus fees.
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“Common Ground”
1 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
“Common Ground” exposes the interconnectedness of American farming policy, politics, and illness. Follow the solution-driven plight of Regenerative Farmers as they make a case for soil health across the continent and beyond.
$7 plus fees.
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Remastered: “Fantastic Fungi”
4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
In celebration of its fifth anniversary, the box office hit “Fantastic Fungi,” directed by Louie Schwartzberg, returns to theaters in 4K.
$7 plus fees.
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Harmons and Hollywood: Clara Bow
7 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center inside The Lux, 120 E. 1st St. N. in Wichita
Join the Harmon sisters for a series of films featuring Old Hollywood starlet Clara Bow.
$7 plus fees.
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B-Movie Classic Cinema Marathon (Sci-Fi & Horror Edition)
1 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 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.: “The Phantom Planet”
2:30 p.m.: “The Wasp Woman”
4 p.m.: “Teenagers from Outer Space”
5:45 p.m.: “Doctor Blood's Coffin”
7:30 p.m.: “The Ghoul”
Pay-what-you-can tickets start at $5 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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Emo Sundays
Weekly: 7-11 p.m. Sundays at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Free
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Consiglio & Co.
Weekly: 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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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
Hunter Hayes with opening acts Tawna Goforth and Kyle Kilgore
6:30-11 p.m. Saturday, June 1, on Century II’s Kennedy Plaza Stage, 225 W. Douglas, at Wichita Riverfest
Free with purchase of a $20 festival button.
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Scott Ellison Band
8-11 p.m., Saturday, June 1 at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Blaine Howard
7 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Wichita Union Stockyards, 6425 W. MacArthur Road in Wichita
Blaine Howard and his band
9 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Wichita Union Stockyards, 6425 W. MacArthur Road in Wichita
Dance to live country music.
$15 at the door
Contortion with Love Like War, Snowchild, and Phantom Black8 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
$10
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The Giant Thriller, The Velvet Fever, and The Embarrassed Men9 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Thomas Benne
10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Cowboy Inn Saloon, 642 N. St. Paul St. in Wichita
Genre: Classic country covers
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Fraud Fest featuring Uncle Zep and Insider: A Tom Petty Tribute
8 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Crown Uptown, 3207 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
All ages
$20, $30
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Gus Burn Band
9 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
$5
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Flower Bot
7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
Buy tickets.
The Steinbergs
2 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Candice and the Business Casual
6 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Epic
9 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Buffalo Galaxy and Pretend Friend
3 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Cost: Free
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From Ashes to New with special guests Point North, Ekoh, Phix, and elijah
6 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita
$30 plus fees (if purchasing tickets online)
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Body Box with special guest Mutilation BBQ
7 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at TempleLive, 332 E. First St. N. in Wichita
All ages
Cost: $18 plus fees
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Monterey Jack with Harrison Steele and Dixon Knowles
5:30-10:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2 on Century II’s Kennedy Plaza Stage, 225 W. Douglas at Wichita Riverfest
Free with purchase of a $20 festival button.
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Tribute Fest to Ben Kincaid with Josué Estrada, Gateway Collective, Ivré Cooper, and Kozart
8 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Paul James
3-6 p.m., Sunday, June 2, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Just Tori
8 p.m.-midnight Monday, June 3, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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GospelFest featuring VB Praise, Pastor Washington and the Girls, and DJ Fluid & Band
6-11 p.m. Monday, June 3 on Century II’s Kennedy Plaza Stage, 225 W. Douglas at Wichita Riverfest 2024.
Free with purchase of a $20 festival button.
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The Reverand Peyton’s Big Damn Band
8 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at TempleLive, 332 E. First St. N. in Wichita
All ages
Cost: $17 plus fees
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Brit Floyd-Pink Floyd Tribute
8 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at the Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Cost: $44.50-160 plus fees (if purchased online)
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Zac Crow, Average Joey & the Rabble Rousers, Billy Ray & the Butter Cutter, and Kyle Hall
8 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Drake White with opening act Tequila Ridge
7:30-9:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 4 on Century II’s Kennedy Plaza Stage, 225 W. Douglas at Wichita Riverfest 2024.
