Good morning, Topeka.

District 4 of A.B.A.T.E. of Kansas donated nearly $2,000 to Topeka Rescue Mission on Sunday — the funds will support its food bank and local community needs following the 34th annual Rescue Mission Ride attended by 57 motorcyclists.

Musician Sean Gaskell performed his West African kora music — a 21-string instrument — at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library auditorium today; he studied in Gambia and Senegal for over 20 years.

Four Kansas Jayhawks were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft over the weekend.

On Saturday, Tyson LeBlanc (the program’s highest-drafted position player) and Dominic Voegele were picked by the Tigers and Orioles, and on Sunday, first baseman Brady Ballinger and pitcher Mathis Nayral joined Detroit and Toronto.

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.

KAZHA Live Performance

8:00 – 11:59 PM — The Legendary Boobie Trap Bar — Ticket info TBA — Experience a unique blend of power rock from the Japanese band fronted by Kazuha Oda.

Bike Night Featuring Milltown

7-11 p.m. — Kickstart Saloon — Free entry — Milltown rockin it southern style on Kick’s outdoor stage for a great time.

Willow Rose's Country for the Pets

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Northside Social — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of live music with Ryan Manuel, a passionate singer-songwriter from Lawrence, Kansas.

Full Band Performance at Evergy Plaza

7-11 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a lively full band set from MNB, who play over 100 shows a year.