Good morning, Topeka.

Helping Hands Humane Society in Topeka continues its Dog Days of Summer promotion, offering most dogs age 5 months and up for name-your-price adoption.

The shelter also celebrates ten years of Kitty Karma Yoga sessions today with morning and afternoon classes for a $10 fee.

Concert for a Child provided live music at Evergy Plaza on Friday, June 19, as downtown residents gathered to support the Capper Foundation’s pediatric services; the fundraiser honored two-year-old Ayden Burns' brave journey through early medical challenges.

Photos of unsheltered Topeka residents with their pets were shown Friday at First United Methodist Church.

The project began last summer when the Topeka Street Dog Coalition + K-State’s Department of Shelter Medicine gave cameras to help document how pets build bonds during tough times.

The inaugural Black Rodeo will take place on June 26 and 27 at the North Topeka Saddle Club at 7 p.m. each night, with a petting farm and historic reenactment starting at 6 p.m. on opening night (tickets cost $15 for children and $25 for adults plus online fees).

On Thursday in Wichita, GOP gubernatorial candidates presented varied plans, with Charlotte O’Hara proposing to eliminate state education staff and others advocating for rural development — focusing on spending reviews and tax changes ahead of the November election.

The Concrete Cup is a 3-on-3 soccer tournament hosted by SVEC today at the Stormont Vail Events Center, with teams from Topeka, Kansas City, and Wichita competing for a cash prize + fans can join the watch party airing major soccer games.

Howard Mahan Band & The Old No. 5's Live Music

6-10 p.m. — Compass Point: Home of Dirty Girl Adventures — Ticket info available — Enjoy a night of blues rock with the electrifying Howard Mahan Band and The Old No. 5's.

Envista Eats & Beats

6-9 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and live music in a vibrant community atmosphere.

The Harvey Brothers Band Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Kick Start Saloon — Free entry — The Harvey Brothers Band plays live in Topeka for the first time, inviting everyone to ride their bikes over.

Boys Volleyball Training Camp

8:45 AM – 3:30 PM — Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena — Training fee required — Improve your volleyball skills with focused training for young male athletes.

Topeka Job Fair

12:30-3:00 p.m. — Crestview Community Center — Free entry — Explore a variety of job opportunities and connect with local employers in a vibrant setting.

Topeka Blues Society Summertime Blues Concert

6 p.m. — Gage Park Amphitheater — Free entry — Experience a night of blues music with live performances by local bands in a scenic park setting.

Live Country Music Night with Steel Skarecrow

7-11 p.m. — Saddle Up Bar and Grill — Free entry — Experience a blend of nineties country and southern soul that tells a story through modern music.