Free with purchase of a $20 festival button.
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Reggie Littleton
8 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, June 4, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Savanna Chestnut and the Field Hands8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at the Cowboy Inn Saloon, 642 N. St. Paul St. in Wichita
Genre: Original country
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Starship featuring Mickey Thomas with opening act Foghat
6:30-10 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, on Century II’s Kennedy Plaza Stage, 225 W. Douglas at Wichita Riverfest 2024
Free with purchase of a $20 festival button.
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Larry Newsom
8 p.m.-midnight Wednesday, June 5, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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The French Irish Coalition, Black Cat J, and Bourbon Man
8 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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J. Michael
6 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Red Young – Solo Piano
7-10 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
Buy tickets.
Danielle Nicole with opening act Pretend Friend Duo
6:30-10 p.m. Thursday, June 6 on Century II’s Kennedy Plaza Stage, 225 W. Douglas at Wichita Riverfest
Free with purchase of a $20 festival button
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Summer Music Nights: Hearts 4 Him
7 p.m., Thursday, June 6, at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 West Hickory in Hesston, Kansas
Outdoor concert – plan to picnic, if you like
Free, donations accepted
Grifters and Schills and Call Me Ishmael
8 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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"Darkness: The Motion-Picture Soundtrack" release & record signing
Four events: 7-8 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Spektrum Muzik; noon-1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at CD Tradepost West; 3-4 p.m. June 8 at CD Tradepost East; and 6-8 p.m. June 8 at Kirby's Beer Store
Pick up your copy of the soundtrack to "Darkness," Leif Jonker's 1993 horror flick that filmed in Wichita. Signed soundtrack posters will also be available for purchase, and some of the musicians featured on the soundtrack will be on hand at each location to sign your album.
Learn more about the soundtrack.
Sky Disguise, The Black Mariah Theater, The Bent Brothers, and Zuzu’s Petals8 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Truckers Friday with the Sleepy Truckers
9 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
$5
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Nikki Moddelmog & Dennis Hardin
6 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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B-Side
7-10 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
Buy tickets.
Jeff and Joe 4–7 p.m.
The Last Free Exit Band 8 p.m. to midnight
Friday, June 7, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Tumbao
8 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Confined in Flesh with Imajjjin, Entropic, and Culture Rot8 p.m. Friday, June 7 at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Fiesta Del Rio
4-11 p.m. Friday, June 7 on Century II’s Kennedy Plaza Stage, 225 W. Douglas at Wichita Riverfest
4 p.m.: DJ Tino Morales
5 p.m.: El Meño Y Su Orgullo De Parra
7 p.m.: Los De La Sierra
7 p.m.: Grupo Yahari
9 p.m.: Banda Cuisillos
Free with purchase of a $20 festival button
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Randy Travis: the More Life Tour
7:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Cost: $44-120 plus fees (if purchased online)
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Beats for Beauties
Noon-7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Central Standard Brewing, 156 Greenwood in Wichita
Beauties and Beasts, Inc., partner with Central Standard Brewing to showcase seven local bands and raise funds to help save animals.
Noon: Hard Decision
1 p.m.: Landing Strip
2 p.m.: Wheat State Revival
3 p.m.: Sometimes on Sunday
4 p.m.: Smooth 9
5 p.m.: DJ Delorean
6 p.m.: Paragon
No Cover. Donations are greatly appreciated.
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Whitnie Means
6 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Monterey Jack
9 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Darrin Morris
9 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Wichita Union Stockyards, Wichita, 6425 W. MacArthur Rd. in Wichita
Dance to live country music.
$15
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Red Young Trio
7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
Buy tickets.
