Photo: Courtesy Sunflower Cluster Dog Show - Marija Radovic, iStock photo
Here's a list of cool things to do around the Wichita Area this weekend. My friends at Visit Wichita always know what's up in Wichita!
SUNFLOWER CLUSTER DOG SHOW
APRIL 6-9, 2017
Time: Varies Admission: Free
Location: Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita KS 67202
The Sunflower Cluster AKC all-breed dog shows are hosted by the Wichita Kennel Club, Hutchinson Kennel Club, Salina Kennel Club and the Wichita Dog Training Club.
TODRICK HALL: STRAIGHT OUTTA OZ
APRIL 7, 2017
Time: 8 p.m. Admission: Tickets start at $19.50
Location: Orpheum Theater, 200 N. Broadway St., Ste. 330, Wichita KS 67202
Broadway actor, MTV star, American Idol finalist and viral YouTube personality Todrick Hall is putting a new “twister” on L. Frank Baum’s most classic creation, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. With more than 20 original songs, Hall brings to life this American Classic like you’ve never seen it before.
ERIC CHURCH
APRIL 7, 2017
Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $22 to $89
Location: : INTRUST Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman, Wichita KS 67202
County music singer Eric Church will be presenting his "Holdin' My Own" Tour where he will be performing two full sets by himself and without an opening act for the first time ever.
2ND ANNUAL SPRING CYCLE SPECTACULAR
APRIL 8, 2017
Time: 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Admission: Free
Location: Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, 300 S. Sycamore, Wichita KS
Check out the free cycling classes at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!
WICHITA FORCE VERSUS KANSAS CITY PHANTOMS
APRIL 8, 2017
Time: 7:05 p.m. Admission: Tickets start at $7
Location: INTRUST Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman, Wichita KS 67202
Watch the Force battle the Phantoms in CIFL action. CLICK HERE FOR TICKET INFORMATION!
SONS OF THE PIONEERS
APRIL 8, 2017
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Admission: : $45
Location: Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper, 15231 SW Parallel Rd, Benton KS 67017
America's premiere Western group, the legendary Sons of the Pioneers, will perform at the Prairie Rose. There will also be horse-drawn wagon rides and classic Roy Rogers movies, featuring the Sons of the Pioneers. Gates open at 5 p.m.; the all-you-can-eat chuckwagon supper is at 6:30, followed by the show.
BILL ENGVALL
APRIL 8, 2017
Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission: Tickets start at $25
Location: Kansas Star Arena, 777 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane KS 67110
Bill Engvall is a comedian and Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist. He appeared in several episodes of Designing Women and co-starred in Delta and The Jeff Foxworthy Show. He is now recognized as one of the top comedians in the country.
MAHLER 7
APRIL 8-9, 2017
Time: Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. Admission: $25 to $70
Location: Century II Concert Hall, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita KS 67202
Mahler’s large scale orchestra, which includes cowbells, mandolin, and guitar, produces a kaleidoscope of orchestral color that conjures up mysterious shadows, spectral images, and nocturnal sounds of nature. This transcendent and remarkable symphony is sure to expand your horizons.
WICHITA THUNDER VERSUS ALLEN AMERICANS
APRIL 9, 2017
Time: 4:05 p.m. Admission: Tickets start at $12
Location: INTRUST Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman, Wichita KS 67202
This is the final home game of the 2016-2017 season for the Thunder. Watch them battle the Americans at INTRUST Bank Arena. There will also be a game between the Wichita Force (Law Enforcement) against the United States Air Force at 2 p.m. that day. Your ticket for the Thunder game gets you into that game, as well. CLICK HERE FOR TICKET DETAILS!
Go to Visit Wichita Website for a complete list of Wichita events.