Social roster looking a little sparse this weekend? We’ve got a wide variety of things for you to do—everything from VegFest to a soirée with movie stars to a jog with your dog for charity.
Date: Friday, June 7th
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Kansas City Zoo
Address: 6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132
Price: Starting at $175
It’s the 30th anniversary of Jazzoo—the Kansas City Zoo’s largest fundraiser. Grab your better half for this annual wingding that helps feed and care for more than 1,700 animals and educate Kansas City youth through our Zoo Learning Fund.
Heartland Men’s Chorus’ “Rock You!”
Date: Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9
Time: Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m.
Location: Folly Theater
Address: 300 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Price: Starting at $15
“We Are The Champions,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Somebody to Love,” “We Will Rock You,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” — the list goes on and on. Get ready to experience the full spectrum of music from this legendary band, produced with the flair that only Heartland Men’s Chorus can deliver. From their greatest hits to the ballads, HMC singers croon like Freddie Mercury and this visual masterpiece of a concert will take you on a wild ride through rock and roll history.
Date: Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9
Time: Times Vary
Location: City Market Park
Address: 5 West 3rd St., Kansas City
Price: Free
VegFest is a fun, immersive opportunity to experience how moving more toward a plant-rich lifestyle is better for you, the environment, and animals. Daily activities vary:
– Sample a variety of delicious plant-based foods
– Discover eco-friendly and cruelty-free products
– Connect with health and wellness practitioners and advocates
– Listen to powerful presentations on the benefits of a plant-rich lifestyle
– Engage with animal advocacy and welfare organizations
– Enjoy the beer garden, cooking demos, and kids’ activity area
Date: Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8th
Time: Times vary
Location: Sprint Center
Address: 1407 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106
Price: Prices vary per event
The annual celeb fest to raise money for Children’s Mercy is back in full force this weekend. Think you spied Selena Gomez on the Plaza? Yes, it was her. She’s just one of plethora of stars in town to help get the party started.
Date: Saturday, June 8 through Sunday, June 9
Time: Times Vary
Location: Louisburg Cider Mill
Address: 14730 KS-68, Louisburg, KS
Price: $15
Come celebrate tiny at this huge festival just south of Kansas City at the Louisburg Cider Mill!
Bring your family and friends to tour tiny houses, van conversions, skoolies, gypsy wagons and more. Enjoy a full line-up of speakers and a variety of vendors who will guide you to minimize your clutter, debt, and carbon footprint.
There will be activities for the kids, food trucks, music, and so much more.
Date: Sunday, June 9
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Humane Society of Greater KC
Address: Country Club Plaza
Price: $30 Registration Fee
Grab Fido and Rover for a one- and two-mile run/walk on the Country Club Plaza to benefit the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City. There is also a Wiener Dog Dash! For Dog-n-Jog info click here.