10 fun things to do in Wichita this weekend (Jan. 19-21)

Now that all that ice and snow has sufficiently melted, it’s time to get out and have some fun.

This weekend, there are a variety of events going on in Wichita – and for some reason, tribute bands of all stripes picked this weekend to come to Wichita.

The weather is looking pretty good for the majority of the weekend, with highs in the upper 50s, so you can also return to Old Town or your favorite bar without having to worry about freezing.

Use this guide to help plan your weekend in Wichita:

Cars for Charities Rod & Custom Car Show

noon-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun., Century II, 225 W. Douglas

This is the 61st year for the rod and custom car show and all proceeds will benefit The Arc of Sedgwick County and Starkey, Inc. In addition to the main car show, The Magnificent 7 Competition is for cars that have never been shown in Sedgwick County before. Seven finalists of the competition will receive a $2,000 award. The winner will receive an additional $3,000. Awards will be announced 4 p.m. Sunday. There will also be activities for children, including face painting, coloring, model car building, a scavenger hunt and discounted meals.

$12 for adults and $6 for children ages 12-17. Free admission for those 11 and younger. Available at www.wichitatix.com, 316-303-8100, at QuikTrip locaitons, or at the door. $1 discount for tickets purchased at QuikTrip.

FREE: Cocktail hour at the Lux, featuring live music

5-6:30 p.m. Fri., The Lux, 120 E. First St.

Vibrant ICT, a grassroots effort to place classical musicians in unexpected places, is hosting a cocktail hour in the lobby of The Lux downtown apartment building. Susan Mayo and Nikki Moddelmog will perform. There will also be a cash bar hosted by Larkspur.

Free.

Meatfest 2018

6 p.m. Fri.-1 a.m. Mon., Kirby’s Beer Store, 3227 E. 17th St.

Grab dinner fresh off the grill, jam out to some local rock music and support the arts at Kirby’s Meatfest 2018. The event kicked off Thursday and runs through the weekend, with a lineup of more than 30 bands. There will be local comedy entertainment between bands and auction proceeds and donations benefit Free Music ICT and the Steve Schroeder Memorial Scholarship. Schroeder owned Kirby’s until his death in 2008.

Donation recommended. www.kirbysbeerstore.com, 316-239-7990

Hairball at Hartman Arena

7:30 p.m. Fri., Hartman Arena, 8151 N. Hartman Arena Drive, Park City

Fresh off a recent gig at the Kansas State Fair, ‘80s glam metal tribute band Hairball is coming to Hartman Arena tonight. The show will include classic hits by a variety of long-haired rockers, from KISS’s Gene Simmons to Poison’s Bret Michaels.

$19. www.hartmanarena.com, 316-744-8880

FREE: Ecclesia Coffee Shop’s 2-year anniversary

Fri.-Sun., Ecclesia Coffee Shop, 7130 W. Maple

This west-side coffee shop is celebrating its 2-year anniversary this weekend with a multitude of activities – starting at 7 p.m. Fri., when Aaron Lee Martin will perform. At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, the coffee shop will host a “latte art” throwdown, featuring baristas from around the city. Then on Sunday, it will host community board game-playing all day.

Free. Coffee costs. www.ecclesiacoffee.com, 316-440-3113

Smells Like Nirvana at The Cotillion

8 p.m. Fri., The Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg

Rock out with Nirvana tribute band Smells Like Nirvana on The Cotillion stage Friday. Expect classic ’90s grunge hits like “Heart-Shaped Box” and “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” Local Wichita rock bands, Kings of the Fallen and For the Birds will be opening. Doors open at 7 p.m.

$20. www.thecotillion.com, 316-722-4201

‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ at Signature Theatre

8 p.m. Fri., Sat., 7 p.m. Sun., Wichita Scottish Rite Center, 332 E. 1st Street

Based on the cult classic novel and the Jack Nicholson movie, a stage version of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is being staged at Signature Theatre this weekend. Directed by Deb Campbell, the play follows the story of Randle Patrick McMurphy as he navigates a mental institution ruled by the wicked Nurse Ratched.

$10-$18. Discounts available for students, military and seniors. Tickets available at www.selectaseat.com. www.wsrstheatre.org, 316-644-7018

FREE: Ulrich winter exhibit opening

7-9 p.m. Sat., Ulrich Museum of Art, 1845 Fairmount

The Ulrich Museum of Art’s winter exhibition “We The People: American Art of Social Concern” will be on display during a gallery public reception Saturday. The exhibition includes works selected by 11 Wichita State undergraduate, graduate and adult-learner students from the museum’s permanent collection.

Free. www.wichita.edu/ulrich, 316-978-3664

FREE: Truckstop Honeymoon at Central Standard

8-11 p.m. Sat., Central Standard Brewing, 156 S. Greenwood

Popular Lawrence-based band is playing a free show at Central Standard Brewing this Saturday night. The band – a combination of bluegrass, music hall jazz and rock – is comprised of Katie and Mike West.

Free.

Mozart Winterfest

8 p.m. Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., Century II, 225 W. Douglas

If you’re in the mood for Mozart (always a good mood to find yourself in), the Wichita Symphony Orchestra has you covered. The orchestra will perform Mozart classics during its Winterfest shows this weekend. Jaime Laredo will be the evening’s guest conductor and Christopher O’Riley (fresh off his Radiohead piano performance at Distillery 244) will be on the piano.

Tickets start at $20. www.wichitasymphony.org, 316-276-7658

This story was originally published January 19, 2018 at 3:10 PM with the headline "10 fun things to do in Wichita this weekend (Jan. 19-21)."