The SHOUT May arts calendar

Below you'll find more than 300 May happenings in Wichita and around the state of Kansas (and we're still adding events).

Two programs offer free admission to museums and cultural organizations in Wichita and around Kansas. The Sunflower Summer program from the Kansas Department of Tourism offers families free admission to more than 100 attractions across the state from May 25-August 11. Additionally, the Wichita Public Library has added Experience Passes to its Library of Things. Patrons may check out a free "family pack" of passes to 10 area attractions, including Botanica, the Sedgwick County Zoo, and Exploration Place.

As events are subject to change, we recommend you confirm details with the venue or host organization before attending. Many will be closed on Memorial Day, May 27.

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A Gathering of Romantic Genres at Book-A-Holic
5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Book-A-Holic Parklane, 924 S. Oliver St. in Wichita
“Make book besties with people that know what all those smutty acronyms mean” at this gathering of romance genre enthusiasts. This party includes gift items, snacks, games, photo props, and drawings for signed books. 
Cost: Free. Books will be available for purchase. 
Learn more. 

Howard E. Wooden Speaker Series with author Patrick Bringley
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd. 
Join Patrick Bringley, author of “All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me,” for a talk about finding comfort and meaning in the beauty and solitude of art. This memoir is based on Bringley’s decade as a guard at the Met. The event opens with small bites and a cash bar followed by the talk at 6:30 p.m. A book signing will take place after the talk.
Cost: Free. Books will be available to purchase through Watermark Books at the event. 
Learn more and reserve your free ticket. 

Celebrate Writing!: Readings by Emerging Writers
2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 5, in the conference center at the Advanced Learning Library,  711 W. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
Writers will be reading from a variety of genres, including poetry, fiction, screenplays, and memoir. Some participants were part of the First Thursdays Community Writing Workshop at the Advanced Learning Library. 
Cost: Free
Learn more. 

Storytime with Katie Gilstrap
10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Watermark Books & Cafe, 4701 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Kansas children's author Katie Gilstrap is the author of “Spacemanatee!” She will be at Watermark to discuss her follow-up book “Penny Lu Porcupine,” a story about a cautious porcupine that summons the courage to stand up to threats both real and imagined. Katie will do a Storytime and a book signing after. 
Cost: Free, but an RSVP is encouraged. 
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Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
Free admission
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Grant Snider Book Signing
1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Barnes & Noble in Bradley Fair, 1920 N. Rock Road in Wichita
Wichita artist, writer and orthodontist Grant Snider’s work has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, The Kansas City Star, The Best American Comics 2013, and across the internet. His latest collection, “Poetry Comics,” was published this spring. 
Cost: Free. Books will be available for purchase. 
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ReadICT Book Swap
3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in the conference center at the Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
Join your ReadICT book-loving online community for a real-life meetup and book swap. Bring your favorite book (or bag of books) to discuss and swap. Any leftover books will be donated to the Friends of the Wichita Public Library. Suzanne Perez from KMUW and library staff will be on hand to spark your reading interest. 
Cost: Free
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Anna St. John book launch celebration
6 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at Watermark Books & Cafe, 4701 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Kansas author Anna St. John is the author of “Doomed By Blooms: A Josie Posey Mystery.” She will be at Watermark to celebrate the release of her sequel to the series, “Clocked Out: A Josie Posey Mystery.” 
Cost: Free, but an RSVP is encouraged
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WSU School of Performing Arts Dance Program presents Dance Informal Showing
5 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in Wilner Auditorium on the Wichita State campus, 1845 Fairmount St.
Free
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Raeann's Fancy Footwork 30th Annual Spring Recital
1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in the Century II Convention Hall, 225 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Cost: $10 plus fees (if purchased online)
Learn more and buy tickets. 

“The People’s Joker”
Three screenings: 7 p.m. Friday, May 3;, 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4; and 6 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center located inside The Lux, 120 E. First St. N. in Wichita
A law-breaking comedian who is grappling with her gender identity forms a new anti-comedy troupe with a friend and finds herself battling a fascistic caped crusader in this 2023 animated/live action mashup.
Cost: $10 plus taxes and fees
Learn more and buy tickets. 

“The Street Project”
1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in the Story Lab at the Andover Public Library, 1511 E. Central Ave. in Andover, Kansas
“The Street Project” is a documentary about humanity’s relationship with our streets and the global citizen-led fight to make communities safer. 
Free
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Star Wars Yoga
10-11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Newton Public Library, 223 E. 7th St. in Newton, Kansas
Strengthen the “force” in this all-ages, beginner-friendly yoga class. Children 8 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a beach towel or mat. 
Free
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Star Wars Trivia Night
6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in the community room at the Derby Public Library, 1600 Walnut Grove Road in Derby, Kansas
Form a team of 2-4 people and test your Galactic Republic and Skywalker Saga knowledge.
18+
Free
Learn more and register your team. 

“Left Hook”
7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center located inside The Lux, 120 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Cost: $10 plus taxes and fees
Learn more and buy tickets. 

Premiere: "The Silphium Plot"
7-9 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Flint Hills Counterpoint Home Base, 1660 90th Road, Peabody, Kansas
Flint Hills Counterpoint celebrates the premier of "The Silphium Plot," a documentary art film with live original music. The film, which documents the establishment of a silphium plot at Flint Hills Counterpoint Home Base, is by filmmaker Cyan Meeks and composer Susan Mayo in partnership with The Salina Land Institute and the Peabody/Burns High School. 
Rain location: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Peabody
Free
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Library Lounge screening: “Chicago”
6 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, in the community room at the Derby Public Library, 1600 Walnut Grove Road in Derby, Kansas
Every Library Lounge screening offers refreshments, mocktails, crafts, coloring pages, and giveaways. Patrons are welcome to bring pillows or blankets to use with the provided seating for extra comfort, and patrons may also bring any personal crafts or to-do list items to work on during the film.
Free, no registration required.
Learn more. 

Mexican American Experiences: Connie Palacioz & Anita Mendoza (includes documentary screening)
6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Newton Public Library, 223 E. 7th St. in Newton, Kansas
Newton's Latino Vision Association and Newton Public Library present an evening with Connie Palacioz and Anita Mendoza, including a screening of a new documentary about Newton's Mexican American Fast Pitch Softball Tournament.
Free
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Madame Mae’s Horror Frights presents “Halloween”
7 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center located inside The Lux, 120 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Cost: $15 plus taxes and fees. 
Learn more and buy tickets. 

