On the First Friday of every month, thousands of residents and visitors fill the Crossroads Arts District in Kansas City to enjoy what has become the City’s most dynamic and popular event: #firstfridayskc. The community comes alive as arts organizations, galleries, studios, and a wide variety of businesses in the district feature local, regional, national,…
The West Bottoms extends the monthly First Friday celebration through the end of the weekend, bringing food trucks, special happenings and more to the historic district. With the area boasting a staggering selection of shops to wander and a growing roster of entertainment options, you can spend your whole weekend there and still find more…
Retired art teacher is seeking: Folks interested in exploring "handmade holiday ornaments." Re-awaken childhood experiences using household materials. Perfectionists need not apply! Join NedRa Bonds—artist, educator, activist, and great grandmother—for the next Make and Sip at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures! An opportunity to connect with the exhibition Portraits of Childhood: Black Dolls…
Step into a winter wonderland of holiday magic at the Westport Christmas Market on December 14th. Join for a heartwarming celebration of the season, where the Christmas spirit comes alive through local craftsmanship. Embrace the festive vibes as you explore a curated selection of handcrafted treasures from talented local makers. From unique ornaments to one-of-a-kind…
UMKC Conservatory Wind Symphony performs a preview of the concert they will play at the Missouri Music Educators Association conference.
Known internationally for presenting work of exceptional inventiveness and physical beauty, MOMIX is a company of dancer-illusionists under the direction of Moses Pendleton. Travel down the rabbit hole MOMIX-style with their newest creation, ALICE, inspired by Alice in Wonderland. As Alice’s body grows and shrinks and grows again, the dancers extend themselves by means of…
The UMKC Conservatory Wind Ensemble is performing their first concert of 2025 in White Recital Hall at the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center.
The UMKC Theatre Department is putting on their rendition of "The Inspector General", a satirical play by Nikolai Gogol. All performances will be at 7:30pm in the Spencer Theater at the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center with a matinee on Sunday at 2:30pm.
The UMKC Conservatory Symphony Orchestra will be playing with the winner of the Concerto/Aria competition in White Recital Hall at the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center.
A COLLECTION OF SHORT DANCE WORKS Tulips and lobster is a mesmerizing ballet choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, which made its debut with the Kansas City Ballet in 2018. Inspired by the rich and evocative paintings of the Old Dutch masters from the 17th century, the ballet brings these timeless scenes of the bourgeoisie to…
