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Welcome to The Beacon’s Events page — your go-to for discovering vibrant, memorable experiences in Topeka. From cocktail workshops and artistic evenings to music, holiday markets, and community gatherings, there’s always something happening here.
There and Back Again
Join us in 2025 for a unique tasting series inspired by The Hobbit, exploring wines, gins, whiskies, and more, with each event reflecting a different place and story. Enjoy a community-driven experience with fine beverages, snacks and great conversation.
Concrete & Cocktails
Join us for free entry, discounted drinks and exclusive pours while meeting Trident 3D Homes and learning how 3D concrete printing could shape Topeka’s housing future—plus giveaways and a final toast to what’s ahead.
Holiday Market at The Beacon
Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit with a festive weekend filled with local vendors showcasing unique arts, crafts and gifts perfect for everyone on your holiday list.
Midsummer Night's Dream Ball
Step into a world of enchantment at our Midsummer Night’s Dream Ball! Inspired by Shakespeare’s timeless tale, this magical evening will feature a dreamy cocktail hour, a live performance by a Shakespeare troupe, whimsical dancing and fairy-inspired fun like a photo booth, tarot readings and flower crown-making.
Michael Jackson Tribute Concert
Michael Jackson Tribute Concert starring America's #1 MJ impersonator Danny Dash Andrews. Be a part of this incredible concert experience.
2025 Kansas Preservation Conference
The Kansas Preservation Conference is coming to The Beacon this spring. Preservationists, historians, architects and enthusiasts are invited May 7-9, 2025. The theme of the conference is Planning for the Future of Preservation, emphasizing the importance of trades, resiliency planning and engaging the next generation of preservationists.
Topeka Women’s Conference Presented by Go Topeka
The Topeka Women's Conference Presented by Go Topeka is a new event focused on empowering women through inspiring sessions, networking and resources for personal and professional growth. Attendees will connect, learn and gain tools to make a positive impact in their communities.
Artful Evenings: Air Dry Ceramic & Succulents (2-Part Workshop)
Join us for a two-part Artful Evenings workshop at The Beacon: on April 10th, shape and smooth a ceramic pot, then on April 14th, paint both your pot and succulent and plant it, or attend only the second session with a pre-made pot to paint.
Artful Evenings: Floral Watercolor Painting
Celebrate the start of spring with a Floral Watercolor Workshop, where you'll create vibrant flower paintings using provided inspirations or your own favorite blooms.
Moms Unhinged
Join us for a night of laughter as we explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate us. Men are welcome to the show, too.
Moms Unhinged has been selling out shows all over the country and is coming to Topeka for a special performance.
Artful Evenings: Paint & Swap
Join us for Paint & Swap! In this fun, collaborative workshop, you’ll start a drawing or painting and swap with a friend, partner, coworker or stranger after 5 minutes.
Fade
Don’t miss Shades of Theatre Company’s inaugural production of Fade. In a world where status is everything two people from vastly different worlds collide in Fade—a powerful dramedy by Tanya Saracho. Mexican-born Lucia, a rising TV writer, and Abel, a night janitor, form an unlikely friendship that challenges everything they thought they knew about identity, class, and community.
Artful Evenings: Vision 2025 - Manifest Your Future Collage
Step into 2025 with intention! Create a vision collage that reflects your goals, dreams, and positivity. Let’s manifest greatness and make it a year of transformation!
Brass & Bubbly: A Jazz Age NYE Party
Join us at Brass & Bubbly, a glamorous 1920s-themed New Year’s Eve celebration at The Beacon, complete with a DJ, dancing, signature drinks, a photo booth and an optional VIP Cajun dinner. Celebrate the countdown to 2025 in style!
“It’s a Wonderful Life” Screening and Soup Dinner
Join us for a special screening of the classic holiday film “It's a Wonderful Life” and celebrate the season with family and friends. Arrive early to enjoy a cozy dinner from SKY, featuring sweet potato soup, chili, bread, and cheeses, along with festive drinks available at the bar.
Sip & Savor: A Sake Experience
Join us for Sip & Savor: The Sake Experience, featuring a tasting of five premium sakes paired with a delicious Japanese menu, including miso soup, sushi, and mochi. Perfect for both sake enthusiasts and newcomers, this event promises a delightful culinary journey. Reserve your spot now!
Artful Evenings: Holiday House Decorating
Get into the festive spirit at Artful Evenings: Holiday House Decorating, a fun and creative workshop as part of our monthly craft series at The Beacon!
Artful Evenings: Wine Glass Painting
Join us for Artful Evenings: Wine Glass Painting at The Beacon! Paint your own wine glass with all materials provided and enjoy a complimentary drink.
Holiday Market at The Beacon
Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit with a festive weekend filled with local vendors showcasing unique arts, crafts and gifts perfect for everyone on your holiday list.
Whispers of the Past
SOLD OUT! It's spooky season! Join us for a history overview and paranormal tour of The Beacon, originally the Topeka Woman's Club building. Enjoy haunts and cocktails.
Moms Unhinged
Join us for a night of laughter as we explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate us. Men are welcome to the show, too.
Moms Unhinged has been selling out shows all over the country and is coming to Topeka for a special performance.
Artful Evenings: Thrifted Ghost Painting
Join us for our first installment of Artful Evenings, a craft workshop series! Create spooky ghost art on vintage thrifted canvases just in time for Halloween. All materials provided, plus a complimentary drink.
En Plein Air
Join us for a delightful evening of art and relaxation at our En Plein Air painting event! Capture the beauty of the Topeka Capital from our rooftop while sipping on wine and creating your masterpiece.
Veil Events Bridal Show
Join Veil Events at their FREE Veil Events Bridal Show! If you are planning a wedding or a big event, this bridal show is a must! Meet the top wedding professional in the area.
Sweet Summer Open House
Kick off Summer at The Beacon’s Sweet Summer Open House! Cool down inside our historic event venue. Explore over 30,000 square feet of our unique space and enjoy our guest vendors. Joining us will be Forever Recollections Photobooth, The Sweet Tee and Propps Events.
Discovering Varietals
Explore a different varietal with us each month of 2024 in our Discovering Varietals wine tasting series.
New Year’s Eve in the Tropics
We’ll bring paradise to you this New Year’s Eve! We’re dancing our way into 2024 with a DJ, photo booth, snacks and a champagne toast. We also offer a VIP dinner experience.
World Wine Tour
Let us lead you around the world glass by glass with our World Wine Tour. Each tasting will feature wines and a snack pairing from a different region. Take the whole tour or find the regions that interest you most.
Groovy New Year’s Eve
Join us for a New Year’s party that’s off the hook! We’re dancing our way into 2023 with a dj, photo booth, snacks and a champagne toast. We also offer a far out VIP experiences - a murder mystery.
New Year’s Eve at The Beacon
Join us at The Beacon in Downtown Topeka to celebrate the start of a new year! Purchase your tickets and leave the rest to us. Party your way into 2022 with a dj, photo booth, local fare and a champagne toast. Choose your own adventure with our three ticket options.