Fortopia, a playful outdoor exhibition comprised of awe-inspiring forts, invites explorers of all ages to uncover Powell Gardens. This vibrant addition to summer in Kansas City encourages outdoor discovery and taps into the nostalgia of childhood fort building. After opening a public request for proposals, eight forts were selected for the exhibition. Designed to inspire…
Disney has curated special behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of the most popular characters, films, shows, and attractions – from Disneyland to Walt Disney World and beyond. The ten magnificent and imaginatively themed galleries, with moving stories, unique interactive installations, and exciting background information, will take visitors on a journey through 100 years of The…
Showplace, Crown Center Shops, Level 1. Step into Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood – where Daniel and his friends help young children navigate their world, and parents guide their journey. Play, sing, explore, and pretend in some favorite and familiar places from the Neighborhood. Try a fun activity, share a memory, and create grr-ific new ones on…
Learn how English ceramic artists from the medieval through the 19th century were inspired by Chinese ceramicists and the new methods they chose to create art. Compare functional versus ornamental vessels. Explore the gallery to see the surprising outcome of their work with the help of Museum Guide Volunteers. This is a Weekly Recurring Event,…
America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Join us for an event that…
Play J. Rieger & Co. Gold Medal Bingo all month long in July! Explore the distillery to score a BINGO and win a J. Rieger & Co. spirit. Choose from our Premium Wheat Vodka, Midwestern Dry Gin, Kansas City Whiskey, or Caffè Amaro. All bingo winners are invited to enter a drawing for 2 tickets…
NEWSIES is a high energy, highly entertaining Broadway musical from the composer of ALADDIN, THE LITTLE MERMAID and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. It’s this summer’s hit musical that’s perfect for grandparents, parents, tweens & teens. Check website for tickets and show times.
There's no better time to celebrate Kansas City's vibrant creativity than during the 14-day showcase of local performing and visual arts. The KC Fringe Festival 2024 is the largest celebration of arts and culture in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Returning live for its 20th season for a two-week explosion of performance, film, visual arts…
Festival of Butterflies invites nature enthusiasts of all ages to celebrate the Midwest’s most whimsical pollinator at Powell Gardens. Spend a day outdoors exploring tropical and native butterflies alongside stunning botanic displays. This festival is a Kansas City family-favorite!
Sound Mandala at the KC Fringe Festival at Olsen Performing Arts Center, UMKC. The Sound Mandala is an immersive audio system that distributes sound to dozens of independent loudspeakers and moves sounds through space in ways never heard before. The show will consist of music mixed from the original multi-track sound recordings that are mixed…
The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory… but only to a lucky few! When Charlie Bucket and the others find their golden tickets, their boring lives explode with color and confections beyond their wildest dreams. Join Charlie, Violet, Augustus, Veruca, and Mike Teavee as they embark on a mesmerizing joyride…
Join from July 22-26 for the Christmas in July Promotion at The Melting Pot. Enjoy a 4 Course Meal for $44 per person. This is a one week offer only.
Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical, is coming to the Kansas City Music Hall July 23rd through August 4th. Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying…
The Platte County Fair is a privately held, not-for-profit organization. It consists of 100 stockholders including 15 board members with 5 officers that are elected annually by the stockholders, all of whom are non-paid volunteers. The fair has been an annual event in our community since the first fair in 1863. It is recorded as…
Discover exceptional storytelling, new releases, documentaries, restored classics, foreign and art films at Tivoli. Curated by Jerry Harrington, the Nelson-Atkins is honored to be the home of the beloved theater. Songs of Earth | Thursday, July 25 @ 7 p.m. | Saturday, July 27 @ 2 p.m. Norway’s official selection for the Academy Awards, Songs…
Shrek the Musical at Starlight Theatre July 26th through July 28th at 8:00 PM. Your favorite ogre and his sidekick are back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®-winning, smash hit DreamWorks animated film.