Nest Records Music Showcase
9 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
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Candice and the Business Casual
9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Cowboy Inn Saloon, 642 N. St. Paul St. in Wichita
Genre: Classic top 40 covers
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Kool & the Gang, opening acts TBA
5:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, on Century II’s Kennedy Plaza Stage, 225 W. Douglas at Wichita Riverfest
Free with purchase of a $20 festival button
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The Scandalnavians 3‑7 p.m.
The Last Free Exit Band 8 p.m.-midnight
Saturday, June 8, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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The Cavves, Dangerously Biased, Thunderbird Hotel, and hazy
8 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
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MX vs. The Railroad Industry; Here, Now; and Davy Trechek8 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Steely Express Live
5:30 p.m., Sunday, June 9 at Oddfellow Hall, 930 W. Douglas Ave., Suite I in Wichita
$20
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Jeff and Joe
2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Brave Boy, Mantis Grove, and Apathy Unit
8 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Delirium, Pomfret, Creek, and Ferris Wheel Regulars
6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 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
Nelson Franklin
8 p.m. to midnight Monday, June 10, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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EDM Mixer
6 p.m. Monday, June 10, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. St. N. in Wichita
Free
Learn more and reserve a free ticket.
Of Montreal, Godcaster, and Tele Novella
8 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
$25 plus fees (if purchasing online)
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TV Cops, The Painguins, and Early Girl
8 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Consiglio & Co 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Jazz Jam 8 p.m.-midnight
Tuesday, June 11, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Whitnie Means
8 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, June 12, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Noah Williams Jazz Trio
6 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Doc & Glen
8:30 Wednesday, June 12, at the Cowboy Inn Saloon, 642 N. St. Paul St. in Wichita
Genre: Originals and classic country covers
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Blue Note Records Vinyl Night – Curated by Spektrum Muzik
6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
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Sage Judd Duo
7-10 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
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Tim Snider
6 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Joe Stump
5:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Martin and the Dead Guys
8 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 14, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Billy Ray & the Buttercutter with guests Zac Crow and the No Shows
9 p.m. Friday, June 14, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Doors open at 8 p.m.
Cost: $10 at the door
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Mark Wills
8 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Wichita Union Stockyards, Wichita, 6425 W. MacArthur Road in Wichita
Dance to live country music.
$50 plus fees if ordering online
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Daruma
7-10 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
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Main McMann & The Difference
9 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
$5
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Woodcutter / Grody Riggins / Bad Chuck and the Bad Dreams
8 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Doors open at 7 p.m.
$12 at the door
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The Scandalnavians 3-7 p.m.
Big Train 8 p.m. to midnight
Saturday, June 15, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Niko Moon and special guest Mackenzie Carpenter
8 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Crown Uptown, 3207 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
All ages
$35.25, $41.50
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Casey Abay
9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Cowboy Inn Saloon, 642 N. St. Paul St. in Wichita
Genre: Originals and covers
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Eclipse
9 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
$5
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Th3 Cookie Store
6-8 p.m., Saturday, June 15, at Harvester Arts, 215 N. Washington St. in Wichita
Pop-up music show featuring Tangerine, Logan.jpg, V!4, and Goose!
$5 Suggested donation at the door. Refreshments available in exchange for a donation.
Witch Cradle, Snowchild, Wasay Oblique, High Plains Drifter, Merlin
7 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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The Kentucky Headhunters
7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Kingman Historic Theatre, 237 N. Main in Kingman, Kansas
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A Band in Kansas
9 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Infinite Layers
7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
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Gooding with Carter Hulsey
8 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
$18 plus fees (if purchasing online)
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GASLIGHT, Whippets, and Leech Fetish
8 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Justin Fowler
3-6 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Punch Brothers
7:30 p.m. Monday, June 17, at The Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Ave. in Salina, Kansas
Tickets start at $59.
