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■ NBC World Series | July 28-August 6 Where: Hutchinson/Eck Stadium In 2022, the NBC World Series will be split between Hobart-Detter Field in Hutchinson, KS (July 28-31), and Eck Stadium in Wichita, KS (August 1-6).

BEST THINGS TO DO! ■ Debut Art Showing & a Lil Grub | July 29 Where: 650 N. Carriage Parkway Art, Apps, BYOB, convo and goooood times

■ Wichita Wind Surge vs. NW Arkansas | July 29-31 Where: Riverfront Stadium

■ Apparition Blackbeard | July 29-30 Where: Apparition: Wichita Apparition is setting sail for the high seas! Join the crew of the notorious Blackbeard and explore flavors and sensations like never before! Whether ye be a gentleman pirate like Stede Bonnet, a clever devil like Jack Sparrow or a dread captain like Blackbeard, we have drinks a plenty for you at this one of a kind pop up bar – and the rum is never gone! Enter our pirate cove to enjoy souvenir pirate punch bowls, filled with delicious dead man’s treasures, frozen drinks served in coconuts, and GROG! This pop up will run Wednesday – Saturday in June & July. Read our feature here.

■ A Summer of Magic: Harry Potter Dome Theater Experience | July 29 Where: Exploration Place Exploration Place is bringing the world of Harry Potter to Wichita! Each week our wizard and muggle guests will watch one movie in the series on the dome screen with booming surround sound. Before the show, participate in themed classes and interactives provided by a variety of Hogsmeade shops and magical places. Butterbeer will flow freely and there will be an opportunity to take home muggle artifacts.

■ Food Trucks at the Fountains | July 29 Where: Wichita Boathouse Final Friday Food Trucks @ the Fountains – Art Show & Party. Free for all ages to attend… OVER 16 Food Trucks. Local Artists & Vendors will be set up inside and outside of the Boathouse. Booze Trucks * Yard Games * AXE throwing with the Tomahawk Truck.

■ Adult Skate Night | July 29 Where: Carousel Skate Center Join us for Adult Night every Friday! Must be 21 with a Valid ID. $10 Cover (skates included). Beer & mixed drinks available. Check out our feature at what to expect here.

■ Kansas Grown Farmer’s Market | July 30 Where: Two Locations: 21st & Ridge and Derby Market Join us every Saturday, April thru October. Featuring dozens of Kansas Grown! vendors, live music, food trucks, Troubles the

■ Peruvian Independence Buffet | July 30 Where: Gabby’s Peruvian Restaurant July 28th commemorates one more year of the Independence of Peru and Gabby’s as an ambassador of Peruvian cuisine and culture will celebrate it by creating a Buffet with the best dishes and desserts of Peruvian cuisine synonymous with pride for the majority of Peruvians. We will also have typical dances and Creole songs from the best Peruvian repertoire. Book your table in advance. Adults $35.00, kids under 8 years old $10.00

■ Imperial Ale Fest | July 30 Where: Wichita Brewing Co. Event Venue

■ Improv Shows at Flying Pig Improv | July 30 Where: Flying Pig Improv Fun times will be had at our live improv show! It’s simple: No reservations, no ticket pre-sales, arrive early for best seats – doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00. Tickets are $10; cash or credit card at the door.

■ Old Town Farm and Art Market | July 30 Where: Old Town Wichita Open every Saturday, April through December 17th

■ The Big Float | July 30 Where: Arkansas River The Big Float is a river float and beach party on the Arkansas River in downtown Wichita. The goal of the Big Float is to build support for improving river access and creating a river habitat for Wichitans. The event includes live music, drinks, food, fun in the sun activities, and more.

Around The Corner! ■ Tanganyika’s 14th Birthday | August 1-17 Where: Tanganyika Wildlife Park Party with the party animals of Tanganyika Wildlife Park to help celebrate our 14th birthday! In honor of our birthday, we are gifting YOU with $14 admission for the first week of August (1st-7th) where you can come and enjoy the splash park, special discounts, and of course – WILDLIFE!

■ Festive Hoop Jam | August 14 Where: Charles Koch Arena Festive ICT presents the inaugural Festive Hoop Jam Classic. A dynamic basketball event which includes a player meet and greet, slam dunk contest, and 5 on 5 street ball celebrity basketball game.

■ Shop & Grub | August 21 Where: Naftzger Park Shop & Grub is our monthly market featuring a unique variety of vendors selling vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories, home goods, wine, delicious food and more.

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The Cotillion ■ August 5 | Jason Boland & The Stragglers ■ August 14 | Pop Evil ■ August 24 | Sean Kingston ■ September 1 | “Weird” Al Yankovic ■ September 6 | Modest Mouse ■ September 8 | Pecos & The Rooftops ■ September 11 | Hanson ■ September 12 | Testament

Intrust Bank Arena ■ August 6 | Dierks Bentley ■ August 25 | Morgan Wallen ■ August 26 | West Fest feat. Ice Cube and Cypress Hill ■ September 13 | Backstreet Boys ■ September 17 | Keith Urban ■ September 25 | Alabama

Hartman Arena ■ July 29 | KEYN Music Series ■ August 5 | KEYN Music Series ■ August 12 | KEYN Music Series ■ November 12 | Judas Priest

Kansas Star Casino ■ August 5 | Ted Nugent ■ September 2 | Brantley Gilbert ■ September 23 | The Oakridge Boys

Temple Live Wichita ■ July 29 | Dusty Grant ■ July 30 | The Wilder Blue ■ August 4 | Lauren Alaina ■ August 10 | Matisyahu ■ August 14 | Silversun Pickups ■ August 19 | Bart Crow

WAVE ■ July 29 | Jesse Daniel ■ August 3 | Sarah Shook & The Disarmers ■ August 5 | 10 Years ■ August 12 | Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears ■ August 13 | Three Days Grace ■ August 18 | Jamey Johnson ■ August 19 | American Aquarium ■ August 26 | Shamarr Allen

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Century II Performing Arts Center ■ July 27-31 | Wizard of OZ

Crown Uptown Theatre ■ July 15- August 7 | The Wedding Singer

Kechi Playhouse ■ July 8-31 | Everybody Loves Opal

The Looney Bin ■ July 28-30 | Barry Laminack ■ August 4-6 | Matt Sadler ■ August 11-13 | JR Brow ■ August 18-20 | Tracy Smith

Mosley Street Melodrama ■ July 22 – Sept 3 | Revenge of the Beanie Babies

Prairie Pines Playhouse ■ Nov 18 – Dec 23 | Demise at the Department Store

Roxy’s Downtown ■ August 4-20 | Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Wichita Community Theatre ■ July 21-31 | An Evening of Culture – Faith County II: The Saga Continues

Wichita Orpheum Theatre ■ August 27 | Chris D’Elia

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