Harmons and Hollywood presents “Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves”
7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center located inside The Lux, 120 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Join the Harmon sisters for a screening of this vintage family flick. 
Cost: $10 plus taxes and fees. 
Learn more and buy tickets. 

Library Lounge screening: “Moulin Rouge”
6 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in the community room at the Derby Public Library, 1600 Walnut Grove Road in Derby, Kansas
Free, no registration required. 
Learn more. 

“Serial Mom” 
7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Cost: $8 general admission tickets plus fees (if purchased online). Discounts are available. 
Learn more and buy tickets. 

Reel Cultured ICT and The Record Ship present “Cecil B. Demented”
7 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center located inside The Lux, 120 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Cost: $10 plus taxes and fees. 
Learn more and purchase tickets. 

Reel Cultured ICT and Gate Record Store present “Desperate Living”
7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center located inside The Lux, 120 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Cost: $10 plus taxes and fees
Learn more and purchase tickets. 

Reel Cultured ICT Presents “Hairspray”
2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center located inside The Lux, 120 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Cost: $10 plus taxes and fees
Learn more and purchase tickets.

“Comfort in Silence”
6 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Harvester Arts, 215 N. Washington in Wichita.
Attend the premiere of “Comfort in Silence: A Drama Short Film” with its cast and crew.

“Texas Chainsaw Massacre” Charity Dinner presented by Madame Mae's Horror Frights
7 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center located inside The Lux, 120 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Madame Mae has cooked up something special to celebrate 50 years of the first “Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” Each ticket includes a three-course barbeque dinner and prime seating for live entertainment by local drag artists. The first 30 tickets purchased will also receive an access pass to the screening of the movie after dinner. Dress code theme: Texas picnic. All proceeds from this event go to charities working to end hunger in our community. 
Cost: $65 plus taxes and fees. 
Learn more and buy tickets. 

“Congo” 
3-5 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Newton Public Library, 223 E. 7th St. in Newton, Kansas
Cost: Free
Learn more. 

VHScape presents “Galaxy Quest”
7 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center located inside The Lux, 120 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Cost: $10 plus taxes and fees
Learn more and buy tickets. 

Spektrum Muzik Presents Fantastic Planet
4 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center located inside The Lux, 120 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Cost: $10 plus taxes and fees
Learn more and buy tickets. 

“Nowhere Special”
Four screenings: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30; 7 p.m. Friday, May 31; 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1; and 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center located inside The Lux, 120 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Cost: $10 plus taxes and fees
Learn more and buy tickets. 

Pre-Cinco de Mayo Celebration and Mural Unveiling
4:30-7 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Duerksen Fine Arts Amphitheater on the Wichita State campus, 1845 Fairmount St.
Join the Ulrich Museum of Art for an unveiling of  the mural “Adelante Juntos/Forward Together” by GLeo (Nathalia Gallego). The event will include live music by Mayberry Middle School Mariachi Band, performances by Raices De Mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico, Elatino Dogos Y Hamburguesas food truck, DJ Carbon, an appearance by Belonging Plaza, and more.
Free
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AAPI Heritage Month Kick-Off Celebration
2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in the Old Town Square plaza, near the intersection of 2nd and Mead Streets in Wichita
Several cultural dance troupes will perform at this family-friendly event, which includes a kids’ area and food to sample (while supplies last).
Free
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Open Streets ICT — NoMar
Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, May 5, on 21st Street from NoMar Market to Woodland Park
One mile of 21st Street will be closed to traffic but open for biking, walking, running, live music and dancing, entertainment, food, art, yoga, and more.
Free
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Artist INC Work Share Night
6 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
Members of the Artist INC cohort facilitated by Harvester Arts will give short talks about their creative practices.
Free
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Kansas State Finals of the National Civics Bee
2 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Kansas Leadership Center, 325 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
The Kansas Leadership Center is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and four chambers of commerce across Kansas to host a first-of-its-kind statewide civics competition in downtown Wichita.
Free, but registration is encouraged
Learn more and register.

Hopping Gnome 11th Anniversary Party
Noon to 11 p.m., Saturday, May 18, at Hopping Gnome Brewery, 1719 E. Victor St. in Wichita.
Learn more.

Party for the People
1-9 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Keeper of the Plains and the Mid-America All-Indian Museum, 650 N. Seneca St. in Wichita
The City of Wichita, Mid-America All-Indian Museum, and Sedgwick County will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the installation of the Keeper of the Plains, Blackbear Bosin’s iconic sculpture. The event includes music, waterwagon cruises, an indoor powwow, free museum admission, and more.
Free
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2024 Wichita Asian Night Market
6-11 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Riverfront Stadium, 275 S. McLean Blvd. in Wichita
The Asian Night Market is inspired by the late night markets of Asia, where people come together to enjoy the many local eats, drinks, and arts of Asian cuisine. Sample food, shop for crafts, and watch live performances at this family-friendly event in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Cost: $10-22 plus taxes and fees
Learn more and buy tickets. 

Wichita Riverfest
May 31-June 8 in downtown Wichita and other locations
Nine days of concerts and other activities kick off at the end of the month.
Cost: Adult buttons are $20 and children’s buttons are $10
Learn more. 

Laser Taylor Swift
Various times through May 13 at Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd. in WichitaThe soaring 60-foot Dome is being taken over by T Swift’s most iconic songs, brought to life through an immersive laser show.
Cost: Tickets start at $7.
Learn more.

Pink Floyd’s, “The Dark Side of the Moon”
Various times through Fall 2024 at Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd. in Wichita.Embark on a cosmic odyssey in celebration of Pink Floyd’s 50th anniversary of “The Dark Side of the Moon” album. A truly immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat that will transcend reality in an epic combination of music set to visuals
Cost: $18

Emo Sundays 
Weekly: 7-11 p.m Sundays at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Free
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Consiglio & Co. 
Weekly: 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
View the Mort’s music calendar. 

The Scandalnavians
Weekly: 3-7 p.m. Saturdays at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
View the Mort’s music calendar. 

A Music Adventure with DJ Carbon
Weekly: 7-11 p.m. Thursdays at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Free
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Mike Oregano
8 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, May 1, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
View the Mort’s music calendar.

Call Me Ishmael and Tired Giant
8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Dallas Wayne Pryor
8:30-11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the Cowboy Inn Saloon, 642 N. St. Paul St. in Wichita
Genre: Classic country covers
Learn more.