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Matt Bauer
8 p.m. to midnight Monday, June 17, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Consiglio & Co
5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Kalo
8 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, June 19, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Hugh’s Taylor Band
8 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, June 20, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Cortege with Josue Estrada, Remains To Be Seen, and Hunter Gromola and the Disorders
9 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
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Flooding, Ghostlike, and Nothing/Special
6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Annex1, 2901 W. Taft in Wichita
All ages. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Note: Annex1 is a sober venue.
Cost: $10 at the door
Summer Music Nights: Sassanachs7 p.m., Thursday, June 20, at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 West Hickory in Hesston
Outdoor concert – plan to picnic, if you like.
Free, donations accepted
Wichita Jazz Collective
7-10 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
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Elsewhere Fest & Conference
Friday and Saturday, June 21-22, at multiple locations in downtown Wichita.
Two days of concerts, art, and a conference. Headliners include Killer Mike, Vince Staples, and Lane 8, with support from more than 70 national, regional, and local acts. Stages include Wave, Electronica Stage, Norton's Brewing Company, Barleycorn’s, and Naftzger Park. Works by visual artists will be showcased throughout the event.
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Delano Drive
9 p.m. Friday, June 21 at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
$5
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Elemental Trio
7-10 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
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Old Sound
5:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
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Delano
8 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
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Stimulus
8 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 21, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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The Scandalnavians 3-7 p.m.
Howard Mahan Band 8 p.m.-midnight
Saturday, June 22, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Jared Brown Duo
6 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Monterey Jack
9 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Hannah Dasher
8 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at TempleLive, 332 E First St. N. in Wichita
All ages
$20 plus fees
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Band of Brothers
9 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
$5
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The Burney Sisters
8 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Central Standard Brewing, 156 Greenwood St. in Wichita
Free
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Bucky Fowler & Southern Charm
9 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Wichita Union Stockyards, Wichita, 6425 W. MacArthur Road in Wichita
Dance to live country music.
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Dr. Wayne Goins Jazz Quartet
7-9 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
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Ally Venable with Howard Mahan
8 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
$23 plus fees (if purchasing online)
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Ally Venable with Howard Mahan
8 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
$23 plus fees (if purchasing online)
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Fleshlessbody, Split Lobe, Figurine, and Cancer Merchant
6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 23, 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
Waste with Exitwounds, and Divisive7 p.m. Monday, June 24, at TempleLive, 332 E First St. N. in Wichita
$15
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GS Music
8 p.m. to midnight Monday, June 24, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Consiglio & Co
5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Brown Bag Concert Series: Rupert Wates
Noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at the Coutts Museum of Art, 110 N. Main St. in El Dorado, Kansas
Bring your lunch and enjoy music by Rupert Wates. Stay after and tour the museum.
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Shoeshine Blues
8 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, June 26, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
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William Flynn Jazz Trio
6 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Donovan Frankenreiter with Harrison Steele
8 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
$28 plus fees (if purchasing online).
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Twenty Years of Tears Tour: Hawthorne Heights with I See Stars, Anberlin, Armor for Sleep, Emery, and This Wild Life
6 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, at Emporia Granada Theatre, 807 Commercial St. in Emporia.
$45-$150
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Lyle Lovett and his Large Band
8 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita
Cost: $49-139, plus fees (if purchasing tickets online)
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Dan Luce
8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the Cowboy Inn Saloon, 642 N. St. Paul St. in Wichita
Genre: Originals and covers
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Sunset Sinners
8 p.m. Thursday, June 27 at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
$12 plus fees (if purchasing online)
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Jazzplay
7-10 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
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Burning Spear
7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at The Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe in Salina, Kansas
Tickets start at $39.
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Dirty Gentlemen
9 p.m. Friday, June 28 at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
$5
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Drayton Farley with special guest Waylon Wyatt
8 p.m. Friday, June 28, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Doors open at 7 p.m.
