Photo: Courtesy of Monster Jam and Visit Wichita
Trying to find something to do this weekend? Well, my friends at Visit Wichita have put together a list of cool things happening in the Air Capital City this weekend. Here's a few things you can check out!
JOSH ABBOTT BAND
FEB. 9, 2018
Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $20 Advance; $23 Day of show
Location: The Cotillion Ballroom, 11120 W. Kellogg Drive, Wichita, KS 67209
Country music fans will swoon over this live performance from Josh Abbott Band with an opening set from Hunter Hutchinson. Don’t miss this authentic red dirt experience as the sounds of Texas come alive in the middle of Wichita.
WICHITA RECORD CONVENTION
FEB. 10, 2018
Time: 10 p.m. - 7 p.m. Admission: $3
Location: Holiday Inn East, 549 S. Rock Road, Wichita, KS
The Kansas Sound Exchange is bringing back the record convention in Wichita, Kansas. They aim to create a place for people in Central Kansas to buy and sell records, and other music merchandise, while also bringing the vinyl community together. CLICK HERE FOR MORE!
WICHITA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: A PATRIOTIC SALUTE
FEB. 10, 2018
Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $30-$75
Location: Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67202
Be amazed by the sounds of this patriotic salute to the brave men and women who defend our great nation and freedom with music by John William, John Philip Sousa, Richard Rodgers and Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait narrated by Wichita State graduate Samuel Ramey. This show is suitable for the whole family.
KO NIGHT BOXING: GOLD & GLORY FT. NICO HERNANDEZ
FEB. 10, 2018
Time: 6 p.m. Admission: $17-$112
Location: Hartman Arena, L.L.C., 8151 N. Hartman Arena Drive, Park City, KS 67147
2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez is fighting for his first professional title and you won’t want to miss the action. In this eight-round main event, Hernandez will be taking on Hungarian invader Jozsef “Little Red Ajtai for the vacant International Box Association (IBA) Flyweight Championship.
VALENTINE’S FOOD & WINE PAIRING
FEB. 10, 2018
Time: 12:30 and 3 p.m. Admission: $30 per person
Location: Grace Hill Winery, 6310 S. Grace Hill Rd., Whitewater, KS 67154
Grace Hill Winery is offering a special Valentine’s Day food and wine pairing. Each course will be paired with your choice of a sweet or a dry wine. Vegetarian and gluten-free food options are available. The portions are meant as hors d'oeuvres. There will be two sessions for this event, the first at 12:30 p.m. and the second at 3 p.m. Admission of $30 per person includes your wine glass. The menu is as follows:- Entrance Course - Bruschetta On Toasted Baguette & Tulip Filled w/ Various Chocolates- Second Course - Classic Minestrone Soup- Third Course - Chicken Breast w/ Mushrooms & White Wine Sauce on Bed of Couscous- Fourth Course - Gougeres (French Cheese Puffs)- Final Course - Cinnamon & Sugar Pastry Drizzled in Dark Chocolate
MONSTER JAM
FEB. 10-11, 2018
Time: Saturday 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. Admission: $15-$65
Location: INTRUST Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman, Wichita, KS 67202
Families gear up for the biggest monster truck event of the year as Monster Jam returns to INTRUST Bank Arena! Don’t miss your chance to witness the biggest, most family-friendly, action-packed motorsport in the world. Monster Jam is one of the only sports where male and female world-class drivers are equals competing for the same championship on the same track. Cast your vote after the event to choose your favorite directly from your smartphone!
SHOW THE LOVE FOR HARBOR HOUSE
FEB. 11, 2018
Time: Saturday 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. Admission: $15-$65
Location: Barleycorn's, 608 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67202
"Show The Love" is a fundraiser and undergarment drive for the Wichita Harbor House women's and children's domestic violence shelter ran by Catholic Charities. There's going to be several live music performances by some very talented and influential local musicians, and also a silent auction to help raise money for the shelter. Already there's been an overflow of love and donations given for this cause!! Only new undergarments can be donated to this, the shelter doesn't allow used. So let's keep it going guys and give back into your community! Portion of proceeds go The Harbor House ran by Catholic Charities 21+ to attend With an awesome lineup like this we can't fail on helping this amazing cause out...! $5 cover or a pack of women's or children's (boys or girls) undergarments.
Performances by: The Cavves, Kaitlyn Meyer, DJ Cop Out, The Pre-existing Conniptions, Lalanea Chastain w/ Bad Mother Hubbard, Juliet Cellador
Plus there's a silent auction with donations from Tanya's Soup Kitchen, Lucinda's Old Town, District Taqueria, Pinot's Palette, Lotus Leaf Cafe. Plus, several local artists are donating art for the silent auction as well.