Kam Fuqua Jazz Trio
6 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Alan & Grant
6 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Cost: Free
Learn more.

Sage Judd: Solo Piano
7-10 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
Buy tickets.

Creed Fisher: The Stars and Stripes Tour
8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at TempleLive, 332 E First St. N. in Wichita
All ages
Cost: $25-$39 plus fees
Learn more and buy tickets.

Pony Bradshaw
8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
All ages
Cost: $18-$33 plus fees (if purchasing online), $33.86 on the day of the show
Learn more and buy tickets.

Rhino & the Mermaid 
7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Free

DJ Hellaquent and DJ Sunshine
8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Made from Scratch
8 p.m.-midnight Thursday, May 2, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free 
View the Mort’s music calendar.

Sam Shilts
5:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Kvn Herrington: 4-7 p.m. | Alan and Grant Band: 8 p.m. to midnight
Friday, May 3, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
View the Mort’s music calendar.

Josué Estrada Band
6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
Buy tickets.

Sky Disguise, The Telephones and DJ Cypher
8 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Emo Night LA
9 p.m., Friday, May 3 at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
All ages
Cost: $20 plus fees (if purchasing online in advance); $32.50 day of show
Learn more and buy tickets.

TruckersFriday with the Sleepy Truckers
9 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
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Llew Brown Band
9 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Black Cat J with The Embarrassmen and Ryan Brooks
9 p.m. Friday, May 3 at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita, $10
Learn more. 

Turnpike Troubadours with Trampled by Turtles and Red Clay Strays
7 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Intrust Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman in Wichita
Tickets start at $35 plus fees (if purchased online)
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Jarden Brown Trio 
7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Free

Jim Pisano & Judd-Consiglio Trio
6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
Buy tickets.

Sunflower Station 
7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Free

I Heard a Lion
8 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Central Standard Brewing, 156 Greenwood in Wichita
Genre: indie rock
Free
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Little Miss Nasty with Whitney Peyton 
8 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
Rock and metal burlesque performers
Cost: $25-$50 plus fees (if purchasing online)
Learn more and buy tickets.

Heath & Glen’s Birthday Bash with Dangie, The Dirty Gents, and Tequila Ridge
8 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
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Rex Pryor
7-9 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Cowboy Inn Saloon, 642 N. St. Paul St. in Wichita
Genre: Classic country covers
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Earth
8 p.m. Saturday May 4, at TempleLive, 332 E First St. N. in Wichita
All ages
Cost: $18 plus fees
Learn more and buy tickets.

Zac Crow and The No Shows EP Release
8 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
With Joey Henry’s Dirty Sunshine Club and Trapper Edwards
Free
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Whiskey King Dave
9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Cowboy Inn Saloon, 642 N. St. Paul St. in Wichita
Genre: Classic country covers
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Whiskey Myers with Lukas Nelson and POTR 
6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Hartman Arena, 8151 N. Hartman Arena Drive in Park City.
Cost: $34.50-$99.50 plus fees (if purchased online)
Learn more and buy tickets.

Cinco de Mayo Party with Tumbao and DJ Cez
8 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Cost: $10/$15
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Playing Across the Parks featuring Musicians of The Wichita Symphony
1-4:30 p.m., Saturday, May 4, various locations (see below).
The Wichita Symphony has partnered with Wichita Park & Recreation to bring you a family-friendly, all ages welcome event: Playing Across the Parks. Venture to one of the six featured parks across Wichita to hear these talented musicians:
Musicians Laura Hammes Black and Joan Pfaff (violins), Danny Ibarra (viola) and Laura Martinez (cello) will play at:1 p.m. at Buffalo Park, 500 N. Maize Road
2 p.m. at Chester I. Lewis Park, 205 E. Douglas Ave.
3 p.m. at Woodland Park, 841 W. 21st St. N.
Musicians David Hunsicker (trumpet), Sam Natvig (trumpet), Jeb Wallace (horn), Matt Blauer, (trombone), and Phillip Black (tuba) will play at:1:30 p.m. at Chisholm Creek Park, 3228 N. Oliver St.
2:30 p.m. at Naftzger Park, 601 E. Douglas Ave.
3:30 p.m. at Schweiter Park, 900 S. Chautauqua St.
Learn more.

Cledus T. Judd: G.O.A.T. Tour
7 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at the Kingman Historic Theatre, 237 N. Main in Kingman, Kansas
Learn more.

Ned LeDoux Band
9 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Wichita Union Stockyards, Wichita, 6425 W. MacArthur Rd. in Wichita
Dance to live country music.
$30 plus fees (if purchased online). 
Learn more. 

The Scandalnavians: 3-7 p.m. | Fly by Night: 8 p.m. to midnight
Saturday, May 4, at Mort’s, 923 E. First St. N. in Wichita
Free
View the Mort’s music calendar. 

May the 4th Be with You Fest
9 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
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Hippie Sabotage
8 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita
Cost: $35, plus fees (if purchasing tickets online)
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Earth
8 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at TempleLive, 332 E First St. N. in Wichita
All ages
Cost: $18 plus fees
Learn more and buy tickets.

City Morgue: Bombs in the Mail Tour
8 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita
Cost: $35, plus fees (if purchasing tickets online)
Learn more.

Salina Symphony presents Tango Classic
4 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at The Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe in Salina, Kansas
Tickets start at $35
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Cinco de Mayo Party with Zac Crow and the No Shows and Mariachi Jalisco
1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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WSU Latin Jazz Ensemble: Banda Hispanica
6:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
Buy tickets.

Die with local support from Virgins, Eye for an Eye and Lilac
7 p.m. Monday, May 6, at Annex1, 2901 W. Taft in Wichita
All ages. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Note: Annex1 is a sober venue.
Cost: $12 at the door

Twilight Tunes on the Terrace: Annie Up
5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 at Botanica Wichita, 701 Amidon St.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and music begins at 6:30. 
Cost: $12 for non-member adults, free for children ages 2 and younger. Other discounts are available. 
Note: Tickets must be purchased online.
Learn more and buy tickets. 

Krooked Kings
8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
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Gunsafe, The Swallowtails, Sweet Lil and the Nothings
8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Blue Note Records Vinyl Night-Curated by Spektrum Muzik
6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
Buy tickets.

