In today’s email:

• Title Defense: AfterShocks return to the TBT

• Coming Soon: Wichita Margarita Festival

• Coming Soon: Somewhere Fest Lineup Announced

• Event Rundown: What’s ahead this weekend

• Music: This week’s concert rundown

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THIS WEEK
Aftershocks Defend TBT Title

The AfterShocks took home game 1 versus New Mexico’s alumni team, The Enchantment.

The Wichita State alumni team cruised through the first game and will look to close out the 3-game series on Thursday night at Koch Arena.

Tip-off is at 8 p.m.

COMING SOON
Margarita Fest returns to Botanica

After a sold-out inaugural year, Margarita Fest is back bigger, better, and set among the beautiful gardens of Botanica.

Spend the evening sampling handcrafted margaritas from Wichita's top bartenders, exploring Botanica after hours, and helping crown the Best Margarita in Wichita.

Each ticket includes six drink tickets, redeemable for handcrafted margarita samples, Milagro Tequila tastings and beer for guests who prefer it.

Local bartenders will compete for $2,000 in cash prizes, bragging rights, and the coveted title of Wichita's Best Margarita.

EVENTS
This Week’s Events

■Trivia at Wichita Brewing Company West
Wed. July 22 | 7 p.m. | Wichita Brewing Co. (West)
Gather your crew every Wednesday night for a friendly battle of brains at WBC West, where great trivia meets great beer, pizza, and seasonal cocktails.

■NBC (National Baseball Congress) World Series '26
Thu. July 23 - Sat. Aug. 1 | Eck Stadium
Wichita's beloved Eck Stadium plays host to 35 games of top-tier summer collegiate baseball over 10 exciting days, including the bucket-list Baseball 'Round the Clock event on July 25 & 26.

■Alternative & Holistic Fair
Fri. July 24 - Sun. July 26 | Wichita Holiday Inn
Spend the weekend exploring a welcoming space filled with holistic vendors, healers, and intuitive readers all dedicated to supporting your wellness journey.

■Christmas in July at Hopping Gnome
Fri. July 24 | 3 p.m. | Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Hopping Gnome is bringing the holiday spirit to summer with limited-release seasonal brews, a keep-the-glass special, and a festive market with Haute Handmade vendors.

■RiverFlix
Fri. July 24 | 6 p.m. | Exploration Place
Pack your blankets and snacks for a magical evening of beloved films under the stars at the beautiful Wichita Foundation Amphitheater.

■Benefit for Luke (Deflecting Ghosts)
Fri. July 24 | 8 p.m. | John Barleycorn's
Wichita's music community comes together for a heartfelt benefit show supporting one of their own, with live performances from local artists and fun raffles throughout the night.

■Maize Summer Concert Series: Remedy
Fri. July 24 | 8 p.m. | Clair Donnelly Amphitheater
Head out to the Clair Donnelly Amphitheater for a wonderful evening of live music as part of the City of Maize's beloved Summer Concert Series.

■Live Improv Comedy with Speakeasy at Flying Pig Improv
Fri. July 24 | 8 p.m. | Flying Pig Improv
Flying Pig Improv's house troupe Speakeasy takes the stage for a one-of-a-kind night of unscripted laughs you truly won't see anywhere else.

■Adult Skate Night
Fri. July 24 | 9:30 p.m. | Carousel Skate Center
Lace up your skates for a nostalgic Friday night out featuring a live DJ, a full bar, and all the best hits from the 90s to now.

■USPA Players Cup
Sat. July 25 - Sun. July 26 | Fairfield Polo Club
Join us for an exciting weekend of polo! We're welcoming talented players from Des Moines and Oklahoma City, making this one of the most competitive weekends of the season with some incredible matches you won't want to miss. We'll have a food truck on-site, and you're welcome to bring your own food, coolers, drinks, shade tents, and lawn chairs to make yourself comfortable while you enjoy the action.

■Tomato Fest
Sat. July 25 | 7 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Tomato Fest at Kansas Grown Farmers Market with a fun tomato contest featuring categories for the largest, prettiest, and even the ugliest tomatoes of the season.

■Kansas Grown Indoor Farmers Market - Andover Market
Sat. July 25 | 8 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
Stop by the Andover location for a wonderful taste of local, with fresh produce, homemade goods, artisan crafts, live music, and food trucks all in one spot.

■What The Healthy 2026
Sat. July 25 | 8 a.m. | Naftzger Park
Kansas' largest health and wellness community event comes to Naftzger Park for a morning packed with movement, inspiration, and connection alongside local fitness and health professionals.

■Old Town Farm & Art Market
Sat. July 25 | 8 a.m. | Old Town Farm & Art Market
Wichita's favorite Saturday tradition returns with more than 30 years of bringing together local growers, makers, artists, and neighbors for a morning of food, art, and community.

■Paramount Marketplace Antiques Outdoor Vintage Market August
Sat. July 25 | 9 a.m. | Paramount Marketplace Antiques, Vintage & New (13th St)
Treasure hunters rejoice — Paramount Marketplace's monthly outdoor vintage market is back with booths full of antiques, vintage finds, handmade goods, and unique home décor.

■The Nowhere Grill's 2nd Anniversary Party
Sat. July 25 | 11 a.m. | The NoWhere Grill
Help The Nowhere Grill celebrate two years of great food and community with a fun-filled party featuring a car show, special surprises, and plenty of Wichita love.

■Tulips & Tequila
Sat. July 25 | Noon | Douglas Social
Now in its third year, this lively summer day party at Douglas Social is bigger than ever with a BYO bouquet experience, tequila tastings, a DJ, and local vendors to enjoy.

■Summer Fest 26
Sat. July 25 | 5 p.m. | WAVE
Get ready for Wichita's biggest summer bash at WAVE, with live entertainment, local food, and the hottest DJs in the city keeping the energy going all night long.

■HCW Saturday Night Devastation
Sat. July 25 | 8 p.m. | Osage Park
A Family friendly professional wrestling event held right here in Wichita

■Live Improv Comedy with Speakeasy at Flying Pig Improv
Sat. July 25 | 8 p.m. | Flying Pig Improv
Catch another hilarious and completely unscripted performance from Speakeasy, Flying Pig Improv's talented house troupe, for a Saturday night you'll be talking about all week.

■Bloom Summer Market
Sun. July 26 | 9 a.m. | Bloom Coffee Co.
Grab your favorite Bloom drink and shop local at the 2nd Annual Summer Bloom Market, a feel-good Sunday morning gathering of local makers and vendors.

■Bowlero Northridge x Kansas Humane Society 9-Pin No-Tap Charity Tournament
Sun. July 26 | 11 a.m. | Bowlero Northridge
Roll strikes for a great cause at Bowlero Northridge's 2nd Annual 9-Pin No-Tap Charity Tournament benefiting the Kansas Humane Society — complete with adorable adoptable puppies on site!

■Clock-wise: Tower Tours & Activity - A Summer Program
Sun. July 26 | 1 p.m. | Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Take a behind-the-scenes peek at the historic Museum clock tower and try your hand at designing your very own clock face in this free, all-ages drop-in program.

■Singo Sunday: Christmas in July Edition
Sun. July 26 | 3 p.m. | Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
No singing required — just grab a cold one and get ready for a festive twist on musical bingo with Hopping Gnome's special Christmas in July edition of Singo Sunday.

■Sunday Trivia Night
Sun. July 26 | 6 p.m. | Shamrock Lounge
Cap off your weekend with a lively fourth-Sunday trivia night at The Rock, where cash prizes are up for grabs and the questions are always a good time.

EVENTS
Live Music Sponsored by Mort’s Martini Bar