Join us for Preserves, a staged reading exploring love, legacy, and the untold stories of Kansas's Black history.Preserves: A Kansas StoryA staged reading of an original screenplayCome join us in person for an intimate and engaging experience as we bring to life "Preserves: A Kansas Story." This original screenplay takes you on a heartfelt journey […]

an 8-week interactive program designed specifically for incoming 6th–8th grade middle school students. This activity-based program is designed to help students build confidence, communication skills, leadership abilities, goal-setting habits, financial […]

Read along with stories on the big screen at Naftzger Park and enjoy music, snacks, free books and an activity for the kids. Storytime in the Park is a partnership between Storytime Village and Wichita Park & Recreation.

In the fall of 1949, K-State football players Harold Robinson and Hoyt Givens broke the Big 7 (now Big 12) Conference’s color barrier, competing at and against segregated schools in direct defiance of conference norms. Their courage marked one of the earliest integrations in collegiate athletics. Led by the university president Milton Eisenhower, who championed […]

KMUW's monthly book club features selections made by KMUW staff. For July, we are reading "Contrapposto" by Dave Eggers. We'll meet at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. Dinner is provided by Public, guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group. Watermark Books […]

Excitement is building for the 148th Nicodemus Homecoming Emancipation Celebration A memorable weekend of reconnecting with family and friends, celebrating our rich heritage, enjoying delicious food, great music, inspiring fellowship, and entertainment for all ages.  𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟮𝟱𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮   𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘂𝘀 […]

A monthly book club hosted by Wichita’s independent Black-owned bookstore.

Excitement is building for the 148th Nicodemus Homecoming Emancipation Celebration A memorable weekend of reconnecting with family and friends, celebrating our rich heritage, enjoying delicious food, great music, inspiring fellowship, and entertainment for all ages.  𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟮𝟱𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮   𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘂𝘀 […]

3 point Shootout 4 age divisions cash prizes in each division registration begins at 5:30 pm/ Shootout starts at 6 pm Gospel concerts and more

◆ Free | Open to the public ◆ Celebrate the bold creativity of the de la Torre Brothers during an evening of art, music, and community. See carsunder the stars local lowrider car clubs, join the dance floor, and roll up your sleeves with local artists. Meet us at the museum for experience and special […]

Join us for a historic and joyous occasion as we celebrate the official inaugural service of Bishop Herman Hicks as Bishop of the Kansas Southwest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, Church of God in Christ. This special celebration will take place on July 31st in Wichita, Kansas, bringing together leaders, members, and the community for a powerful time […]

Undefeated Pharaoh presents Blue Fire. Deep Soul. Eternal Vibes an intimate night of live music, and soul, hosted by Rahsheda JereèUndefeated Pharaoh Presents:The Eternal Flame SessionWhere Soul Meets the Sapphire FlameAn elevated evening of live music, culture, and sophistication.On the final night of July, immerse yourself in an exclusive R&B experience where timeless soul, captivating […]

Excitement is building for the 148th Nicodemus Homecoming Emancipation Celebration A memorable weekend of reconnecting with family and friends, celebrating our rich heritage, enjoying delicious food, great music, inspiring fellowship, and entertainment for all ages.  𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟮𝟱𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮   𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘂𝘀 […]

DIVE INTO A WORLD OF STORIES! This fun-filled event will use art and storytelling to spark a lifelong love of reading for all ages. Join us for a jam-packed day […]

Mental health is not just a therapist's responsibility. Every adult in a young person's life can have an impact.Let's talk about it!Come join us as we open up and talk about one of the most untalked about subjects, Mental Health within the youth. This is not your average conversation this is a community conversation. Y'all […]

Come enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, networking, great food, and celebration as we honor the next generation of HBCU excellence.Join the Wichita HBCU Alumni Collective as we celebrate several outstanding […]