Final Friday
Friday, May 25 7:00pm
Location: Various Venues
Contact Name: Ann Keefer
Phone: 316-264-6005
As the name implies, Final Friday happens the last Friday of each month. Art galleries, museums,restaurants and retail shops around Wichita stay open late and welcome visitors. Recognizing that Downtown is the artistic and cultural center for the region, the Qline trolley service transports art lovers to the concentration of venues in Downtown. The ride is free and allows attendees to park once and visit several galleries. All venues are free and open to the public and several galleries incorporate artist demonstrations and/or live music. Not only does this event give guests the opportunity to view creative art space, it also is an excellent time to purchase one-of-a-kind artwork directly from artists. This month also marks the unveiling of the 2012 Sculpture Walkabout Winners listed below. More info
Downtown Venues Map
Full List of Venues here under Resources tab
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2012 Sculpture Walkabout Unveiling Ceremony
Friday, May 25 5:00pm
Location: Larkspur Restaurant Patio - 904 E. Douglas
Prior to Final Friday, the event marks the unveiling of the 2012 Sculpture Walkabout Winners: Marc Durfee, Nelson Escalante, Jeremy Jones, Rollin Karg, Ted Krone, Ed Langston, Nam Le, Tobin Rupe and Conrad Snider.
The Sculpture WalkAbout showcases work by area artists and contributes to the "walkable" quality of our city. The project is meant to advance the cultural awareness of arts in our community as well as enhance the aesthetics of Old Town. While the sculpture bases are permanent, the sculptures atop of them change each year. More info |
Old Town Farmer's Market Saturday, May 26 7:00am Location: 1st & Mosley The Old Town Farmers' Market (OTFM), a growers market, is an exciting and bountiful place to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs and plants. When you shop at the OTFM, you get the freshest, most delicious foods available from the growers themselves! There are plentiful prepared foods, farm products turned into jams, salsas and honey, and hand-made crafts. Old Town Farmers Market |
The Bike Cave Commuter Clinic Saturday, May 26 9am - 1pm
Location: Old Town Farmer's Market - 1st & Mosley The Bike Cave will be hosting a clinic on bicycle commuting. Come visit and learn basic tips about riding on streets, how to deal with vehicle traffic, riding in all weather conditions, and how to carry items safely. Our representative will be happy to answer any questions you may have about cycling in Wichita. The Bike Cave |
Amazing Wire Wrapping Workshop Saturday, May 26 1pm - 5pm
Location: Beadazzled - 307 N. Mead Contact Phone: 265-0667 Cost: $95 (includes supplies) Join award-winning artist Nancy Goodall for some amazing wire wrapping. But, beprepared - your finished product will look like you've been wrapping for years! You will learn basic techniques, tool selection, wire basics, safety tips, wrapping cabochons, and wire wrapping resources. More info Beadazzled |
Historic Wichita Trolley Tour Friday, May 25 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: GoWichita - 515 S. Main Contact Phone: 316-773-1931 Cost: $10 per person. Children under 5 ride free and must be accompanied by an adult Step back in time to the days of cattle drivers, Wyatt Earp, Carrie Nation and the early aviation pioneers. Learn about Wichita's colorful and storied history from our knowledgeable guide. The 1 1/2 hour narrated tour winds along the Arkansas River and throughout the Delano area into downtown, Midtown and Old Town to some of Wichita's most historic neighborhoods. Relax aboard our air-conditioned 1925-style trolley. Call for reservations River City Trolley |
Get Your Rear in Gear - 5K Run/Walk for Colon Caner Sunday, May 27 5:00pm
Location: Farm & Art Market Plaza - 835 E. 1st St Contact Name: J.J. Sorochty Contact Phone: 316-773-5644 Over six hundred registered participants and hundreds of spectators will enjoy an evening of walking, running, honoring survivors, music and barbeque. Get involved, by forming a team while helping the fight against colon and rectal cancer. Raceday Registration (after May 24): Adults: $35 Children (12 and under): $15 More info Get Your Rear in Gear |
Library Closed - Memorial Day
Monday, May 28 All Day
Location: Central Library - 223 S. Main
All Wichita Public Library locations will be closed.
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OPENING WEEKEND!
