Crown Center’s newest interactive exhibit will appeal to children and families looking for a FREE indoor activity this winter and spring. Animal Tales & Trails creates a chance for children to use their imaginations and enjoy playtime as they prowl through a wild animal’s world. Kids can swing like a monkey through the jungle, climb…
The public is invited to observe art unfolding before their eyes each day at “paint-out” events in a variety of locations from local wineries to historic sites, with special days in surrounding towns. Over 100 artists will be scattered about the small towns of Defiance, New Melle, and Augusta, capturing and recreating the rolling hills…
“As I watched The Queen’s Cartoonists slip and slide through decades of cartoon music in a matter of minutes, with the animations projected on a large screen behind them, I followed a captivated crowd of young and old consciously connect what they were watching with what they were hearing. The pleasure of the perfect synchrony…
Disclosure are brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence, GRAMMY nominated artists who have been making forward thinking dance music for over a decade with 3 albums, countless single and EP releases and remixes under their belt. They've toured the world a few timesover including headline performances on festival stages at Glastonbury, Primavera and Coachella to name but a few,…
Attendees will receive their own terra cotta pot to paint. While the paint dries, staff will show examples of herbs that can grow in pots, and then attendees will plant their herb seed to take home and grow! Recommended for ages 6 and below. Your ticket includes admission to Powell Gardens’ Painted Garden Festival, a…
Join us at Stockyards Brewing Co for a creative evening of fun! Select from an assortment of pottery and glaze colors to design your very own ceramic masterpiece in this DIY workshop. Great for date night, girls' night or just hanging with the crew! Get ready to Sip n Glaze! Ticket price includes your choice…
The Elders return to the Kauffman Center for their first live performance since taking a two-year hiatus. This nationally recognized Irish band will perform in Helzberg Hall for this year’s Spring Members Concert & Reception. The iconic local Irish band will perform many fan favorites, as well as original songs from their newest album, “Well Alright Then,”…
The Brookside Art Annual is hosted by the Brookside Business Association (BBA). The BBA is a non-profit organization of merchants working to promote and improve the community in the heart of Kansas City. Dominated by quaint neighborhoods, the Brookside neighborhood becomes the center of the Midwest art community each May. The Brookside Art Annual is known for…
In the 70s, 80s, and 90s, Radio ruled – and these giants turned out hit after hit after hit. With songs like Copacabana, We’ve Only Just Begun, and Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me, these singer/songwriters ruled the sound waves for decades. From pop music to commercial jingles to Disney, this trio of songwriters had over 100…
After being rescheduled to the fall in 2021, the Brookside Art Annual returns to its regular Spring schedule in 2022! The 36th Art Annual starts Friday, April 29th at 5 pm and runs through Sunday, May 1st at 5 pm. The show is Kansas City’s first outdoor art show of the year, attracts top artists,…
It's a good time to have a bad time. Ben Auxier and Ryan McCall alongside producer Rusty Sneary (part of the team behind KC-favorite musical comedies Milking Christmas and The Ballad of Lefty & Crabbe) present an evening of swingin' tunes, funny jokes, and inescapable fears. Featuring Brianna Woods, Pancho Javier, and Nellie Maple. Presented…
Altrusa International of Greater Kansas City, Inc will participate in the Excelsior Springs Community Health Fair to showcase their award-winning children’s project Hear A Book; Take A Book. This is a free outdoor event is for families with children. Join us as we seek to share a love of reading by encouraging each child to…
The Global Orphan Project and NorthPoint Development are partnering up to hand-pack 248,000 nutritious meals for starving children around the world. This fun and powerful event is the perfect volunteer opportunity for children aged 5+, students, church groups, businesses, friends, and family members.
Drinking and hunting make an EGG-cellent combination at KEGS ‘n’ EGGS! The Kansas City Renaissance Festival grounds are waiting for you to HUNT for hidden Easter Eggs! Each egg contains tickets to be redeemed for prizes and a few GOLDEN eggs are even filled with CASH! If all that hunting is making you EGG-stra thirsty,…
Experience, embrace, embody the art of loving yourself and you just might win a tropical self-love getaway at the luxurious Splendor 360 del Pacifico in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica. During this transformational experience you will… Intimately connect with, and honor what you love and dislike about yourself; Identify and manage the triggers that cause you…
Which came first, the artist or the garden? The plants that make up botanical gardens are thoughtfully curated, just like the paintings that are hung in art museums. To explore the connection between visual art and the natural world join us for Artful Gardens with "Docent Donna" Houtteman of Art Blocks KC. This event includes a…
Tony® Award-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind South Pacific, The King and I, and 2017 Tony® Award-winning Best Play Oslo, bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece from Tony Award® winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winner Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. The original production won ten Tony Awards®, including a special…
Who keeps the moon shining bright? In this whimsical brand-new American fable, performed spellbindingly by a live indie-folk band, audiences of all ages will be in awe of The Old Man and the Old Moon. Charged with the otherworldly task of making the moon glow nightly, The Old Man embarks on an unexpected epic adventure of…
Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist H.E.R. announced a new leg of her wildly successful 2021 BACK OF MY MIND tour including a stop at Starlight Theatre on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Named Best Female R&B/Pop Artist at the 2021 BET Awards, H.E.R. finished 2021 earning an astonishing 8 Grammy nominations, including Song of the Year…
The American Royal Rodeo returns to Kansas City May 5-7, 2022 for multiple evenings of rodeo action by the top cowboys and cowgirls from around the country after a two-year hiatus due to Covid precautions. The PRCA-sanctioned ProRodeo will hit the dirt each night at 7:30 p.m. in the American Royal Complex, featuring bareback riding,…
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - General Admission floor and rear balcony, Reserved Front Balcony. Doors 7pm / Show 8pm PROOF OF FULLY VACCINATED STATUS IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS SHOW. Patrons must present a vaccine card with matching ID upon entry. Proof of vaccination can be a physical paper copy or a snapshot…
Eckart Runge, founding cellist for the Artemis Quartet, and his duo partner Jacque Ammon have been breaking down concert barriers for more than 25 years. This genre-defying concert juxtaposes Beethoven with more contemporary revolutionary icons such as Paul McCartney, Miles Davis, Piazolla, Chick Corea, and more!