$17
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Just Tori
5:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Nostalgia
8 p.m. Friday, June 28, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Larry Sanders Trio
7-10 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
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Taylor Fugitt
6 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Lucky People
6 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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William Flynn and Jim Pisano
7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
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Tribal Roots presents High Tide 21 Pool Party Takeover
1 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at Perry Lake High Tide 21, 10772 Perry Park Dr. in Perry, Kansas
Gates open 11 a.m. Music begins at 1 p.m. Expect an Element 5 Sound System, fire spinning, a lakeside pool with pool bar, a restaurant, and local and regional DJs. Only 200 tickets available. 21+
$30 plus fees
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James McMurtry with Betty Soo
8 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
$25 plus fees (if purchasing online), $38.43 on the day of the show
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Twitty & Lynn: a Salute to Conway & Loretta
2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Kingman Historic Theatre, 237 N. Main in Kingman, Kansas
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Dunn & Brooks: a Brooks & Dunn Tribute
9 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Wichita Union Stockyards, Wichita, 6425 W. MacArthur Rd. in Wichita
Dance to live country music.
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Open Mics and Creative Exchanges
Comedy Open Mic at the Shop
Weekly: 7:30 p.m. Mondays at The Shop, 613 N. Baltimore Ave. in Derby, Kansas
Performers get 10 minutes of stage time.
21+
Free
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Open Mic Night at John Barleycorn’s
Weekly: 8 p.m. Wednesdays at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Music/comedy/spoken word. Sign-up begins at 7:30 p.m.
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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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Hungry? Have a Brunch! An Artist Series
Doors open at 10:30 a.m., show at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at Harvester Arts, 215 N. Washington in Wichita
An artist talkback will follow the show.
$10 suggested donation at the door.
Refreshments available for donation.
First Saturday Ukulele Jam
1-3 p.m. 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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Wake & Make, a Cartoon Drawing Party with Farley Charwell
9-11 a.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Donut Whole, 1720 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Sip coffee and draw cartoons with Farley Charwell. Paper and markers will be provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies.
Free, but donations are accepted.
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Drink & Draw at the Shamrock
8-11 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 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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Open-Air Art Sessions
10 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 15, at the Andover Public Library, 1511 E. Central Ave. in Andover, Kansas
Make art outdoors from 10-11:30 a.m., then go inside for a brief critique session from 11:30 a.m.-noon. This event takes place on the third Saturday of every month.
Free
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Open Mic Night & Poetry Night
6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 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, June 20, 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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Hungry? Have a Brunch! An Artist Series
Doors open at 10:30 a.m., show at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at Harvester Arts, 215 N. Washington St. in Wichita
An artist talkback will follow the show.
$10 suggested donation at the door. Refreshments available in exchange for a donation.
Theater, Opera and Performance
Roxy’s presents “Legally Blonde: The Musical”
Multiple performances through June 8: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with matinee performances at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, Sunday, June 2, and Saturday, June 8 at Roxy’s Downtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Elle Woods’ life is turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. Based on the popular book and film.$37.21. Food and drink are available.
Learn more and buy tickets. Read our review of "Legally Blonde."
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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Flying Pig Improv Live Show
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at Flying Pig Improv, 3203 E. Douglas
Content uncensored.
$15
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Wichita Shakespeare Company presents “Taming of the Shrew”
7 p.m. Saturday, June 1 outdoors at Hap McLean Park, 6801 N. Hydraulic in Park City
Free. Donations are gratefully accepted.
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Opera Kansas presents Gilbert & Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore"
7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Mary Jane Teall Theatre, Century II.
Tickets for the Wichita performances will be available with the purchase of a Riverfest Button.
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Wichita Shakespeare Company presents “Taming of the Shrew”
7 p.m. Sunday, June 2 outdoors at High Park Amphitheater, 2801 James St. in Derby
Free admission. Donations are gratefully accepted.
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Wichita Community Theatre presents “The Puzzle with the Piazza”
Multiple performances June 6-16. 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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Wichita Shakespeare Company presents “Taming of the Shrew”
7 p.m. Saturday, June 7 outdoors at Buffalo Park, 10201 Hardtner in Wichita
Free. Donations are gratefully accepted.
