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Events This Week: March 5-11
Great Times Start Downtown! Downtown is Wichita’s favorite place to go for great art, local flavor, vibrant nightlife and active adventures. Explore events happening this week and plan your visit to downtown Wichita.
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March 6
Throughout downtown Wichita and surrounding neighborhoods
Join us for the upcoming First Friday Gallery Crawl, a unique opportunity for students, families and art lovers to experience local art at galleries and creative spaces throughout downtown Wichita and across the city. This grassroots event continues to thrive because of the shared vision and collaboration of participating galleries and artists.
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March 6
David Bowie Night at Dockum
Celebrate the 51st anniversary of Young Americans, released in March 1975. Join us for a night inspired by David Bowie’s iconic sound, style, and soulful grooves.
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March 6-8
"Disney The Little Mermaid Jr." presented by The Academy at Music Theatre Wichita
From classic literature to the Academy Award-winning film and Broadway musical, Ariel’s undersea journey is a beautiful love story for the ages. This production is brought to life by the talented young artists of The Academy at MTWichita, showcasing the next generation of local performers. As a “Jr.” title, this version features all the iconic songs and characters you love in a fast-paced, 60-minute format perfect for families. It is a visceral, live-stage experience that captures the rare energy of the professional production on a scale built for our community’s rising stars.
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March 8
Mayor Lily Wu's State of the City Address at Century II Convention Hall
Join Mayor Lily Wu for the 2026 State of the City Address on Sunday, March 8, from 5–6 p.m. at Century II Convention Hall (225 W. Douglas). During this annual address, Mayor Wu will share updates on Wichita’s progress, priorities and vision for the year ahead. The event is free and open to the public. A clear bag policy will be in effect. Free parking is available on Sundays at city-owned lots, with additional parking at the Garvey Center Garage.
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