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Downtown Events

Revolutions: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Friday, September 11
Wichita Art Museum

Revolutions: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Revolutions features artwork from the Wichita Art Museum that explores the ongoing revolutions of American history, from the birth of our nation in the American Revolutionary War, the women’s suffrage movement, the American labor movement, the civil rights era, to special commissions created for America’s bicentennial celebration in 1976.

This exhibition is on view April 4, 2026 – March 25, 2028.


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RiverFlix
Friday, September 11
Exploration Place

Join us in the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater for family fun under the stars, where we will be showcasing beloved film favorites. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy quality time with loved ones in a magical setting. Bring your blankets, snacks and a sense of adventure as we create unforgettable memories together.

Seating and food trucks start at 6 p.m. Movies begin at sunset.

No registration necessary. We’ll see you there!

Film Screening Schedule: 

Aug. 14: Frozen

Aug. 21: Cars

Aug. 28: Inside Out

Sept. 4: Moana 2

Sept. 11: Brave

Sept. 18: Curious George 

Oct. 2: Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo

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Wichita Wind Surge vs. Frisco RoughRiders
Friday, September 11
Equity Bank Park

Equity Bank Park is home to the Wichita Wind Surge, the Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. It sits on the west bank of the Arkansas River in downtown Wichita, offering great views of the action on the field and of the city’s core. From fireworks and giveaways to appreciation nights and pet-friendly games, fans will enjoy a variety of special activities throughout the season.


Contact Madison Johnson at (316) 221-8000 or info@windsurge.com
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"Les Misérables"
Friday, September 11
Music Theatre Wichita

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?

Rated: PG


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Origami in the Garden
Friday, September 11
Botanica Wichita

ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, created by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box is a monumental outdoor sculpture exhibition. Box takes origami to another level, transforming paper into museum quality metal sculpture through processes he has pioneered in teamwork with foundries, fabrication shops, and his studio staff. The exhibit features Box's own compositions as well as collaborations with world-renowned origami artists Tim Armijo, Te Jui Fu, Beth Johnson, Michael G. LaFosse, and Robert J. Lang. These remarkable artworks feel at home in the wondrous setting of botanical gardens, since paper originates in plant life and origami is make of paper. A personalized audio tour is available on your cell phone so hat you may call in and listen to the artists speak about the work. 

Origami, meaning "folding paper" in Japanese, reflects the essence of creativity: making something out of (basically) nothing. Start with a simple square piece of paper. Apply the art of origami, folding the paper in a creative way to produce an elegant object - a soaring bird, gliding plane, galloping pony, floating boat, or an emerging butterfly.


Contact Dr. Lynette Zimmerman at (316) 264-0448 or lzimmerman@botanica.org
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