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• Feature Event: Amber Waves

• Event Rundown: What’s ahead this weekend

• Guides: New theatre and performing arts calendar

• Music: This week’s concert rundown

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FEATURE EVENT
Amber Waves

Your Perfect Night out – Amber Waves is Back!

Looking for a date night, a fun evening with friends, or just a night out for yourself? Look no further—Amber Waves Tasting Tour is the event you don’t want to miss!

Join us on May 16th from 6:30 – 9 PM in Wichita’s Historic Delano District, where 16 local businesses will open their doors for a night of shopping, sipping, and sampling some of Wichita’s favorite food and drinks. Enjoy delicious bites from The Monarch, Texas Roadhouse, Freddy’s, Prost, and more! Plus, sample craft beers, seltzers, and spirits from LDF, cocktails from Una Vida Tequila and premium wines from Grace Hill Winery.

This year’s event also features:
*A Beer Garden hosted by Kansas Star Casino with games, prizes, and live music
*New food vendors like Hawaiian Bros, Sugar Llamas, and Passage to India—bringing a delicious variety of global flavors perfectly paired with craft beverages

The best part? Every sip and bite supports Starkey’s mission to enrich the lives of 500 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

At Amber Waves, there’s something for everyone! Whether you crave barbecue, something sweet, or a savory bite, we’ve got you covered. So, grab your date, your friends, or treat yourself to a night of incredible flavors and fun and come join us on May 16^th for the best night out ever – where you’ll sip, savor and support a great cause. We can’t wait to see you there!

Tickets are on sale now – don’t miss out!

Be sure to follow our socials as we will be giving away tickets in partnership with Mid American Credit Union.

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Dodgeball!

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball!

Join the excitement at the Riverfest Dodgeball Tournament, a thrilling chance for you and your friends to team up, have fun, and compete for a cash prize!

The Riverfest Dodgeball Tournament takes place June 7 from 1-4pm. Team check in is at 12:30 p.m. on the North Side of Century II. Registration includes 6 Riverfest buttons. Co-ed teams (minimum 2 women), 18+ to play.

Cash prizes for finishing in the top three and best dressed team.

Compete in the 2025 tournament! Each matchup is a best-of-three series, with winners advancing to the next round! For full list of rules, court specs and more click here.

EVENT RUNDOWN
This Week’s Events

Escape to Margaritaville | May 8-11
Details: Wilke Center
Escape to island time with Escape to Margaritaville, a feel-good Jimmy Buffett musical about love, laughter, and learning to grow without growing up.

2025 Maize Farm & Art Market | May 8
Details: Clair Donnelly Amphitheater | 5pm

Jay Leno: Live | May 8
Details: Orpheum Theatre | 7:30pm
Alton Brown Live: Last Bite is a one-of-a-kind culinary variety show where the legendary food personality blends cooking hacks, comedy, and song in a wildly entertaining reflection on his groundbreaking career.

RiverFlix | May 9
Details: Wichita Foundation Amphitheater | 6pm
Join Exploration Place for a magical movie night under the stars at the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater, featuring beloved films, family fun, and unforgettable memories.
Movie: Lilo & Stitch

The Secret of Cornbread Flats | May 9-11
Details: Old Cowtown Museum
Get ready for a wild Western spoof in Beanville Blown to Smithereens, a pun-filled comedy where chili, crime, and clever disguises collide in a laugh-out-loud tale of orphaned Beans, secret recipes, and zany villains.

Hot Topic Time Machine | May 9-10
Details: Mosley Street Melodrama
In this zany, mall-set musical, two teens, a Hot Topic clerk, and Richard Simmons battle yogurt zombies and dance through time to 90s one-hit wonders.

We Ride 1-Year Anniversary | May 9
Details: We Ride | 7pm

Adult Skate Night | May 9
Details: Carousel Skate Center | 9:30pm
Adult Night is your ultimate Friday escape—featuring a live DJ, full bar, and nonstop hits from the '90s to today for a high-energy night of nostalgia and fun with friends.

Kansas Grown Farmer's Market | May 10
Details: 21st and Ridge | 7am
Discover the largest grower-owned farmers market in Kansas, where you can shop fresh produce, local goods, and artisan creations straight from the source—plus enjoy live music, cooking demos, and more.

Old Town Farm & Art Market | May 10
Details: Old Town Farm & Art Market | 8am
Time: 8am
Experience Wichita’s favorite Saturday tradition at the Old Town Farm & Art Market, where locals and visitors gather for fresh food, local art, live music, and lively street entertainment.

Second Saturday Sidewalk Sale | May 10
Details: Generations Antiques & Artisans | 9am
Enjoy a day of indoor and outdoor sales, family fun, and exciting giveaways just for stopping by!

Kaleidoscope | May 10
Details: Exploration Place | 10am
Kaleidoscope is a free, family-friendly outdoor event featuring Opera Kansas' whimsical show Mr. Brewster’s Invigorating Invention, plus hands-on art, games, and colorful activities for all ages.

Ball Crawl | May 10
Details: Old Town | 7:30pm
Join the Annual Ball Crawl hosted by Beauties and Beasts to support spay and neuter services, featuring a pub crawl adventure, exclusive merch, raffle prizes, and more—all benefiting pets across the Wichita area.

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

FEATURED
Girls on the Run Spring 5k

Date: Saturday, May 10
Location: 400 W. Waterman
Time: Race starts at 9am

EVENT RUNDOWN
Sporting Events

Wichita State Baseball (Home Games)
May 13 | vs. Oral Roberts
May 15-17 | vs. Memphis

Wichita Wind Surge (Home Games)
May 13 - 18 | vs. Arkansas

UPCOMING
Coming Soon

Shop & Grub | May 18
Details: Exploration Place | 11am
Celebrate five years of Wichita’s favorite outdoor market at Shop & Grub—where over 40 vendors, great food, and vibrant community vibes come together for a free, can’t-miss experience.

UPCOMING
Symphony in the Gardens

Join the Wichita Symphony and Botanica for an enchanting evening of music and nature with Symphony in the Gardens: Timeless Romance. Wander through the breathtaking gardens of Botanica, where intimate ensembles of WSO musicians will set the mood with timeless melodies of love and passion.

Your evening of courtship ends at the Dr. David & Mickie Brown Lawn & Stage with a stirring finale featuring the Wichita Symphony, conducted by Music Director Daniel Hege. As twilight falls, the orchestra will sweep you away with music by Bizet, Strauss, John Williams, and more, filling the gardens with music’s most enduring love stories.

EVENTS
Live Music Sponsored by Mort’s Martini Bar

GUIDES
Performing Arts

Looking to get a schedule of all the theatre and performing arts events in town? Lucky for you, we’ve created the Performing Arts Calendar that lists all the great shows taking place at Century II, Roxy’s Downtown, Mosley Street Melodrama and more.

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