Events This Week in Downtown Wichita
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Thursday, June 2, 2011
Mosley Street Melodrama: 234 N. Mosley. 263-0222. 6:00 pm. Current production is Desperate Housewives of Sedgwick County. Show runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Evenings. Doors open at 6:00pm, the buffet opens at 6:15pm, and the show starts at 7:50pm. Dinner & Show Tickets - $26 (aduluts), $22 (age 60+), $20 (ages 12 & under). Show Only Tickets - $16 all ages.
Cinema Alfresco - The Wicker Man (1973): Rock Island Studios - 338 N. Mead. 7:30pm. The Tallgrass Film Association presents the ninth annual summertime Cinema Alfresco season. Screenings, which are free of charge and open to the public, will Thursdays from May 26 through July 28. Films will show rain or shine. This season's theme, "Get Twisted," will focus on films with twist endings, plot twists or films that are just plain twisted. Each film will be preceded by a Tallgrass Film Festival short film and at every screening, there will be drawing for a VIP TALLPass ($175) to the ninth annual Tallgrass Film Festival in October. Winners must be present to win. Under 21 welcome.
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Friday, June 3, 2011
Wichita River Festival: Downtown. 8 am. 316-267-2817. Wichita River Festival is nine days of non-stop fun, food, and zany evetns and fabulous entertainment for all ages to enjoy. Be sure to join Downtown Develepment Monday-Friday for a fantastic lineup of local talent to keep your top tappin' as you enjoy lunch at the Food Court. WDDC is also proud to be the Volunteer Sponsor for this year's festival. Do you want to meet new people? Help others? Give back to your community? Become a volunteer. Wichita Festivals' volunteer program offers you the opportunity to have fun while helping out your community. Wichita Festivals could not produce its events without the help of volunteers. With WFI's selection of events, there's always a need for volunteers and a variety of opportunities available. Sign up today and find out what fun you've been missing!
Mosley Street Melodrama: 234 N. Mosley. 263-0222. 6:00 pm. Current production is Desperate Housewives of Sedqwick County. Show runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Evenings. Doors open at 6:00pm, the buffet opens at 6:15pm, and the show starts at 7:50pm. Dinner & Show Tickets - $26 (aduluts), $22 (age 60+), $20 (ages 12 & under). Show Only Tickets - $16 all ages.
First Friday: Various Venues. 6:30 pm. First Friday is a monthly music crawl featuring local Kansas, and regional artists, performing at venues in and around downtown. This monthly event is held in an effort to draw locals and visitors into the heart of the Wichita metropolitan area in an experience that exposes local talent, and increases the awareness of the arts culture.
Greater Wichita YMCA Dance Academy Recital: Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theatre - 225 W. Douglas. 7 pm.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: Cabaret Oldtown - 412 E. Douglas.8 pm. Hysterical, Tony nominated, musical comedy comes to Wichita and Cabaret Oldtown! Rated R (Adult Themes). Featuring Wichita's most popular performers and the Amazing Cabaret Oldtown Band. Fridays and Saturdays 8pm. It's creating quite a buzz...and will sell out. Call 316-265-4400 early to make your reservations!
Dialin Watts/The New Imperialism/Key Elements/Dear Red Shoes: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 10pm. 21+ to enter.
Jack Ingram: Rock Island Live - 101 Rock Island. 263-8151. 8 pm 21 + to enter.
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Saturday, June 4, 2011
Old Town Farmers Market: The Old Town Farmers' Market, 1st and Mosley, 7 am. It is an exciting and bountiful place to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs, baked goods and plants. Along with yummy and green things, find lots of unique, artistic and handmade treasures. Local artist Jaki McElroy will be drawing caricatures. There are tie dyes, jewelry, oils & incense, treats for your canine friend and much more.
Chef's demos at 9am and live local musicians from 10-noon make supporting local growers fun!
We are excited to welcome back KIDS CORNER this year. Each week between 9-11am there will be a fun craft to make, an original coloring sheet drawn by Jaki and a relaxing spot where kids can listen to & read stories.
Wichita River Festival: Downtown. 8 am. Visit www.wichitafestivals.com for event information.
Mosley Street Melodrama: 234 N. Mosley. 263-0222. 6:00 pm. Current production is Desperate Housewives of Sedgwick County. Show runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Evenings. Doors open at 6:00pm, the buffet opens at 6:15pm, and the show starts at 7:50pm. Dinner & Show Tickets - $26 (aduluts), $22 (age 60+), $20 (ages 12 & under). Show Only Tickets - $16 all ages.
Greater Wichita YMCA Dance Academy Recitals: CenturyII - Mary Jane Teall Theatre - 225 W. Douglas. 3pm and 6pm.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: Cabaret Oldtown - 412 E. Douglas. Hysterical, Tony nominated, musical comedy comes to Wichita and Cabaret Oldtown! Rated R (adult themes). Featuring Wichita's most popular performers and the Amazing Cabaret Oldtown Band. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm. It's creating quite a buzz...and will sell out. Call 316-265-4400 early to make your reservations!
Open Mic Night/Improv Group: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas. 201-1900. 6 pm.
The Remedy: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 10 pm. 21+ to enter.
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Sunday, June 5, 2011 - Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Wichita River Festival: Downtown. 8 am. 6/5/2011.
Greater Wichita YMCA Dance Academy Recital: Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theatre - 225 W. Douglas. 6/5/2011. 3pm.
Wichita River Festival: Downtown. 8 am. 6/6/2011.
Once Upon a Shoe: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 10:30 am. 6/6/2011. 45 minutes.
Open Mic with Brant: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 6/6/2011. 10pm.
Wichita River Festival: Downtown. 8 am. 6/8/2011.
Nursery Rhyme Time: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 10:30 am. 6/8/2011. Ages 2 and under.
Baby's First Storytime: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 11:15 am. 6/8/2011.
Music Man - Music Theatre of Wichita: Century II - Concert Hall. 6/8/2011. 8 pm.
Trivia Slam: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 6/8/2011. 8:30 pm.
Wichita River Festival: Downtown. 8 am. 6/7/2011.
Preschool Storytime: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 10:30 am. 6/7/2011.
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Old Town Farmers Market This growers market is an exciting and bountiful place to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs and plants. When you shop at the Old Town Farmers Market, you get the freshest most delicious foods available from growers themselves! There are plentiful prepared foods, jams, salsas and honey and hand-made crafts.Chef's demos and live local musicians make supporting local growers fun! Find it in the heart of Old Town at the Farm & Art Market Plaza located at 2nd and Mosley.
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Beacon Restaurant
Located at 909 E. Douglas, the Beacon is an exceptional spot for breakfast. Satisfy your craving for breakfast at this friendly diner. The homey feel and cheerful service will start your day off right. So, rise a little earlier and treat yourself to a wonderful breakfast at the Beacon Restaurant.
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