In This Week’s Email

• It’s Wichita Forever Fest weekend!

• Old school hip-hop event

• What’s taking place this weekend

• Your weekly rundown of live music in Wichita

FEATURE EVENT

Wichita Forever Festival

It is Wichita Forever Festival weekend! On Saturday, August 22, 100+ artists will be performing at 10 venues across Wichita.

This is an entirely free music festival for the city.

Music kicks off at Noon at Harvester Arts and Central Standard Brewing and runs all the way to midnight at the remaining venues all over the city.

OLD SCHOOL DAYS

I Used To Love Her

All old school hip hop fans should swing by Love & Co. on Wednesday from 7pm to 11pm.

It’s “I Used to Love Her”. A night filled with hip hop provided by DJ Carbon, DJ 3, Detroit and J Skratch.

No cover, just a Wednesday night where they bring back those hip hop vibes to your ears. It’s a chill night hanging out with good people listening to good music

This Week’s Events

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■Hairspray
Wed. Aug. 19 - Sun. Aug. 23 | Century II
Wichita, get your dancing shoes ready as the beloved Broadway hit Hairspray brings its infectious energy, show-stopping choreography, and uplifting message of inclusion to Century II for a limited run this week!

■Third Thursday & Derby Market
Thu. Aug. 20 | 5 p.m. | The Venue at Madison Avenue Central Park
Send off the summer in style at this beloved monthly neighborhood celebration featuring live music, local vendors, tasty food and drinks, family-friendly fun, and a special Jeep Night showcase!

■Wichita Asian Glow Fest
Fri. Aug. 21 - Sun. Aug. 23 | Fountains at Waterwalk
Spend three delicious days exploring incredible Asian cuisine, live entertainment, and family-friendly festivities right in the heart of Wichita at the beautiful Fountains at WaterWalk!

■The Great Ice Cream Scheme or...Robin Baskins to the Rescue!
Fri. Aug. 21 - Sun. Aug. 23 | Old Cowtown Museum
Cheer for the heroes and boo the villains at Old Cowtown Museum as the Empire House Players serve up a delightfully fun melodrama with a sweet, ice cream-fueled twist!

■Provecho Groundbreaking
Fri. Aug. 21 | 11 a.m. | Nomar Theater
Be part of a historic moment for our community as the iconic Nomar Theater breaks ground on its exciting transformation into Provecho, a vibrant new destination for small businesses and local culture!

■RiverFlix
Fri. Aug. 21 | 6 p.m. | Exploration Place
Pack your blankets and snacks for a magical evening under the stars at Exploration Place's beautiful amphitheater as RiverFlix brings beloved films to life along the river!

■Friday Night Polo 
Fri. Aug. 21 | 5:30 p.m. | Fairfield Polo Club
Bring your friends and family and enjoy an exciting evening of polo every Friday at Fairfield Polo Club! Whether it’s your first polo match or you’re a longtime fan, Friday Night Polo is a fun way to spend a summer evening.

■Rotimi Live - Leos Birthday's Bash
Fri. Aug. 21 | 8 p.m. | Elisabeth's Lounge
Wichita is in for an unforgettable night as acclaimed R&B and Afrobeats artist Rotimi takes the stage at Elisabeth's Lounge for a high-energy live performance you won't want to miss!

■Adult Skate Night
Fri. Aug. 21 | 9:30 p.m. | Carousel Skate Center
Lace up your skates and relive the good old days with your friends at Carousel Skate Center, where a live DJ, a full bar, and all your favorite hits make for the ultimate Friday night out!

■Kansas Grown Farmers Market - 21st & Ridge
Sat. Aug. 22 | 7 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
Start your Saturday morning the right way by shopping fresh local produce, homemade goodies, and one-of-a-kind artisan crafts from the friendly growers and makers at Kansas Grown Farmers Market!

■Old Town Farm & Art Market
Sat. Aug. 22 | 8 a.m. | Old Town Farm & Art Market
Join Wichita's beloved 30-year Saturday tradition in Old Town, where local growers, artists, and makers come together for a vibrant morning of fresh food, live music, and community spirit!

■Kansas Grown Indoor Farmers Market - Andover Market
Sat. Aug. 22 | 8 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
Andover neighbors, come enjoy a wonderful Saturday morning browsing fresh local produce, baked goods, flowers, and handmade crafts from the friendly faces at Kansas Grown's Andover location!

■Paramount Marketplace Antiques Outdoor Vintage Market
Sat. Aug. 22 | 9 a.m. | Paramount Marketplace Antiques, Vintage & New (13th St)
Treasure hunters, mark your calendars for Paramount Marketplace's monthly outdoor vintage market, where you'll find antiques, handmade goods, jewelry, furniture, and so much more waiting to come home with you!

■Harley Angel Mega Bash
Sat. Aug. 22 | 11 a.m. | Twister City Harley-Davidson
Swing by Twister City Harley-Davidson for one of the summer's biggest parties, featuring live music, a bike show, and your chance to vote for Wichita's next Harley Angel!

■Wichita Crawl For Cancer
Sat. Aug. 22 | 11 a.m. | Downtown Wichita
Gather your team and hit downtown Wichita for a fun-filled bar crawl that turns an afternoon out with friends into a meaningful fundraiser in the fight against cancer!

■Pints for Pages: Back-To-School Bash
Sat. Aug. 22 | Noon | Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Raise a glass to 150 years of the Wichita Public Library at this family-friendly Back-to-School Bash at Hopping Gnome, where every sip helps support books and literacy in our community!

■4The City Block Party
Sat. Aug. 22 | 3 p.m. | Naftzger Park
Come out to Naftzger Park and celebrate Wichita community and culture at the 4TheCity Block Party this Saturday afternoon!

■Levels Custom Car Show presents Tacos n' Tailpipes
Sat. Aug. 22 | 3 p.m. | Chico's Restaurant
Car lovers and taco fans alike will want to pull up to Chico's for an awesome evening showcasing some of the most stunning custom rides in the Wichita area, paired with great food and good vibes!

■Boom Ball Tour
Sat. Aug. 22 | 5 p.m. | Equity Bank Park
Wichita gets its first taste of the high-energy Boom Ball Tour at Equity Bank Park, where fast-paced interactive baseball entertainment promises a one-of-a-kind night for the whole family!

■Flight Club: Around the World
Sat. Aug. 22 | 7 p.m. | Kansas Aviation Museum
Embark on a delicious global journey at the Kansas Aviation Museum, where world cuisine, signature cocktails, and the magic of aviation come together for an unforgettable evening benefiting a great local cause!

■Cigars Under the Stars
Sat. Aug. 22 - Sun. Aug. 23 | Pearsons Farm
Unwind at Pearsons Farm for a laid-back evening of great cigars, live music, campfire vibes, and even horse and carriage rides under the wide Kansas sky!

■Barton School of Business Centennial Bash
Wed. Aug. 26 | 8 a.m. | W. Frank Barton School of Business (Wichita State Campus)
Celebrate 100 years of the Barton School of Business with a full day of fun, connection, and community at Woolsey Hall on August 26.

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