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Downtown Events

Wichita Wore What? A Century of Local Fashion
Sunday, June 4
Wichita Art Museum

Wichita Wore What? A Century of Local Fashion spotlights our city’s fashionable history. In 1870, Wichita officially boasted about 700 residents. By the turn of the 20th century, however, Wichita had become a major regional center offering a wide variety of shopping spots, places to see and be seen, and residents eager to assert their identities as refined citizens of the world. With nearly a dozen department stores dotting the downtown area alone, Wichitans could admire and purchase the latest styles from the East Coast and beyond. As the city continued to flourish after World War I and World War II–with the success of companies including Coleman, Metholatum, Travel Air, Beech, Stearman, and Cessna–residents continued to embrace the most up-to-date designs.

Wichita Wore What? features clothing and accessories worn in Wichita from 1888-1988, surveying changes in both apparel and lifestyle. The exhibition includes designs by superstars like Sadie Nemser, James Galanos, Geoffrey Beene, Halston, Norman Norell, Oscar de la Renta, and Bill Blass. It also features clothing worn by key figures in Wichita’s history including the city’s first female mayor, Connie Peters, and civil rights icon Chester I. Lewis.

Wichita Wore What? A Century of Local Fashion is drawn from the collections of the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum and local collectors. The exhibition is organized in conjunction with Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper. See extraordinary paper reproductions of textiles from around the world in Isabelle de Borchgrave and enjoy an immersion in local fashion in Wichita Wore What?


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"Beehive, the 60's Musical"
Sunday, June 4
The Forum Theatre

BEEHIVE – The ‘60s Musical is a loving, rockin’ celebration of that era’s powerful female voices whose music stands the test of time with over two dozen timeless hits.  The show takes you on a song-filled journey told from the perspective of six women coming of age during this unforgettable time, taking us from their first Beehive Dance through a decade of change. BEEHIVE – The ‘60s Musical will have you dancing in the aisles!


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"No Weddings and a Funeral"
Sunday, June 4
Mosley Street Melodrama

The lives of sisters, Effie & Sophia, change instantly when they learn they have inherited 500 acres of prime property in Derby from their late uncle. However, Sophia's evil son, Booley, learns of their great fortune and can't help but return home and claim it for his own. Now it's up to Effie's son, Dooley, to stop him! Don't miss this evening of sight gags, one-liners, and a high stakes gun battle.


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Riverfest
Sunday, June 4
Downtown Wichita

Over 60 events to enjoy, including concerts, sporting events, river events, kids' activities, fireworks, a parade and more!

Get more Riverfest details including a full list of daily events, concerts, festival map and food court vendors.


316-267-2817
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Dinosaurs Around The World
Sunday, June 4
Botanica Wichita

Big things coming May 2023! Botanica is roaring with pride to present Dinosaurs Around the World! Our gardens will transform into a prehistoric jungle world with 10 animatronic dinosaurs, several over 27 feet long. These dinosaurs will delight Botanica's guests and will be available for FREE with general admission or membership for all to see. 

Presenting sponsor: Mel Hambelton Ford


Contact Jamee Ross at (316) 264-0448 or jross@botanica.org
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