16 things to do in the Wichita area this weekend (March 21-22)
It’s the first official weekend of spring, and March Madness fills the air. While there’s plenty of basketball to catch on TV, there are also plenty of excuses to get out in the warmth in the Wichita area. Here are some of this weekend’s events:
“Spring Into Orchids” Show, sponsored by the Kansas Orchid Society and judged by the American Orchid Society, plus orchids and supplies for sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Botanica, 701 N. Amidon. Show admission is free.
International Våffeldagen (Waffle Day) in Lindsborg, waffles on the menu of Lindsborg eateries, tournament of the Viking-originated Kubb lawn game, happy Waffle People greeting everyone, 10 a.m. Saturday, Swensson Park, 400 block of North Main Street in Lindsborg; www.lindsborgcity.org.
Free footgolf, try out the city’s new footgolf course at L.W. Clapp Golf Course, all ages, noon-2 p.m. Saturday, 4611 E. Harry; free, no registration required, but bring your own soccer ball; 316-688-9341, golfwichita.com.
ICT Roller Girls vs. Kansas City Roller Warriors roller derby, season-opener double-header, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg; $13.50; 316-722-4201, www.thecotillion.com.
Wichita Thunder vs. Tulsa Oilers hockey, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Intrust Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman St.; $14 to $34; intrustbankarena.com, 316-440-9000.
Marty Stuart, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, The Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway; $29.50, $35, $39.50, www.selectaseat.com, 855-755-7328; wichitaorpheum.com.
Styx, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane; $35.50 and $56.50, including fees; www.kansasstarcasino.com, 316-719-5000.
“My Sweetheart Is Smokin’ Hot, or The Valentine’s Day From Hell,” 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley; $28 dinner/show, $24 seniors, $22 ages 12 and under, $18 show only; www.mosleystreet.com, 316-263-0222.
“Always … Patsy Cline,” musical based Patsy Cline’s friendship with Houston housewife Louise Seger, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Roxy’s Downtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas; $25 show only, $40 Stroud’s dinner and show; www.roxysdowntown.com, 316-265-4400.
“The Last Night of Ballyhoo,” 8 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain; $14, $12 for military, seniors and students; 316-686-1282, wichitact.org.
“Meet the Breeds,” more than a dozen dog breeds presented by the Wichita Kennel Club, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Century II Concert Hall foyer, 225 W. Douglas; free.
Big Day Bridal Show, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Century II Exhibition Hall, 225 W. Douglas; $8 for ages 13 and up, www.wichitatix.com; www.thebigdaywichita.com.
WMF World Cup soccer, India vs. Germany followed by Romania vs. Mexico, 2 p.m. Sunday, Hartman Arena, 8151 N. Hartman Arena Drive, Park City; $9 to $30, www.hartmanarena.com.
“March Madness,” program of marches presented by the Delano Chamber Orchestra, followed by a reception, 3 p.m. Sunday, West Side Baptist Church, 304 S. Seneca; $10 donation requested; delanochamberplayers.org, 316-259-0467.
John Edward, from TV’s “Crossing Over With John Edward,” 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, The Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway; $49-$69; www.selectaseat.com, 855-755-7328; wichitaorpheum.com.
“String of Pearls,” play presented by Wichita Scottish Rite Signature Theatre, adults only, 7 p.m. Sunday, Scottish Rite Auditorium, 332 E. First St.; $10, $7 for students, military and seniors; 316-263-4218, wichitascottishrite.org.
This story was originally published March 21, 2015 at 6:51 AM with the headline "16 things to do in the Wichita area this weekend (March 21-22)."