Patz 
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Free

The Spinners 
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at the Fox Theatre, 18 E. First Ave. in Hutchinson, Kansas
Cost: $53.50-$63.50 plus fees (if purchasing tickets online)
Learn more and buy tickets.

Anna Jo Banjo, The Huckle Bearers, Madeline Selby, Charlie Abbott
8 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Doc & Glen
8:30-11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at the Cowboy Inn Saloon, 642 N. St. Paul St. in Wichita
Genre: Classic country covers
Learn more.

Sterling Gray Duo
7-10 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
Buy tickets.

Tom Page 
7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Free

Deterioration, Traffic Death, Saprogenous, Pat Minotaur, Entropic, PxDx
7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
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Josh Turner
8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita
Cost: $39-99, plus fees (if purchasing tickets online)
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CouchLock Kickback, V!4, Logan.Jpg, Goose
8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Tim Snider
6 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Flaw
8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. St. N. in Wichita
Cost: $20-$31 plus fees (if purchasing online)
Learn more and reserve a free ticket.

Casey Abay
5:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Wichita Blues Society Annual Meeting Party
6:30-10 p.m. Friday, May 10 at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
TEveryone is welcome to the Wichita Blues Society’s Annual Meeting Party! We will share how the WBS is doing, the outlook for 2024, and meet our board of directors. Plus, enjoy live blues by the Rachelle Coba Band.
Cost: Members, free (Please bring your membership card.) Non-members, $10
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Steel Skarecrow
8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at TempleLive, 332 E First St. N. in Wichita
All ages
Cost: $15 plus fees
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Nuclear Football
8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Damage Inc. and Noise Pollution
7 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita
Cost: $25 plus fees (if purchasing tickets online)
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Lacey Cruse 
7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Free

Daikini, MILKWAVE, Sedona Crystal Bitch, GASLIGHT
9 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Electrify Your Symphony with the Mark Wood Experience
7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Campus High School Orchestra students will share the stage with Electric Violin legend Mark Wood and members of his band, “The Mark Wood Experience” as they perform your favorite Classic Rock and R&B tunes.
Cost: $10-20 plus fees (if purchased online)
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Nekrogoblikon with Hunt the Dinosaur and Squid Pisser
7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
Cost: $31 plus fees (if purchasing online); $45 day of the show.
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Date Night for Mom with Donna Tucker
7-10 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
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Jamie Quick & Shoeshine Blue 
7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Free

Contact, The Haters Coalition, The Localities
9 p.m. Saturday, May 11at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
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Plague Garden, Blonde Wiseau, Remains to be Seen
10 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Brody Baker
10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Cowboy Inn Saloon, 642 N. St. Paul St. in Wichita
Genre: Classic country covers
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Get the Led Out
8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita
Cost: $29.50-59.50, plus fees (if purchasing tickets online)
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Nest Records Presents
9 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
This monthly showcase features the artist family from Nest Records: a mix of acoustic/rock/hip hop and other original music. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Cost: $10 at the door
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Ashley McBryde
7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at The Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Ave. in Salina, Kansas
Tickets start at $39.
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Tribal Roots presents Dose of Salt Tour with Mikrodot & Salty
7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Tribal Roots warehouse, 707 S. Washington St. in Wichita
21+
Cost: $20-30 plus fees
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The Cookie Store
6-8 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at Harvester Arts, 215 N. Washington St. in Wichita
Pop-up music show featuring jovanni, bandini, marrice anthody, ekm, and wody. Refreshments available for a donation.
Cost: $5 Suggested donation at the door

Bobcat
2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Tommy Bryant
6 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Eclectix
9 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Rowdy Decker
9 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Wichita Union Stockyards, Wichita, 6425 W. MacArthur Rd. in Wichita
Dance to live country music.
Cost: $15 cover at the door 
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Sunflower Boogiedown 2024
Noon to midnight, Saturday, May 11, at Central Standard Brewing, 156 Greenwood St. in Wichita
Beer, food, and  music from Rudy Love and the Encore, Zac Crow and the No Shows, Afinke Machine, Sambrazita, and DJ Sunshine.
Free

Emo Orchestra: Escape the Fate
8 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at the Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Cost: $35-$75 plus fees (if purchasing online)
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Twilight Tunes on the Terrace: Keo & Them
5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Botanica Wichita, 701 Amidon St.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and music begins at 6:30. 
Cost: $12 for non-member adults, free for children ages 2 and younger. Other discounts are available. 
Note: Tickets must be purchased online.
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Lacuna Coil: Ignite the Fire Tour with New Year’s Day
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at TempleLive, 332 E First St. N. in Wichita
All ages
Cost: $29-$49 plus fees
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Joshua Powell, Sloan Moon, Sam Ness
8 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Havok
7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at TempleLive, 332 E First St. N. in Wichita
All ages
Cost: $20 plus fees
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Gabe Moreland 
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Free

Martin Bowie Jazz Duo
6 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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The Caleb Abbott Collective, Sage Judd
8 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Patz
6 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Billistic & BR Album Release Party
9 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Cost: $10 at the door
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Willy Tea Taylor with Joey Henry’s Dirty Sunshine Club
8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Cost: $10 at the door
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Eli Young Band with Katie Ziegler
7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Kingman Historic Theatre, 237 N. Main in Kingman, Kansas
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Trauma Ray, Prize Horse, and Kraus with local support from Nothing Special
6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Annex1, 2901 W. Taft in Wichita
All ages. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Note: Annex1 is a sober venue.
Cost: $15 at the door

Botanica and the Wichita Symphony Orchestra present Symphony in the Gardens
6 p.m. Friday, May 17 at Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, 701 Amidon in Wichita
Tickets: $135
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Marty B Trio
7-10 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
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Ian Munsick: Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour with Treaty Oak Revival and Ben Chapman
8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Wave (outdoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
Cost: Advance tickets are $30-99.50 plus fees (if purchasing online)
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The Comfort Revue, The Honky Tonk Devils, Shoeshine Blue
8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Mark Battles with Billy Winfield
9 p.m. Friday, May 17, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Kimi, CJ Stowklyn 7EMI will open. Doors open at 8 p.m. 
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Road House Saints
9 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
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Emery, Fowler, Jones & Findley 
7:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Free

Jordan Dee Minnis
5:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Chicago 
7 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Hartman Arena, 8151 N. Hartman Arena Drive in Park City, Kansas
Cost: $55-$375 plus fees (if purchasing tickets online)
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Sambrazita
8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Holly Neely
6 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Grody Riggins
7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Free

