KMUW Community Calendar

Grab some friends and join us for an adult spelling bee for some laughs, friendly competition and for the winners, bragging rights! Visit wichitalibrary.org/events for more info. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening where every laugh, every game, and every winning moment helps change lives right here in Wichita and across Kansas!

Proceeds from this fundraiser stay right here in Kansas and directly support Goodwill’s mission programs. Your generosity gives people with disabilities and employment barriers the tools to build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Because of supporters like you, individuals can access adult education classes, in-demand certification training, job placement support, and additional life‑changing services. Your support truly changes lives and strengthens our Kansas communities.

Event Details

When: Friday, April 17

What time: 6:30-10:00 PM

Where: Distillery 244 Old Town

What's Happening

Five lively bingo games
Silent auction with exciting items
Raffle prizes you'll want to win
A fast-paced round of Heads or Tails
Dinner buffet, dessert table, and drink tickets to keep the fun going
Every ticket sold and every game played supports our mission of transforming lives and communities through the power of education, training, and employment.

Come ready to play, bid, laugh, and make an impact. We can't wait to see you there!

A thrilling rock opera based on the last week of Jesus’ life, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 50 years. The musical is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.

Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire.

Live Improv Comedy at Flying Pig Improv! Join us for laughs and completely unscripted theater from our original house troupe, Speakeasy! Witness a show that has never been seen and will never be seen again. We get inspired by your prompts and then we make you laugh with delight. Get in here! Doors open at 7:30 pm. Parking and entrance on North side of building. Uncensored content and language.

Live Improv Comedy at Flying Pig Improv! Join us for laughs and completely unscripted theater from our newest house troupe, Clockwork! Witness a show that has never been seen and will never be seen again. We get inspired by your prompts and then we make you laugh with delight. Get in here! Doors open at 7:30 pm. Parking and entrance on North side of building. Uncensored content and language.

Tulipfest is Botanica’s biggest, boldest spring celebration—a month-long burst of blooms and beauty. Thousands of tulips paint the Gardens in every shade imaginable, pathways sparkle with seasonal magic, and every turn invites you to stop, smile, and snap a photo. This is spring at its absolute best.

Tulipfest Admission

Nonmembers: $15
Children (3–12): $10
Children under 3: Free

Members:

Monday-Thursday: FREE
Friday-Sunday: $12, Children (3-12) $10

Engineering Expo is a family fun event with 40+ activities for kids K-8th grade. This event takes place in Wichita, Kansas. As the flagship event for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Wichita Professional Section, the FREE Engineering Expo has been igniting the imaginations of girls and boys via a spectrum of STEM-related concepts and hands-on activities since 1998. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math. We focus on enabling the next generation to explore STEM as an avenue to understand the world around them and explore the art of the possible.

Learn the basics of 3D printing at the Wichita Public Library, and the best practices for optimizing prints for the library's Prusa printers. Space is limited, so please register all students in attendance. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register. Older children are welcome with adult supervision, but users must be 14 years or older to be certified to print on their own.

A unique storytime presented in English and Spanish. Disfrute de una hora de cuentos única presentada en inglés y español. For ages 0-6.

Bring family and friends to explore poetry with local poets, then create your own poems through hands-on craft activities. Presented in partnership with Watermark Books.

A thrilling rock opera based on the last week of Jesus’ life, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 50 years. The musical is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.

Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire.

Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a check-up with the Kansas Humane Society! Kids will learn all about the compassion, respect, and responsibility it takes to be a good pet owner. For ages 4-11.

Celebrate another successful Big Read with a live poetry reading! Includes a reading from this year's title, original works read by local poets, and a panel discussion to wrap it all up.

From the beloved Today show host Sheinelle Jones comes an inspiring collection of heartfelt life-lessons from hard working moms who raised some of our favorite celebrities. Sheinelle will be in conversation with KMUW’s Carla Eckels.
When Sheinelle Jones launched “Through Mom’s Eyes,” a recurring Today show segment interviewing celebrities’ mothers about raising successful kids, she had an ulterior motive—she wanted to bring all their wisdom to bear on raising her own three children. So she asked Lin-Manuel Miranda’s mom about staying present with kids while balancing a demanding career, talked with Lady Gaga’s mom about how to recognize bullying, and got tips from Steph Curry’s mom on making sure even future NBA royalty does his chores. She has since interviewed dozens of remarkable women and gathered a candid, warm, and insightful collection of valuable lessons about life, love, and parenthood.
Now in her first book, Through Mom’s Eyes, Sheinelle is ready to share even more of those life-changing secrets with the world. Combining insights from celebrity mothers with her own journey through modern parenting, Sheinelle reveals how to make it through the hard parts of motherhood and still tap into the joys of it with empathy, generosity, and solidarity. Through Mom’s Eyes is a beautiful celebration of those who are the guiding light for their loved ones—mothers.
Featuring advice from the moms of:
Lady Gaga * Kevin Durant * Matthew McConaughey * Venus and Serena Williams * Lin-Manuel Miranda * Steph Curry * Padma Lakshmi * Tyra Banks * Donnie and Mark Wahlberg * Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski * Jessica and Ashlee Simpson * Shaquille O’Neal * Brandon Maxwell * The Jonas Brothers * Thomas Rhett