Wait… Now What? Life, Laughter, and Lessons with Bonnie Bing

ABOUT THE EVENT: Join us in February as Bonnie Bing shares insights from her new book, Wait… Now What? This delightful collection of short essays showcases Bonnie’s signature humor and wit, exploring everything from holidays and family dynamics to life changes—and yes, even the dreaded task of shopping for swimsuits, which has sparked countless reader reactions over the years.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Bonnie Bing is a celebrated humanitarian who has used her gift of humor both on stage and in her writing to support a wide range of charitable causes. Anyone who has seen her perform in the Gridiron shows—an annual fundraiser for the Society of Professional Journalists that provides journalism scholarships—knows just how laugh-out-loud funny she can be. Fans of her regular columns in the Wichita Eagle also know that Bonnie can move you to tears, shift your perspective, and make you see the world in a new light. Above all, she brings joy to everything she writes. Her latest book, Wait… Now What?, offers short essays that are equal parts wise, witty, and wonderfully observant of the human condition.

Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Place: Larkspur Bistro & Bar, 904 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita

Please note: Parking is available in lots west and north of Larkspur. Visit www.wichita.gov/parking to find parking, book parking, download the ParkMobile app, or pay by phone.

Save $5! Make your reservation by noon Tuesday, February 3, for these early-bird prices:

WPC members $20
Non-Members $25
Students are always $10

No reservation? Walk-in prices:

WPC members $25
Non-Members $30
Students are always $10

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Wait… Now What? Life, Laughter, and Lessons with Bonnie Bing

By Wichita Professional Communicators

Wait… Now What? Life, Laughter, and Lessons with Bonnie Bing

2026 WPC February Luncheon