Wichita arts calendar for July 12-25

How to get listed: Go to events.kansas.com, and enter your event information for consideration for the Sunday and Friday calendars. Here are a few events for July 12-25.

“Things My Mother Taught Me,” romantic tale about a young couple trying to please their families while setting up their first apartment, 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., & 2:30 p.m. Sun., through Aug. 1, Kechi Playhouse, 100 E. Kechi Road (61st North and Oliver). $11 Thu. & Sun., $12 Fri. & Sat., 316-744-2152.

“Anchorman of Steel,” Carol Hughes’ hero/villain spoof mash-up of “Superman” and “Anchor Man,” plus “Totally Rad” musical comedy revue, dinner buffet 6:15 p.m., show 7:50 p.m. Thu-Sat. through July 18, Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley. Show and dinner $28, $24 seniors, $22 ages 12 and under; $18 show only; 316-263-0222, www.mosleystreet.com.

“Cougar: The Musical,” 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat. through July 18, Roxy’s Downtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas. $40 dinner and show, $25 show only; 316-265-4400, www.roxysdowntown.com.

“Billy Elliot the Musical,” award-winning musical about a boy learning ballet, 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Sun., Century II, 225 W. Douglas. $28-$64. 316-264-9121

“Pinocchio,” a Picnic Theatre production, 10 a.m., noon, 6:30 p.m. Fri., Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 201 S. Lulu St. $6, $7.50 for pizza and show. 316-262-2282

“Big Fish,” musical based on hit novel and film, 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun., 7 p.m. Sun., July 22-26. Century II, 225 W. Douglas. $26-64. 316-264-9121, www.mtwichita.org

“Into the Woods,” 7 p.m. Thu.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. Sat., 2 and 7 p.m. Sun. July 23-26. Wichita Children’s Theatre, 201 S. Lulu. $8.50 general, $12.50 premium seating, $15 on Sat. 316-262-2282, www.wctdc.com

Tuesdays on the Terrace, music by Lady & The Tramps, plus cocktails and dinner for sale, 5:30 p.m. Tue., Botanica, 701 N. Amidon. $7; $3 members. botanica.org.

KEYN Summer Concert Series, featuring music from the Funtones and food trucks, 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri., west side of WaterWalk, 515 S. Main. Free. 316-685-2121

“Dancing With the Stars Live,” live tour with dancers from the television program, 7:30 p.m. July 21, Hartman Arena, 8151 N. Hartman Arena, Park City. $50-$65. 316-744-8880, www.hartmanarena.com

“Goose Bumps: The Science of Fear,” traveling exhibition, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. through Sept. 7, Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd. Included in admission: $9.50 ages 12 to 64, $8 ages 65 and up, $6 ages 3 to 11, free for ages 2 and under; 316-660-0600, exploration.org.

Viva Art & Vino, create a painting, bring your own wine, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through July 30 (except July 16), Three Pea Consignment, 4729 E. Central. $38; emeraldcitytangles.com, 316-253-8899.

Anime Festival Wichita, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., Hyatt Regency, 400 W. Waterman, $12-20. www.afwcon.org

Maker Faire, see and showcase crafts and inventions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd. Included in admission, free for Exploration Place and MakeICT members. www.makerfairewichita.com

Sole Purpose, fashion event with emphasis on sneakers, noon-5 p.m. Sat., Abode, 1330 E. Douglas. $10 advance, $12 at door. 316-267-1330

Bridal Expo, July 25-26, Century II, 227 W. Douglas. $9 at door, $12 for two day ticket. 316-684-1811, www.wichitabridalshow.com

Inkling Festival, celebration of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien with pub theme, live music and seminars, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., Eighth Day Intitute, 2836 E Douglas. Prices vary between events, free for children 16 and under. 316-573-8413, www.eighthdayinstitute.org

Jewish Summer Film Series, screening of 2009 Argentinian film “Anita,” 2 p.m. Sun., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum. Free. 316-686-4741, www.mkjf.org

“Awesome 80s,” 1980s throwback burlesque and comedy sideshows, 9 p.m. Sat., Abode, 1330 E. Douglas. $20 in advance, $20 at door, ages 18 and over. 316-267-1330

Brad & Dean “Live Your Dash” Tour, benefit for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, special guests Timmy Jonas and & Wiskey Militia, 7 p.m. Thu., $10 advance, $15 at the door, $25 for dinner and meet-and-greet, Abode, 1330 E. Douglas. http://branchdeansliveyourdashtour.passioncff.org

“3 a.m. in Sojourner’s Journey,” artwork by Chiyoko Myose, through July 18, Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. Sixth St. Free; 316-284-2749, www.carriagefactoryartgallery.com.

20th Faculty Biennial exhibition by the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries at Wichita State University, including works by Royce Smith, Larry Schwarm and Kate Van Steenhuyse, through Aug. 23, Ulrich Museum of Art at WSU, 1845 Fairmount; 1-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri. Free; ulrich.wichita.edu.

“Artists of the Harlem Renaissance 1918-1930,” through Sept. 5, Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water. Included in admission; 316-262-7651.

“Gentle Harvest: Every Sheep Gets a Haircut,” exhibit about American Indian weaving, Mid-America All-Indian Center, 650 N. Seneca. Included in admission; 316-350-3340, www.theindiancenter.org.

“Art of Fire,” glass art from the Wichita Art Museum’s collection, including contemporary glass artists’ exploration of Steuben glass, 1400 W. Museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Included in museum admission of $7, $5 seniors, $3 students and ages 5-17, members free; Saturdays free; wichitaartmuseum.org; 316-268-4921.

Summer Birthday Bash, celebrate 80th birthday of Wichita Art Museum with ice cream and music, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum. Free. 316-268-4921, www.wichitaartmuseum.org

Opera on the Lake, outdoor opera performance with previews of upcoming Wichita Grand Opera productions, 8 p.m. Sat., Bradley Fair, 2000 N. Rock Road. Free. 316-683-3444

Kristin and Jonathan Conard: “Kansas Trail Guide,” book signing and reading, 1 p.m. Sat., Watermark Books & Cafe, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. 316-682-1181, www.watermarkbooks.com

Mini Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 25, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum. Free. 316-268-4921, www.wichitaartmuseum.org

This story was originally published July 9, 2015 at 7:09 PM with the headline "Wichita arts calendar for July 12-25."