In today’s email:

• Announcement: Wichita Forever Fest

• Coming Soon: Beats X Wings

• Event Rundown: What’s ahead this weekend

• Music: This week’s concert rundown

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ANNOUNCEMENT
100 Bands. 10 Venues. 1 Night.

You read that right. 100 bands. 10 venues. 1 night.

It’s the first Wichita Forever Fest taking place August 22.

This new event put on by local organizers such as Keo Fletcher, Patrick Heath, and Harvester Arts set out to put on something that Wichita has never seen.

Wichita Forever Fest is a free, community-built music and arts celebration that will take place Saturday, August 22, 2026, across 10 venues throughout Wichita featuring over 100 local bands and artists who will all perform. The inaugural festival will bring live music, visual artists and local vendors to the public at no cost.

This community-led event is built through hard work, volunteers, and artists giving their time to make it a success. While this is a free event for the city, it’s not free to put on. Wichita Forever Fest will be 100% funded through donors, grants, sponsorships, and crowdfunding, with all proceeds going directly toward fair compensation for 100 local bands and performers.

Those who would like to become a sponsor and be a part of something special can find out more information at WichitaForeverFest.com.

COMING SOON
Beats and Wings

Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with one of the most unique and exciting new events in Wichita. Beats & Wings brings together great music, great food, and high-energy rooftop vibes for a one night only experience at Chicken N Pickle.

Your ticket includes access to our wing buffet experience plus a full evening featuring 2 of the city's best DJs, a hot wing eating competition and games and entertainment by Comedians Pooh Hefner and Erick Zayas.

Whether you’re coming for the wings, the music, or the atmosphere, this is the place to be.

What to expect:

• All-you-can-eat wings

• Music from DJ Marcobiotics and DJ 4 the Win

• Hot Wing Eating Competition

• Rooftop games Hosted by Erick Zayas & Pooh Hefner

EVENTS
This Week’s Events

■ Super Good Comedy Magic Show
Wed. May 13 | 6 p.m. | Flying Pig Improv
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of laughs and mind-bending magic with nationally-touring magician Josh Farley and Wichita's own comedy magic champion Chris Marvell at Flying Pig Improv.

■ J. Rieger & Co. Spirits Dinner at Point Nine
Thu. May 14 | 6 p.m. | Point Nine
Treat yourself to an elegant multi-course dinner at Point Nine, perfectly paired with the award-winning gins and whiskies of Kansas City's beloved J. Rieger & Co. distillery.

■ Bach & Brews
Thu. May 14 | 7 p.m. | Tor Brewing
Sip a cold one and soak in the sounds of talented local classical musicians at this laid-back monthly concert series, where great Wichita talent meets great craft beer.

■ Tracy Lawrence Live
Thu. May 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Century II
Country music cornerstone Tracy Lawrence brings his catalog of 18 No. 1 hits to Century II for a night of classic country you won't want to miss.

■ Symphony in the Gardens
Fri. May 15 | 6 p.m. | Botanica
Spend a magical spring evening at Botanica surrounded by gorgeous blooms and the beautiful sounds of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra in this beloved annual tradition.

■ RiverFlix
Fri. May 15 | 6 p.m. | Exploration Place
Grab your blankets and snacks and head to the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater at Exploration Place for a family-friendly movie night under the stars along the river.

■ Amber Waves Tasting Tour
Fri. May 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Historic Delano District
Stroll through the charming Historic Delano District and sip, sample, and savor bites, brews, and spirits from 15+ local businesses at Wichita's favorite annual tasting tour.

■ Broadway in Wichita Presents 'Clue: Live on Stage'
Fri. May 15 - Sun. May 17 | Century II
Was it Colonel Mustard in the library? Find out when the beloved board game and cult-classic film comes to life on the Century II stage in this hilarious, mystery-packed Broadway production.

■ Adult Skate Night
Fri. May 15 | 9:30 p.m. | Carousel Skate Center
Roll into the weekend with your crew at Carousel Skate Center for a nostalgic night of 90s hits, a live DJ, and good vibes — no kids required!

■Kansas Grown Farmers Market - 21st & Ridge
Sat. May 16 | 7 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
Start your Saturday morning right by visiting friendly local growers, producers, and artisans offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, meats, honey, and so much more — plus live music and food trucks!

