There's a lot going on this weekend. The weather should be perfect to get out and check out what's up in Wichita. Here's a list of things you can do, compliments of my friends at Visit Wichita.
19TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S FAIR
FEB. 17-19, 2017
Time: Varies Admission: $9 adults, $8 seniors, $6 ages 6-12, 5 and under free
Location: Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita KS 67202
Check out the latest in fashion, home décor, food, fitness, hairstyles, beauty products and trends, and also enjoy fashion and hair shows, cooking demonstrations, wine tasting, on-stage contests, a Shocker Pride Fashion Contest, fitness workouts, a Doggy Fashion Show and much more. CLICK HERE for more information.
WICHITA THUNDER VS. TOLEDO WALLEYE
FEB. 17 & 18, 2017
Time: 7:05 p.m. Admission: Tickets starting at $12
Location: INTRUST Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman, Wichita KS 67202
Wichita is looking to get out of their 10 game losing streak this weekend against Toledo. Come early on Saturday night for the Police versus Fire hockey game. That’s at 5 p.m. and it’s free with your Thunder ticket for the game on Saturday night. CLICK HERE FOR TICKET INFO!
MUSEUM ESCAPE I & II
FEB. 16-17
Time: 6 to 10 p.m. Admission: $32 adults
Location: Museum of World Treasures, 835 E. First St., Wichita KS 67202
Museum of World Treasures is partnering with Wichita Room Escape for this event, playing to the growing popularity of the room escape phenomenon – and the whole museum is the room! Groups of eight will be given a unique challenge to find clues and solve puzzles within the museum, with the objective being to ultimately gain release. Heavy appetizers are included; a cash bar will be available. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!
WINTER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
FEB. 17-18, 2017
Time: Show times vary Admission: $35 to $50
Location: Wichita Marriott Hotel, 9100 E Corporate Hills Drive, Wichita KS 67207
A full slate of performers, including Grammy-nominated The Boxcars, are lined up for Friday night and all day Saturday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
LAND OF OZ 2017 INVITATIONAL
FEB. 17-19, 2017
Time: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission: $15 adults, $8 ages 6 to 17, 5 and under free
Location: Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway St., Ste. 330, Wichita KS 67202
Wichita Gymnastics is hosting the invitational, which includes multi-level gymnasts from surrounding areas who will compete to be the top gymnasts. GET MORE DETAILS HERE!
A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
FEB. 18-19, 2017
Time: Feb. 18, 8 to 10 p.m.; Feb. 19, 3 to 5 p.m. Admission: $20 to $65
Location: Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita KS 67202
This is no ordinary night at the opera! One of the world’s most sought after Wagnerian bass-baritones lives among us. Alan Held, Wichita State alumnus and Professor, sings the thrilling music of Wotan, Hans Sachs, and Scarpia in an evening that will resonate in your ears. Powerful orchestrations together with the glorious WSO Chorus will ignite Wagner’s Magic Fire Music and celebrate the festivities that conclude Die Meistersinger. With additional familiar music by Bizet, Verdi, Puccini, and music by Borodin that found a second life in the Broadway musical Kismet, this is truly a musical feast for everyone’s most indulgent tastes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
HELICOPTER SWEETHEART FLIGHTS
THROUGH FEB. 19, 2017
Time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission: $250 to $395
Location: DWTA Helicopters, 1640 S. Airport Rd., Wichita KS 67209
Experience breathtaking views of Wichita, including downtown, the Arkansas River, Keeper of the Plains and many more with your special someone from the seat of a private helicopter. Chocolate fondue and beverages are offered during the preflight briefing and a special Valentine’s photo is taken prior to departure. GET MORE HERE!