Parker Ryan
8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
All ages.
Cost: Advance tickets are $15 plus fees (if purchasing online)
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Snowchild, Sondera, Pit Hag, The Weird, Zuneg and the Doom Choir
8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Got Any Gum? A Live Tribute to the Music of Joe Walsh
9 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
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Jenny Woodstock 
5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Naftzger Park, 601 E. Douglas Ave in Wichita
Wichita native Jenny Wood peforms in her hometown for the first time in three years at a benefit show for the Lord’s Diner and The Salvation Army. Along with Jenny and her band, The Wooden Lovers, you’ll hear from The Citadel Bucket Brigade, The Cavves, Jenny Wood and The Watchers, and other special guests. 
$20 suggested donation
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A Band in Kansas
9 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Chuck Briseno
9 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Wichita Union Stockyards, Wichita, 6425 W. MacArthur Rd. in Wichita
Dance to live country music.
$10 in advance online, $15 at the door

Destiny Bond with local support from No Boys, Virgins, Eye for an Eye, and The Working Class
6:30 p.m., Sunday, May 19, at Annex1, 2901 W. Taft in Wichita
All ages. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Note: Annex1 is a sober venue.
Cost: $10 at the door
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Sam Hake Trio
7-10 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
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Hed PE
8 p.m. Monday, May 20, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Cost: $20 at the door
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Twilight Tunes on the Terrace: Kelly Hunt Band
5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Botanica Wichita, 701 Amidon St.
Doors open at 5:30 and music begins at 6:30 p.m. 
Cost: $12 for non-member adults, free for children ages 2 and younger. Other discounts are available. 
Note: Tickets must be purchased online.
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Brown Bag Concert Series: The Haymakers
Bring your lunch and enjoy music by The Haymakers. Stay after and tour the museum.
Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at the Coutts Museum of Art, 110 N. Main St. in El Dorado, Kansas
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The Steel Wheels
7 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
Cost: Advance tickets are $20 plus fees (if purchasing online), $33.86 the day of the show.
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Brook Blanche 
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Free

Paleface Swiss
7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at TempleLive, 332 E First St. N. in Wichita
All ages
Cost: $20 plus fees
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Just the Worm 
7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Free

Museum of Light, Alumnus, Daikini
9 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
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Flatland Cavalry
7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at The Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe in Salina, Kansas
Tickets start at $39.
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Ben Jervis Group
7-9 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
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Alan Craddock & Grant Risinger 
7:30 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Free

Carillon Concert Series with guest artist Lynn JuleAnn Troutman
noon-1 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main St. 
Out of public view, the Carillon can best be heard outside the museum. Take a midday break inside Heritage Square or listen from a nearby sidewalk. 
Free
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Love Like War, Odds Against, Culture Rot, Given
8 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
21+
Free
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Habstrakt: Halfway to Halloween
8 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Cost: $30
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Shaggy 2 Dope with KING 810, DJ Clay and Heathensun
7 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
Cost: Advance tickets are $28 plus fees (if purchasing online); $45 day of the show.
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Salsa Night with Tumbáo 
10 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Cost: $10 at the door. 
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3 of Us 
7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Free

Jared Brown Trio
2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Harrison Steele
6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Monterey Jack
9 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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James Lann
9 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Wichita Union Stockyards, Wichita, 6425 W. MacArthur Rd. in Wichita.
Dance to live country music.
$15 plus fees (if ordering tickets online)
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Annex1 Showcase: Benefit for the Space
5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Annex1, 2901 W. Taft in Wichita
Featured acts include Figurine, Cancer Merchant, No Boys, Nothing Special, Lilac, Leech Fetish, Billy, delirium, and Meow. All ages. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Note: Annex1 is a sober venue.
Cost: $10 at the door

Kimberly Paige Quartet
7-9 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Walker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
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Uriah Heep & Saxon: Hell, Fire & Chaos
8 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at TempleLive, 332 E First St. N. in Wichita
All ages
Cost: $20-$74 plus fees
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Fast Food Junkies with Foggy Memory Boys 
8 p.m., Sunday, May 26 at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Cost: $10 at the door
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Alien Ant Farm
7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at TempleLive, 332 E First St. N. in Wichita
All ages
Cost: $25 plus fees
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The Steel Wheels with Weda Skirts and Sweet Lil and the Nothings
6-11 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, at Emporia Granada Theatre, 807 Commercial St. in Emporia.
$20-$50
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Twilight Tunes on the Terrace: The Source
5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at Botanica Wichita, 701 Amidon St.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and music begins at 6:30. 
Cost: $12 for non-member adults, free for children ages 2 and younger. Other discounts are available. 
Note: Tickets must be purchased online.
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Whitnie Means 
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Free

Sage Judd Jazz Trio
6 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Rivers of Nihil
7 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at TempleLive, 332 E. First St. N. in Wichita
All ages
Cost: $20 plus fees
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Tim Snider
6 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Bob Nugent
7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Free

Southall with Kyle Killgore Band
8 p.m. Thursday, May 30 at Wave (indoor stage), 650 E. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
Cost: Advance tickets are $28 plus fees (if purchasing online); $40 day of the show.
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Ritchie Furay with Firefall
7:30 Friday, May 31, at The Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe in Salina, Kansas
Cost: Tickets start at $49.
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Digital Underground with C&C Music Factory and Tag Team
7:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Wichita Riverfest in downtown Wichita
Cost: Riverfest buttons, which are good for all nine days of the festival, cost $20 for adults and $20 for children. 
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Legendary Slamfest with John Woodson’s Leg, Gravehuffer and AmistadAE
8 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
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Aaron Traffas Band 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday, May 31, at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Cost: $10 at the door
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Road 23
7:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Free

Zachary Spencer
5:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Nostalgia
8 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island St. in Wichita
Free
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Comedy Open Mic at the Shop
Weekly: 7:30 p.m. Mondays at The Shop, 613 N. Baltimore Ave. in Derby, Kansas
Sign-up begins at 7 p.m. and performers get 10 minutes of stage time. 21+Free
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Open Mic Night at John Barleycorn’s
Weekly: 8 p.m. Wednesdays at John Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Music/comedy/spoken word. Sign-up begins at 7:30 p.m.
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The Sham Jam
Weekly: 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Hosted by Aaron and Jon. Full back line provided, so bring the whole band. Solo artists and comedians are also welcome. Sign-up starts at 7:30 p.m.
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Singer-Songwriter Circle
7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway Ave. in Wichita
Bring your guitars and songs.
Free
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Open Mic at Celebrations Event Center
7 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Celebrations Event Center, 3202 W. 13th St N. in Wichita
Stand-up comedy, poetry, spoken word, and jam sessions are all welcome. Advance sign-up by text or at the door. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and performers must be present by 6:50.
Note: This is a sober venue.
Cost: $5 at the door
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First Saturday Ukulele Jam
1-3 p.m. at Want Bierock Company, 2615 W. 13th St N. in Wichita
All levels of players are welcome — singers and clappers, too.
Free
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Hungry? Have a Snack!
7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Harvester Arts, 215 N. Washington in Wichita
Come get a taste of what local artists of all kinds are working on. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments are available for a donation.
Cost: $10 suggested donation 

Midtopia Meets: R&B and Neo Soul Mixer
6-9 p.m. Monday, May 6, at Wave (indoors), 650 E. Second St. N. in Wichita
Free
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Wichita’s Songwriter Circle
7 p.m. Monday, May 6,, at Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St. N. in Wichita
The prompt of the month is “bong hits and road trips” (postponed from April). Free
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Drink & Draw at the Shamrock
8-11 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Bring your own project or use materials provided by the bar. This event happens on the first Tuesday of every month.
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WAM Nights: Asian Perspectives: Exploring Creative Minds
6:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
The program will begin with a tai chi performance with Michael Xie, followed by a panel discussion with local creatives moderated by Sonalli Kurlekar, President of the Wichita Asian Association. Panelists include cellist Kylie Brown, dance artist Mina Estrada, and film producer Lela Meadow-Conner.
Free
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Creative Conversations
5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Harvester Arts, 215 N. Washington in Wichita
Explore the question, “Why is art such a powerful tool for communicating different facets of an artist’s identity?” while viewing Juan Gallardo’s graduate thesis exhibition.
Refreshments available for a donation.
Free 

Open Mic at the Artichoke
7-10 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway Ave. in Wichita
This third Thursday open mic hosted by Joe Emery is geared towards singers, songwriters, and singer/songwriters.
Free
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WAM Nights: Stitch Circle
6 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
Inspired by Isaac Soyer’s painting "Woman Knitting," enjoy an informal evening of creativity and conversation hosted by Bethany Janssen, artist and owner of The Sewing Center. Drop in anytime between 6 and 8 p.m.
Free
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Open Mic Night & Poetry Night
6-8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Andover Public Library, 1511 E. Central Ave. in Andover, Kansas
Performance Slots: ages 5-17 perform from 6-7 p.m., ages 18+ 7-8 p.m.
Free
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Open-Air Art Sessions
10 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 18, at the Andover Public Library, 1511 E. Central Ave. in Andover, Kansas
Make art outdoors from 10-11:30 a.m., then go inside for a brief critique session from 11:30 a.m.-noon.
Free
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Open Mic at Celebrations Event Center
7 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Celebrations Event Center, 3202 W. 13th St N. in Wichita
Stand-up comedy, poetry, spoken word, and jam sessions are all welcome. Advance sign-up by text or at the door. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and performers must be present by 6:50.
Note: This is a sober venue.
Cost: $5 at the door
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Wichita Community Theatre presents “The Bad Seed”
Multiple performances through May 5. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays at Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain St. in Wichita
Cost: $18 for adults, $14 for Thursday night shows. Discounts are available. Call 316-686-1282 for reservations. 
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Mosley Street Melodrama presents “Planes, Trains, & Autoimmune Diseases”
Performances take place every Friday[SGL1] , Saturday and Sunday through May 11 at Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley St. in Wichita
Rated PG-13 for some innuendo.
Cost: $26-40 plus tax for Friday and Saturday evening and $25-$39 plus tax for Sunday brunch
Learn more and buy tickets online. 

The Forum Theatre presents “Harvey” 
Multiple performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through May 12 at The Wilke Center of the First United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway St. in Wichita 
Note: The entrance to The Wilke Center is in the back of the building off Topeka Street.
Learn more and purchase tickets online. 

