Photo: Courtesy of Visit Wichita and Exploration Place
We're moving through the month of March at a fast pace. We're one week away from St. Patrick's Day and just days away from the college basketball tournament hitting INTRUST Bank Arena. Here's a list of things you can do this weekend in Doo-Dah. Thanks to Visit Wichita for their wealth of information. Have a great weekend, and be safe.
2018 WINTER JAM SPECTACULAR
MARCH 9, 2018
Time: Saturday 7 p.m.; Noon Sunday Admission: Free; Suggested $15 Donation at the door
Location: INTRUST Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman, Wichita, KS 67202
Catch the biggest names in Christian music at one of the largest annual tours in the world. Winter Jam brings together positive, encouraging music, messages and speakers, and has been a powerful platform for the Gospel in major arenas nationwide since 1995.
WICHITA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: FIRE & ICE
MARCH 10-11, 2018
Time: Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m. Admission: $20-$70
Location: Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67202
Passionate melodies flow from Rachmaninoff, Grieg and Sibelius with scores from the icy North. Stewart Goodyear returns to perform Rachmaninoff’s grandiose “Second Piano Concerto.”
2ND SATURDAY AT THE WORKROOM: COLLEGE BASKETBALL EDITION
MARCH 10, 2018
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Free
Location: The Workroom, 150 N. Cleveland Ave., Wichita, KS 67214
Get excited for basketball in Wichita with local artisans sharing their school spirit through their handmade goods during a special 2nd Saturday celebration at The Workroom. Catch Wired Up by Sara Wilson, Great Image Designs and Dark Horse Garage offering the best in college basketball-inspired jewelry, apparel and metal artwork.
THE BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY
MARCH 10, 2018
Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $25-$30
Location: Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway, #330, Wichita, KS 67202
Check out this unique experience featuring the recreation of classical albums like Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” into a symphonic performance. With an incredible light display and unrivaled musical talent, The Black Jacket Symphony brings you all the bells and whistles of a major Rock ‘N Roll show.
DISCOVER THE DINOSAURS TIME TREK
MARCH 10-11, 2018
Time: Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $16-$24
Location: Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67202
Take a step back into prehistoric times where dinosaurs roamed the earth. On this family-friendly trek through the Time Lab, learn about these larger-than-life creatures from the Cretaceous period and beyond. Design your own dinosaur, dig through prehistoric poop or race through the Time Labyrinth with the whole family. You can even track modern-day sharks and learn about how they adapted over time.
Go to Visit Wichita website for a complete list of Wichita events.