KMUW Community Calendar

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.

The WSU School of Performing Arts presents Dinnertime: A Play in Seven Courses. Winner of the 2026 Bela Kiralyfalvi National Student Playwriting Competition.
Written by Anna Halza and directed by Jane Gabbert

WSU's Welsbacher Theatre
September 17-19 at 7:30 p.m.
$17 general admission tickets
1 free student ticket with WSU ID

Live Improv Comedy at Flying Pig Improv! Join us for laughs and completely unscripted theater and games from our other house troupe, Clockwork! Witness a show that has never been seen before and will never be seen again. At a Flying Pig Improv show you can expect a mix of comedic improv games, scenes, and 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 8:00 pm. Parking and entrance on North side of building. Uncensored content and language.

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.

Old Town Farm & Art Market is a weekly farmers market in Downtown Wichita, Kansas, attracting thousands of weekly residents and visitors to the city. Located in the historic Old Town district, defined by brick-lined streets and native limestone buildings from the 1800s, the market serves as a central community gathering place celebrating local agriculture, art, and culture.

Open Saturdays
People browsing and shopping at an outdoor market with colorful tents, trees, and buildings in the background.
April 4th - December 19th
April-October
8:00am-1:00pm
Holiday Market Season
(November & December)
10:00am-1:00pm
Market Location
835 E. 1st St. N.
Wichita, KS 67202
Somewhere in Winter
(Nov. 26th - Jan 3rd)
250 N. St. Francis

Want to experience winemaking from the very beginning? Join us for one of our favorite traditions of the year—Harvest Season!

Every Saturday morning in August and September, we invite you to help hand-pick the grapes that will become future Grace Hill wines. Our entire harvest is picked by volunteers, making this one of the most unique winery experiences you'll find anywhere!

🍇 Here's what your morning looks like:
🍇 8:00 AM – Meet in the vineyard and help harvest grapes (about 2 hours)

🍷 Behind-the-scenes winery tour – Follow the grapes into the winery and see how they begin their journey from vineyard to bottle.

🍽 Buffet lunch – Relax after harvest with a delicious lunch, plenty of Grace Hill wine for guests 21+, and fresh grape juice for the kids.

🛍 20% OFF all winery purchases that day for everyone who helps harvest!

📅 2026 Harvest Dates
Saturday, August 8

Saturday, August 15

Saturday, August 22

Saturday, August 29

Saturday, September 5

Saturday, September 12

Saturday, September 19

🎟 Admission
21+ — $12 (includes lunch, wine, Grace Hill sunglasses, and 20% off purchases that day)

Under 21 — $6 (includes lunch, grape juice, Grace Hill sunglasses, and 20% off purchases that day)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages are welcome!

Start your weekends with movement, mindfulness and fresh air at Riverside Yoga at 9 am and Riverside Zumba at 10 am!

Every Saturday morning (May 9 – September 19), join us for a free community yoga and/or Zumba session along the scenic Arkansas River in the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater. Whether you’re well-experienced or new to the practice, this is your chance to flow and move under the open sky and connect with others in a beautiful outdoor setting overlooking the Keeper of the Plains.

Open to all ages and experience levels.

The annual Walnut Valley Festival, now over 50 years old, is known for several unique qualities

Four stages (Stages I, II, III, IV), with sets from over 25 performers, providing 150+ hours of music over 4 days, with nationally and internationally recognized performers.

A contest stage, where you can watch contestants vie for national and international championships in 8 instrument contests.

Large campground just a 5-minute walk from interior stages, with plenty of campground jamming.

A juried arts and crafts fair, with all handmade items, as well as representation from some of the biggest instrument makers and music shops

Activities for the whole family, including Feisty’s Music Camp for Kids, Andy May’s Acoustic Kids™, Kids Crafts, and others.

Celebrate National Dance Day with SHiNE Dance Fitness of Wichita! Come move in this class that will celebrate all the dance styles and music genres that SHiNE is known for: graceful, gritty, jazzy, sexy — you name it. Easy-to-follow choreography, high energy, and hit music is what SHiNE Dance Fitness is all about. Bring your workout wear, bring a friend, and be prepared for an hour of fun! Only $5.

Location:
Fit Physique Fitness Center
2111 N. Maize Rd., Wichita, KS
(same building as Acrobatic Academy; fitness studio is located upstairs)

Join us for Drive Electric Month

This is our 9th Annual Drive Electric Event! Please join us at the Metroplex to test drive EVs, cool off in a City of Wichita Electric Bus, meet Cloud County's Wind Education staff and much more. The WSU Physics Dept is our sponsor this year.

Drive Electric Month is a national campaign to share information about electric vehicles. In addition to being better for the environment, electric vehicles are more fun to drive, more convenient to fuel and less expensive to operate than gasoline vehicles. RSVP for our event to experience driving electric! https://driveelectricmonth.org/event?eventid=5310

Join us for a project-based class using the Cricut Maker 3 and the Janome sewing machine to create a small decorative pillow. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

In partnership with USD 259

Organizer: Wichita Public Schools | 316-973-4000 | https://www.usd259.org/

Location: Wichita Art Museum

We are partnering with the Wichita Public Schools for a joint celebration during National Arts in Education week. This special day will feature student docents from USD 259 in the galleries, a show of K-12 student artwork from around the district, student musical performances, and artmaking opportunities hosted by area art teachers.

Come celebrate the hard work of teachers and students, educators and learners!

Submission to the USD259 Student Art Gallery is coordinated by Wichita Public Schools. Entries are selected by participating teachers, and individual students should contact their teacher for participation details.

Craft your own romance novel from start to finish over six sessions! Develop your book and receive tips, tricks, and feedback from a romance writer. A notebook, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Celebrate the flavors of Wichita during Crave Culinary Festival, a week-long experience showcasing exceptional food, craft beverages, and the talented chefs, restaurants, and artisans who make our culinary community unique. From craft beer and authentic cuisine to handcrafted cocktails, an elegant wine dinner, and a lively outdoor Foodie Fair, Crave invites guests to discover new flavors, connect with local culinary talent, and savor unforgettable experiences.

The festival culminates on Saturday, September 19, with the Foodie Fair, featuring a keynote presentation and tasting experiences from local restaurants, bakeries, beverage makers, and specialty food artisans. Sample bites, sips, and sweet treats while celebrating the creativity and passion that define Wichita's vibrant food scene.

https://markartsks.com/crave-culinary-festival/