The Community Voice

R&B Sensation Lizzen
2026-01-31 21:00 - 2026-02-01 02:00 (America/Chicago) | Elisabeth’s Lounge, 6160 East 21st Street North, Wichita, KS, 67208, United States
✨ Wichita, get ready for a night of grown & sexy vibes! ✨
R&B sensation Lizzen is coming LIVE to Wichita, KS
Elizabeth Lounge

✨🎶 Wichita, get ready for a night of grown & sexy vibes! 🎶✨

R&B sensation Lizzen is coming LIVE to Wichita, KS 🔥
📍 Elizabeth Lounge
📅 January 31st

We’re kicking off 2026 with a bang 💥
Smooth sounds, classy energy, and an unforgettable night for the grown crowd 🍷🖤

🎟️ General Admission & VIP available
📌 Mark your calendars — this is one you don’t want to miss!

PEEZY STILL GHETTO TOUR & AQUARIUS BADDIES BALLERS & BOTTLES PARTY
2026-01-31 21:00 - 23:59 | Fever Night Life, 116 North Mead Street, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
BADDIES BALLERS & BOTTLES party featuring National Recording artist PEEZY performing live. & Aquarius birthdays celebration

GUNS Down Gloves up KC Fight night
2026-01-31 19:00 - 22:00 | 3114 Paseo Blvd, 3114 Paseo Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, 64131, United States
Get ready for GUNS Down Gloves up KC Fight Night – fierce fights, good vibes, and epic showdowns live!

GUNS Down Gloves up KC Fight Night
Get ready for an unforgettable in-person event! GUNS Down Gloves up KC Fight Night brings you intense matchups, electrifying energy, and a night full of heart-pounding action. Join fellow fight fans as the gloves go up and the excitement never stops. Don’t miss out on this epic showdown—see you ringside!

The Reset Room
2026-01-30 18:30 - 21:30 | 1914 E 11th St N, 1914 East 11th Street North, Wichita, KS, 67214, United States
If “pushing through” is your default, this night was created for you.

3rd Congressional House District Representative Sharice Davids to Wichita
2026-01-30 16:30 - 17:00 | ARTICHOKE SANDWICH BAR EAST, 2959 N Rock Rd, Wichita, Kansas, 67226
Join the Sedgwick County Democratic Party and welcome KS 3rd Congressional House District Representative Sharice Davids to Wichita, for Happy Hour

BLAQUE KC Charter School Board Draft 2026: School Leader Event
2026-01-30 12:00 - 13:30 | 450 E 4th St, 450 East 4th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64106, United States
Join BLAQUE KC for an in-person School Leader Event focused on the 2026 Charter School Board Draft.

This convening is designed to provide school leaders with information about Charter School Board Draft candidates, the Charter School Board Draft structure, and the overall selection process.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussion, ask questions, and gain insight into how the draft supports strong governance and leadership across Kansas City’s charter schools. The session is intended to foster transparency, shared understanding, and informed engagement.
Date: Friday, January 30th | 12:00–1:30 PM CSTLocation: BLAQUE KC Office, 450 E 4th St, Kansas City, MO 64106Hosted by: BLAQUE KC

MLK Day of Service
2026-01-24 08:00 - 13:00 | Leadership Studies Building, 1300 Mid Campus Dr, Manhattan, Kansas, 66502
MLK Day of Service

1300 Mid Campus Dr.

Campus and community members are invited to serve on the annual MLK Day of Service, hosted by HandsOn Kansas State! All ages are welcome.

Volunteers will begin the day with breakfast and a program at the Leadership Studies Building (1300 Mid-Campus Drive North) at 8 a.m., and then head to service locations – transportation will be provided if needed. Individuals or groups register at this link: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cN5JeUB6JZHF0

20th Annual MLK Community Celebration
2026-01-20 09:30 - 17:00 | MidAmerica Nazarene University, 2020 E. Sheridan St, Olathe, Kansas, 66062
Theme: “Called to Beloved Community: Our Sacred Work”. Honoree: Rev. Darryl Answer will be presented with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Living Legacy Award for representing the values of Dr. King’s legacy.

KC Comedy Hub Presents: The POC M-I-C @ Vine Street Brewing!
2026-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Vine Street Brewing Co., 2010 Vine Street, #Building 2A, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Welcome to the ONLY comedy open mic in KC exclusively for people of color, and it’s weekly! EVERY MONDAY // 7:00PM // @ Vine Street Brewing!

SCLC-GKC Martin Luther King Jr. Mass Celebration
2026-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 | The Community Christian Church, 4601 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri
Interfaith Dialogue / Musical Performances / Awards and Recognition / A Call to Action: Led by SCLC-GKC President Dr. Vernon Percy Howard Jr.

