Together with Advanced Orthopaedic Associates

There are times when you need to visit the ER.

But there are also times when there are better options, like AOA Now Orthopaedic Immediate Care from Advanced Orthopaedic Associates.

If you experience a sudden bone, joint, or muscle injury such as a sprain, strain, broken bone, sports injury, or sudden joint pain, their team can help you get the care you need without the long waits or high cost of the emergency room.

Walk-ins are welcome, and you will be seen by orthopaedic specialists who can evaluate your injury, order imaging if needed, and help coordinate follow-up care in one visit.

AOA Now is open seven days a week, making it a convenient option when injuries happen outside normal doctor’s office hours.

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Weekend

🎭 Dear Evan Hansen
Roxy’s Downtown | 5/8 - 6/13 | $42+
The award-winning musical tackles anxiety, connection, and belonging through powerful songs and storytelling.

🤠 Butch Cassidy and the Can’t Dance Kid
Mosley Street Melodrama | 5/29 - 7/11 | $30+
A western-themed comedy melodrama packed with laughs, music, and audience participation.

🎭 Wichita Community Theatre Presents Lost Girl
Wichita Community Theatre | Through 6/7 |
Follow a reimagined coming-of-age story with adventure, heart, and theatrical magic.

🚘 39th Annual Midwest Chevelle Regionals
WSU | Through 6/6
Classic Chevelle enthusiasts gather for car shows, cruises, and automotive nostalgia.

🌷 Garden Tour
Sedgwick County Extension Building | 6/5 - 6/7
Tour beautiful local gardens and gather inspiration for your own outdoor spaces.

⚾ Wind Surge Home Stand - Half Price Tickets with Riverfest Button
Equity Bank Park | 6/4 - 6/6
Catch Wind Surge baseball and score discounted tickets with your Riverfest button.

Thursday 6/4

🧠 DJ Trivia
54 Craft & Co | 7pm | Free
Fast-paced trivia with food and drink specials.

🧠 The More You Gnome: Trivia Night
Hopping Gnome | 7:30pm | $1 per person
Grab a team and compete in a fun, casual trivia night.

💿 Good Company Vinyl Night
Pennant Coffee | 7pm | Free
Spin records, discover new music, and enjoy laid-back vibes.

Friday 6/5

🎬 Riverflix: GOAT
Exploration Place | 6pm | Free
Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie night along the river.

🖼️ Storytime in the Galleries
Wichita Art Museum | All Day
Explore the museum with kid-friendly storytelling woven through the exhibits.

🛍️ First Friday Market
Hopping Gnome | 5pm | Free
Shop local vendors and makers while enjoying drinks and community vibes.

🚶 W Downtown Crawl
Union Station Plaza | 5pm | Free
Explore downtown with stops featuring local businesses, food, and entertainment.

🍽️ Here’s To You Live: Interactive Dinner
Odd Fellow Hall | 5:30pm
Enjoy dinner and become part of the entertainment during this interactive experience.

🛼 Adult Skate Night
Carousel Skate | 9:30pm | $10 + $4 skates
A late-night skate session with music and retro vibes.

Your Father’s Day Gift Awaits

Our Wichita Life Polos are back!

And just in time for you to get your dad, pops, papa, fahza, father (or whatever you call the dads in your life) a gift for Father’s day!

Don’t wait because they are already flying fast.

Saturday 6/6

🌽 Kansas Grown Farmers Market
21st & Ridge | 7am | Free
Shop fresh produce, baked goods, and local goods from Kansas vendors.

🛍️ Old Town Farm & Art Market
Old Town | 8am | Free
Browse local art, handmade goods, and fresh market finds.

🥕 Kansas Grown Indoor Farmers Market
Andover | 8am | Free
Browse local produce, meats, baked goods, and handmade products indoors.

🥒 8th Annual ICT Picklefest
Blood Orchard | 10am
Celebrate all things pickles with vendors, food, and quirky fun.

💜 Lavender Daze
Prairie Pines | 10am
Stroll through blooming lavender fields and enjoy shopping and seasonal activities.

🏃 2026 Gladiator Dash
Sedgwick Co Park | 11am
Take on obstacles, mud, and challenges in this high-energy race.

🐱 Save the Kitties Bitchy Bingo Fundraiser
Elisabeth’s Lounge | 1pm
Play bingo and support local cats during this fundraiser event.

🏛️ Discovery Day at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House | 1pm
Explore one of Wichita’s architectural treasures through tours and activities.

🎶 Midwest R & B Fest
Capitol Federal Amphitheater | 5pm
Enjoy an evening of R&B performances and summer concert energy.

🏛️ Discovery Day
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House | 6pm
Experience the Allen House through special programming and guided access.

Sunday 6/7

🏛️ Playing in the Past: A Summer Program
Wichita Sedgwick Co Historical Museum | 1pm
Step into history with hands-on activities and family-friendly learning.

🚬 Cigar Sunday
Hopping Gnome | 4pm
Relax with cigars, drinks, and a laid-back Sunday crowd.

Click here to see our full event calendar!s

Riverfest Rundown

For the full schedule, visit the Riverfest website.

Riverfest Rundown

Thursday 6/4

Mudbugs | Riverfest: Kennedy Plaza | 5:15pm

Cajun & Creole Fest at Riverfest | Century II | 5pm Kids Touch a Truck | Riverfest: Main St | 5pm

Second Line by Josue Estrada | Riverfest: Kennedy Plaza | 7:15pm

Concert featuring Keith Frank | Riverfest: Kennedy Plaza | 8:45pm

Friday 6/5

Book Bus | Riverfest: Kids Corner & Inflatables | 4pm

DJ Showcase | Riverfest: Kennedy Plaza | 5:15pm

Battle of the Bands | Riverfest: Kennedy Plaza | 6:30pm

Concert featuring Sage the Gemini | Riverfest: Kennedy Plaza | 8pm

Concert featuring Gym Class Heroes | Riverfest: Kennedy Plaza | 9:15pm

Saturday 6/6

Gravel Grinder | Riverfest: Top Golf Wichita | 8am

Riverfest Fishing Derby | River Park Place | 9am

Pickleball Tournament: Dinks on the River | Riverfest: 551 Nims | 10am

Riverfest Classic Car Show | Century II | 11am

College Days: WSU, WSU Tech, NIAR | Riverfest | 12pm

Plein Air Art Show & Judging | Riverfest: Century II | 1pm

Urban Disc Golf Putting Competition | Riverfest | 2pm

Riverfest Native Expo: A Powwow Experience | Riverfest: Kennedy Plaza | 4pm

Rudy Love and The Encore Band | Riverfest | 7:30pm

Hank Azaria & The EZ Street Band: A Springsteen Celebration | Riverfest | 9pm

Capitol Federal Fireworks Finale | Riverfest | 10:45pm

In an attempt to make sure you have the BEST weekend possible, in addition to the events we send, we will be sending out a KAKE First Alert Wichita Life - Weekend Planner so you know what to expect from your local weather!

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