Wichita State Musical Theatre Company presents The Musical Theatre Showcase 
7:30  p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at the Litwin Theatre inside the Heskett Center on the Wichita State campus, 1845 Fairmount St.
Access Wichita State maps and directions plus information about parking.
Cost: $10 suggested donation
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Sloppy Joe Improv
7  p.m. Friday, May 3 in the Jabara Black Box Theatre inside the DeMattias Fine Arts Center at Newman University, 3100 McCormick St. in Wichita.
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Stand Up to Stigma with comedians Gina Brillon, Cody Lindenberger, and Cole Fletcher, hosted by Jamie Campbell
5:30 and 7:30  p.m. Friday, May 3 at the Emporia Granada Theatre, 807 Commercial St. in Emporia, Kansas
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 Music Theatre Wichita Jester Awards 2024
3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Century II Convention Hall, 225 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
High schoolers from all over the state will come together to celebrate excellence in theater at the 22nd annual Jester Awards.
Cost: $16 plus fees
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Second Sunday Drag Brunch with Divinity Masters and friends 
12:30-2 p.m. Sunday, May 12 at Roxy’s Downtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Cost: $25, which includes a brunch entree
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Opera Kansas presents "Mr. Twister and the Tale of Tornado Alley"
6 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd. in Wichita
Cost: Admission by donation; museum admission not required.
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Roxy’s presents “Legally Blonde: The Musical”
Multiple performances May 16-31: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with an additional matinee performance at 2 p.m. Saturdays at Roxy’s Downtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Elle Woods’ life is turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. 
Cost: $37.21 
Note: Roxy’s offers a “pay what you can” program at the first performance of each show. To participate, purchase tickets for the May 16 performance on the day of the show. “Pay what you can” tickets go on sale at 6:30 p.m. in the theater box office. 
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First Draft Improv
7 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at Roxy’s, 412 1/2 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Cost: $15 plus fees
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Music Theatre Wichita presents “Gypsy”
Multiple performances May 22-26 with evening and matinee options at Century II Concert Hall, 225 W. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Step into the captivating world of  “Gypsy,” where ambition collides with reality, and Mama Rose's unwavering determination steals the spotlight. 
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The Guild Hall Players present “I Never Sang for My Father” 
Four performances: 8 p.m. May 23-25 and 7 p.m. May 26 at St. James Episcopal Church, 3750 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Cost: $12. Discounts are available.
You may reserve tickets by calling the St. James office: 316-683-5686 through 2 p.m. April 6. You may also purchase at the door. 
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The Forum Theatre presents “Stayin’ Alive: The Bee Gees” 
8  p.m. May 25 and 26 at The Wilke Center of the First United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway St. in Wichita
Note: The entrance to The Wilke Center is in the back of the building off Topeka Street.
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Opera Kansas presents Gilbert & Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore"
Multiple performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, at McPherson Opera House in McPherson, Kansas; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Mary Jane Teall Theatre, Century II in Wichita; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Mary Jane Teall Theatre, Century II.
Cost: $25-45, students $15, for the McPherson performance. Tickets for the Wichita performances will be available with the purchase of a Riverfest Button.
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Wichita Chamber Chorale presents "Cabaret"
6 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at Terradyne Country Club, 1400 Terradyne Street, Andover, Kansas
Cost: $100/person; includes dinner, drinks and show. 
Note: The reservation deadline is May 17.
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Ongoing: “Untitled: Student Creations Across Disciplines”
On view through May 3 at the Clayton Staples Gallery, Room 205 McKnight Art Center on the Wichita State campus, 1845 Fairmount St.
Wichita State Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio students present their final works as undergraduates: Sophia Agbayani, Madison Bowron, Christina Bruce, Tim Fey, Paola Iseley, Evelyn Mar, Olivia D'Laine, and Katherine Snider. The Clayton Staples Gallery is open to the public 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Free
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Ongoing: Congressional Art Awards
On view through May 9 in the School of Creativity Gallery at Mark Arts, 1307 N. Rock Road in Wichita
See work by high school students in the Kansas 4th Congressional District who entered the annual “An Artistic Discovery: Congressional Art Competition.” Mark Arts galleries are  open to the public 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
Free
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Ongoing: “Unsung Heroes”
On view through May 17 at the Andover Public Library, 1511 E. Central Ave. in Andover, Kansas
“Unsung Heroes,” a group show of work by Andover Middle School art students, celebrates individuals who made history without seeking recognition. The gallery is open to the public during the library’s regular hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
Free
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Ongoing: The Kansas Art Guild Group Exhibition
On view through May 30 at the Gallery at Larkfield Place, 7373 East 29th St. N. in Wichita
A long-standing group of Kansas artists have work on view through the end of the month in the gallery at this senior living community. The gallery is  open to the public 8 a.m.-7 p.m. every day.
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Ongoing: 33rd Annual Oil Painters of America National Exhibition
On view in the Gladys & Karl T. Wiedemann Gallery and Youth Gallery through May 31 at Mark Arts, 1307 N. Rock Road in Wichita
This exhibition features 220 works by oil painters from across North America. Mark Arts galleries are open to the public 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
Free
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Ongoing: Delilah Reed at Meritrust Credit Union
On view through the end of June at Meritrust Credit Union, 151 N. Main in Wichita.
Delilah Reed’s bright, nature-inspired paintings are on view in the credit union’s downtown lobby as part of a collaboration with Mulberry Art Gallery. The work is on view during regular business hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Free

Reception: Ablah Library Photo Contest
3-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in Ablah Library on the Wichita State campus, 1845 Fairmount St.
Free
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On View: Artwork by Chris Rice
May 2-29 in the Front Gallery at the Hutchinson Art Center, 405 N. Washington St. in Hutchinson, Kansas
Self-taught local artist Chris Rice paints floral still life, nature, and portraiture. The gallery is open to the public noon-5 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
Free
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On View: Works by Sven Johnson
May 3-26 at the Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center, 114 1/2 S. Main St. in Lindsborg, Kansas
The gallery is open to the public noon-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday or by appointment. Learn more.

WAM Nights: Art Garden Sculpture Tour
6:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.
Join Molly McFerson for a tour of the outdoor sculptures featured in the Art Garden.
Free
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Wichita’s First Friday Gallery Crawl

First Friday Opening Reception: Mental Health Awareness Group Exhibition
5-9 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Envision Arts Gallery, 801 E. Douglas Ave, Suite 106, in Wichita
This group exhibition in the Patricia A. Peer Window Gallery promotes mental health awareness. Also on view at Envision Arts: “The American Way Words,” a solo exhibition by international artist Clarke Reynolds, on display through June 28 in the main gallery.
Free
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First Friday Reception: “Identity Crisis”
5-10 p.m. at Vertigo Art 232 Gallery, 232 N. Market St. in Wichita
This is the 15th exhibition of works by the Id…Ology Art Group: Greg Turner, Ed Langston, Greg Johnson, Mark S. Walker, David Christiansen, Ted Krone, Chris Frank , Tara Hufford Walker, and Chris Canary, with guest artists Patience Biggs, Dylan Seeney, and Dan Welty.
Note: Vertigo Art 232 Gallery is located on the second floor and is only accessible by stairs.
Free
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First Friday Opening Reception: "One Last Ride"
5-7 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Steckline Gallery inside the DeMattias Fine Arts Center on the campus of Newman University, 3100 McCormick St. in Wichita
This exhibition features work by Newman seniors Cole Whitmore, John Suffield, and Tony Ureno.
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First Friday Opening Reception: “Talk to Me,” an exhibition of works by Rachel Curtis
5:30-9 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Reuben Saunders Gallery, 3215 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Free
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Closing Reception: “Inch by Inch,” a group exhibition of miniature copper intaglio prints
5:30-7 p.m. in ProjectSpace, Room 204 McKnight Art Center on the Wichita State campus, 1845 Fairmount St.
“Inch by Inch” centers around sharing the beauty of smaller things within the larger art community on campus. It includes work by 19 different artists. The exhibition is on view from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through May 7.
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First Friday Reception at CityArts
5-8 p.m. Friday, May 3, at CityArts in Old Town Square, 334 N. Mead St. in Wichita
View exhibitions by David and Susan Harmon (Main Gallery and Main Hall Gallery), Aaron Jasso and Kelly Taylor (Boardroom Gallery), and Ed Catt (Balcony Gallery). Works are on view through June 2. CityArts is open to the public 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, and noon-5 p.m. Sundays.
Free
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First Friday Opening Reception: “A Passage in Time: Art & Earth’s History in Images,” a solo exhibition by Doug Billings
6-9 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Gallery 12, 412 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Free
Learn more about Gallery 12 and see more work by printmaker Doug Billings.

