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…
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…
You Can’t Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Featuring the beloved score of hit songs…
KNOTFEST ROADSHOW featuring Slipknot, Cypress Hill, and Ho99o9 - GA Pit, Reserved Lower Bowl, Reserved Upper Bowl, GA Lawn - Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:30pm
Jim Cosgrove 6/9/2022 Children's Concert Thursday Roe Park, 10400 Roe Ave. Opkansas.org
TOWN CENTER PLAZA’S FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES RETURNS IN JUNE 2022 Get ready to rock – Sunset Music Fest, presented by AdventHealth is BACK in June 2022! Cruise over to Town Center Plaza Thursday nights: June 9, June 16 & June 23. ROCKIN’ THE SUNSET STAGE: • June 9: Emmy award winning and Kansas Music Hall of Fame Celtic…
A full rock band joins your Kansas City Symphony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of two iconic Rolling Stones albums, “Beggars Banquet” and “Let It Bleed.” Hear the Stones’ hits you know and love, like “Gimme Shelter,” “Midnight Rambler,” “Brown Sugar” and so many others. Please note: The Rolling Stones will not be performing at…
Mark Farina has solidified himself in the world of dance music as a trailblazing DJ, producer, tastemaker, and bona fide house music icon. After three decades crisscrossing the globe, he shows no signs of slowing down remaining innovative, humble, and firmly rooted in the underground. “I look at my job as a ‘modern day traveling…
British car owners from around the region will display their cars on Crown Center Square and Jaguars will be judged for awards in many classes. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. FREE admission. 816-274-8444.
Help us kick off the opening of our new summer exhibition, Fortopia! As you play on, around, and in eight unique forts, explore the rest of the Gardens to learn nature skills, build a fort of your own, and craft something special to take home.
Family Fun Day! Anthology Senior Living of Olathe is having a day to bring families and community together. There will be games, a food truck, vendors on site, a bounce house, and more. Join in for fun, to visit family, see loved ones or just to hang out and play!
"... Under love's heavy burden do I sink." Romeo and Juliet comes to Southmoreland Park for our 30th Anniversary Season! Romeo and Juliet’s timeless appeal lies in its beautiful language and powerful affirmation of love over hate. We are overjoyed to present this beautiful story and return to Southmoreland Park next summer. Select your date NOW as this will be…
Over the last four decades, Béla Fleck has made a point of going where no banjo player has gone before, a musical journey that has earned him 15 Grammys in nine different fields, including country, pop, jazz, instrumental, classical, and world music. But his roots are in bluegrass, and that’s where he returns with his…
Bon Iver will return to the road with a 23-date US tour with support from Bonny Light Horseman. The band will embark on a series of performances that span spring and summer, marking their first run of live shows since selling out arenas like Barclays Center on the heels of their acclaimed 2019 album, i,i. The…
Children's Concert Highland View Park, 151st Street Overland Park, Kansas
Jewish Family Services is hosting an Open House from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m, at their Brookside East office. Come take a look at all the services we provide and meet our amazing team. We’ll have ice cream, custom JFS popcorn, and music in our parking lot to celebrate seeing you after so long! Come enjoy…
TOWN CENTER PLAZA’S FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES RETURNS IN JUNE 2022 Get ready to rock – Sunset Music Fest, presented by AdventHealth is BACK in June 2022! Cruise over to Town Center Plaza Thursday nights: June 9, June 16 & June 23. ROCKIN’ THE SUNSET STAGE: • June 9: Emmy award winning and Kansas Music Hall of Fame Celtic…
Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show is Riverdance, as you’ve never seen it before! A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Twenty-five years on, composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerizing soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty…
Kansas City’s pop-up party nation returns for its seventh year on Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18 in its new location on Grand Boulevard, and throughout Crown Center and Washington Square Park. The two-day urban street festival features a craft beer and food sampling experience and music from local, regional and national acts, featuring…
We are very excited to again host one of our favorite fundraising events, Camp Out at the Zoo, at the Kansas City Zoo. We hope you will be able to join us in the fun and raising money for our kids! The evening begins after the zoo closes with a private dinner in the zoo…
Join Haunted Rooms America for a thrilling night of real paranormal investigation at one of the most historic homes in Kansas City, the Alexander Majors House! You'll join a friendly professional team along with other members of the public, on a real ghost hunt. You'll learn the techniques, the know-how, and use state-of-the-art paranormal equipment,…
