12 fun things to do in the Wichita area this weekend (April 16-17, 2016)
Here are some of the things going on in the Wichita area this weekend:
Outdoor stationary-bicycling classes sponsored by Wichita Park and Recreation and Genesis Health Club, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Saturday, Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, 300 S. Sycamore; for ages 16 and older, must pre-register at www.wichita.gov/parkandrec; also includes children’s activities and boot camp; free.
Porter Street Artists & Friends spring art sale, music and food, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 941 N. Porter; free admission; 316-263-0668, www.facebook.com/PorterStreetArtists.
Tulips, Fairies & Forts, featuring the Bug Lady among the activities, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Botanica, 701 N. Amidon; included in Botanica admission; botanica.org.
“Once Upon a Time” celebration of Victorian-era children’s books including interactive tea parties, games, crafts, pirate fights, live performances, story time, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 Museum Blvd.; included in Cowtown admission; 316-219-1871, www.oldcowtown.org.
Marvel Universe Live, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Intrust Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman, $22 to $85, selectaseat.com, 855-755-7328.
Tornado Bait Party, including live music, pig roast, prizes, tornado videos, shuffleboard tournament, starts at 3 p.m. with closing act Mumblin’ Jones at 8 p.m., Shamrock Lounge, 1724 W. Douglas; $10 cover includes music and food; 316-267-3100.
Foreigner, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Kansas Star Arena, 777 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane; for ages 21 and older; $32 and $52; 855-970-7827 or www.kansasstarcasino.com.
Gridiron 2016: “May the Farce Be With You,” 8 p.m. Saturday, Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway; $24 to $32; wichitagridiron.com.
Joe Lovano jazz quartet, 8 p.m. Saturday, Roxy’s Downtown, 412 E. Douglas; $16 to $35; 316-265-4400, www.wichitajazzfestival.com.
Five guitar greats performing as Generation Axe in Salina, bar opens 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Saturday, Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe, Salina; $69 to $95; 785-827-1998, www.stiefeltheatre.org.
Young People’s Competition Concert sponsored by Delano Chamber Orchestra and Senseney Music, 3 p.m. Sunday, West Side Baptist Church, 304 S. Seneca; free; reception following.
Jazz guitarist Jerry Hahn along with Mark Foley on bass, Beau Jarvis on keys and Jeff Stidham on drums, 4 p.m. Sunday (doors open at 3), Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine; $10; food also for sale, or picnics welcome; in case of rain, concert will be in the depot; www.bartlettarboretum.com.
This story was originally published April 15, 2016 at 11:09 AM with the headline "12 fun things to do in the Wichita area this weekend (April 16-17, 2016)."