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Flying Pig Improv Live Show
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Friday, June 7 at Flying Pig Improv, 3203 E. Douglas
Content uncensored.
$15
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Kechi Playhouse presents “Picnic”
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, June 7-30 at Kechi Playhouse, 100 E. Kechi Rd. in Kechi, Kansas
$16-$17 at the door or call (316) 744-2152 for reservations
Wichita Shakespeare Company presents “Taming of the Shrew”
7 p.m. Saturday, June 8 outdoors at College Hill Park, 304 Circle Drive in Wichita
Free. Donations are gratefully accepted.
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Flying Pig Improv Live Show
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Flying Pig Improv, 3203 E. Douglas Ave.
Content uncensored.
$15
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Second Sunday Drag Brunch with Divinity Masters and friends
12:30-2 p.m. Sunday, June 9 at Roxy’s Downtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
$25, which includes a brunch entree.
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Wichita Shakespeare Company presents “Taming of the Shrew”7 p.m. Sunday, June 9 indoors at University Friends Church, 1840 W. University St. in WichitaFree admission. Donations are gratefully accepted.Learn more.
Music Theatre Wichita presents “9 to 5”Multiple performances June 12-16 with evening and matinee options at Century II Concert Hall, 225 W. Douglas Ave. in WichitaRated PG for sexual innuendo, language, and drug use.American Sign Language provided at the 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, June 15. Experience the hustle and bustle of 9 to 5 where ambition clashes with the everyday grind, and three resilient women take charge of their destiny. With Dolly Parton’s spirited musical composition, this show celebrates strong women in the face of adversity.Learn more and buy tickets.
Flying Pig Improv Live Show
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at Flying Pig Improv, 3203 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Content uncensored.
$15
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Roxy’s presents “Sunshine Boys”
Multiple performances June 20-29: 7 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays at Roxy’s Downtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
A young theatrical agent tries to reunite his elderly uncle, a former vaudevillian great, with his long-time stage partner for a TV reunion. The two old men have not spoken in 12 years and have numerous issues to work out before they are ready to return to the public eye.
$37.21. Food and drink are available.
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ICT Rep presents “The Importance of Being Earnest”
7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22; 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23 at Welsbacher Theatre in the Wichita State Metroplex, 5015 E. 29th Street N., entrance F
$15-$30
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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, June 21 through July 20 at Prairies Pines Playhouse, 4055 N. Tyler Rd. in Maize
$44.95, includes show ticket and three-course plated barbecue dinner.
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Emporia Drag Celebration Hosted by Q
8-11 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at Emporia Granada Theatre, 807 Commercial St. in Emporia, Kansas
Free for Arts/Halfway to Everywhere, Inc. and Emporia Pride Celebration proudly present Emporia Drag Celebration Hosted by Q. Join
Ru Paul's Drag Race" sensation, Q and her magical menagerie of drag goddesses for an evening of dazzling displays of death-defying drag-sorcery.
$10-$45
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Flying Pig Improv Live Show
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at Flying Pig Improv, 3203 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
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, June 29 at Flying Pig Improv, 3203 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Content uncensored
$15
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Visual Art
Ongoing: “Fully Dimensional: Artists of the Outdoor Sculpture Collection”
Through June 15 at the Ulrich Museum of Art on the Wichita State campus, 1845 Fairmount St.
“Fully Dimensional” celebrates artists of the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection by bringing together sketches, prints, 3D works, and other examples from each artist’s larger body of work. Two other exhibitions – “Urban Canvas: Exploring Muralism in Wichita” and “The Ulrich Co-Lab, Phase 1” – are on view through June 8.
Free
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Ongoing: 4th Annual Community Arts & Crafts Exhibition
Though June 30 at the Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center, 114 1/2 S. Main St. in Lindsborg, Kansas
View works by artists and craftspeople ages 14 years and older living in Lindsborg and the surrounding area. The gallery is open to the public noon-5 p.m. Friday through Sunday or by appointment. A closing reception will take place 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 30.
