Events This Week: May 7-13
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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May 8 & 9
"Dear Evan Hansen" Opening Weekend at Roxy's Downtown
Featuring a Tony Award-winning book by Steven Levenson (Fosse/Verdon), and a score by Grammy®, Tony®, Emmy® and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman, La La Land, Dogfight, James and the Giant Peach), Dear Evan Hansen is a new classic, with a message that has resonated with audiences around the world: “You Will Be Found.”
May 9
The 316 Hangout at Naftzger Park
You don’t have to come for all of it. Choose one then hang after! Chick-fil-A West Wichita will be handing out 200 FREE chicken biscuits ready to go… But don’t miss this! They are also bringing job opportunities at so many levels within the business and are looking for people just like you! We’re talking career jobs and leadership opportunities!
8 a.m. - 1.5 mile & 5k
8:30 a.m. - Free Orange Theory HIIT workout
9 a.m. - Yoga by BODYBARE Pilates
10-11 a.m. - Treats and Yard Games
May 9
Byron Stripling's "America the Beautiful" presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra at Century II
Our season of joy concludes on a high note with Byron Stripling’s electrifying tribute to American music. From patriotic favorites and folk songs to gospel, jazz, Motown, and Sinatra-style swing, this high-energy program is a musical journey through America’s rich musical heritage. Led by charismatic performer Byron Stripling and guest vocalists, this joyful, heartfelt celebration showcases the evolution of American music and the rhythms that bring us together.
May 10
"Whose Live Anyways?" at Century II
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage! WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Laura Hall.
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