Urban American Outdoors TV (UAOTV) and SODAS Life Inc. 501c3 will host the 18th Annual Urban Kids Fishing Derby KCMO. The free Saturday fishing excursion will be held at Spring Valley Park Pond right off 27th Woodland. Partnering host this year includes Gates Bar-BQ, I AM Entertainment Magazine, F.A.C.T.S Tutoring Services, Trout Unlimited, US Forest…
Calling all lavender lovers to come immerse in the wonderful world of lavender. While many are familiar with the scent of lavender essential oil and its therapeutic qualities, lavender is gaining wider recognition as a complex and delightful culinary herb as well. Come join us as we explore various cultivars along with their particular uses,…
How is whiskey made? What plants are involved in the distilling process? Join us to learn about this classic spirit! Whiskey crosses continents and centuries of history, a small portion of which will be covered in this casual class. Attendees will make their own classic whiskey cocktail, an old-fashioned, while learning more about this fascinating…
Dog Days allows you to bring your dog(s) for a stroll through Powell Gardens*. Enjoy seasonal blooms and sunshine with your furry friend! Dogs must have current vaccinations and remain on a leash at all times. (Retractable leashes are not allowed.) Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pooch. *Please note that marked areas…
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…
AIN'T TOO PROUD is the electrifying new musical that follows The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 12-time Tony Award® nominee and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award® for Best Choreography, AIN'T TOO PROUD tells the thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty and betrayal,…
FITZ & THE TANTRUMS and ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES with Devon Gilfillian 6pm Doors / 7pm Show A dollar per ticket from this event will be donated to Diversify The Stage, a social impact organization supporting underrepresented communities & next generation leaders looking to break into live entertainment and production careers. Social tags:…
Head up to the rooftop courtyard at the spectacular 909 Walnut building for an incredible evening of wellness, entertainment, and networking! Enjoy an evening with local food/drinks, mini-wellness services such as massages, facials, head spa, energy healing, life coaching, yoga/fitness group classes, education on how to create a “food forest” in your residence, and Kansas…
In a fitting season finale, Maestro Stern and the Symphony are joined by the Symphony Chorus and talented vocal soloists in Beethoven's triumphant Symphony No. 9 — his “Ode to Joy.” From its whispered beginning, the symphony leads inexorably to the culmination of Beethoven’s genius: the glorious final movement with a united powerhouse of chorus,…
6/23/2022 Children's Concert Priscilla Howe Quivira Park, 11901 Quivira Overland Park Kansas
TOWN CENTER PLAZA’S FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES RETURNS IN JUNE 2022 Get ready to rock – Sunset Music Fest, presented by AdventHealth is BACK in June 2022! Cruise over to Town Center Plaza Thursday nights: June 9, June 16 & June 23. ROCKIN’ THE SUNSET STAGE: • June 9: Emmy award winning and Kansas Music Hall of Fame Celtic…
More than 35 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is BLUE MAN GROUP and now it’s your turn! BLUE MAN GROUP returns to Starlight for a limited engagement on their new North American tour. It’s everything you know and love about BLUE MAN GROUP—signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy—the men are…
Irish singing duo Byrne & Kelly celebrate their 10th anniversary tour with a concert in Kansas City at the Kansas City Irish Center – Drexell Hall -, at 3301 Baltimore Avenue. Tickets are $35 General and $75 Meet & Greet. They will sing traditional Irish tunes, songs made famous by Celtic Thunder (they are featured…
Presented in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation, this workshop will help you better manage your pond and its watershed. Learn about fish management, aquatic plant identification (good ones and bad ones,) plant management and control, and how to avoid and control aquatic invasive species. Please bring nuisance aquatic plants from your pond for…
The world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings timeless classics like “In the Mood,” “Moonlight Serenade,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” “String of Pearls” and “Tuxedo Junction” back to the stage. Even 80 years after founding his famous orchestra Glenn Miller’s music is alive and well. Over 18 musicians and singers bring the unforgettable Glenn Miller sound…
After two years of battling pediatric cancer virtually, Big Slick is returning to in-person events for 2022. Hosts Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, David Koechner and Eric Stonestreet – plus their army of generous celebrity friends – are returning to Kansas City for the 13th annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend scheduled for June 24-25.
