Cinco De Mayo Festival

700 & 800 blocks of Commercial St 700 Commercial St, Emporia, Kansas, United States

Join Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow for food, drinks, music, and fun for the whole family.

Howe Hoist

Howe House & Welsh Farmstead 315 E Logan Avenue, Emporia, KS, United States

A new tradition is taking root in Emporia, "The Howe Hoist." Inspired by the legacy of Richard Howe, a local stone mason whose artistry shaped the foundations of our community, this rock-lifting competition is set to become a celebration of strength and community pride. A true artisan, Richard Howe, dedicated his life to the meticulous…

$10

French Trip Trivia Night

Del5 802 Graham St., Emporia

This summer, twelve EHS students will be traveling to France! Students will first be in Montpellier, located in southern France off the Mediterranean Sea, to participate in a two-week French language immersion program. They will stay with host families and other students while attending daily classes and learning more about France and French culture. Afterwards,…

$8 – $100

Native Plant Sale

Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center - ESU 601 E 18th Avenue, Emporia

Join us at the PAROC as we learn about the benefits of using native plants in our gardens and landscapes! We will provide information on the different plants and options for your space, and how these native plants will add beauty and habitat for birds, pollinators, and more! The Kansas Grassland Heritage Foundation will be…

Free

MAKING MOVIES

Emporia Granada Theatre 807 Commercial St, Emporia, KS, United States

Please join us on SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024 for an evening of eclectic Latin American Afro beat fusion with MAKING MOVIES! Psychedelic Panamanian band MAKING MOVIES is on a mission – to reconnect with the rebellious spirit in Latin folk music and harness its power for today.  Their music represents the culture of the Americas…

$25 – $35

Dump Suicide: Staying Alive 101

Emporia Granada Theatre 807 Commercial St, Emporia, KS, United States

Join Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention and Bloom House Youth Services for an evening of fun, art, self-care, support, and hope. Enjoy an evening of directed activities focused on self-care, support, community and fun! We will be making art through vision boards designed to focus on you individual lived experiences. We will also be creating…

Free

Writing & Publishing Creative Nonfiction: 105 Meadowlark Reader & Meadowlark Books

Red Rocks State Historic Site (William Allen White House) 927 Exchange, Emporia, KS, United States

What is creative nonfiction? Memoir, true personal stories, biography, and narrative storytelling in prose or poetry comprises creative nonfiction. If you enjoy reading true stories or aspire to write, this program is for you. Editor White was a prolific writer published in all genres. Presented by Tracy Million Simmons and Friends

Free

The Steel Wheels with Weda Skirts and Sweet Lil and the Nothings

Emporia Granada Theatre 807 Commercial St, Emporia, KS, United States

The Steel Wheels have long been at home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, informed by the familiar sounds of the Virginia mountains where the band was formed, but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving sound. In 2005, Jay Lapp (vocals, guitars, mandolin) and Eric Brubaker (vocals, fiddle) joined lead…

$20 – $50