In today’s email:

• New Event: Wichita Flavor & BBQ Fest

• This Weekend: Bubbles & Beats

• Coming Soon: Somewhere Fest Lineup Announced

• Event Rundown: What’s ahead this weekend

• Music: This week’s concert rundown

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NEW EVENT
Wichita Flavor & Barbecue Fest

The first Flavor & Barbecue Fest event is coming October 9-10 at Gilley’s Gambling Hall and brought to you by Wichita Festivals!

This barbecue competition and festival is a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned event, one of the nation’s leading authorities on competitive BBQ.

The Flavor and Barbecue Fest will be held on the Back40, an expansive 40-acre outdoor entertainment venue and patio at Gilley’s and is expected to attract top barbecue teams from across Kansas and the region, creating a destination event for barbecue enthusiasts, competitors, and families.

Applications are NOW OPEN for Master Series BBQ contest, food vendors, non-food vendors and food trucks.

If you think you have what it takes to be the best Pit Master in the city, now is the time to sign up to compete.

Stay tuned for more information!

MUSIC
Somewhere Fest Lineup Announced

THIS WEEKEND
Beats & Bubbles

This Saturday, July 18, at NewMarket Square from 10:30 am to noon there’s a FREE FAMILY EVENT!

It’s Beats & Bubbles at the NewMarket Square Plaza in front of Barnes & Noble. This is an entirely free event and the community is invited.

Kick off the day with an interactive music class led by Kim Noller Music, where kids can sing, move, and make music together. After the music class, stick around for even more family fun including face painting, sidewalk chalk, free popsicles and more.

EVENTS
This Week’s Events

■I Used To Love HER
Wed. July 15 | 7 p.m. | Love & Co. Kitchen
Come celebrate the culture with a night of real hip-hop and real DJs — DJ Detroit, DJ Carbon, J Skratch, and DJ 3 — bringing the vibes to downtown Wichita's Love & Co.

■Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Thu. July 16 - Sat. July 18 | Trinity Academy
Christian Performance Theatre brings the magic of Frozen: The Broadway Musical to life right here in Wichita — don't miss this enchanting community theatre production before the four-show run melts away!

■Andover Artisan Fair
Thu. July 16 | 6 p.m. | Heritage Plaza
Andover kicks off a brand-new community tradition at Heritage Plaza with over 30 local vendors showcasing handcrafted goods and live jazz music setting the perfect summer evening backdrop.

■Heatfest
Fri. July 17 - Sun. July 19 | Kirby's Beer Store
Kirby's Beer Store heats up this weekend with Heatfest, a high-energy, multi-day summer music festival packed with dozens of regional and touring bands sure to get your blood pumping.

■National Tattoo Day with Alikat Art
Fri. July 17 | 5 p.m. | Hopping Gnome
Celebrate National Tattoo Day at Hopping Gnome Brewing with a fun pop-up from local artist Alexandria Olthoff of Alikat Art, where you can browse exclusive flash designs and book your next piece over a cold brew.

■RiverFlix
Fri. July 17 | 6 p.m. | Exploration Place
Spread out your blanket and enjoy a beloved film under the stars at Exploration Place's beautiful Wichita Foundation Amphitheater — RiverFlix is the ultimate family-friendly Friday night out.

■Friday Night Polo
Fri. July 17 | 6 p.m. | Fairfield Polo Club
Kick off your weekend with an exciting evening of polo at Fairfield Polo Club! Bring your friends, pack a cooler, and enjoy the match from the sidelines. Just $20 per carload. Food truck on site.

■Fashion Friday Summer Jam
Fri. July 17 | 7 p.m. | Jewel Angels
Enjoy an unforgettable summer evening as we unleash our exclusive Jewel Angels runway styles, featuring award winning announcer CARLA ECKELS from KMUW’s SOULSATIONS as Co-Host.

■Summer Concert Series: Annie Up with Opener Kameron Jaso
Fri. July 17 | 7 p.m. | Clair Donnelly Amphitheater
Head out to the Clair Donnelly Amphitheater in Maize for a wonderful evening of live country music featuring opener Kameron Jaso and headliner Annie Up as part of the City of Maize Summer Concert Series.

■Adult Skate Night
Fri. July 17 | 9:30 p.m. | Carousel Skate Center
Lace up your skates and relive the good old days at Carousel Skate Center's Adult Skate Night, featuring a live DJ, a full bar, and all your favorite hits for a nostalgic Friday night out with friends.

