Manhattan 24/7 - Entertainment

Entertainment:

Picture yourself in Manhattan. You will be amazed at the abundance of art, music and entertainment available. Manhattan offers private art galleries, theatres with plays and shows, restaurants and lounges with great music and so much more!

See for yourself the cultural attractions in the Manhattan area:

Upcoming Events | Annual Events | Theatres

UPCOMING EVENTS

Arts in the Park Summer Concerts Presents Clearview - July 29
Enjoy Arts in the Park Free Music Concert Series. Seating provided on bleachers or bring your own lawn chair.

Where:	Larry Norvell Band Shell, Manhattan City Park
When:	8:00 pm
Cost:	free

Arts in the Park Summer Concerts Presents The Four - July 30
Enjoy Arts in the Park Free Music Concert Series. Seating provided on bleachers or bring your own lawn chair.

Where:	Larry Norvell Band Shell, Manhattan City Park
When:	8:00 pm
Cost:	free

U.S. Cellular 3-D Free Summer Movie: "Fly Me to the Moon" - July 30
Warm summer nights at the Westloop Shopping Center will take on a new dimension this year with the return of a family-freindly series of movies sponsored by U.S. Cellular. In the third year, U.S. Cellular is bringing in three movies and each will be shown in 3-D.
Movies start at dusk and various pre-show activities begin at 7:30 pm. The free movies are open to all ages and families are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs, along with food and drink (alcholo is not permitted). Come enjoy a fun summer evening at the movies for free!

Where:	Westloop Shopping Center
When:	7:30 pm
Cost:	free

Arts in the Park Summer Concerts Presents The Benders - July 31
Enjoy Arts in the Park Free Music Concert Series. Seating provided on bleachers or bring your own lawn chair.

Where:	Larry Norvell Band Shell, Manhattan City Park
When:	8:00 pm
Cost:	free

ART EXHIBITS:

Pieces of Time: Quilts from the Historic Costume and Textile Museum - May 28 - Sep. 12

Where:	Beach Museum on the K-State campus
When:	T-Sat 10-5pm Sun 12-5pm Closed Monday & holidays
Cost:	free

"Fluidity" Group Watercolor Show - June 18 - July 31

Where:	Strecker-Nelson Gallery
When:	Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 6:00 pm
Cost:	free

Pieces of Time: Quilts from the Historic Costume and Textile Museum - July 1 - Sep. 12

Where:	Beach Museum on the K-State campus
When:	W-Sat 10-5pm Sun 12-5pm Closed Monday & Tuesday & holidays
Cost:	free

Exhibit of Watercolors - July 30 - Sep. 11

Where:	Strecker-Nelson Gallery
When:	Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 6:00 pm
Cost:	free

CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS

Army Combatives Training - July 15 - Oct. 15

Where:	Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex
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Manhattan High School Class of 1975 35th Class Reunion - July 31

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Annual Events:

Sponsored by the Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department during the summer, Arts in the Park brings the performing arts to the Larry Norvell Band Shell in City Park. Performances include a wide variety of local and regional musical acts throughout the summer. Most Friday nights you'll be able to hear great music starting at 8pm! And the Band Shell also plays host to the Little Apple Jazz Festival!
For information call, (785) 587-2757 or visit the City of Manhattan website.

On the last full weekend in June, Manhattan hosts the Affiliated Foods Midwest Country Stampede. Country music’s hottest stars arrive in Manhattan to entertain fans from across the United States for a weekend of music, camping and excitement. Attendance for this four-day event usually exceeds 140,000 and draws the best fans in county music!
For ticket and campsite information call
(866) 464-2626
For VIP tickets and festival information call
(800) 795-8091 or (785) 539-2222,
or visit the Country Stampede website.

Theatres:

The arts in Manhattan are supported and encouraged by the Manhattan Arts Center. The MAC has enjoyed great success with its theatrical productions, Birdhouse and Jazz music concerts, gallery exhibitions and art classes. The Manhattan Arts Center sponsors and coordinates touring performances, exhibits and guest artists to the city. For more information, call (785) 537-4420, send an email or view the website.

Located on the K-State campus, McCain Auditorium hosts an array of outstanding artists and attractions each year in the McCain Performance Series. From ballet to Broadway, jazz to chamber music, comedy to classic theatre, McCain has something for almost every taste. Also a part of the K-State campus, Nichols Theatre is home to numerous Theatre and Dance productions. For ticket information, call the McCain Auditorium Box Office at (785) 532-6428.