KMUW Community Calendar

The countdown is on, and it’s almost time to bring the heat! Whether you’re competing, vending, or just coming to enjoy the atmosphere, the Midwest Bully Marathon 2.0 is an event you don’t want to miss.

Come celebrate National Video Game Day by playing one of Nintendo's most recognizable characters, Mario Mario. Come play your favorite plumber on various gaming platforms. For ages 12+.

Wichita’s wildest FUN-raiser!
Enjoy live music, delicious drinks, and delectable bites from local establishments during Sedgwick County Zoo’s premier fundraiser.

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Immerse yourself in a WILD night full of local cuisine, refreshing libations, and live entertainment that brings the Zoo to life after dark. Bid on exclusive experiences and unique items during one of Wichita’s largest silent auctions – all while roaming the wilds of the Zoo.

Tickets on sale now!

COME FROM AWAY is the Tony Award–winning musical that has moved audiences around the world with its powerful true story of compassion in the wake of September 11, 2001.
Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Direction of a Musical, as well as the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, COME FROM AWAY tells the remarkable story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers and the small town of Gander, Newfoundland that welcomed them with open arms.
As we mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, this deeply human, uplifting production reminds us of the resilience, generosity, and unity that emerged from one of the most challenging moments in modern history. Filled with soaring music and heartfelt storytelling, COME FROM AWAY is a moving celebration of hope when we need it most.

Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg | Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer | Original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel
Rated PG. Running time approximately [3 hours including intermission].
The epic story that changes how you see the world. Prepare to be swept away by one of the most powerful musicals ever written. Les Misérables is an emotional journey through love, sacrifice, redemption, and the unbreakable human spirit. Les Mis is the show that reminds us why we need art, why we need each other, and why hope can never truly die. “Do you hear the people sing?” – and will you join them?

ASL provided, Saturday, September 12th @ 2:00pm.

Live Improv Comedy from fabulously funny females at Flying Pig Improv! This one is Ladies only, with members of Speakeasy, Clockwork, and featuring Sharla Hale from Say What?! Improv! Join us for laughs and completely unscripted theater and games! Witness a show that has never been seen and will never be seen again. At a Flying Pig Improv show you can expect a mix of comedic short form improv games and scenes and some long form improvised theater. All totally made up on the spot! We get inspired by your prompts and then we make you laugh with delight. It's a real hoot! Get in here!

Doors open at 7:30 pm. Show starts at 8 pm. Parking and entrance on North side of building. Uncensored content and language.

Enjoy walking the brick-lined streets of Wichita’s historic Old Town district while taking in the aroma of the city’s best garlicky fare. It’s here you’ll find dozens of local vendor businesses, including farms, ranches, food artisans and handmade artists, as well as garlicky products galore and our popular complimentary garlic shots.

Sunday, September 13, 2026
🧄 Official Fest Hours — 11am to 3pm
🎸 After Party at Brickyard — 3pm to 5pm
Free Live Music on the Brickyard Stage:
‣ 11am to 1pm — Molly Neeley & William Flynn
‣ 1pm to 3pm — Alan & Grant
‣ 3pm to 5pm — Eclipse
🎸 NEW THIS YEAR! 🎸
When Orie's Garlic fest officially wraps at 3pm, we're throwing an After Party at Brickyard featuring 70's rock band Eclipse. Enjoy this all ages free show and partake in Public's bar options and garlicky food and drink specials to round out the day's festivities!
Event Footprint:
‣ Old Town Plaza at 1st & Mosley
‣ Public At The Brickyard
‣ Rock Island Street between 1st & Douglas
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We're celebrating 50 years of Heritage Square over 5 weeks in September!

Heritage Square is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Created in 1976 by the Junior League of Wichita to mark their own golden jubilee, the Square sits on the former site of the City's police station, which was demolished that same year as part of an urban renewal project.

Free Admission over the noon hour every Wednesday in September, and a special Saturday performance from 2-3 on the 19th! Enter Heritage Square through the Historical Museum and bring your lunch!