Kansas Wesleyan University MLK Commemoration Service
2026-01-19 16:30 - 17:00 | Kansas Wesleyan, 100 E Claflin, Salina, Kansas
Keynote Speaker: University trustee Kirk Holt. Performances: Musical selections by the groups Rise Up! and the Wesleyan Chorale.

C.L. Hoover Opera House MLK Ceremony
2026-01-19 14:00 - 16:00 | C L Hoover Opera House, 135 W 7th, Junction City, Kansas
Theme: “Being Non-Violent in a Violent World”.

MLK Jr. Day Youth Program
2026-01-19 12:00 - 17:00 | St John’s Missionary Baptist Church, 215 S Chicago, Salina, Kansas
Designed to inspire local youth, this program typically includes musical performances from local schools’ music departments.

Greater Wichita Ministerial League Martin Luther King Jr Celebration
2026-01-19 12:00 - 17:00 | WSU Metroplex, 5025 E 29th, Wichita, Kansas
Keynote Speaker Bishop Herman Hicks

Sponsorships available at greaterwichitaministerialleague.com

KCK MLK Holiday Celebration
2026-01-19 10:30 - 17:00 | Memorial Hall, 600 North 7th Street Trafficway, Kansas City, KS, 66101, United States
A pre-service program begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by the main celebration at 11:00 a.m. This event is a long-standing partnership between the Baptist Ministerial Alliance, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/KCK, and the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office.

Youth Praise Dancers, KCK Community Orchestra and other invited guests. MLK Mass Choir, Rosie’s Dance Studio, Krysti’s Dance Studio, MLK scholarship awards. Guest speaker Dr Claybon Lea Jr., Senior Pastor Mount Calvary Baptist Church Fairfield & Suisun City CA

Unity Project (MLK Day of Service)
2026-01-19 10:00 - 17:00 | STRINGER FINE ARTS, 1300 N PLUM, HUTCHINSON, KS, 67501
A community service project focused on local needs; past projects have included community clean-ups and creating encouragement cards for local seniors. Meet up at Stringer Fine Arts Center

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speaker Program & Nature Walk
2026-01-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, 64130, United States
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Check-in, registration, and warm refreshments at the Cultural Center.

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Keynote address and opening plenary.

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A guided nature walk along Brush Creek, focusing on the connection between humans and nature. The walk is led by a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ranger.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration Event
2026-01-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S Horton St, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – (Food Drive) “Day of Service” – Join us as we will collect canned and non-perishable food items todonate to the Beacon in Fort Scott, KS. Anyone in the community is invited to drop off canned and non-perishable food.

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Showing of the PBS home video documentary “In Remembrance of Martin”. In the FSCCEllis Fine Arts Center/Auditorium. FREE.

12 p.m. – 1 p.m. – (Lunch & Learn) – “The Dockum Drugstore Sit-In“ Presented by Dr. Prisca Barnes is the founder of Storytime Village, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Wichita that promotes reading among low-income children andfamilies. Seeking racial equity and an end to segregation, Wichita’s Black students organized and staged a sit-in in 1958 at Wichita’s Dockum Drugstore. Long denied entry into the city’s movie theaters and restaurants, students exercised their right to peacefully protest over a three-week period at the popular lunch counter. What transpired, how it ended, and the lasting impact it had on race relations in the city is the focus of this talk. More broadly, the talk will explore how thesetypes of protests transformed the struggle for racial equity in America.• Gumbo soup lunch, drinks, and dessert will be available for free (attendees may also bring their own lunch).• Photo promotion taken with “I Stand For” signs” provided by the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes.

UMKC Dr Martin Luther King Jr 28th Annual Holiday Observance
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 | KS
From vision to action: entrepreneurship purpose and commitment. We will explore how Dr. King’s legacy of justice, economic empowerment and service continues to inspire purpose-driven leadership today. Continental breakfast provided. Featured speaker Chris Goode, founder and CEO Ruby Jeans Juicery

2026 MLK Day of Service: Wichita Habitat for Humanity
2026-01-19 08:00 - 11:30 | Century II, 225 W Douglas, Wichita, Kansas
Join over 150 volunteers for an incredible morning dedicated to framing the walls of safe, affordable homes right here in our community. This is a fantastic opportunity to gather your team for a fun and rewarding experience that directly helps families build a brighter future.

In the span of one morning, we will construct and stand all of the interior and exterior walls of two, three-bedroom homes. Construction will take place inside the Bob Brown Expo Hall at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center.

