Category: Events and Recreation

Join the Roxy’s Choir and the Ulrich Museum of Art at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25 at Roxy’s Downton, 412 E. Douglas Ave., in a soul stirring experience of sight and sound featuring the music of Joby Talbot and the artwork of Devan Shimoyama.

The Roxy’s Choir will present Joby Talbot’s “Path of Miracles,” a contemporary choral pilgrimage along the medieval Camino de Santiago. First premiered in 2005, The Roxy’s Choir celebrates the 20th anniversary of this 21st century choral masterwork. Shimoyama’s “Rituals,” curated by Jo Reinert, offers further contemplation of transcendence and transformation. Drawing on visual expressions of sacred art in Western Europe during the middle ages, Shimoyama upholds the sacredness and significance of Black and queer experiences. Together, Talbot and Shimoyama encourage a deep dive into the soul and inspire a pursuit toward the divine.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $20 and available at Roxy’s Downtown.

College is the perfect time to create long-lasting memories and friendships. Whether you’re into sports, arts, community service or something super niche, the ShockerSync calendar has events that cater to all interests: wichita.edu/shockersync.

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by KMUW staff. For April, participants are reading “The Antidote” by Karen Russell. To learn more, listen to Beth Golay’s interview with Russell on KMUW.

Participants meet for a group discussion over dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 at KMUW, 121 N. Mead St. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

Looking for something fun to do on campus? Check out the ShockerSync calendar for a variety of events hosted by the nearly 300 student organizations on campus: wichita.edu/shockersync.

Get ready to mash, bake and fry your way through the Potato Palooza from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, April 17 in the Rhatigan Student Center with the Student Activities Council (SAC). The tater takeover includes a potato bar, DJ, sack race, bingo and many more potato themed activities. Raffle prizes include an air fryer, 23″ TV, electric scooter and more.

KMUW and the Wichita Public Library are partnering to present a special edition of Wichitalks as part of the 2025 NEA Big Read: Wichita at 7 pm Friday, April 18 at the Advanced Learning Library.

Wichitalks is an eclectic and insightful event series featuring lightning-fast, five-minute talks with 20 slides auto-advancing every 15 seconds. The event brings together passionate individuals and an active audience for an evening of diverse presentations.

For the latest special NEA Big Read Edition of Wichitalks, KMUW invites presentations on the theme of breaking barriers. This year’s NEA Big Read selection is “Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body” by Rebekah Taussig.

This year’s speakers are:

• Holly Terrill
• Atziri Campos
• Tony Mai
• Iris Wigley
• Josh Rathbun
• Audra Dinell
• Krista Reed
• Courtney Price-Dukes
• Ivonne Conover
• David Akao

Wichitalks will have an ASL interpreter.

Want to see what some of your fellow Shockers are up to? The ShockerSync calendar has even more events for you to check out throughout the semester: wichita.edu/shockersync.

The School of Performing Arts proudly presents a double film premiere, showcasing its latest productions in theatre and dance, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19 in 132 Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The acting and theatre studies film, “In Fraud We Trust,” was directed by Bret Jones, while the dance film, “The Quasidream Antimachine,” which highlights the artistry of dance on screen, was created in collaboration with the School of Digital Arts.

Just north of the Welsbacher Theatre, the entrance can be found through door C located on the East side of the Hughes Metroplex. No late admittance is allowed.

Tickets cost $15 for general admission. Current WSU students receive one student ticket with their Shocker ID at no additional charge, thanks to the Student Government Association.

Purchase tickets from the Fine Arts box office online or call 316-978-3233.

The April Teaching Matters lunch and learn conversation, all about the incoming freshman students, will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 18 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room.

Lunch will be provided. Local high school teachers and counselors will share what they have observed about the current high school seniors who will be the incoming fall 2025 freshmen. This will help WSU prepare to meet these students where they are. For questions or more information, contact Cindi Mason at cindi.mason@wichita.edu.

Come celebrate the community and local artists at the Ulrich Community Art Market this from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13 at Open Streets Shocker Neighborhood. More that 35 artists will set up booths to display, demo and/or sell their work in the circle drive just south of the Ulrich Museum and north of 17th Street.

Open Streets is a one-of-a-kind community event that transforms the streets into a vibrant space for connection, activity, and wellness. Open Streets Shocker Neighborhood brings nearly two miles of 17th Street (from Oliver to Volutsia) to life with fun, fitness and excitement.

With the streets closed to traffic, this event creates the perfect environment to walk, bike, run, skate or dance your way through the day. It’s more than just a celebration — it’s a chance to promote a healthy lifestyle while connecting with neighbors, local businesses and the community around you.

The Ulrich Community Art Market provides an opportunity for the people of Wichita to come together and interact with artists, create free take-and-make art and explore local organizations. Grab your sunscreen and join in the fun. The event is free and everyone is welcome.