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05/29/2026

Some of Topeka's best singers only perform in the shower. Tonight is your chance to prove it. 😄🎤

Karaoke Night is happening at Evergy Plaza and whether you're channeling your inner rock star or just coming to enjoy the show, it's always a fun night out.

Kids Hour runs from 6:30–7:30 PM, giving young performers a chance to take center stage before the evening gets rolling.

Grab some friends, bring the family, and come enjoy a night of music, laughter, and community.

05/28/2026

Calling all dog lovers — Doggie Date Night is being hosted by Shawnee County Parks + Recreation this Saturday at Evergy Plaza from 6–8 PM.

Bring the pups downtown for a fun community night with games, fountains, photo ops, pup cups, giveaways, and dog contests starting around 7 PM.

It’s the perfect excuse to get outside, meet other dog people, and enjoy a summer evening with your four-legged best friend.

05/27/2026

Your lunch plans for Wednesday? Officially handled. ☀️🎶

Head to downtown Topeka from 11 AM – 1 PM for live music, local food, and a chance to break up the work week with some good community vibes.

🎸 Null & Void will be bringing the tunes
🌮 Taqueria Mexico Lindo
🍴 Cooking with Mike
🍍 Pineapple Dream Topeka

Grab your coworkers, meet a friend, or just take a lunch break that’s actually fun for once. 💛

05/20/2026

Wednesdays are a little better when there’s live music and food trucks involved!

If your workday needs a reset, head to Evergy Plaza for Live at Lunch from 11–1 today.

MikeG will be playing acoustic favorites and originals while you grab lunch from some awesome local spots:
🍖 Tod’s BBQ
🌽 Los GemElotes
🍋 Poppin Squeeze

It’s the perfect excuse to get outside, enjoy downtown, and break up the work week with some good vibes. 💛

05/18/2026

Who made it out to the Nighttime Food Truck Festival in Topeka on Saturday night?! If YOU did, what was your favorite dish?

05/16/2026

Hey NE Kansas!! We are LIVE at the 2nd Annual Nighttime Food Truck Festival Evergy Plaza!! The food is amazing, The Bash hits the stage soon and the bounce houses and fountains are keeping the kids entertained!

It's gonna be hopping til 10pm so load up the family and head on over!

05/15/2026

The Nighttime Food Truck Festival at Evergy Plaza is THIS SATURDAY from 5–10 PM and honestly… it might just be the hottest event in Topeka right now.

✅ 20 of Topeka’s best food & beverage trucks
✅ Live music bringing all the summer vibes
✅ Fun activities for all ages put on by amazing people

Bring your family, grab your friends, and come hungry.

Hang out by the fountains, stroll through the car show, let the kids hit the bounce houses, and enjoy one of those perfect summer nights.

05/14/2026

It’s been a loooong winter… but the wait is finally over. 🙌🔥

Envista Eats & Beats is BACK TONIGHT 6PM at Evergy Plaza and downtown is about to come alive again.

🎸 Chance Encounter
🎤 The Cover Girls

And let’s be honest… the food lineup deserves its own applause. 👏
🍺 Iron Rail Brewing
🍖 Tod’s BBQ
🍔 Dj's Diner Food Truck
🌮 JLG Mexi-Q
🌭 Ronn’s Jazzy Doggs
🥞 La Creperie Co.
🍭 RG’s Sweetery
🍋 Poppin Squeeze
🍹 Oasis Mobile Bar

Live music, local food, patio weather, and that downtown summer energy we’ve all been missing.

Grab your people, come hungry, and let’s kick off the season right. 🎶✨

05/07/2026

🎬 Friday Flicks is BACK this Friday at Evergy Plaza — and it’s going to be a good one!

If you missed last time, here’s your chance to make it right. Grab your blankets, your crew, and head out for a night under the stars with Zootopia 2 — the perfect family movie night. 🐰🦊

And don’t even worry about dinner… it’s handled:
🍔 Dj's Diner Food Truck
🍭 Sweet Bites
🍋 Poppin Squeeze
🍧 Kona Ice of Lawrence/Topeka

Good movie, great food, and those downtown summer night vibes we all love.

12/12/2025

🥊🔥 It’s officially GO TIME.

The weigh-in is TONIGHT… and that means all eyes are on Rumble In Title Town TOMORROW.

John "The Iron Man" Cantrell is locked in, focused, and ready to step into The Vail to defend his title and fight for another. The city’s about to shake — and you’re gonna want to be part of it.

Come show your support, bring the noise, and back our hometown champ as he gets ready to make history. 💪💛

🎟 Tickets start at just $15 at the Cable Dahmer Box Office.

Tomorrow’s the night, Topeka. Let’s PACK the house. Let’s BRING the energy.
Let’s show up for our guy. 🥊🏆

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