Anyone can grow beautiful roses. All it takes is choosing the right varieties and understanding the growing conditions that help them thrive. Join Laura Dickinson, an American Rose Society Master Consulting Rosarian, to explore the history of roses, how new rose varieties are developed, and how to select the best roses for your gardening needs.…
There’s dreadful news from the concert hall — the composer is dead! Where exactly were the violins on the day in question? Did anyone see the harp? Is the trumpet protesting a bit too boisterously? his perplexing Lemony Snicket mystery is but one of the musical stories on a well-orchestrated afternoon program that super sleuths…
Join us for a Kentucky Derby Party benefitting HopeKids Kansas City! Bust out your derby hat and join the festivities at Jack Stack Freight House on May 7th! Tickets: $75 A fundraising event honoring Sarah Jurgens benefitting HopeKids Kansas City's new equestrian program "Horses Are A Happy Place". HopeKids provides programs and events for families that have a child…
ELIGIBILITY Participation in the Art Flood KC event is open to all artists, age 18 or older. REGISTRATION To register go to genesis1-1art.org/art-flood-kc Artists may participate in any or all days Registration is free but we will be accepting donations. HOURS OF CHECK IN Monday, May 9th – Thursday May 12th The event will begin at 2pm…
Ona Gieschen’s Native Prairie, located just outside of Sedalia, Missouri, is owned and managed by Powell Gardens. The Native Prairie Series, a series of workshops taught at Ona’s Prairie by staff Conservationist Julie Copley, aims to provide participants valuable perspective on this critical Midwest ecosystem. Each workshop will highlight topics surrounding the tallgrass prairie such…
Decades after the AIDS epidemic, three generations of gay men grapple with the tragedy of their past and what it means for their future. Eric is a New York City lawyer trying to keep his family’s apartment; his husband, Toby, is a successful but abrasive writer, living in a state of denial. And their marriage…
Movie star Caroline has it all: looks, fame, and a clear shot at superstardom. With pregnancy, though, her carefully crafted life gets torn apart as her body changes to grow a new life. The real and surreal blend together as Caroline grapples with her inner demons and fights for control of her own existence. From…
Stroll around the grounds of Kane Family Farm as artists from near and far paint their "Nocturn" views. Artists will have three hours to complete the painting start to finish. Paintings will be available for purchase in the gallery throughout the days of the festival.
The Wizard of Oz in Kansas City is filled with all the familiarity of the classic movie – Dorothy and Toto swept to Oz join three unlikely heroes on a quest to see the Wizard and must battle a Wicked Witch in order to return home. This award-winning production seamlessly combines bold new elements like…
This is OKLAHOMA! as you’ve never seen or heard it before—reimagined for the 21st century and the Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Musical. Direct from an acclaimed run on Broadway comes an OKLAHOMA! that looks and sounds like America today. The Daily Beast raves “Forget your traditional idea of Oklahoma! Daniel Fish’s daring, brilliant, utterly absorbing re-interpretation is different—brilliantly so.”…
WITS brings content creators, industry members, and thought leaders together to learn, collaborate, and build a more equitable travel industry.
This community-favorite event on Crown Center Square highlights the artistry of current Hallmark employees and retirees. Organizers expect more than 100 booths this year, and the artists will all be on-site for the event, so you can chat with each creator about their work. This celebration of creativity and togetherness features live music performances, local…
Revel in the grandeur of a royal coronation! Featuring organist Elisa Bickers, experience the music once performed for the ceremonial crowning of the Kings and Queens of England in Westminster Abbey, including works by Handel, Purcell, Vaughan Williams and more!
Did you know that each month, Jewish Family Services provides more than 800 families with food and non-perishable items through the two locations of its food pantry? Food drives help ensure our guests have a wide variety of items to select from and keep expenses down. While JFS is happy to accept any shelf-stable food…
Established a little over a decade ago, Ensemble Correspondances has quickly risen to prominence in the early music field, receiving numerous accolades and recording more than a dozen CDs. Their Kansas City premiere will feature the music of Charpentier, a contemporary of Jean Baptiste Lully.
Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby…
Join us on May 17th at 7 pm CST at the Central United Methodist Church or via live stream for an evening of brass and piano music by Ukrainian composers performed by students of the UMKC Conservatory. Admission is free. All donations will be used to support the International Rescue Committee's response to the crisis…
French composer Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps (Of a Spring Morning) is as delightful and delicate as its name suggests. From this soft Gallic spring to the Nordic fire and ice of Jean Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, the amazing young conductor Ryan Bancroft leads your Kansas City Symphony. They are joined by violin virtuoso Augustin…
The City of Independence does not require a mask. This event has not placed a mask, proof of negative test or vaccination requirement for the audience. Russ at Cable Dahmer Arena has been rescheduled to May 17, 2022. Your ticket will be honored for the new date or if you can’t make it, you’ll be able…
The Folk Alliance International Conference, presented by Folk Alliance International, is the world’s largest gathering of the folk music industry and community (crossing a diverse array of genres including Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Global Roots, Hip-Hop, Old-Time, Singer-Songwriter, Spoken Word, Traditional, Zydeco, and various fusions).
Through the power of her voice, Rupi Kaur brings a captivating performance to the world stage in an all-new spoken word poetry experience. Audiences are taken on a journey of personal loss and love, growth, mental health, community, friendship, and strength. These universal themes take center stage as original music scores the show and projections…
Grab food & see a two-part show! Act I is a comedy about four friends & a box called "Ope," and Act II features a musical theater cabaret.
Revel in the grandeur of a royal coronation! Featuring organist Elisa Bickers, experience the music once performed for the ceremonial crowning of the Kings and Queens of England in Westminster Abbey, including works by Handel, Purcell, Vaughan Williams and more!
Who isn’t familiar with the classic tunes of Queen? This electrifying tribute has garnered critical acclaim around the country for staying true to the original recordings with great vocals and stellar harmonies. The genius of Freddie Mercury comes alive with high-energy versions of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “We Are the Champions,” “Another One…
How is vodka made? What ingredients go into high-end vodka? In this edition of Garden to Glass, attendees will learn about the distillation process and make their own strawberry basil smash cocktail to enjoy. Guests will also receive a Powell Gardens branded cocktail glass to take home.
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram: 662 Juke Joint Live - Reserve Seated Event - Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm
Circle of Lights is a beloved tradition at Kansas City Hospice. Please join us on May 24, 2022 as we remember loved ones at the Fountain on Mill Creek Park on the Country Club Plaza. This annual interfaith service and remembrance is open to the public. We invite you to light a virtual candle in honor…
Use the sun to make art during this drop-in family program! We will use cyanotype prints and collected flowers, leaves, and other greenery to create stunning artwork using nature! Recommended for ages 4-8. Adults only need to register the children who making the artwork.
The music that Sven Gamsky makes as Still Woozy is meant to be comforting. This feeling is partly a matter of circumstance. The Portland artist has long worked out of his home — first in a garage that smelled like weird chemicals, now in a room in a house with windows and air conditioning —…
A pop-up talk show hosted by Luke "Skippy" Harbur featuring an interview, a duet, and a mini concert with a mystery guest musician.
Sarah Smarsh, author of Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke and In the Richest Country on Earth and She Come by it Natural: Dolly Parton and the Women Who Lived Her Songs will speak about her work followed by a Q&A session. A limited number of signed books will be given away…
All items $5 with a $10 donation A great selection of EXCLUSIVE men’s and women’s clothing! Proceeds benefit families served by Kansas City Hospice, a nonprofit organization that serves more than 5,400 local families annually through its mission to bring expert care, peace of mind, comfort, guidance, and hope to people who are affected by…
Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, and Liza Minnelli have dazzled audiences with their bravura performances on the silver screen and in the concert hall. What better way to applaud these superior songstresses than with a diva-sized celebration featuring the songs that made them stars. With signature numbers such as Over the Rainbow, People, and Cabaret, it is sure to be…
Guest conductor Gemma New is taking the symphonic world by storm with her dynamic and insightful leadership. The New Zealand-born conductor will bring to life the Mother Goose fairy tales so colorfully set to music by Maurice Ravel. Chris Rogerson is no stranger to Kansas City Symphony audiences and his inspired music is always a…
The 49th annual Hospital Hill Run is the grandfather of all Kansas City road races and nationally recognized by Runner’s World magazine. The 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, June 4, on Grand Boulevard. Expo and packet pick-up at the Entertainment Pavilion, Crown Center Square, Friday, June 3. All races start…
Join Austin Worth, Private Land Conservationist with MDC, for a workshop on terrestrial and aquatic invasive species common throughout Missouri and concentrate on identification, control, and real-world scenarios controlling them in native ecosystems. Attendees may also bring in their own terrestrial or aquatic invasives for identification before or after the workshop. In partnership with the…