■ Old Town Farm & Art Market
Sat. May 16 | 8 a.m. | Old Town Farm & Art Market
Join the Wichita community for one of our city's most cherished Saturday traditions — over 30 years of fresh food, local art, live music, and good neighbors gathering in Old Town.

■ Paramount Antique Mall Outdoor Vintage Flea Market
Sat. May 16 | 8 a.m. | Paramount Antique Mall (West Kellogg)
Dig through over 50 outdoor booths packed with antiques, vintage treasures, furniture, and one-of-a-kind finds at Paramount Antique Mall's popular monthly outdoor flea market.

■ Veteran Honor Car, Truck, Bike Show
Sat. May 16 | 8 a.m. | American Legion Post 4
Honor our veterans while admiring a great lineup of cars, trucks, and bikes at this 3rd annual all-wheels show featuring a poker run, live music, food trucks, and more.

■PokeKon-Fest
Sat. May 16 | 10 a.m. | Wichita Holiday Inn
Calling all Pokémon trainers big and small — head to the Wichita Holiday Inn for a fun-filled day of voice actors, vendors, trading card games, and everything Pokémon!

■ Abundance Crystals and Through Breath Yoga Art & Spirit Fair
Sat. May 16 | 10 a.m. | Abundance Crystals
Head to the corner of 13th and McClean for a vibrant spring gathering full of local handmade goods, good vibes, and community spirit at this indoor and outdoor art and spirit fair.

■ 2nd Annual HeritageFest
Sat. May 16 | 10 a.m. | The Heritage (Andover)
Step back in time and celebrate Andover's roots with themed food, old-time photos, kids activities, and a fun trip into local history at The Heritage.

■ Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
Sat. May 16 | 11 a.m. | Sedgwick County Park
Bring the whole family to Sedgwick County Park for this free, fun-filled event raising awareness for children's mental health, featuring games, face painting, food, and helpful community resources.

■ Sunflower Boogiedown
Sat. May 16 | Noon | Central Standard Brewing
Central Standard Brewing and Free State Brewing are throwing a free block party with live music, special beer collabs, and dancing in the street — come early and stay late!

■ Wichita Flea Market
Sat. May 16 - Sun. May 17 | Century II
Spend the weekend browsing around 200 local and regional vendor booths filled with antiques, vintage goods, collectibles, jewelry, artwork, and hidden treasures at this beloved monthly Wichita tradition.

■ Wichita Asian Night Market
Sat. May 16 | 5 p.m. | Equity Bank Park
Celebrate the vibrant flavors and cultures of Asia at the 5th Annual Wichita Asian Night Market, featuring delicious food, unique crafts, and lively live performances at Equity Bank Park.

■ 62nd Annual Crawfish Boil
Sat. May 16 | 6 p.m. | Six Two Riding Club
Get your bibs ready for an all-you-can-eat crawfish feast at this beloved Wichita tradition — doors open at 6 and the boil starts at 7, so come hungry!

■ The Matchsellers with Anna Jo at Rosie's
Sat. May 16 | 7 p.m. | Rosie's
Catch the uniquely Midwestern sounds of The Matchsellers — blending roots, bluegrass, and art-house creativity — alongside Anna Jo for a memorable night of live music at Rosie's.

■ Import Face-Off
Sun. May 17 | 9 a.m. | Kansas International Dragway
Car enthusiasts, head out to Kansas International Dragway for the Import Face-Off national car show series, where some seriously impressive rides will be on display just outside Wichita.

■ Shop & Grub
Sun. May 17 | 11 a.m. | Naftzger Park
Wrap up your weekend at Naftzger Park with Wichita's original outdoor shopping and food market, where over 40 amazing local vendors and thousands of your neighbors come together every month.

■ Bert Kreischer Live
Sun. May 17 | 7 p.m. | INTRUST Bank Arena
One of the world's top-grossing stand-up comedians, the legendary Bert Kreischer brings his larger-than-life storytelling and non-stop laughs to INTRUST Bank Arena for a night you won't forget.

This is just a glimpse of what’s taking place!

EVENTS
Live Music Sponsored by Mort’s Martini Bar