Together with Meritrust Credit Union

Tax season is prime time for scammers — but a simple step can help protect your refund. Setting up direct deposit gets your money faster and reduces the risk of checks being lost, stolen, or intercepted. It’s one of the easiest ways to combat tax-season fraud.

Meritrust is committed to helping members stay informed and protected. Learn how fraud happens and what you can do to stay one step ahead in their latest guide.

This tax season, choose direct deposit and keep your refund right where it belongs.

Weekend

🚗 Cars for Charities Car Show
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center | 1/17–1/18 | 🎟️ $21 for adults

Classic cars, customs, and community impact all under one roof.

🥩 Meatfest
Kirby’s Beer Store | 1/16–1/18
Kirby’s creates cooking miracles impossible at other meat festivals! Three Days. Too Many Bands. Absolutely No Restraint.

Thursday 1/15

🎤 Semi Pro Toastmaster
The Fun Venue | 6pm | Free
Comedy-meets-speaking with big laughs and bigger personalities.

🌱 Little Shop of Horrors
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center | 7pm | 🎟️ $12.73+

The cult-classic musical with killer songs and a man-eating plant.

📝 Poetry Night
Simply Sangria | 7pm | Free
An intimate night of spoken word and creative expression.

🧠 The More You Gnome: Trivia Night
Hopping Gnome | 7:30pm | $1 per person

Team trivia with prizes and plenty of craft beer.

💿 Good Company Vinyl Night
Pennant Coffee | 7pm | Free
Spin records, discover new music, and enjoy laid-back vibes.

Friday 1/16

🎸 Miracle for Maddox Benefit Concert
Barleycorn’s | 8pm | 🎟️ $10

Live music supporting a great cause.

🤘 Smells Like Nirvana
The Cotillion Ballroom | 7:30pm | 🎟️ $26+
A high-energy tribute to Nirvana.

😂 Live Improv Comedy
Flying Pig Improv | 8pm | 🎟 $12
Fast-paced, audience-driven comedy made up on the spot.

🛼 Adult Skate Night
Carousel Skate Center | 9:30pm | 🎟 $10 + $4 rental

Adults-only skating with throwback music and neon lights.

Together with The Date Maven

The new year is a chance to be intentional about what really matters.

For men who are active, successful, emotionally grounded, and genuinely open to partnership, we offer private, thoughtfully vetted introductions to kind, health-conscious women who are truly ready for a meaningful relationship.

This isn’t app-based dating — no swiping, no public profiles, no awkward starts — just discreet, personalized matchmaking designed to respect your time and values. If 2026 feels like the year to pursue something real, this may be the next chapter worth exploring.

Saturday 1/17

🏃 Parkrun
Exploration Place | 8am | Free
A weekly, timed 5K run or walk — all paces

🥕 Indoor Winter Farmers Market
Sedgwick County Extension Center | 8am | Free
Local produce and handmade goods indoors.

🏓 5th Annual Air Capital Pickleball Tournament
Chicken N Pickle | 10am | 🎟️ $100

Competitive play with a social twist.

🚫🍾 Sober Fest
Bubbles Champagne Bar | 2pm
Alcohol-free celebration with great vibes.

🎱 New Year, Same Manda: Bitchy Bingo
White Crow Cider Company | 2pm | Free for paying customers
Sarcastic bingo and sharp humor.

🎬 Hollywood in Your Hand: Mobile Filmmaking
Marina Point Office Park | 3pm | 🎟️ $35+

Learn how to make films with just your phone.

😂 Laughing with the Stars
Newman University | 7pm | 🎟️ $75+
Comedy with a cause.

🎭 Live Improv Comedy
Flying Pig Improv | 8pm | 🎟️ $12

🕯️ Candlelight Concert: Queen vs ABBA
Kansas Aviation Museum | 8:45pm | 🎟️ $33+
Iconic hits performed by candlelight.

Sunday 1/18

🥞 Brunch & Bingo
Chicken N Pickle | 10:30am | 🎟 $21
Brunch plates, bingo cards, and prizes for all ages.

⏱️ Time Travel Half-Marathon (5K/10K)
Sedgwick County Park | 9am | 🎟️ $25.98
A themed race for runners of all levels.

🤼 Game Changer Wrestling
Wave | 4pm
High-impact, no-holds-barred pro wrestling.

🎤 Stand-Up Comedy Night w/ Matt Banwart
Solly & Jude’s | 7pm | 🎟️ $15
Close out the weekend with laughs.

Coming Up

❄️ Snow Glow
Mid-America All-Indian Center | Moved to 1/24 | $15

Winter festival with lights, ice activities, and family-friendly fun.

🍽️ Wichita Life Dinner Club
Downtown | 2/5 | 🎟 $15.99
A curated dinner experience bringing the Wichita Life community together.

Click here to see our full event calendar!

Live Music