The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle started in 1982 with 12 contestants and 12 judges. On April 27, 1984, Governor John Carlin declared the contest the official Kansas State Championship. The competition attracts cooks who compete for the coveted title of Grand Champion of the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle - The Kansas State Championship. Prizes and…
Pitmasters from across the country gather at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for this family-friendly festival. Featuring free admission for all, individual pitmasters offer barbecue dishes for sale. The event also features live music, beer, VIP experiences and more. Friday, June 21: 6-10pm Saturday, June 22: 11am - 8pm
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…
WaterFest in Excelsior Springs Friday June 21st from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Saturday June 22nd from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Waterfest is a fun-filled, family friendly event that is the largest annual festival in nearby Excelsior Springs, MO. Activities include live music, fireworks, a car show and other homespun traditions.
Make Music Kansas City is a live, free musical celebration on June 21st, the longest day of the year, with concerts on streets, sidewalks, venues and parks across the city! Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music is open to anyone who wants to take part. Every kind of musician — young and…
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…
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)
Experience the garden party of the summer! The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens sets the scene for an epic evening of all-inclusive fun! Since 2008, The Arts & Recreation Foundation has welcomed thousands to attend and delight in the ambiance of the premier networking event in Johnson County. Whether you come as a guest…
SUMMER SOLSTICE SHOP CRAWL, June 22, 12pm - 5pm. Celebrate the longest days of summer with a fun shop crawl throughout Zona Rosa.Enjoy sips, specials, giveaways, food trucks, local pop-ups & photo opps. DETAILS: SHOP CRAWL! Meander around Zona Rosa and stop into the participating businesses for summer fun! Sips, specials, giveaways. Look for a…
Drink Your History – Buds and Suds June 22nd @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets are $30/$40 each or $100 for the whole series (A $30 savings!) In the colonial era, beer was considered safer than water. Now, it is a $114 billion industry in the United States. Learn about the rise of beer…
