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Events This Week: June 4-10
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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Through June 6
Wichita Riverfest at Century II and along Douglas Avenue
Kansas’ biggest outdoor party comes to downtown Wichita. Spanning nine days in downtown Wichita along the Arkansas River, the festival features over 100 events including live national music concerts, fireworks, a massive food court, hot air balloon launches, parades, and family-friendly activities.
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June 5
The Golden Ticket Tour at John Barleycorn's
The bucket is empty. The killers are here. Hoot Howlers is teaming up with The Golden Ticket Tour to bring the Austin heat directly to the Air Capital. This is high-stakes, unfiltered comedy at its finest. Featuring Golden Ticket legends: Tony Scar, Collin Sledge, JJ Alexander, Timely Rain – plus special guests Christian Nunez, Eleazar Guzman, Offender, and Gary Gia.
As seen on Kill Tony and Netflix. No filters. No safety nets. This is where Wichita’s underground meets comedy’s elite. Don’t wait for the bucket — secure your spot now.
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June 5
First Friday Gallery Crawl throughout downtown Wichita
The First Friday Gallery Crawl is a unique opportunity for thousands of students, families and art lovers to engage with local art each month at unique locations in downtown and throughout the city. This grassroots event continues to thrive because of the collective vision and collaboration of galleries and artists.
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June 5
Documentary Viewing: "Taking Flight: The 8th Wonder of the World" at Tallgrass Film Center
"Taking Flight: The 8th Wonder of the World" is a feature documentary and live film score created by Bel Canto Duo that explores one of the most extraordinary wildlife migrations in the world: the annual gathering of the Sandhill Crane along Nebraska’s Platte River. Join us for a screening of the film along with live music by Bel Canto Duo, followed by a discussion focused on the NeuroArts-informed design of the film and its measurable impact on lowering stress, along with the ecological themes in the work.
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