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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: 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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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: "Annie Leibovitz / Work"
Through September 1 at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
This traveling exhibition of works by famous portrait photographer Leibovitz includes salon-style, casual printouts alongside enormous digital displays.
Admission to special exhibition is $12 (free for WAM members, visitors under 18, and college students with ID)
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Ongoing: "Rachel Curtis: Dissolution"
Through October 27 at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
This Regional Creatives exhibition features the work of Rachel Curtis. Read our review of "Rachel Curtis: Dissolution."
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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Sketch & Sculpt
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Ulrich Museum of Art on the Wichita State campus, 1845 Fairmount St.
Learn how to sketch with pencil and create 3D sculptures out of air-dried clay using works from the Ulrich Outdoor Sculpture Collection as models. Art materials will be provided. Guided tours of the exhibition “Fully Dimensional” will start at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Free
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Senior Wednesday Curator Talk: “Coming of Age”
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
Join Mary Frances Ivey, WAM’s Sarachek Curatorial Fellow for Wiggins Studies, for a talk about the exhibition “Coming of Age: Women Growing Older in American Art.”
$2 (free for WAM members)
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Gallery Talk: Gunnar Widforss: Painter of the National Parks
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery, 401 N. 1st St. in Lindsborg, Kansas
Alan Petersen, curator of fine arts at the Museum of Northern Arizona, will give a talk about the Swedish-American painter Gunnar Widforss.
Free
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Artwork by Diana Heim-Johnson
June 6-26 at the Hutchinson Art Center, 405 N. Washington St. in Hutchinson, Kansas
Works by Diana Heim-Johnson will be on view in the Front Gallery. The art center is open to the public noon-5 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
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First Friday Reception: “Still Painting” by Kevin Lundy
5-7 p.m. Friday, June 7, 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.
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First Friday Reception at CityArts
5-8 p.m. Friday, June 7, 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).Works are on view through July 21. 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.
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First Friday Opening Reception: Envision Arts 3rd Annual Youth Arts Exhibition
5-9 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Envision Arts Gallery, 801 E. Douglas Ave, Suite 106, in Wichita
A group exhibition in the Patricia A. Peer Window Gallery features participants from the Envision Child Development Center and After School Art Club. The exhibition will be on view through June 30. Also on view at Envision Arts: “The American Way Words,” a solo exhibition by international artist Clarke Reynolds, on display through June 28 in the main gallery. The gallery is open to the public from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
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First Friday Reception: “Spontaneous Combustion”
5-9 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Vertigo Art 232 Gallery, 232 N. Market St. in Wichita
“Eyephone,” a 12-minute short film by Mark S. Walker, will screen in the gallery “with space sounds performed live” with theremin and guitar. Works by Mark Walker and Tara Hufford Walker are also on view in the south gallery.
Accessibility note: The gallery is located on the second floor and is only accessible by stairs.
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First Friday Reception: “Warped,” a group glass exhibition
5:30-9 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Reuben Saunders Gallery, 3215 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Curated by Tyler Kimball, a glass artist based in Kansas City, this exhibition aims to expand the perception of traditional glass blowing. Among the 26 participating artists, three have appeared on the Netflix series “Blown Away,” including Season 4 winner Morgan Peterson. “Warped” will be on view through June 29, and 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.
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First Friday Reception: “The Fluidity of Expression Within Community,” an exhibition by Lydia Humphreys
6-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Harvester Arts, 215 N. Washington St. in Wichita
This exhibition, on view through June 28, includes portraits of local drag artists Effie Darling, FaeTality Ko Kotoure, Suspicious Glaze, Pseudocide, and Deadnettle. Harvester Arts is open to the public from 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. A closing reception will take place from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 28.
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First Friday Opening Reception: Jan Butler and Ernie Kind
6-9 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Gallery 12, 412 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
This month’s featured member artist is Jan Butler, whose exhibition “Kaleidoscope” includes recent traditional watercolor works in combination with rice paper batik. Guest fiber artist Ernie Kind will also have works on view. This exhibition will run through June 29, and the gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday noon-6 p.m.
