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Wichita
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Prairie Fire Marathon is calling for 20 to 25 volunteers for Sunday's race in downtown, where helpers will ensure course safety + hand out water along the route. The half marathon will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K will start 20 minutes later. KWCH
- ➤ Sedgwick County's Foster Grandparent Program recognized volunteers on Thursday, Apr. 30 at a ceremony that honored seniors for mentoring local families and strengthening community bonds. KWCH
- ➤ On Sunday, May 3, 21st Street in the Nomar district will be closed to traffic from noon to 4 p.m. for Open Streets ICT, featuring live entertainment & activities including yoga, volleyball, and local food vendors. KWCH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Origami in the Garden exhibit opens this weekend at Botanica with metal sculptures inspired by Japanese paper folding. Artists Kevin and Jennifer Box, whose traveling show has drawn over 3 million visitors (through hands-on folding sessions), invite families and school groups to explore creative art. KMUW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Josh Mallard proposed expanding Wichita State’s community garden using existing beds outside Wallace Hall with pre-installed sprinklers to reduce costs. Senate members will vote on the resolution on May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhatigan Student Center, room 233. The Sunflower
- ➤ Wichita principal Hall built a team of three Black male teachers at Buckner Elementary (Dwaune Bradley, Michael Anderson, and Langston Gaither) to serve 5th-graders with strong role models that foster academic and behavioral growth. The Voice
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Racing legend Richard Petty will visit Wichita May 4-5 as part of Kyle Petty's charity motorcycle ride benefitting Victory Junction for sick children. Riders and fans will gather at the Hyatt downtown on May 4 at 6 p.m., with NASCAR star Clint Bowyer expected to attend. KWCH
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Lorna Shore Concert
6-8:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — $61.85 — Experience an electrifying show with Lorna Shore and special guests Paleface Swiss and Signs of the Swarm.
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Sevendust ONE Tour
6:00 – 8:20 PM — The Cotillion — Ticket prices vary — Experience hard rock legends Sevendust with special guests Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, and American Adrenalin.
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Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Kansas Aviation Museum — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight.
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Fit For A King Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — $36-$111 — Enjoy a night of heavy music with Fit For A King in Wichita.
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PokeKon Fest
10 AM – 5 PM — Holiday Inn Wichita East I-35 by IHG — Ticketed event — A haven for Pokemon collectors featuring trade opportunities and fandoms across genres.
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Shinedown Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — INTRUST Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of Shinedown with special guests Coheed and Cambria & Black Stone Cherry.
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Free Alzheimer’s Educational Conference
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita — Free entry — Gain insights on Alzheimer’s disease and connect with experts and the community.
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Mac Saturn Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — WAVE — Ticketed event — Experience a dynamic live show with Mac Saturn bringing fresh grooves to Wichita.
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Outdoor Vintage Market at Paramount Marketplace Antiques
9 AM – 3 PM — Paramount Marketplace Antiques — Free admission — Discover unique antiques and vintage treasures at this lively outdoor market.
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Love Norteñas and Huapangos Concert
9:00 p.m. — El Basurero Sports Bar — Age 18+ — Experience a night of adrenaline with Retoños Del Río and the electrifying beats of los Últimos Del Topo Chico.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
~ Andrew Carnegie
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