■Kansas Grown Farmers Market - 21st & Ridge
Sat. July 18 | 7 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
Start your Saturday morning right at the Kansas Grown Farmers Market on 21st & Ridge, where friendly local growers and artisans bring fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and so much more — plus live music and food trucks!

■Kansas Grown Indoor Farmers Market - Andover Market
Sat. July 18 | 8 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
Swing by the Andover location of the Kansas Grown Farmers Market for a wonderful Saturday morning full of fresh local produce, homemade goodies, artisan crafts, live music, and good community vibes.

■Old Town Farm & Art Market
Sat. July 18 | 8 a.m. | Old Town Farm & Art Market
One of Wichita's most cherished Saturday traditions, the Old Town Farm & Art Market brings together local growers, makers, artists, and musicians for more than 30 years of fresh finds and community connection.

■Paramount Antique Mall Outdoor Vintage Flea Market
Sat. July 18 | 8 a.m. | Paramount Antique Mall (West Kellogg)
Dig through over 50 outdoor booths at Paramount Antique Mall's monthly Vintage Flea Market, packed with antiques, vintage treasures, furniture, and one-of-a-kind finds you won't want to miss.

■Wichita Flea Market
Sat. July 18 - Sun. July 19 | Century II
Browse around 200 local and regional vendor booths at the beloved Wichita Flea Market at Century II, where you never know what hidden gem — antique, vintage, collectible, or handcrafted — might be waiting just for you.

■Friends of WAM Mini-Used Book Sale
Sat. July 18 | 10 a.m. | Wichita Art Museum
Book lovers, this one's for you — the Friends of WAM are offering a wonderful selection of gently used books for all ages at the Wichita Art Museum, including rare finds and signed editions, so arrive early for the best picks!

■Bubbles & Beats at NewMarket Square
Sat. July 18 | 10:30 a.m. | NewMarket Square
Bring the little ones out to NewMarket Square for a joyful Saturday morning of interactive music with Kim Noller Music, plus bubbles and smiles galore — it's the cutest way to kick off the weekend!

■America Hell Yeah
Sat. July 18 | 11 a.m. | Twister City Harley-Davidson
Rev up your Saturday at Twister City Harley-Davidson for America Hell Yeah — a patriotic, action-packed celebration featuring the Busted Knuckles Stunt Tour, live music, and all-around good times from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

■Air Capital Bacon, Bourbon & Brews
Sat. July 18 | 3 p.m. | Heartland Credit Union Arena
Wichita's tastiest afternoon out returns for its 10th year — the Air Capital Bacon, Bourbon & Brews Festival at Heartland Credit Union Arena is your chance to indulge in exceptional local and regional brews, bourbons, and all the bacon your heart desires.

■Automobilia Moonlight Car Show
Sat. July 18 | 4 p.m. | Century II
Downtown Wichita transforms into the region's biggest car show and street party as Automobilia brings over 1,000 stunning vehicles and more than 100,000 spectators together for a free, community-wide celebration.

■Shop & Grub
Sat. July 18 | 5 p.m. | Naftzger Park
Naftzger Park comes alive Saturday evening with Wichita's original outdoor shopping and food market, Shop & Grub, where over 40 amazing vendors and thousands of fellow Wichitans make for one unforgettable night out.

■Cellar & Table - Chef Tasting Menu
Sat. July 18 | 5:30 p.m. | The Kitchens at Empower
Treat yourself to an intimate six-course dinner inspired by the food and wine traditions of Burgundy, France, crafted by Chef Chaz Patterson at The Kitchens at Empower — a truly special evening for food and wine lovers.

■Lucid's Starting Five Summer Jam
Sat. July 18 | 7 p.m. | Odd Fellow Hall
Wichita's own Lucid is back home and bringing the crew — join Kippy K, Miss V, Scooney, Sir Charles III, and more for the all-ages Starting Five Summer Jam at Odd Fellow Hall, with food, refreshments, and great local energy all night long.

■Sip Squad Sessions
Mon. July 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Bubbles Champagne Bar
Pull up a seat at Bubbles Champagne Bar for the debut of Sip Squad Sessions — a new live series bringing great drinks, good company, and an inspiring conversation with Stella Hankins of Bella Bonita Designs.

■Aftershocks vs. The Enchantment (New Mexico Alumni)
Mon. July 20 | 8 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
Pack Charles Koch Arena and cheer on the Aftershocks as Wichita State alumni square off against New Mexico's finest in what promises to be a thrilling best-of-three series!

EVENTS
Live Music Sponsored by Mort’s Martini Bar