Kick off your weekend with top local bands and favorite food trucks on Crown Center Square. Finish the evening with a famous flick under the stars. Plenty of space to enjoy a movie, music, food and drinks. The festivities begin at 6:00 PM with a local band and food trucks. Movies begin at approximately 9:00…
Meet Mateo & Z-Blob from LEGO DREAMZzz and defend the dream world in the limited-time event happening July 1st - August 31st! The Never Witch is stealing memories, and families can become Night Agents to stop her! Harness the power of creativity to save the day with these new activities: Search MINILAND for the dream…
Brace yourselves for the ultimate showdown at the Demolition Derby! Watch as cars crash and smash in an epic battle for glory! Starts at 7:00pm both nights Thursday and Friday July 25th-26th.
Dragonflies are one of nature's most successful hunters with a 98% chance of catching their prey. Â How do you compare? Bring your favorite net, though we can provide some too. Â Join us to catch dragonflies around Lake Lorraine, work to identify and track what we catch, and learn about the amazing dragonflies in our area.…
It’s the Summer of Sangria at Weston Wine Company! Each week, we’re bringing you three delicious, crafted sangrias. Enjoy a glass of your favorite or indulge in a sampling of all three with our Summer Sangria Flight. Each flight comes with a half glass of each sangria paired with delightful miniature cupcakes. Pre-purchase your wine…
POSTPONED FROM JULY 3 - Enjoy an evening of family fun including face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon artists, inflatables, food trucks, concert and pyro-musical fireworks show.
Enjoy our free summer concerts on the Fourth Friday of each month, May – August, in Howard Station Park. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and features local talents from all musical genres. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and/or blanket for seating. Make a night of it and visit artist pop-ups at our…
Fridays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Central Park at Zona Rosa (green space next to Bravo Italian Cucina). Bring a chair, blanket and friends and enjoy FREE concerts in Zona Rosa’s Central Park this summer. Schedule listed below. Come early and get dinner at the restaurants located in Zona Rosa. A spot on Bravo’s patio is the…
Join Parkville Parks & Recreation and Creekside for a free outdoor movie night at the Infield on Friday, July 26 to see The Rookie. Movie will begin at 7:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a free outdoor movie!
ATG Festival Concert featuring Bridge & Wolak and Grayson Masefield with Ensemble Iberica at UMKC in the White Recital Hall. Bridge & Wolak are Michael Bridge, accordion, and Kornel Wolak, clarinet – a globe-trotting musical duo who share a love of classical, jazz, and world music, as well as a fascination for fusing genres and…
Olivia Rodrigo with special guest PinkPantheress at T-Moblie Center Friday, July 26th at 7:30 PM. Multi-platinum, three-time GRAMMY award-winning artist Olivia Rodrigo announced her highly anticipated GUTS world tour in support of her second studio album, GUTS, which was released Sept. 8.
Live music Friday, July 26 from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. Jerry Hooper is bringing an evening of Jazz to The Lux $5 cover with pre-purchase. $10 cover charge at the door. Reserve online to secure your spot!
Jeff Bergen is quickly becoming one of the most exciting and talked about Elvis Tribute Artists in the industry today. His star is rapidly rising on the "ETA" horizon, and the buzz is spreading to Elvis fans worldwide. He is considered by many in the industry to render one of the most vocally compelling representations…
COME ON LADIES, IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE! 8pm-Close $3 Seltzers $6 High Noon $7 Double Tap Dat A$$ Specialty Cocktail $3 Pink Whitney Shots 25% Off VR (*WALK-INS ONLY) Karaoke Night: 9p-Close
The Greatest Tribute on earth. The Rock Gods are a Tribute to Rock and Roll's Most Iconic Stars! With a one of a kind show, the Rock Gods provide an authentic salute to Rock and Roll's most legendary acts including Van Halen, Def Leppard, Guns N' Roses, Bon Jovi, Ozzy, Kiss, AC/DC, Alice Cooper, Motley…
Get ready to sing your heart out! Karaoke night at DoubleTap is every Friday night with DJ Mic KC! Date: Every FridayFrom 9 PM - 1 AMLocation: DoubleTap KC in the River Market Exclusive Ladies' Specials (8 PM - Close) Power Hour (11 PM - 12 AM)
Get ready for an epic summer at the Arboretum with their newest event, Summer Movie Nights! Food will be sold out of Café Celeste, plus we'll have additional food services each night! Bring your lawn chair or blanket as we will grass seating only, come at 7pm to explore our beautiful gardens and settle in…
$2 drinks every Friday from 10pm-midnight at Kellys.
