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…
The Missouri College and Career Attainment Network (MOCAN) wants Kansas City area students and their parents to know that it’s not too late to complete the FAFSA. Free expert assistance is available this summer to help students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) so they have the money they need for college…
To festival, or not to festival? At the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, that’s not even a question. Each year, the free festival features performances of a different Shakespearean masterpiece. Their mission is to make the works of Shakespeare and Shakespeare-inspired works accessible to a diverse audience through a free, professional, outdoor festival, and additional…
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,…
Kansas City Symphony Presents Stern’s Farewell with Sibelius and Barber at The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, June 21st at 8:00 PM, Saturday, June 22nd at 8:00 PM and Sunday, June 23rd at 2:00 PM. Located in Helzberg Hall. With a virtuosic program to close this magnificent season, Maestro Stern shares music…
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…
Pixies & Modest Mouse with special guest CAT Power at Starlight Theatre Monday, June 24th at 6:30 PM. Experience the music of Pixies and Modest Mouse, two iconic bands that have shaped the indie rock landscape.
Kauffman Center Presents Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs with opener Shannon McNally on Monday, June 24th, at 7:30 PM. Located in Muriel Kauffman Theatre. Mike Campbell was a member, architect and co-captain of the Heartbreakers, a band he co-founded with Tom Petty. The Heartbreakers lead guitarist, Campbell co-wrote many of the Tom Petty &…
