10 fun things to do in the Wichita area this weekend (July 18-19)
The heat is on! Summer rules! Here are 10 things to do in the Wichita area this weekend, whether you either want to get into the heat or out of it.
Inklings Festival, literary presentations 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral, 7515 E. 13th St., $35; music by five local bands including Mitch McVicker, children’s activities, food trucks, beer from local brewers, an Inklings dress-up photo booth and presentations by local craftsmen, 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, parking lot behind Eighth Day Books at 2838 E. Douglas; $20, ages 16 and under free; bring a lawn chair; www.eighthdayinstitute.org.
Mini Maker Faire, featuring inventors and crafters of gaming, fashion, drones, jewelry, art, technology, electronics, 3-D printing, music, woodworking, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd.; included in admission or membership; www.exploration.org.
Sole Purpose 2 sneaker convention, bring as many as three pairs of shoes to sell or trade, plus food trucks, a DJ and giveaways, noon to 5 p.m Saturday, Abode Venue, 1330 E. Douglas; $10 in advance at eventbrite.com or Mathematics at 630 E. Douglas, or $12 at the door.
Summer Birthday Bash celebrating the Wichita Art Museum’s 80th birthday, free ice cream, music by the WSU Steel Drum Band, community art project, 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1400 W. Museum Blvd.; free; wichitaartmuseum.org.
“Side by Side by Sondheim,” revue of Stephen Sondheim’s music presented by Forum Theatre Co., 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Scottish Rite, 332 E. First St.; $23 matinee, $25 evening; 316-618-0444, www.forumwichita.com.
StarNight, cabaret-style performances featuring young members of Music Theatre Wichita’s resident company, 8 p.m. Saturday, Mary Jane Teall Theatre at Century II; $20 general admission, $50 for reserved seating and post-performance reception with the cast; 316-265-3107, mtwichita.org.
Say What?! Improv, improv comedy show, 8 p.m. Saturday, Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 Museum Blvd.; $10; 316-219-1871.
Opera on the Lake, 8 p.m. Saturday, Bradley Fair, 21st and Rock Road; free general admission; bring a lawn chair; reserved seating and dinner options also available, 316-262-8054, selectaseat.com, www.wichitagrandopera.org.
Arch Allies national tribute band playing music of Styx, Journey and REO, 8 p.m. Saturday, Kansas Star Casino rotunda, Mulvane; free; www.kansasstarcasino.com.
Wichita Wingnuts vs. Sioux Falls Canaries baseball, including appearance by Pete Rose, 7:05 p.m. Sunday, Lawrence-Dumont Staditum; $6 to $13 in advance, $8 to $15 day of game (children 2 and under free); 855-755-7328, selectaseat.com, www.wichitawingnuts.com.
This story was originally published July 18, 2015 at 7:37 AM with the headline "10 fun things to do in the Wichita area this weekend (July 18-19)."