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January Events

Here’s what’s happening around Wichita this January 👇

🎤 Singo
Chicken N Pickle | Mondays
Music bingo where you guess songs instead of numbers.

👶 BéBé Symphonique: Dome Experience
Exploration Place | Tuesdays
A sensory-friendly symphony experience designed for babies and toddlers.

🎮 Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night
Headshots | Wednesdays
Pop culture–heavy trivia night with prizes and bragging rights.

🧙 The More You Gnome: Trivia Night
Hopping Gnome | Thursdays
A competitive trivia night fueled by craft beer and brainpower.

🛼 Adult Skate Night
Carousel Skate Center | Fridays
Late-night roller skating exclusively for adults.

🤣 Live Improv Comedy
Flying Pig Improv | Fridays & Saturdays
Fast-paced, unscripted comedy fueled by audience suggestions.

🎯 Bingo
Chicken N Pickle | Sundays
Classic bingo with brunch vibes and friendly competition.

📚 Lofi Book Night
Grow | Wednesday 1/7
A cozy, low-key reading night with chill music and quiet vibes.

🍀 Trivia Night
Leprechaun’s Lab | Wednesday 1/7
Casual trivia with drinks, laughs, and local regulars.

📀 Good Company Vinyl Night
Pennant Coffee | Thursday 1/8
Spin records or listen along at this laid-back vinyl night.

📖 Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
WAM | Friday 1/9 & Saturday 1/10
Shop gently used books while supporting the museum.

🖼️ Abstract National Exhibition Opening Reception
Mark Arts | Friday 1/9
Celebrate the opening of a national juried abstract art show.

🎨 Art Together
Mark Arts | Saturday 1/10
A family-friendly art-making experience for all ages.

💍 Bridal Expo
Century II | 1/10 – 1/11
Meet vendors, get inspiration, and plan your big day.

🛩️ Y2K New Year’s Murder Mystery
Kansas Aviation Museum | Saturday 1/10
A throwback-themed murder mystery set in the year 2000.

🍽️ Dinner Event Featuring Remedy Live
Ninth Floor | Sunday 1/11
An elevated dinner experience paired with live music.

🎤 Teacher Comedy Night: The Unteachables Live
Artichoke | Monday 1/12
Stand-up comedy made by teachers, for teachers.

👾 Wichita Life Dinner Club
Various | Tuesday 1/13
A curated group dinner bringing together new faces and great local food.

🎭 Water for Elephants
Century II | 1/12 – 1/14
The Broadway musical adaptation of the bestselling novel.

🌱 Little Shop of Horrors
Century II | Thursday 1/15
A cult-classic musical comedy with dark humor and killer songs.

🏓 5th Annual Air Capital Pickleball Tournament
Chicken N Pickle | Saturday 1/17
Competitive pickleball with players from across the region.

🚗 Cars for Charities Car Show
Century II | 1/17 – 1/18
A car show benefiting local charitable organizations.

❄️ Snow Glow
Mid-America All-Indian Center | Saturday 1/17
A winter night festival with lights, food, and family fun.

🏃 Time Travel Half-Marathon & 5K/10K
Sedgwick County Park | Sunday 1/18
A themed race that mixes fitness with time-travel flair.

🤼 Game Changer Wrestling
Wave | Sunday 1/18
High-energy independent professional wrestling action.

✊ MLK Day Unity Walk
Chicken N Pickle | Monday 1/19
A community walk honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

🛠️ MLK Day of Service
Century II | Monday 1/19
A day dedicated to volunteerism and community impact.

🎭 The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
Century II | 1/22 – 2/1
A fast-paced whodunit packed with humor and twists.

🎨 WAM Nights: Art & Writing
WAM | Friday 1/23
An after-hours creative night blending art and writing.

👵 The Golden Girls
Roxy’s | 1/23 – 3/7
A stage adaptation inspired by the beloved TV show.

🌀 Illusions Exhibit
Exploration Place | 1/23 – 5/3
Mind-bending optical illusions and interactive exhibits.

🐎 PRCA Rodeo
Park City Arena | Saturday 1/24
Classic professional rodeo action under one roof.

🎼 Voyage in Vienna
Century II | Saturday 1/24
A lush orchestral concert inspired by Vienna.

🛍️ Wichita Flea Market
Century II | 1/24 – 1/25
Vintage finds, collectibles, and hidden treasures.

🏛️ Senior Wednesday: Kansas Day Celebration
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum | Wednesday 1/28
Celebrate Kansas history with special programming.

♠️ Poker Night
Kirby’s | Thursday 1/29
A casual poker night for beginners and regulars alike.

☕ Coffee Party
Bradley Fair | Friday 1/30
A full-day celebration of coffee culture.

🧵 Stitch Circle & “Safer Waters”
WAM | Friday 1/30
Crafting meets culture in this community art night.

🏠 WABA Home Show
Century II | 1/30 – 2/1
Home improvement ideas, vendors, and inspiration.

🌙 Overnight at the Museum
Exploration Place | Friday 1/30
Spend the night exploring exhibits after hours.

🎶 Winter Jam
INTRUST Bank Arena | Friday 1/30
A large-scale Christian music concert featuring top artists.

🍺 THE Beer Fest 2026
Wichita Brewing Company West | Saturday 1/31
A craft beer festival showcasing breweries from across the region.

🏀 SPORTS

🏒 Wichita Thunder | INTRUST Bank Arena

• 1/10 vs Allen - Southbound & Down

• 1/11 vs Allen - Storybook Sundays

• 1/16 vs Tahoe - QT Night

• 1/17 vs Tahoe

• 1/24 vs Tulsa - Wizards Night

• 1/25 vs Tulsa - Storybook Sundays

🏀 Wichita State Men’s Basketball | Koch Arena

• 1/7 vs Rice

• 1/21 vs East Carolina

• 1/24 vs Memphis

🏀 Wichita State Women’s Basketball | Koch Arena

• 1/6 vs Temple

• 1/10 vs East Carolina

• 1/20 vs Memphis

• 1/31 vs UAB

⚽ Wichita Wings | Park City Arena

• 1/17 vs Iowa

This list is not comprehensive, but should give you a good start to think ahead a bit!