The weekend is coming up. Visit Wichita has a list of things happening in Wichita. Here are some cool things to check out this weekend.
#AMERICART2019 MEET-UP
AUG. 23, 2019
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.Admission: Free
Location: CityArts, 334 N. Mead St., Wichita, KS 67202
Come leave your mark on a piece of community art with the #AmericART2019 project coming through Wichita. A film crew will be traveling from the east coast of the US to the west coast, highlighting the art culture/scene in 10 destinations in the country along the way. Be part of what brings color to a large, blank canvas as we showcase the creative culture of our great city. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
15TH ANNUAL ANIME FESTIVAL WICHITA
AUG. 23-25, 2019
Time: Friday 1-8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Admission: $12-$45
Location: Hyatt Regency Wichita, 400 W. Waterman, Wichita, KS 67202
If you love Anime, this festival will be your happy place. Anime Festival Wichita celebrates 15 years with panels, celebrities, vendors, a Heroes Conference, food and much more. Celebrate your love of anime with a cosplay contest and special guests including Jason Charles Miller, Morgan Berry, Tara Sands, Mary Claypool and Les E. Claypool III. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DUDEGRASS 2019
AUG. 24, 2019
Time: 5:30-9 p.m.Admission: General Admission $20; VIP $150
Location: Northrock Lanes, 3232 N. Rock Road, Wichita, KS 67226
Celebrate “The Big Lebowski” as the Tallgrass Film Association hosts Dudegrass 2019 at Northrock Lanes. With unlimited bowling and shoe rental, screening of the cult classic movie, a costume contest, briefcase roulette, photos and White Russian specials, this event makes for a nice guys night or date night. VIP access includes a private lane for up to six people, a bucket of beer, shoes and game waiting upon arrival. GET MORE INFO HERE!
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WILDFLOWER WALKS
AUG. 24, 2019
Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m.Admission: Free
Location: Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th St N, Wichita KS 67220
Join Great Plains Nature Center (GPNC) for a leisurely stroll along Cottonwood Trail (1.7 miles) to look for wildflowers and learn how to identify flowers. Good shoes, a hat and insect repellent are recommended for optional off-path excursions. Meet in GPNC lobby. CLICK HERE FOR MORE!
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OLD COWTOWN VINTAGE BASEBALL
AUG. 25, 2019
Time: 1 p.m.Admission: Adults $9; Seniors (62+); Youth (12-17) $7; Kids (5-11) $6
Location: Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203
An experience unlike any other, take a trip back to the 1870s where the Wichita Red Stockings and Wichita Bull Dozers take to the field to keep the vintage baseball spirit alive. With 1870 baseball rules in play, the game is played slightly different than modern day baseball. Head out to the ball game at Old Cowtown Museum and immerse yourself in America’s favorite past time. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!