First Friday Opening Reception: Madison Mullen & Brittany Schaar
6-10 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Art House 310, 310 S. Laura St. in Wichita
Free
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First Friday Opening Reception: Monika’s Birthday Biennial
6-10 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Monikahouse, 1121 Bitting St. in Wichita
Sculptures and installation art by Monika Stockton Maddux will be on view 6-10 p.m. both Friday and Saturday.
Free
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First Friday Opening Reception: Juan Gallardo Sanchez: “No Sé Pa Donde Voy Pero Sé de Donde Vengo”
7-9 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Harvester Arts, 215 N. Washington St. in Wichita
This Master of Fine Art thesis exhibition explores the artist’s duality of identity as a product of immigration through narrative-based, multidisciplinary installations with sculptural materials, sound narrations, video, and 2D and 3D animation presented through projections. This exhibition is also open during regular gallery hours 3-6 p.m. Thursdays in May. A closing reception will also take place.
Free

First Friday Opening Reception: “Green – International Color Photography Exhibition”
7-9 p.m. at the Midwest Center for Photography, 1215 Franklin St. in Wichita
The “Green” exhibition encompasses images by 43 photographers working in a wide range of genres.
Free
Learn more and view the online version of the exhibition.

First Friday at Mulberry Art Gallery
6-9 p.m. at Mulberry Art Gallery on the second floor of Revolutsia,  2721 E. Central Ave. in Wichita
Art on view includes works  by TayshawLong-Nail, Dominique Joiner, Sheldon Draper, and Ron Smith. 
Free

First Friday at 42 Below
4-8 p.m. Friday, May 3, at 42 Below, 1203 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Featuring work by Sir Charles III Tdubbery, ICTPottery, YaBoiFarley, and Psyclops Traperinas. This event includes a DJ, live glassblowing, painting, pottery, local art, and food vendors.
Free
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First Friday at Muse Meridian, featuring textile artist Jennifer Mason
6-9 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Muse Meridian, 301 S. Meridian Ave. in Wichita
This event includes performances by the Enchanted Mermaids, music, vendors, food, and more.
Free
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First Friday with Happy Frank Signs
6-10 p.m. Friday, May 3, at White Crow Cider Company, 1236 E. Waterman St. in Wichita
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First Friday at Standard Issue Co.
6-9 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Standard Issue Co., 924 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
May’s featured artist is Tayshaw Long-Nail.
Free
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First Friday at the Hopping Gnome
3-11 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Hopping Gnome Taproom & Beer Garden, 1719 Victor St. in WichitaWork by Brent Newton Photography includes images of the night sky using long exposure. Work will be on view through May during the taproom’s regular hours: 3-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 3-11 p.m. Fridays, noon-11 p.m. Saturdays, and noon- 6 p.m. Sundays.
Free
Learn more and see images of Newton’s work.

Opening Reception: New Exhibitions at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery
2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Sandzén, 401 N. 1st St. in Lindsborg, Kansas
Exhibitions include paintings by Kevin Kelly of Wichita; works by Greg Biel of Kansas City, Missouri; prints and paintings by Norman Akers of Lawrence; ceramics by Doug Casebeer of Noble, Oklahoma; and works by students of Gretchen Elliott at Smoky Valley High School. Artist talks will take place at 2:30 p.m. All exhibitions are on view through July 21 at the Sandzén, which is open to the public 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sundays.
Free
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Butler County Community College Student Art Sale
Two days: 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the E.B. White Gallery on the Butler Community College campus, Building 700, 901 S. Haverhill Rd. in El Dorado, Kansas
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On View: Works by S. Grant
May 10-June 10 at R Coffeehouse, 1144 Bitting St. in Wichita
The coffee shop is open to the public 8 a.m.-2 p.m. every day.
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On View: “The Grisham Collection by Marilyn Grisham”
May 10-June 8 in the Main Gallery at the Hutchinson Art Center, 405 N. Washington St. in Hutchinson, Kansas
Since 1966, Wichita-based fiber artist Marilyn Grisham has been exhibiting her work, much of which incorporates the forms of grass and sky. The gallery is open to the public noon-5 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
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Big Idea: The Power of Photography in the Civil Rights Era
Noon-1 p.m. Friday, May 10, in the Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room at the Advance Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St. N. in Wichita
This presentation will delve into the impact of photography on the civil rights movement in the aftermath of the landmark Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education, tracing the evolution of how Black individuals and communities have been portrayed from historical beginnings to the era of Brown v. Board and up to the present day. The program is a live stream of the event in Topeka.
Free
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On View: Tallgrass Prairie Printmakers
May 11-July 26 at the Coutts Museum of Art, 110 N. Main St. in El Dorado, Kansas
This group exhibition of works by Kansas printmakers is open to the public during the museum’s regular hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturdays.
Free
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Coffee with the Curator
10-11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Coutts Museum of Art, 110 N. Main St. in El Dorado, Kansas
Free
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Artist Talk: Rachel Curtis
6-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at Reuben Saunders Gallery, 3215 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita
Painter Rachel Curtis will give a talk in conjunction with her exhibition “Talk to Me,” on view at the gallery this month.
Free
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Opening Reception: “Fields and Form”
6-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, in the Gathering Space Gallery and community room at the Derby Public Library, 1600 Walnut Grove Road in Derby, Kansas
The Derby Arts Council will host an artist’s reception in the community room for the opening of a new group show featuring work by Stephanie Bayliff, Lari Howard, Laine Pike, Paulina Valencia and Mark Ward. The exhibition will be open to the public through June 9 during the library’s regular hours: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
Free
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Opening Reception: “Curious Minds”6-8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th St. in Newton, Kansas
This group exhibition includes work by Brady Scott, Joshua Finley, Ethan Patrick Harris, and Sasha Chapek. An artist talk will take place at 7 p.m. “Curious Minds” will be on view through July 12 during the gallery’s regular hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays.
Free
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Closing Reception: Juan Gallardo Sanchez: “No Sé Pa Donde Voy Pero Sé de Donde Vengo”
7-9 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Harvester Arts, 215 N. Washington St. in Wichita
This Master of Fine Art thesis exhibition explores the artist’s duality of identity as a product of immigration through narrative-based, multidisciplinary installations with sculptural materials, sound narrations, video, and 2D and 3D animation presented through projections.
Free

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