Here’s a look at some local events in the next seven days.
SATURDAY
Paint and Sip: First Light, 6 p.m.
Also Paint and Sip: Pastel Stream at 4 p.m. Sunday, Paint Your Pet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Paint and Sip: Cliffside Getaway at 6 p.m. Friday and Paint and Sip: Lakeland Mountains at 6 p.m. Aug. 24.
Tickets: uncorkedinspiration.simpletix.com. Bring your own beverage.
Uncorked Inspiration, 1223 Moro St.
Hoo Haw 20th Anniversary Event, 7:30 p.m.
Music and shenanigans on stage.
Also 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 and 24, and 2 p.m. Aug. 18 and 25.
Tickets: $16+, columbiantheatre.com.
The Columbian Theatre, 521 Lincoln Ave., Wamego.
SUNDAY
Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
For appointment times: redcrossblood.org.
Also 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Coles Hall, 1620 Denison Ave.
First United Methodist Church, 621 Humboldt St.
Brunch and Mimosas, 10 a.m.
Tickets: liquidartwinery.com.
Liquid Art Winery, 1745 Wildcat Creek Road.
Lecture: “The City of Many Names” The Hartford Steamboat Crash and the Naming of Manhattan, 2:30 p.m.
Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Ave.
New Student Convocation, 5 p.m.
New K-State students can learn about the university.
Bramlage Coliseum.
MONDAY
Yack and Yarn, 1 p.m.
Also Lunch and Learn: Investing for Beginners at noon Wednesday and Donuts and Danger Book Club at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
For full schedule and registration: manhattanks.librarycalendar.com.
Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Ave.
TUESDAY
Local Love BINGO, 7 p.m.
Free BINGO with prizes from local businesses.
Auntie Mae’s Parlor, 616 N. 12th St.
WEDNESDAY
Sound Bath, Breathwork and Tea, 9 a.m.
Tickets: ellensplantedtea.square.site/product/soundbath-breathwork-tea/1763
Ellen’s Planted Tea, 716 N. Manhattan Ave.
Late Night at the Zoo, 5 p.m.
Extended zoo hours until 8 p.m. Adult beverages from Manhattan Brewing Company and food from By Yurii Pizza available for purchase. Regular zoo admission applies.
Sunset Zoo, 2333 Oak St.
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
Chair Yoga, Sound Bath and Tea, 9 a.m.
Tickets: ellensplantedtea.square.site/product/chair-yoga-soundbath-tea/1764
Ellen’s Planted Tea, 716 N. Manhattan Ave.
K-State Soccer vs Portland State, 3 p.m.
Watch, listen, live stats: ESPN+, kstatesports.com.
Portland, Oregon.
Activities Carnival, 6 p.m.
Learn about K-State clubs, groups and activities.
Ballroom, K-State Student Union.
Trivia, 7 p.m.
Teams of up to five players, and prizes for the top three teams.
Manhattan Brewing Company, 406 Poyntz Ave.
FRIDAY
Pride in the Parlor presents Back Tracks, 7 p.m.
Ages 21 and older LGBT+ event.
Auntie Mae’s Parlor, 616 N. 12th St.
International Block Party, 7 p.m.
DJ, food trucks, a photo booth and more.
Bosco Student Plaza, K-State Student Union.
End of Summer Glow Party, 7 p.m.
Dancing, DJ and more.
Tickets: $10, mhkentertainmentco.com/product/end-of-summer-glow-party/90
Manhattan Entertainment Co., 3236 Kimball Ave.
JCLT presents: A Chorus Line, 7:30 p.m.
Also 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24, 30 and 31, and 2 p.m. Aug. 25 and Sept. 1.
Tickets: jcoperahouse.org/tickets.
C.L. Hoover Opera House, 135 W. Seventh St., Junction City.
Live music: Ole 60 with Rob Langdon, 8:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Tickets: thehatksu.com.
The Hat, 1315 Laramie St.
SATURDAY, AUG. 24
Manhattan Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Third and Leavenworth streets.
MHK Community Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
American Legion.
Speedy PD Race for Parkinson’s Disease, 8 a.m.
Registration: meadowlark.org/speedy-pd/register-now
Tuttle Creek State Park.
Art Mart, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Local artists selling art, and props and costume garage sale.
Manhattan Arts Center, 1520 Poyntz Ave.
Lecture: Fall Lawn Care, 10 a.m.
Blueville Nursery.
Pollinator Palooza, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Learn about pollinators. Regular admission applies.
Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 S. Third St.
K-State Volleyball vs Wichita State, 4 p.m.
Watch, listen, live stats: kstatesports.com.
Wichita.
Live music: Slim Hanson and The Poor Choices, 6 p.m.
Music starts at 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair.
Tickets: vollandfoundation.org.
The Volland Store, 24098 Volland Road, Alma.
Flint Hills Festival of Wines Dinner and Live Auction, 6 p.m.
Tickets: goodshepherdhh.org/our-events/flint-hills-festival-of-wines.
K-State Alumni Center.
Manhattan Weenie Walk with Wine, 6:30 p.m.
Dachshund owners are invited to bring their weenies for a meet up at the winery. Food and drink not included.
Liquid Art Winery, 1745 Wildcat Creek Road.
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.
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 Casement Road.
Knitting Night, 6-8 p.m.
Dusty Bookshelf, 700 N. Manhattan Ave.
Exhibit: Amazing Butterflies.
Through Sept. 8.
Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 S. Third St.
Exhibit: Hong Chun Zhang: Hair of the Dragon.
Through Sept. 22.
The Volland Store, 24098 Volland Road, Alma.
Exhibit: Cally Krallman.
Through Aug. 30.
SNW Gallery and Custom Frames, 328 Poyntz Ave.
Exhibit: Cori Dyson.
Through Sept. 28.
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.
Faith, Hope and Jazz, 5:30-7 p.m.
Every Thursday.
Rockin K’s, 1880 Kimball Ave.