Michelle's Club House
Location: Mosley Street Melodrama - 234 N. Mosley
Contact Phone: 316-263-0222
Ticket prices
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from May 24 - July 14. The lives of sisters, Effie (a stripper at Michelle's) & Sophia, change instantly when they learn they have inherited 500 acres of prime property in Derby from their late Uncle. However, Sophia's evil son, Booley, learns of their great fortune and can't help but return home and claim it for his own. Now it's up to Effie's son, Dooley, to stop him! Don't miss this evening of sight gags, one-liners and a high stakes gun battle. More info
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MGM Spring Dance Recital Thursday, May 24 7:00pm
Location: Orpheum Theatre - 200 N. Broadway Contact Phone: 316-263-0884 Let MGM Dance Company entertain you and make you smile! The performance is free and for your pleasure. MGM will show their "Stars of Tomorrow." The evening of dance will include tap, ballet, jazz, pointe, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, and even tumbling. More info Find out ?2Park Orpheum |
Monky Business Location: Cabret Oldtown - 412 1/2 E. Douglas Contact Phone: 316-265-4400 Ticket price: $19 Shows every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until June 9. Show start at 8:00pm doors open at 7:00pm. This hilarious musical comedy follows the crazy antics of Abbott Costello and his fellow monks as they raise funds to save their monastery from being turned into a casino! More info |
Spring Jazz Series - Joey Sommerville Wednesday, May 23 - 24 Location: Suede Lounge - 141 N. Rock Island Contact Phone: 316-755-7328 Tickets: $20 |
Bloomfield Carillon Concert Friday, May 25 12:00pm - 1:00pm Location: Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum - 204 S. Main Concert of Bells from the Tower of the historical museum performed by WSU Organ professor, Lynne Davis. |
The New Imperialism CD Release w/ Olassa and The Travel Guide Friday, May 25 10:00pm Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island Contact Phone: 316-303-9162 Tickets: $5 New Imperialism - 1890's Rock & Roll. Olassa - Indie Folk More info Rock Island LIve |
Brand New Day in concert
Friday, May 25 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas
Contact Phone: 316-201-1900
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New York paramount Wichita Wurlitzer Organ Performance
Saturday, May 26 7:00pm
Location: Century II - Exhibition Hall - 225 W. Douglas Ave
Contact Phone & Tickets: 712-3239
Organ performance featuring guest organist Jonas Nordwall presented by Wichita Theatre Organ. More info
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Wichita East High School Performing Arts presents:
Saturday, May 26 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas
Contact Phone: 316-201-1900
Ace Mic Night, A Fundraiser for the Friends of Performing Arts Booster Club featuring Current and Alumni Performing Arts students. Donations will be accepted.
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Zsa Zsa Ketzner w/ White Lando and The Travel Guide Saturday, May 26 10:00pm Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island Contact Phone: 316-303-9162 Tickets: $5 Zsa Zsa Ketzner - Indie/ Experimental/ Instrumental/ Spacerock More info Rock Island LIve |
Soulicit with Barrel Bright Tuesday, May 29 10:00pm Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island Contact Phone: 316-303-9162 Tickets: $5 Soulicit - American Hard Rock. Barrel Bright - Midwestern rock and hard rock band More info Rock Island LIve |
City Arts Events
Location: 334 N. Mead
Phone: 316-462-2787
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Location: 223 S. Main
Phone: 316-267-1782
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300 N. Mead
Phone: 316-264-2076
Hours:
Mon - Sun
11:00am - 2:00am
Daily Specials
Monday
$2.75 Pints of Bud Light, Coors Light and Miller Lite.
$3.75 Pints of Samuel Adams and Samuel Adams Seasonal.
Tuesday
$3.25 Boulevard Brewery Pints, $3.75 Captain Morgan Cocktails, $4.50 Long Island Iced Teas.
World Beer Tour Wednesday
$1.00 off selected beers (ask your server for this week's selection), $4.50 Jager Bombs.
Thursday
$3.99 House Margaritas, $3.25 Blue Moon Belgian White Pints.
Friday
$3.25 Shiner Bock Pints.
Saturday
$4.50 Jager Bombs.
Sunday
$3.75 25 oz. Monster Mugs of Bud Light, Coors Light and Miller Lite
Old Chicago in Downtown has the best beer selection as well as award-winning pizza. It's a great place to hang out with friends and family.
The all-you-can-eat pizza bar (Monday-Friday 11am-1:30pm) is a great deal when in a rush for lunch - not to mention tasty! Includes pizza, soup or salad and cookie.
Catch all the action on Old Chicago's plasma TV's! Root on your favorite Kansas home team or check out the best sports packages including NFL Sunday Ticket and NHL Center Ice! Large parties can be accommodated. Call ahead for reservations. Be sure to ask your server about Old Chicago's World Beer Tour or our Root Beer Tour for kids. They're free to join and you get fantastic prizes along the way!
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211 N. Washington
Phone: 316-262-4247
Hours:
Mon
10:00am - 4:00pm
Tue & Thurs
10:00am - 8:00pm
Wed & Fri
9:00am - 8:00pm
Sat
9:00am - 6:00pm
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CITYARTS CLASSES START JUNE 11
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to throw pottery, bind a book, learn Photoshop or blow glass? Sign up for a CityArts class and learn a great new trade! CityArts classes start June 11th so register now!
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NEED MONEY FOR AN ART PROJECT?
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WeMakeArtHappen.com is based on micro-giving, also called micro-funding or crowd-sourcing. It's basically this: You need $20,000 for an art project but you don't know anyone with pockets that deep. So, instead of asking one person or maxing out your credit cards, you put your project details on this web site. Now you can ask 2,000 people, 20,000 people, 200,000 people or more who believe in what you're doing to collaborate with you by donating small gifts toward your project.
To get involved, all you have to do is submit a short pitch of your project idea to our team, create the categories and rewards for different levels of "collaborators" and once your project is posted it's up to you to generate buzz and awareness. Tell everyone you know. Post social media messages until your fingers are raw. Scream from the top of your house. Market yourself. Do whatever you have to do to draw people to your project page. We're about community building here, about sparking change and helping ideas spread. More info
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