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eVENTs
Today-Saturday
Sedgwick County Fair, 4-H exhibits and competition, parade, Pride of Texas Carnival, live entertainment, demolition derby, bull riding, commercial booths, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, 7 a.m.-midnight Sat., Sedgwick County Fairgrounds, Main and West 39th St. South (MacArthur Road), Cheney. Free admission and parking. A $2 fair button is required for street dance, Fair Idol Contest, Big Fat Fun show, Afterparty and magic show. Carnival armbands $15-$20. Information, 316-540-6055, online at www.ourcountyfair.com.
Today-Sunday
Anime Festival Wichita 5, viewing, panels, gaming, Manga library, masquerade ball, live action role-playing, contest, EGL tea with Peter Pixie, Black Raven Comics and Manga, Japanese dinner with the stars, guests Caitlin Glass, Jerry Jewel, Robert Axelrod and Stephanie Chateau, 4 p.m. today to 6 p.m. Sun., Hyatt Regency Wichita, 400 W. Waterman. Advance tickets $35, available at afwcon.org; $40 at the door.
Saturday
2nd Wind Ride Poker Run & Outdoor Concert, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Alefs-Harley Davidson, 53rd & I-135. Poker run registration at 9 a.m.; concert at noon featuring Tammy Cochran, Ten Day Wish, Cody Chambers and Fly By Night; free burgers and hot dogs, silent auction, prize drawings, car wash. All proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Information, 316-831-0050.
Celebration of Sound & Color, exhibit of historic American flags, drawing and watercolor demonstrations by Linda David, artists' reception, evening concert by the Senseney Music Community Band, starts 11 a.m., Carriage Factory Gallery, 128 E. Sixth, Newton. Free. Information, 316-284-2749.
Automobilia's 15th Moonlight Car Show and Street Party, 6 p.m.-midnight, Old Town. Live music on eight stages, three food courts, swap meet, model car contest, vendors and cruise from midnight-1:30 a.m. Free admission. Information, 316-264-9986.
Wichita Roller Derby, ICT Rollergirls vs. Mid-Iowa Rollers, 7 p.m., Skate South, 1900 E. MacArthur Road. Advance tickets $10 at www.ictrollergirls.net; $12 at the door; free for children under 11. Bring your own chair. Information, 316-524-7261.
Sunday
The Wedding Affair, bridal show, 1-4 p.m., Wichita Marriott, 9100 Corporate Hills. Free. Information, 316-641-6900.
"The Dockum Sit-in: A Legacy of Courage," film followed by community discussion and special guests, 3 p.m., Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main. Free. Information, 316-265-9314.
Tuesday
"The Bicycle Thief," Film House Tuesday series, 7:30 p.m., Blank Page, 917 W. Douglas. Donation $3. Information, 316-393-2202.
Wednesday
Senior Wednesday, program "Tour de Clay: Sculptural Creations," 10 a.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU. Free. Information, 316-978-3664,
Thursday
"Aliens," 7 p.m., the Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway. Tickets $5 (discounts available). Information, 316-263-0884.
Concerts & Dances
Today
School of Rock, concert, 7 p.m., Murdock Theatre, 536 N. Broadway. Presented by Damm Music. Free. Information, 316-773-9060.
Saturday
Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance Accoustic Jam Session, 9:30 a.m., Immanuel Baptist Church, 1415 S. Topeka. Held in conjunction with monthly meeting. First meeting free. Information online at www.gpda.org.
The Melodivas, Tom Page with Dustin Arbuckle and Ragman's Wagon, Acoustic Arts in the Park summer concert series, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Riverside Park, 720 Nims. Presented by the Kansas Acoustic Arts Association. Free. Concert followed by the KAAA membership picnic.
Johnny Western, celebrating his 60th anniversary in radio and show business, dinner 6:30 p.m., concert at 7:30, Old Mill Theater, 111 Old Mill Lane, Buhler. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets $35. Reservations, 620-960-6455.
Powder River Band, with buffet supper, 7 p.m., Quail Valley Fun Barn, 9313 194th Drive, Winfield. Doors open at 5. Advance tickets $25 by calling 620-221-0052 or 620-222-2154; $30 at the door.
Duane Terry & Yesterday's Playboys, 8-11 p.m., Cassidy Room, Prairie Rose Chuck Wagon, 15231 SW Parallel Road, Benton. Tickets $10. Information, 316-778-2121.
Stormin' Gale, dance, 8-11 p.m., Wichita Moose Lodge, 10005 E. Kellogg. Admission $8, members $7. Information, 316-682-7654.
Sunday
Swingin' Sundays, dance with DJ Ronnie Choy, 6:30-10 p.m., Harry Reese Dance Studio, 1628 George Washington Blvd. Presented by Wichita Swing Dance Society. Cost $5, members $3. Information, 316- 305-5699.
Country Western Music & More, singles dance mixer, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 401, 101 E. 31st St. South. Cost $5. Information, PSN, 316-942-5117.
Paleo, live concert, 8 p.m., Blank Page, 917 W. Douglas. Donation $5. Information, 316-393-2202.
Monday
Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, rehearsals, starting 8 a.m., Valley Center High School, Valley Center. Free; public welcome.
Kurt Aiken, Monday Jazz Night, 8 p.m., Blank Page, 917 W. Douglas. Donation $2. Information, 316-393-2202.
Tuesday
Spinnin' Boots Line Dance Club, dance, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, 1000 W. 26th St. South. Cost $5, members $4. Information, 316-722-6878.
Wednesday
Beatbuilders Workshop and Performance, teen program, 2:30 p.m., Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas. Registration, 316-688-9361.
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