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Downtown Events

Revolutions: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Friday, July 31
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, July 31
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: 

July 3: Hamilton

July 10: Beauty & the Beast

July 17: Hoppers

July 24: The Parent Trap

July 31: Wreck-It Ralph

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"Disenchanted!"
Friday, July 31
Roxy's Downtown

Poisoned apples? Glass slippers? True love’s kiss? Forget everything you think you know about happily ever after.

DISENCHANTED! at Roxy’s Downtown DIS!-arms the fairy tale script as Snow White and her royal renegade princess posse take the stage to set the record straight.

Join these leading ladies as they DIS!-mantle the damsels in DIS!-tress typecasts, belt out powerhouse numbers and share the hilarious, not-so-DIS!-neyfied truth about their lives beyond the storybook.

Sharp, satirical, and wildly entertaining, this musical comedy is a laugh-out-loud night out that proves there’s far more to these princesses than crowns and corsets.


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"Fiddler on the Roof"
Friday, July 31
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center

The story of the enduring power of love. Witness the power of tradition, family, and resilience in this deeply moving masterpiece. Fiddler on the Roof follows Tevye, a humble milkman, as he navigates the changing world around him while trying to maintain his family’s traditions and values. With unforgettable songs like “Tradition” and “If I Were a Rich Man,” this beloved musical explores universal themes of love, faith, and the courage to adapt when life demands change.

Rated: G


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Origami in the Garden
Friday, July 31
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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