Events This Week: Oct. 30-Nov. 5
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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October 31
Art and Afterlife Karaoke Bash - Halloween Preparty at CityArts
Step into the afterlife (just for an afternoon!) at CityArts’ Halloween pre-party karaoke bash. Grab the mic, enjoy some spooky snacks, and show off your best costume for a chance to win a free CityArts class. Runners-up will take home frightfully fun prizes, too. Whether you’re a ghostly crooner or a shy skeleton, everyone’s welcome to sing, snack, and celebrate with us!
Costume Contest will take place at 4:30 p.m.
November 1
Wichita's Guitar Heroes: Electric Guitars from the Museum's Collection
The Museum celebrates National Electric Guitar Day (November 27) throughout November with a special exhibition featuring the first electric guitar, introduced to the world from Wichita in 1932. The guitar, a 1932 Rickenbacker Electro prototype, was used by Gage Brewer, who brought it directly to Wichita from Los Angeles for its world debut.
The guitar, on loan to the Museum, is featured in numerous books published worldwide and has been exhibited recently at the Musical Instruments Museum and the Eiteljorg Museum.
November 1-2
Wichita Grand Opera Presents "West Side Story"
This semi-staged presentation of "West Side Story" highlights Bernstein’s electrifying score and Sondheim’s powerful text. The story of Tony and Maria, two young lovers divided by culture and conflict, remains one of America’s most poignant artistic statements. This concert performance focuses on the heart of the music and reminds us that the American experience is shaped by love, tension, and hope.
November 5
Day of the Dead Wine Dinner at Public at the Brickyard
Join us for a family-friendly Halloween event! Trick-or-treat through the museum, enjoy crafts, and embark on an exciting Ghost Scavenger Hunt. Costumes encouraged!? Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume for this exciting event. There may even be sweet surprises for those in costume! It's a family-friendly Halloween event that's perfect for kids of all ages.
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