Here’s a look at some local events in the next seven days.
SATURDAY
Live music: Dive Reunion Show, 8 p.m.
Auntie Mae’s Parlor, 616 N. 12th St.
SUNDAY
Manhattan Trans Teen Support Group, 4 p.m.
Art night.
Manhattan City Park.
MONDAY
Yack and Yarn, 1 p.m.
Also Basic Tech Class for Adults at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and Chess Night at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
For full schedule and registration: manhattanks.librarycalendar.com.
Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Ave.
TUESDAY
Character Storytime with Cinderella and Flynn Rider, 10 a.m.
Children encouraged to dress up.
The Dusty Bookshelf.
Fireside Chat: American Revolution Experience with the DAR, 5:30 p.m.
Flight Crew Coffee, 423 Poyntz Ave.
Pie and co*cktails with Therapie, 7 p.m.
Tickets: auntiemaes.com.
Auntie Mae’s Parlor, 616 N. 12th St.
Manhattan Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m.
Larry Norvell Band Shell, City Park.
WEDNESDAY
Stitch and Chatter, 1-3 p.m.
Meet knitters, crocheters and needle workers.
Ellen’s Planted Tea, 716 N. Manhattan Ave.
Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m.
Register: business.manhattan.org/events
Bluemont Hotel, 1212 Bluemont Ave.
Bike Night, 7-9 p.m.
Get a punch on your punch card at each Bike Night for a chance to win prizes.
McGraws, 2317 Tuttle Creek Blvd.
THURSDAY
Success in 60: Succession Planning for Your Business, 11:30 a.m.
Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, 501 Poyntz Ave.
Blood Drive, noon-6 p.m.
Battle of the Badges.
For appointment times: redcrossblood.org.
Also 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday.
St. Thomas More, 2900 Kimball Ave.
Nathan Page’s Underground Guitar Pull, 7 p.m.
Tickets: $5, auntiemaes.com.
Auntie Mae’s Parlor, 616 N. 12th St.
Comedy Night, 7 p.m.
Tickets: liquidartwinery.com.
Liquid Art Winery, 1745 Wildcat Creek Road.
July Trivia Night, 7 p.m.
Tickets: mhkentertainmentco.com/product/Brews-Bros-Trivia-NIght-july/58
Manhattan Entertainment Co., 3236 Kimball Ave.
FRIDAY
Manhattan Brewing Company 4th Anniversary Party, all day.
Food, special beer, games and more.
Also July 13.
Manhattan Brewing Company, 406 Poyntz Ave.
Paint and Sip: Prairie Sunset, 6 p.m.
Also Paint and Sip: Fireworks Flower at 6 p.m. July 13.
Tickets: uncorkedinspiration.simpletix.com. Bring your own beverage.
Uncorked Inspiration, 1223 Moro St.
Paint and Sip, 6 p.m.
Register: sunsetzoo.com/520/Adult-Classes
Sunset Zoo.
Arts in the Park: Eddy Green, 7:30 p.m.
Larry Norvell Band Shell, City Park.
Live theater: BARE: A Pop Opera, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $16.50, tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/7521
Also 7:30 p.m. July 13.
Manhattan Arts Center, 1520 Poyntz Ave.
SATURDAY,
JULY 13
Manhattan Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Third and Leavenworth streets.
MHK Community Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
American Legion.
Little Apple Paddle, 9 a.m.
An 11-mile family-friendly paddle on the Kansas River. Arrive in St. George roughly three hours after departure.
Register: $15+, bit.ly/3yig2Py
Big Blue River Access, Linear Park.
Kids Free Day at Sunset Zoo, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Face painting, bounce house, water slide and more.
Sunset Zoo, 2333 Oak St.
Dog Days of Summer Vendor Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pet-focused business showcase. Free admission.
Manhattan Entertainment Co., 3236 Kimball Ave.
Party at the Park, 3 p.m.
Family-friendly event hosted by the Pentecostals of Manhattan.
Manhattan City Park.
Live music: Eddy Green, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $5, auntiemaes.com.
