It's the final weekend of April and there's lots of things going on. Here's some of the highlights for this weekend. You can also find out what else is up around our fine city on the Visit Wichita website.
MUSIC THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE PRESENTS: ANNIE
APRIL 28-30, 2017
Time: Varies Admission: $12
Location: Century II Concert Hall, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita KS 67202
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow." CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!
LOST ON UTICA
APRIL 28-29, 2017
Time: 9:30 p.m. Admission: Free (Must be 21 and older)
Location: Tin Lizard at Kansas Star Arena, 777 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane KS 67110
Let the experience speak for itself, these guys and gal have logged in hours in various bands, but have come together to play for you. Playing everything from the Hollies in '62 to Bruno Mars today, you will not find a more thought out, unique or diverse night of music. MORE DETAILS HERE!
AIR CAPITAL BACON & BEER FESITVAL
APRIL 29, 2017
Time: 4-7 p.m. Admission: $35 (Must be 21 and older to attend)
Location: Hartman Arena, 8151 N. Hartman Arena Drive, Park City KS 67147
The Air Capital Bacon and Beer Festival is the region’s top annual bacon and beer event. Presented by Hartman Arena and Jade Presents, this year’s event will again combine delicious bacon dishes with craft beers. Whether you have discerning taste or you consider yourself a rookie bacon eater, the festival’s mission is to educate, recognize and provide a wide range of activities for all things bacon and beer in the Air Capital. Attendees have the opportunity to sample over 75 varieties of beers! CLICK HERE FOR TICKET INFO!
PBR VELOCITY TOUR
APRIL 29, 2017
Time: 7 p.m. Admission: $15-$125
Location: INTRUST Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman, Wichita KS 67202
The toughest sport on dirt returns! Wichita is a premiere stop on the PBR's 2017 Velocity Tour featuring some of the top bull riders in the world against some of the best bulls in the industry. Fans will enjoy two hours of heart-pounding, bone-crushing action featuring a star-studded line-up of athletes. TICKET INFORMATION HERE!
JACKSON TAYLOR & THE SINNERS
APRIL 29, 2017
Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $15
Location: The Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg, Wichita KS 67209
CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON THE SHOW!
FOOD TRUCKS AT THE FOUNTAIN
APRIL 30, 2017
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Admission: Free (You can purchase food at trucks)
Location: WaterWalk Plaza, 515 S. Main, Wichita KS 67202
Food trucks that have signed up for the rally include: Flying Stove, B.S. Sandwich Press, Brown Box Bakery, Xclusive Booze Truck, The Big Apple, Chino’s Parrilla, Funky Monkey Munchies, Hot-2-Trot Gourmet Hotdogs, Kamayan Truck, Kona Ice, Let’m Eat Brats, Lynn’s Curbside Cookout, Noble House Hawaiian Plate Lunch, Uno Mas, Hit the Spot, Sunflower Espresso, Songbird Juice Co. and a maiden voyage by the new food truck in town, LumpiaPalooza. MORE INFORMATION HERE!
BIG BROTHER CASTING CALL
APRIL 30, 2017
Time: 2 p.m. Admission: Free
Location: Kansas Star Casino, 777 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane KS 67110
Now is your shot to make it big on CBS’s Big Brother! KWCH 12 will host a casting call at the Kansas Star Casino inside the Event Center Ballroom. MORE INFORMATION!