Intrust Bank Arena will be filled with the sounds of red dirt Country this weekend

The first weekend of May will come with, as always, the First Friday Gallery Crawl, and several of the Wichita-area’s biggest music venues will be putting on big shows, too.

Also — it’s Free Comic Book Day on Saturday.

Here’s a list of some of your best bets for fun in Wichita this weekend:

Turnpike Troubadours concert

7 p.m. Friday, Intrust Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman

Red Dirt country band Turnpike Troubadours will headline a concert at Intrust Bank Arena on Friday that also will include opening acts Trampled by Turtles and Red Clay Straws. Turnpike Troubadours, founded in 2005 and from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is known for hits like “7&7” and “A Long Way From Your Heart.” The show starts at 7 p.m., and tickets are $35 to $125 at www.selectaseat.com , by phone at 316-755-7328 or in person at the Select-a-Seat box office inside Intrust Bank Arena.

Open Streets in Nomar

Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, along 21st Street

The last installment of Open Streets, a City of Wichita project that closes down sections of public streets for biking, walking, food and fun, just happened last month near Wichita State University. But it’s already time for another go-round. Open Streets ICT – Nomar will happen from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday along one mile of 21st Street, stretching from the Nomar International Market at 204 E. 21st St. to Woodland Park at 841 W. 21st St. The event will draw food and street vendors and will have several activity hubs set up along the way. Admission is free.

First Friday Gallery Crawl

Friday, various Wichita art galleries

First Friday has come around again, and Wichita galleries are inviting art fans to visit opening-night receptions for various shows. Among this month’s openings: a show by portrait artist Rachel Curtis called “Talk to Me” at Reuben Saunders Gallery, 3215 E. Douglas. Also, City Arts at 334 N. Mead will open an exhibit in its main gallery called “Textura” by artists David and Susan Harmon. A full list of show openings can be found at downtownwichita.org/discover/things-to-see-and-do/first-friday

Whiskey Myers in concert

6:30 p.m. Saturday, Hartman Arena, 8151 N. Hartman Arena Drive

Whiskey Myers, a country-rock band from Texas, will be at Park City’s Hartman Arena on Saturday for a concert that will include opening acts Lukas Nelson — the son of Willie Nelson — and Reid Haughton. Whiskey Myers’ best-known songs include “John Wayne” and “Ballad of a Southern Man.” The show starts at 6:30 p.m., and doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets range from $34.50 to $99.50 and are available at hartmanarena.com

Free Comic Book Day

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Wizard’s Alley, 114 N. St. Francis

Saturday is national Free Comic Book Day, and in Wichita, Wizard’s Alley at 114 N. St. Francis will participate with an all-day event that will feature a meet-and-greet with comic book artist Jerry Bennett, known for work on titles like “Glamorella’s Daughter” and “Power Pup.” Everyone who attends will be able to take a free comic book from a list of select titles, and the event also will include a cosplay contest with prizes. It lasts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Student Art Show

Friday-Sunday, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd.

“Through the Hands of Students” is the name of an exhibit that will run from Friday through Sunday at the Wichita Art Museum. The show, according to its organizers, ”embodies the lived experiences, perspectives and creative processes of high school students” and will be filled with two-dimensional and three-dimensional works by students from North High School. The show’s opening reception is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday.