Artist Talk and Reception: Sarah Zapata August 17
The Kemper Museum celebrates the eighth annual Atrium Project with New York-based artist Sarah Zapata. Get to know the inspiration behind her installation So the roots be known, a project drawing inspiration from much of Kansas City history.
Tangled Roots + Baar Art Journey August 18
The community-focused space at InterUrban ArtHouse hosts the opening of Tangled Roots + Baar Art Journey, part of the traveling UNAPOLOGETIC art exhibition. Treat yourself to a visual feast by these emerging and mid-career artists.
Great Balloon and Puppet Glow August 19
If you’re craving something a little out of the ordinary, take a peek at what StoneLion Puppet Theatre and the National WWI Museum have cooked up. Hot air balloons, puppets, and aerialists perform surrounded by food trucks and live music.
Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks August 19
Two music legends—one stage. Continuing GEHA Field’s summer of supercharged musical talent, Joel and Nicks bring their generations of singer-songwriter success together for one night only in a can’t-miss concert.
Impakt Music Festival August 19
A returning music and arts festival takes over the West Bottoms for one day only this weekend. Dedicated to bass and house music artists, the festival also features local vendors and creatives—but leave the kids at home, because this event is 21 and up.