Events
Mon., Sept. 30, 6 – 7 pm: Candlelight Vigil for Cedric (CJ) Lofton, 700 S. Hydraulic. Come together as a community to mourn, reflect, and demand justice. Make sure his story is heard, and his legacy lives on. Stand together in remembrance and strength for Cedric Lofton. FREE
Tue., Oct. 1, 2 pm: Bootstrap Branding & Marketing Workshop – Wichita Startup Week, Ruffin Building Auditorium, 100 N. Broadway. Facilitated by Ti’Juana Hardwell, owner & principal consultant at Mamarazzi Communications, attendees will gain actionable insights to enhance brand presence without significant investment. Learn to leverage creativity and resourcefulness to attract customers and drive engagement. Startup Week runs Sept. 30 – Oct. 4. Register at StartupWeekWichita.com. FREE.
Thu., Oct. 3, 1 pm: Vendor101 – Wichita Startup Week, Groover Labs, 334 N. St. Francis. Join N’credibly Sweet‘s Nicole Brown to learn essential strategies for vendor success. Workshop details: Explore the importance of customer engagement, effective branding, eye-catching packaging, and optimized table displays to create seamless purchasing experiences and enhance customer retention. Register at StartupWeekWichita.com.
Fri., Oct. 4, 8 pm: Preacher Lawson – Funny as Bleep Tour, TempleLive, 325 E 1st St. Comedian and TikTok sensation first made his mark as a fan favorite with outstanding performances on a variety of TV shows, including as a finalist on “America’s Got Talent” and “AGT: The Champions.” COST $25+ https://bit.ly/3MUo5q1
Fri., Oct. 4 (7 pm) – Sun., Oct. 6 (3 pm): “Celebrating 30 Years in Ministry: Rooted in Hope, Flourishing in Grace,” Iasis Christian Center, 1914 E 11th St. Opportunity to celebrate with District Elder William Vann, senior pastor & First Lady Michelle Vann. Fri. Guest speaker is Apostle Jonathan Patterson of Abba’s House in Dundalk, MD. Oct. 5 (11 am) $25: Pastor & Leaders Brunch. Oct. 6: Morning Worship (10:30 am) Final Service (3 pm). FREE
Sat., Oct 5, 9 am: Shocktober Fest Entrepreneur Market, WSU, Woolsey Hall. From apparel and art prints to jewelry and pottery, you may find the perfect piece to add to your collection. Vendor registration is $30, with student pricing available for $20. Contact alyssa.walker@wichita.edu for info. FREE
Fri., Oct. 11, 9 am – 3:30 pm HealthCore – Via Christi Mobile Mammography. HealthCore Clinic, 2707 E. 21st St. You must schedule an appointment. We bring the equipment and providers to you. Women over 40 are eligible for screening if it has been at least 12 months since their last mammogram. Appointments must be made at HealthCore, 316-691-0249. FREE
Sat., Oct. 12, 11 am – 6 pm: Vendor Market, Naftzger Park, 605 E. Douglas. ALL-DAY local artist & small business vendor market during ICT Bloktoberfest. There will also be a ton of activities all day during the market. Vendor registration is open at www.wichita.gov/713/Vendors. FREE
Sat., Oct. 12, 1 -3 pm: “Delta Book Bonanza”, Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Flr. Wichita Alumnae Chapter is organizing a book drive to collect children’s books written by African American authors or African American children’s themed content, to be distributed to children in local African organizations and a portion sent to the Haiti Cherette Elementary School. FREE
Sun., Oct. 13, 12 pm: Open Streets ICT, Naftzger Park, 605 E. Douglas. Community-building event along Douglas Avenue. Enjoy a full day of physical activity, delicious food trucks, live music, and fun for all ages. FREE
Sun. Oct 13, 4 – 6 pm: Voter Empowerment Candidates Forum, Tabernacle Bible Church, 1817 N Volutsia. All Federal, State, and Local candidates have been invited to attend. FREE
Sat., Oct. 19, 6 pm: 104th Annual Wichita NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Banquet, Marriott Hotel, 9100 Corporate Hills Dr. (Kellogg & Webb). 2024 Honorees are: Clergy of the Year – Pastor Yolanda Oliver; Janett Jackson Community Service – Michael Jackson; Chester I. Lewis Distinguished Service – TBA; H.N. Sims Excellence in Education – Janice Thacker; Ron Walters Leadership – Moniqueka Holloway; Community/Neighborhood – United Way; Person of the Year – Junetta Everett; Billy D. Williams Servant Leadership Award – Dr. J. Michelle Vann; Legacy Awardees – Tracee Adams, Lynette Woodard, Chela Love, Charles Knox, Twanda Hamilton. COST $75. Purchase tickets at WichitaKSNAACP.org.