A.R.I.S.E. 10th annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr Heroes and Sheroes Scholarship and Awards Breakfast.
2026-01-19 07:30 - 17:00 | WSU Rhatigan Student Center, 1845 N Fairmount, Wichita, KS, 67260, United States
Tickets may be purchased from an A.R.I.S.E. member or by calling 316-258-2749 $40

Models and Mocktails - Sequins and Sass
2026-01-18 17:00 - 19:30 | Walker’s Jazz Lounge, 252 North Mosley Street, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
Sip, sketch, and sparkle. ✨
Join us for Models & Mocktails, a fashion illustration session celebrating January’s theme: sequins and sass

Citywide Interfaith Community Service
2026-01-18 15:30 - 17:00 | St John’s Lutheran Church, 302 S 7th., Salina, Kansas
Features keynote speaker Rev. Carl Frazier, pastor at New Hope and Love Community Church and a board member for the Center of Peace and Justice in Topeka

MLK Gospel Music Tribute
2026-01-18 15:00 - 17:00 | C L Hoover Opera House, 135 W 7th, Junction City, Kansas
The event honors Dr. King’s legacy through music, spiritual reflection, and community fellowship. It is a collaborative effort involving various local church choirs and musical groups.

MLK Celebration
2026-01-18 14:00 - 17:00 | STRINGER FINE ARTS, 1300 N PLUM, HUTCHINSON, KS, 67501
A large-scale gathering featuring inspirational speakers and soulful musical performances from local church choirs and the college.

Leavenworth Main Street 30th Anniversary Celebration
2026-01-17 18:00 - 21:00 | 500 Delaware St, 500 Delaware Street, Leavenworth, KS, 66048, United States
Celebrate 30 years of Main Street with light hors d’oeuvres, drinks, community, and live music from Five Four Fried Chicken and a Coke!

Expanded Event Overview
🎉 The hottest ticket in town—food, friends, and the fowlest band in KC!
Join us as the Leavenworth Main Street Program celebrates an incredible milestone: 30 years of strengthening and revitalizing downtown Leavenworth. Together, we’ll honor three decades of community growth, investment, and unforgettable memories while unveiling an inspiring vision for the future.
Guests can expect:
• A warm welcome and engaging program highlighting the history and successes of the Leavenworth Main Street Program.
• Delicious local cuisine and light hors d’oeuvres showcasing the flavors of our community.
• One complimentary drink ticket (beer, wine, soda, or water) to toast the occasion.
• Networking opportunities with fellow investors, community leaders, and friends.
• A lively evening of music and dancing, capped off with a special private performance by Five Four Fried Chicken and a Coke Band—affectionately known as the most (fowl) band in Kansas City.
• Silent auction and 50/50 cash raffle, offering exciting ways to participate and support Main Street.
• A celebration of community spirit, where past achievements meet future vision in an atmosphere of fun, connection, and pride.
✨ Dress Code: Old Hollywood glamour inspired by the 1930s—the Golden Age of Hollywood. Cocktail attire with vintage flair is encouraged, but don’t let that stop you from dressing to the nines!
This anniversary event is open to all Leavenworth Main Street Program investor members, friends, prospects, and the community at large. Whether you’ve been part of the journey from the beginning or are just joining us now, you’ll be part of a night to remember.

Living the Dream, Inc. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Birthday Celebration
2026-01-17 17:30 | Ramada Hotel and Convention Center, Regency Ballroom,, 420 SE 6th., Topeka, Kansas
Guest Speaker: Kevin Willmott won an Academy Award and the BAFTA the British Academy award for co-writing with Spike Lee the feature film, Blackkklansman. The film also won the Grand Prix at the Cannes film Festival. He co-wrote and is the Executive Producer of the critically acclaimed film, Chi-Raq also directed by Spike Lee.

Manhattan MLK Jr. Community Celebration
2026-01-17 14:00 - 16:00 | KS
30th year of the Community Celebration with Art & Writing entries and distinguished speaker, She Mayberry III. Music, refreshments and birthday cake.

MLK Vendor Fair
2026-01-17 11:00 - 17:00 | STRINGER FINE ARTS, 1300 N PLUM, HUTCHINSON, KS, 67501
Featuring local community organizations, social clubs, and small businesses.

Community Celebration & Gospel Concert

A Sewful Celebration with Stephen Towns
2026-01-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
WAM invites you to a Family ArtVenture with a very special guest: Stephen Towns, the artist of “Safer Waters: Picturing Black Recreation at Midcentury”. Inspired by the subject of Towns’ paintings and quilts—a Florida lake resort for Black vacationers in the age of segregation—join us for creativity, community, and learning. While the weather’s chilly and gray, channel sunny summertime days at WAM as you:

◆ Join guest artist Towns for a storytime in the galleries, and ask him about his art

◆ Explore the sights, sounds, and scents of Paradise Park at a sensory and imagination station

◆ Learn to sew by hand, like Towns

◆ Create wearable art

◆ Travel back in time to Paradise Park in the 1950s with swing music and dance
