Things to do this weekend: Farmers markets return, Harlem Globetrotters play and more
The weather is getting warmer, and the calendar of activities is getting longer.
There’s lots going on in Wichita over the weekend, from a paranormal circus under a big top at Towne East to season launches for both Wichita farmers markets and for Old Cowtown Museum.
Here’s a look at some of the fun things Wichitans can do this weekend:
Paranormal Cirque at Towne East
Friday through April 8, Towne East Square parking lot, 7700 E. Kellogg
Have you been wondering what’s under the big white tents that have appeared in the Towne East Square parking lot? It’s a traveling show called “Paranormal Cirque” that will put on performances nightly through April 8 except for on Tuesday. “Paranormal Cirque” features “Acrobats of the Air, Illusionists, freaks, mysterious creatures” and more, according to the show’s website. It’s a “fun fusion between Circus, theater, and cabaret.” Attendees 13 through 17 can attend with a parent. Otherwise, attendees must be 18 or over with a photo ID. Tickets are $10-$50 and are available at https://black.cirqueitalia.com
Farmers market season returns
7 a.m.-noon Saturday at 21st and Ridge, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday in Old Town
Wichita’s two big farmers markets return outdoors for the season starting this weekend. The Old Town Farm & Art Market, which happens from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at 835 E. First St. in Old Town, will open for the season on Saturday and will include more than 80 vendors offering baked goods, wine, meat and honey plus food trucks and live music. The Kansas Grown Farmers Market at 7001 W. 21st St. also opens for its 33rd season on Saturday, and its hours are 7 a.m. to noon. It’ll include vendors offering meats, eggs, honey, sauces and salsas, crafts and more plus live music and several food trucks. Admission is free at both markets.
Cowtown season launch party
Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd.
The Old Cowtown Museum also is launching its season and celebrating with a party. It will happen from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday and will include dancers roaming the streets, gunfight shows, vendors, food trucks and more. Visitors also can tour the museum’s exhibits, find out how to become a volunteer and learn about Wichita history. Admission is free.
Heart of America Men’s Chorus
7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Roxy’s Downtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas
The Heart of America Men’s Chorus is ready to perform again, and this time, its show will be at Roxy’s Downtown. The show, titled “Love is Love 2nd Edition,” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. It follows the theme of the last “Love is Love” show but will feature all new music as well as a round of “The Newlywed Game.” The evening also will include food and drinks. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Reserve them by calling 316-202-8830 and leaving a message.
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway
Ballet Wichita is taking over the stage at the Orpheum Theatre for two presentations of the ballet “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The show, inspired by Shakespeare’s play, will be staged at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday. It will feature dancers performing to Felix Mendelssohn’s score and was created by Ballet Wichita’s artistic director and choreographer David Justin. Tickets are $22-$48 for each show and are available at selectaseat.com, by calling 316-755-7328 or in person at the Select-a-Seat box office inside Intrust Bank Arena.
Jackson Taylor & The Sinners
8 p.m. Friday, Cotillion Ballroom, 1112 0 W. Kellogg
Regular Wichita performers Jackson Taylor & the Sinners will bring their Texas outlaw style of music to the Cotillion, where they’ll take the stage after opening act Mike Love. The doors open at 7 p.m. on Friday, and showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are $17 at thecotillion.com
Harlem Globetrotters
3 p.m. Sunday, Intrust Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman
The Harlem Globetrotters will return to Wichita on Sunday, this time bringing their 2023 World Tour. The show, which is at 3 p.m. at Intrust Bank Arena, will as always feature the Globetrotters going head-to-head with the Washington Generals and showing off all of their next-level basketball skills. The lineup includes both male and female players. Tickets are $20-$105, and fans can also add on meet-and-greet and pre-show passes for an additional cost. Tickets are available at selectaseat.com, by calling 316-755-7328 or in person at the Select-a-Seat box office inside Intrust Bank Arena. Doors open at 2 p.m.
