Here’s where to listen to live music this week in and around Wichita.
Morgan Wallen will perform at the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita.
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It’s going to be a music week in and around Wichita with a big country concert at the Intrust Bank Arena, urban music at the Grub & Groove Festival and many more concerts throughout the city.
Here’s where to listen to the music:
Morgan Wallen in Wichita
7 p.m. Thursday, Intrust Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman
Country singer Morgan Wallen will bring his dangerous tour to Wichita on Thursday for a nearly sold-out stop at the Intrust Bank Arena. Wallen had several No. 1 hits and is known for songs like “Whiskey Glasses”, “Wasted On You”, and “Sand In My Boots”. The only remaining tickets are platinum level and range from $425 to $595 at selectaseat.com, by calling 316-755-SEAT or in person at the Select-a-Seat box office inside the Intrust Bank Arena .
Bart Crow show
8 p.m. Friday, TempleLive, 332 E. First St.
Country artist Bart Crow will be in Wichita on Friday for a show at TempleLive. Crow is a Texas native who got into songwriting while in the military and later produced several hits including songs like ‘Wear My Ring’, ‘Run With the Devil’ and “All I Need”. Doors to the concert open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Individual tickets are $15, or a pack of four tickets is $40 at ticketmaster.com
Botanica’s last summer concert
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Botanica, 701 N. Amidon Ave.
Tuesday is the last chance this year to catch Twilight Tunes on the Terrace, Botanica’s monthly summer concert series that kicked off in May. You can stroll through the gardens before listening to live music on the terrace by the band Across The Pond. Cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks will be on sale along with dishes from Molino’s Mexican cuisine. Participants may also bring outside food and snacks, but no outside alcohol is permitted. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Tickets are $12 for non-members, $10 for members, and $6 for premium members. Tickets must be purchased at botanica.org and will not be sold at the door.
Rock show at the Wave
7 p.m. Saturday, Wave, 650 E. Second
American rock band A Day To Remember is bringing their tour to Wichita on Saturday. The band, best known for songs like “The Downfall Of Us All,” “If It Means A Lot To You,” and “All I Want,” will perform at WAVE with early hardcore punk band Beartooth and Bad Omens, a metalcore band. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. on Wave’s outdoor stage. General admission tickets are $49.50 and seated tickets are $59.50 at waveict.com
“Smokey and the Bandit”
7 p.m. Friday, Orpheum Theater, 200 N. Broadway
The Orpheum Theater will host a 45th anniversary screening of the classic 1977 action film ‘Smokey and the Bandit,’ which stars Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and Jackie Gleason and was the first film directed by stuntman Hal Needham. The event will feature Hot-2-Trot Gourmet Hot Dogs and Urban Skillet food trucks as well as drink specials, games and prizes. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and screening begins at 7 p.m. on Friday. Tickets are $12 when purchased the day of the show at selectaseat.com, by calling 316-755-SEAT or in person at the Select-a-Seat box office inside Intrust Bank Arena.
Grub & Groove
5 p.m. Saturday, Capital Federal Amphitheatre, Andover
The annual Grub & Groove Festival, an urban music festival that will feature food and music from Grammy-winning artists, takes place at the Federal Capitol Amphitheater in Andover on Saturday. The event, open to ages 21 and up, begins at 5 p.m. and will feature performances by Kevin Ross, Karyn White, Rose Royce, Dazz Band and Confunkshun. Doors open at 3 p.m. General admission tickets are $66.58 and VIP tickets, which include a seat at a reserved table, are $102.35. Buy your tickets at www.grubandgroovefestival.com
Concerts announced this week
Wichita’s many music venues have been busy booking shows lately. Here’s a look at some of the most recent additions to the Wichita concert schedule:
Ani DiFrancoOct. 9, Wave, tickets on sale at waveict.com
The YawpersOct. 20, Wave, tickets on sale at waveict.com
Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas Nov. 26, Orpheum Theater, tickets on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at selectaseat.com