September 2nd: The Wonderers (Vintage Rock N' Roll)
September 9th: Mariachi Jalisco (Mariachi)
September 16th: Intrepid Brass (Showtunes & Popular Variety)
September 19th: Grandpa Snazzy (Old-Timey String Band)
September 23rd: The House Band (Rhythm & Blues)
September 30th: Dear Friends (Bluegrass, Country, Rock, and Folk)

A giant thank you to our sponsors of this annual event!

CGP Group
Devlin Enterprises, Inc.
Dondlinger Construction
Evergy
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
INTRUST Bank
KMUW
Mitchell & Richards, CPA’s
Moka's Coffee & Eatery
Platt, Adams, & Bradley
The Spice Merchant
The Trust Company of Kansas
TSNEWS.COM

Art is not only for Art Museums. If a picture is worth a thousand words, it stands to reason that art can tell us a lot about the times and place where it was produced. Local history museums exist to explore time and place.

Featuring works from C.A. Seward, John Noble, Edmund Davison, Birger Sandzen, Bruce McGrew, and more!

On view on the Historical Museum's 3rd Floor, throughout 2026 as part of the ongoing Lois Kay Walls visual art exhibition series produced by the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum.

Be the first to visit this new exhibition during the First Friday opening on April 3, 2026.

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

204 S Main St; Wichita, KS 67202
Tues-Fri 11am-4pm

Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm
$5 Adults, $2 Children, Free on Sundays

Admission to the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is free to the public on Sundays!

Since 2022, we have received a generous gift from the Ruth Spooner Stone Charitable Trust, INTRUST Bank to make this possible. Visit us in Downtown Wichita and EXPLORE LOCAL HISTORY in one of America’s finest museums, occupying the original City of Wichita's 1890 City Hall.

Come experience dozens of exhibits featuring thousands of artifacts illuminating our unique local history.

Visit the Museum Store for interesting books and other local souvenirs and gift items.

Regular Hours
Tuesday – Friday 11am-4pm
Saturday – Sunday 1-5pm.

Regular admission:
$5 for adults
$2 for children
Free every Sunday!
Members are always free

Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums

Derby Arts Council: Veteran Art Show at the Derby Public Library

The exhibit is set to run Aug. 31 through Oct. 22 and will collect works from veteran artists across all mediums (fiber arts, photography, painting, metalwork, etc.) to be shown in the Gathering Space Gallery and display case at the library entrance.

As part of the exhibit, there will be awards up for grabs, with Aug. 4 the deadline to submit entries. There will also be a public reception — and awards presentation — for the exhibit on Sept. 18.

The William Allen White Community Partnership is pleased to present "Bill Kurtis Talks Journalism" at the beautiful Emporia Granada Theatre, 807 Commercial St., on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 2:00 p.m. Enjoy this FREE program by the internationally acclaimed journalist, long-time host of NPR's "Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me," Anchorman movie narrator, and author of "Whirlwind."

Books will be available for purchase at the event from Middle Ground Books, so you can get your copy autographed by Bill Kurtis himself!

Stick around after the program to help celebrate Bill Kurtis's birthday with a slice of birthday cake!

Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg | Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer | Original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel
Rated PG. Running time approximately [3 hours including intermission].
The epic story that changes how you see the world. Prepare to be swept away by one of the most powerful musicals ever written. Les Misérables is an emotional journey through love, sacrifice, redemption, and the unbreakable human spirit. Les Mis is the show that reminds us why we need art, why we need each other, and why hope can never truly die. “Do you hear the people sing?” – and will you join them?

ASL provided, Saturday, September 12th @ 2:00pm.

Derby Arts Council: Veteran Art Show at the Derby Public Library

The exhibit is set to run Aug. 31 through Oct. 22 and will collect works from veteran artists across all mediums (fiber arts, photography, painting, metalwork, etc.) to be shown in the Gathering Space Gallery and display case at the library entrance.

As part of the exhibit, there will be awards up for grabs, with Aug. 4 the deadline to submit entries. There will also be a public reception — and awards presentation — for the exhibit on Sept. 18.