Together with IdeaTek

Does it ever feel like you have no choice when it comes to internet? You are stuck with slow or expensive.

What if I told you there was a better option? A local option?

Ideatek is an actual, local fiber internet provider quickly expanding across different parts of the Wichita area.

Oh and it’s faster and cheaper than many options out there.

Because Ideatek loves Kansas as much as you do, they launched a Love Kansas campaign where they’re giving away bi-weekly prizes as well as a year of free internet to one lucky winner !

Enter to win today at ideatek.com/loveks

You can also use code LOVEKANSAS to get 1 month free + free installation.

Weekend

🏀 The Basketball Tournament (TBT)
Koch Arena | 7/18 – 7/22 | $10+

High-stakes basketball with million-dollar prizes and top-notch competition. Come cheer on your AfterShocks (mostly WSU Alumni players). If you’re curious about more info, check out our deep dive here! Use code WICH15 to get 15% off single-session tickets (to activate, click on enter promo code here during seat selection).

🤣 The Play That Goes Wrong
Roxy’s | 7/9 – 8/10 | $42+
A hilarious disaster of a play where everything goes wrong—and that's the fun.

🎤 Bullets for Broadway
Prairie Pines Playhouse | 6/13 – 7/19 | $40-50+
A musical murder mystery filled with mafia antics and Broadway flair.

🎭 Waiting in the Wings
Wichita Community Theatre | 7/17 – 7/20 | $16-18
A heartwarming comedy about forgotten actresses living out their days in a charity home.

⛳ 2nd Annual Couples Two-Day Tournament
Auburn Hills | 7/19 – 7/20 | $150/person
Couples team up for two days of fun and friendly competition on the green.

🛍️ Wichita Flea Market July
Century II | 7/19 – 7/20 | $4-5
Find vintage treasures, handmade crafts, and more at this local market.

🛍️ Junkin Market Days
Wichita Next Level Hoops | 7/18 – 7/19 | $6
A traveling market full of boutique shopping, decor, and upcycled finds.

🎮 Wichita Poke Fest
Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview | 7/19 – 7/20 | $5, Kids 12 and under (with adult) = free + free parking
A celebration for Pokémon fans of all ages with games, merch, and more. Giveaways every hour. Gotta Catch ‘Em All!

Thursday 7/17

🎬 2025 Anniversary Film Series: Tommy Boy
Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater | 7pm | $8
Revisit the classic Chris Farley comedy on the big screen.

☕ Coffee with the Curator
Museum of World Treasures | 9am | Free
Learn the behind-the-scenes stories of Kansas history over coffee.

Friday 7/18

📖 “A Life of Recovery” Book Signing & Music by Wood Giessmann with The Phoenix
Somewhere Works | 7pm | Free

Book reading and live music celebrating recovery and resilience. Check out the space here.

🎸 EMO Night with Yahya Aura
Grow | 5pm | Free
Get nostalgic with emo jams, good vibes, and community energy.

🎞️ WAM Nights: Screening of Gordon Spark’s Shaft (1971 rated R)
Wichita Art Museum | 6pm | Free
Watch this iconic film as part of WAM’s Friday night series.

🎬 RiverFlix: Ratatouille
Wichita Foundation Amphitheater | 6pm | Free

Bring a blanket and enjoy this Pixar classic under the stars.

🎶 Summer Concert Series
Eberly Farms | 5:30pm | $10 per person
Live music outdoors with food and drinks available.

🛼 Adult Skate Night (21+)
Carousel Skate | 9:30pm | $10, $4 for skates
Lace up for a throwback skate night with music and lights.

Saturday 7/19

🛍️ Shop And Grub Night Market
Exploration Place Amphitheater | 5pm | Free

A bustling market with vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment.

🏀 Cam & D’Aydrian Basketball Takeover
Wichita Sports Forum | 8pm | Free (only 2500 spots, come early)

Content creator D’aydrian Harding is telling all of Wichita to bring their 5v5 squad for some high energy basketball.

🌽 Kansas Grown Farmers Market
21st & Ridge | 7am | Free
Get fresh produce and handmade goods from local vendors.

🎨 Old Town Farm & Art Market
Farm & Art Plaza | 8am | Free
Wichita’s favorite downtown farmers market with live music.

🧺 Outdoor Vintage Flea Market
Paramount Antique Mall | 8am | Free
Dig for unique finds, antiques, and collectibles.

🎨 Art in the Park
Naftzger Park | 9am | Free
Local art, live music, and creative activities.

📚 Saturday Storytime with Kassandra
Watermark | 10am | Free
A sweet morning storytime with a beloved local reader.

🌻 Free Learning: Attracting Birds, Bees & Butterflies
Botanica | 10am | Free
Learn how to create a pollinator paradise in your own yard.

📚 2025 Kansas Literacy Festival
Bradley Fair | 10am | Free
Celebrate reading with author talks, activities, and book giveaways.

⚾ Cowtown Vintage Baseball
Old Cowtown Museum | 10am | Included with admission
Experience America’s pastime 1800s-style.

🎻 Symphony Storytime
Advanced Learning Library | 10:30am | Free
Music and storytelling for little ones.

🍉 Stake Picnic
OJ Watson Park | 11am | Free
Community picnic with games and family fun.

🌺 Hawaiian Luau Party!
Mortdecai’s | 5pm | Free
Don your lei and enjoy tropical drinks and tunes.

🌙 Vietnamese Night Market
3441 E Harry | 5pm | Free

Experience Vietnamese culture with food, crafts, and performances.

🎥 Movie Night: Peter Pan
Enchanted Mermaid | 6pm | Free
Family-friendly movie night with magical vibes.

🌿 Planty Drag Bingo
Grow | 7pm | $10
Bingo, plants, and drag—what’s not to love? (Except it’s sold out)

Sunday 7/20

🍅 Tomato Fest
FireFly Farm | 10am
Celebrate all things tomato with food, demos, and fun.

🧘 Lululemon Community Class
Bradley Fair | 10:30am | Free
Free outdoor yoga class with Lululemon instructors.

🎨 Corks & Canvas Painting Class
Grace Hill Winery | 2pm | $40
Sip wine and create your own masterpiece.

🪴 Plant Parent Social
Grow | 2pm | Free
Meet fellow plant lovers and swap greenery tips.

Click here to see our full event calendar!

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