Auntie Mae’s Parlor, 616 N. 12th St.
ONGOING
Manhattan Public Library online storytimes, all day.
Watch previously recorded storytimes for children.
Search youtube.com for “Manhattan Public Library”
StoryWalk Downtown.
Read a book around the windows of Downtown businesses.
Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Ave.
Summer Reading Challenge.
Through July 31.
Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Ave.
Storytime, 9 a.m.
Wednesdays.
Chick-fil-A, 636 Tuttle Creek Blvd.
SNAP Application Assistance.
Every second Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon
Every fourth Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Ave.
Laundry Love MHK, 5-9 p.m.
Quarters for up to five loads of laundry per person ages 18 and older.
Second Tuesday of each month.
Sud’s Y’r Duds Laundromat, 1431 Anderson Ave.
Common Table Meals.
Sites begin serving at 6 p.m. No cost.
Sunday: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 700 Poyntz Ave.
Monday: First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Ave.
Tuesday: First Presbyterian Church, 801 Leavenworth Street.
Wednesday: First United Methodist Church, 612 Poyntz Ave.
Thursday: First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Ave.
Friday: First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Ave.
Saturday: First United Methodist Church, 612 Poyntz Ave.
Hot breakfasts: Tuesday and Friday, 7-8:30 a.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Sixth and Poyntz; Wednesday, 7:30-8:15 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 801 Leavenworth Street; Sunday (to-go), 9:30-10:15 a.m., Vineyard Community Church, 2400 Casem*nt Road.
Knitting Night, 6-8 p.m.
Dusty Bookshelf, 700 N. Manhattan Ave.
Exhibit: Amazing Butterflies.
Through September 8.
Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 S. Third St.
Exhibit: Land Marks.
Through July 26.
Manhattan Arts Center, 1520 Poyntz Ave.
Exhibit: Ann Trusty and John Hulsey.
Through Aug. 2.
SNW Gallery and Custom Frames, 328 Poyntz Ave.
Exhibit: Upon a Time: Create Your Own Adventure.
Through Dec. 21.
Beach Museum of Art.
Exhibit: Prairie Views.
Ongoing.
Beach Museum of Art.
Exhibit: Neil Welliver: Maine Seasons.
Through August 2024.
Beach Museum of Art.
Exhibit: Where the Magic Happens: Artists in the Studio.
Through October 2024.
Beach Museum of Art.
Knitting Night, 6-8 p.m.
Every Wednesday.
The Dusty Bookshelf, 700 N. Manhattan Ave.
Country Dance Lessons, 7:30 p.m.
Grab some boots and learn some new moves.
Every Tuesday.
McGraws Bar and Grill, 2317 Tuttle Creek Blvd.
Poker Night, 7 p.m.
Held in the Bluehills Room next to RC McGraws. First hand dealt at 7 p.m.
Every Wednesday.
McGraws Bar and Grill, 2317 Tuttle Creek Blvd.
Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.
Every Tuesday.
Finn’s Neighborhood Pub, 317 Poyntz Ave.
Karaoke, 8 p.m.
Every Thursday.
McGraws Bar and Grill, 2317 Tuttle Creek Blvd.
Car Seat Checks, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
No cost. Every Tuesday.
Call for information: 785-587-4504.
Manhattan Fire Department No. 5, 3900 Vanesta Drive.
Trivia, 7 p.m.
Every Tuesday.
Goolsby’s, 1212 Bluemont Ave., Ste. 130.
Trivia, 7:30 p.m.
Every Tuesday.
McCool’s, 701 N. Manhattan Ave.
Trivia, 8 p.m.
Every Wednesday.
Auntie Mae’s Parlor, 616 N. 12th St.
Trivia, 7 p.m.
Every Wednesday.
Bottle Caps Sports Bar, 3043 Anderson Ave.
SINGO, 2 p.m.
Every Sunday.
Bottle Caps Sports, 3043 Anderson Ave.
SINGO, 8 p.m.
Every Tuesday.
Tanner’s Bar and Grill, 1200 Moro St.
