Events This Week: May 8-14
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
Jay Leno Live in Concert at the Orpheum Theatre
Acclaimed TV late night show host, admired stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, much-in-demand corporate speaker, TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic, and philanthropist…Jay Leno is widely characterized as “the hardest working man in show business.”
May 10
Kaleidoscope at Exploration Place
Join us for Kaleidoscope, a free outdoor event that invites families to see things a little differently—starting with opera. The main attraction is Opera Kansas performing Mr. Brewster’s Invigorating Invention, a fun, imaginative show created especially for kids.
Before and after the shows, explore hands-on activities celebrating color in all its forms—from art and science to creativity and play. Opera performances at 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM.
May 10
Old Town Farm & Art Market at Old Town Farm & Art Plaza
A weekly destination for thousands of area residents and a must-see for visitors to the city. Old Town Farm & Art Market is a charming community gathering place situated in the heart of Kansas, where locals and visitors alike come together to celebrate a rich tapestry of art, agriculture, and culture. Flanked by charming brick-lined streets and historic native limestone accented buildings dating back to the 1800s, Old Town is often considered the pulse of Downtown Wichita.
Mother's Day Weekend Events
Girls Night: A Mother's Day Celebration at The Workroom, May 8
Date Night with My Momma at GROW, May 9
Doo-Dah Mother's Day Brunch, May 11
A World of Blooms: Mother's Day Celebration at Botanica, May 11
Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Siena Tuscan Steakhouse, May 11
Mother's Day BUBBLES Brunch! at The Workroom, May 11
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