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Got plans for the weekend? You can check out everything from cars to stars! Here's a lost of things happening this weekend with Visit Wichita.
SAVOR THE SEASON: UNCORKED
JAN. 17, 2018
Time: 6-8 p.m. Admission: Members $45; Non-Members $50
Location: Botanica Wichita, 701 N. Amidon St., Wichita, KS 67203
Come warm up during the cold Kansas winter at Botanica’s first Savor the Seasons event. You and your friends
will enjoy delicious appetizers and desserts accompanied by both a dry or sweet Grace Hill Winery wine, local
entertainment and an opportunity to paint the Wichita flag with Paint the Towne – Clifton Square. Space is limited,
so get your tickets today!
DEREK RICHARDS
JAN. 17-19, 2018
Time: Thursday 8 p.m.; Friday 8 & 10:30 p.m.; Saturday 7:30 & 10 p.m. Admission: $8-$12
Location: The Loony Bin, 215 N. St. Francis, Wichita, KS 67202
A regular on the Las Vegas Strip, Derek Richard’s act is fast, fresh and at times, fanatical. He brings the funny with
tales about his blue-collar upbringing, his divorce, the holidays and his child-free existence. Don’t miss this funny
man at The Loony Bin for the perfect date night.
CARS FOR CHARITIES ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOW
JAN. 18-20, 2018
Time: Friday Noon-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Adults $12; Juniors $6; Children 11 & Under Free
Location: Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67202
As an annual tradition in Wichita, this car show represents a locally supported event for car lovers of all ages and
is one of the longest-running indoor car shows in the country. This year, the event celebrates 62 years. Don’t miss
the legendary Magnificent 7, as well as the Kids Zone and tons of activities for the whole family.
DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD
JAN. 18-20, 2018
Time: 2-4 p.m. Admission: $20-$30
Location: Roxy’s Downtown, 412 ½ E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67202
The blockhead and all the gang are on stage at Roxy’s Downtown in Bert Royal’s darkly adult, provocative
and cathartic play. The Doctor is in as this amazing cast entertains in this cabaret-style theater. With partial
proceeds going to Wichita-area charities, come see what happened to America’s favorite blockhead, his
crabby psychiatrist friend and that beagle we all loved.
ERIC JOHNSON – AH VIA MUSICOM TOUR
JAN. 20, 2018
Time: 6-10 p.m. Admission: $35
Location: WAVE, 650 E. 2nd St., Wichita, KS 67202
Blues legend Eric Johnson will be rocking the inside stage at WAVE! This internationally-renown player, composer and
recording artist has an ever-growing audience of admirers. Don’t miss out on this general admission show because
you waited too long to get tickets. Space is limited.
LUNAR ECLIPSE VIEWING
JAN. 20, 2018
Time: 7:30 p.m. to midnight Admission: Free
Location: Lake Afton Public Observatory
Lake Afton will be open on Sunday, January 20, for a special viewing of the Lunar Eclipse/Blood Moon through their telescopes. While the entire event will take several hours, the maximum eclipse will occur at about 11:30 p.m.