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PUT THESE EVENTS ON YOUR CALENADAR
Thu., April 27, 5:30pm: 2023 Midwest Winefest Walkabout. 835 E 1st.The Walkabout includes stops at local restaurants and venues in Wichita’s Old Town. Enjoy a variety of food, wines, and music by local talents. This year,the gated area in the Farm & Art Market is back, where you can visit a number of wine and food spots in this centralized area. The larger wine tasting, typically held two days later, still has not returned due to COVID. COST $75
Thu., April 27, 6-8pm: Civic Engagement Community Listening Session, Wichita Public Library – Evergreen Branch, 2601 N Arkansas. Do you have ideas on how local journalism can help the Wichita community understand civic engagement? We want to hear from you! The Wichita Beacon and The League of Women Voters are partnering on a community listening session, sharing ways to be engaged and talk about your ideas for seeing civic engagement grow in Wichita. Refreshments provided. FREE
Fri., April 28, 5-10pm: Final Friday Food Truck Rally & Art Show, Wichita Boathouse, 515 S Wichita. Facestuffers Food Wagon, Funky Monkey Munchies, Brazita Bites, Smokin Diner, The Artichoke, Busy B’s, U-Hungry Truck, Taters N Toppings, Bongo Fruit Smoothies, The Big Nerd, The Wing Express and more, Over 25 local artists & small business vendors. FREE
Sat., April 29, 1pm: Strengthening Mental Health Through ART. 2400 S. Greenwich Rd. 1 to 2:30pm we’ll be socializing, eating snacks, and able to shop. At 2:30pm the canvases and the paint come out for the main event. Cost $10+ https://bit.ly/3M2kz
Sat., April 29, 11am-3pm: ICT Brunch Fest. OJ Watson Park, 3022 South McLean. Brunch Fest includes a curated and diverse list of 15 local restaurants, caterers and food trucks showcasing various delicious bites. Attendees can also enjoy Mimosas, Sangria, Tequila Sunrise and coffee while supplies last. Brunch Fest also includes a favorite bite competition which will be judged by three locally renowned judges. COST $65 http://bit.ly/3z1Jczz
Sat., April 29, Noon: Zumba with Melody Miller, Brewer Community Center, McAdams Park, 1326 N Ohio. A pivotal member of our community is running for USD 259 School Board Seat (at large). We invite you to come and show your support for her and do something that she truly loves. FREE event but donations will be accepted for the Melody Miller Campaign Fund.
Sat, April 29, 8:30am: 20th Annual Step Up For KIDS 5K Run & Memorial Walk, Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 Museum Blvd. Signature fundraising event for the Kansas Infant Death and SIDS Network. Ages 12 years and older are $35. Ages 2-11 are $20; T-shirt included if registered by April 10. Children’s fair and memorial bubble release. http://bit.ly/40hzvZV
Sat. April 29, 9pm: Liquid Nites Reunion Party. Fever Night Life, 116 N Mead. The official Club Liquid & Chrystanites Reunion Party. Music by DJ Cadence & DJ Fluid. The hottest music from then till now. Come party with new & familiar faces. Dress code: Back in the days or current. Music entertainment. Photo booths. Hookah & more COST $30+ https://bit.ly/42QFczt
Sat., April 29, 12-3 pm: COVID Testing & Shots by the Black Nurses of Wichita. Paradise Baptist Church, 4401 E 17th St. Covid testing and shots.
Sat., April 29, 11am-4pm: Release Rally for Young People to Create a Healthy Mind, Body, and Soul, WSU Metroplex, 5015 E 29th. Join the Wichita Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and R.O.S.E. (Reach Out to Someone Else). For youth ages 12-18 and parents/caregivers have discussion of topics from anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The rally will also feature dancing with Charles Coleman and a poetry and creative writing session led by Desmond Bryant of Progeny. Lunch will be provided. FREE
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