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First Friday Reception: No Craft Left Behind’s Creative Community
6-9 p.m. Friday, June 7, at TempleLive, 332 E First St. N. in Wichita
This group exhibition includes a variety of work by local and regional artists.
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First Friday Reception: Aida Bell & Sheldon Draper
6-10 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Art House 310, 310 S. Laura in Wichita
Aida Bell specializes in abstracts and silhouettes. Sheldon Draper includes found objects in his layered paintings. Their work will be on view through June 23. For additional gallery hours, keep an eye on the Art House 310 Facebook page.
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Closing Reception: “The Grisham Collection,” an exhibition of works by Marilyn Grisham
5-7 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the Hutchinson Art Center, 405 N. Washington St. in Hutchinson, Kansas
Light refreshments will be provided at this closing reception for textile artist Marilyn Grisham, whose work hangs in the main gallery.
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Artist Panel: RSG “Warped” Group Glass Exhibition
1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
This artist panel is hosted by the Wichita Art Museum in conjunction with the opening weekend of “Warped,” a contemporary glass exhibition at Reuben Saunders Gallery. Moderated by Tyler Kimball, artist-panelists include Kate Clements, Dorie Guthrie, Erica Rosenfeld, and Alison Siegel.
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Opening Reception: “The World as We See It,” a Wichita Women Artists exhibition
4:30-6 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 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 exhibition at this senior living community will be on view through July 25, and the gallery is open to the public 8 a.m.-7 p.m. every day.
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Opening Reception: “A Walk with Nature,” an exhibition by Mary Goering
6-8 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th St. in Newton, Kansas
This exhibition is on view in the Koehn Gallery on the mezzanine level through August 9. The gallery is open to the public noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.
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Reception: “Sankofa – Tell the Story”
5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water St. in Wichita
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Versus: A Live Art Battle
6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Mark Arts, 1307 N. Rock Road
This annual fundraiser features 16 artists in two categories. Each has 20 minutes to complete a work of art during the event in hopes of landing the grand prize: a 2025 joint exhibition in Mark Arts’ Gladys & Karl T. Wiedemann Gallery.
Tickets start at $100.
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Opening Reception: “Synthesis & Blues: Casey TZ Smith & Sheldon Draper”
5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Mark Arts, 1307 N. Rock Road
“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.”
This exhibition is on view through July 20, and Mark Arts is open to the public 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
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Panel Discussion: Women Photographers in Wichita
6:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
Inspired by the Annie Leibovitz exhibition, a panel of local female photographers will discuss their different approaches to this art form during a conversation moderated by Jennifer Ray, associate professor of photo media at Wichita State.
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An ”Art on a Friday” happy hour will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. prior to the panel discussion. Admission to the happy hour is $25 ($20 for WAM members) and includes reserved seating for the panel.
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Art Byte: The Mountain-Plains Contemporary Art Biennial
12:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 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.”
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Opening Reception: 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. It will be on view in the gallery at the Andover Public Library through July 20. 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.
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Common Threads Quilt Show hosted by the Prairie Quilt Guild
10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 21-22 in Exhibition Hall at Century II in Wichita
The Common Threads Quilt Show includes 450 quilts of all shapes, sizes, and designs.
Single-day passes are $15 (plus fees if purchased online). Two-day passes are available.
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Closing Reception: “The Fluidity of Expression Within Community,” an exhibition by Lydia Humphreys
6-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Harvester Arts, 215 N. Washington St. in Wichita
This is your last chance to see this exhibition, which includes portraits of local drag artists Effie Darling, FaeTality Ko Kotoure, Suspicious Glaze, Pseudocide, and Deadnettle.
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Closing Reception: 4th Annual Community Arts & Crafts Exhibition
2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at the Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center, 114 1/2 S. Main St. in Lindsborg, Kansas
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