Empty Bowls Wichita's annual chili cook-off to benefit student hunger initiatives
The Empty Bowls Chili Cook Off returns this October for Wichitans to try chili and soup from local chefs.
September 10, 2026Announcements
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Kechi Playhouse to perform Misty Maynard's 'Office Party'
The farce about a business plan turned upside-down stars Andrew Johnson, Bradel LaBrue-Layman, Hannah Smith, Anna Bohr, and Mike Taylor.
September 10, 2026
ICTRep presents Steven Dietz's 'Gaslight' October 2-11
ICTRep presents a Victorian thriller to start off the Halloween season on Friday, October 2.
September 03, 2026
Tallgrass Film Festival announces 2026 featured films, new leadership
The 24th annual film fest runs October 15-18 in Wichita. A free preview event will take place September 4.
September 01, 2026
All-local cast revealed for ‘Rocky Horror’ at Wichita’s B-29 Doc Hangar
A Wichita Halloween tradition returns for seven performances in October. Tickets are on sale now.
August 31, 2026
Black Bookstore Day launches August 29 in Wichita
Latasha N. Eley Kelly, owner of Wichita-based independent bookstore Left on Read, founded the annual celebration.
August 26, 2026
Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center to host new Mike Hartung exhibition 'Political Porn,' Clay Wirestone book signing
The Lindsborg artist and his politically charged paintings are featured in a new book about opinion writing in Kansas.
August 26, 2026
Regional artists and organizations can apply for up to $15,000 from the Mid-America Arts Alliance
New for this Artistic Innovations grant cycle, individual artists can receive grants with no matching funds required.
August 23, 2026
Exploration Place announces lineup of free fall concerts
Levitt VIBE Music Series brings 8 national touring artists to the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater beginning September 3
August 20, 2026