Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that honors the spirits of loved ones who have passed on. At this year’s festival, enjoy vibrant folkloric dance performances, live music, artist demonstrations, special menu items, and interactive artmaking.
A fall tradition for many Kansas City families is the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration—a commemoration of the rich and beautiful Mexican culture, including an innovative altar installation created in collaboration with local artists, Mattie Rhodes Center, and community and school groups. Leave a tribute to a loved one who has…
The next edition of Night/Shift — Floating Worlds — summons the spirits of the season and explores classic Japanese print culture and contemporary print culture in Kansas City — on paper, in poetry, as tattoos, and more. A translation of the Japanese artform ukiyo-e, Floating Worlds beckons you to explore the heroes, haunting tales, forces…
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024 THE NELSON-ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART SOUTH LAWN 7:00 AM - FULL & HALF START 7:30 AM - 10K START 7:45 AM - 5K START Don't miss your chance to participate in Kansas City's largest and most exciting annual race event that takes runners on a tour through the coolest neighborhoods and…
Experience an evening of transcendent choral music in the stunning acoustic of Rozzelle Court at the Nelson-Atkins Museum. On Thursday, October 10, at 7:30 PM, join us for "Eternal Light," a concert that blends the sacred works of Anton Bruckner with the contemporary elegance of Will Todd.
Discover exceptional storytelling, new releases, documentaries, restored classics, foreign and art films at Tivoli. Curated by Jerry Harrington, the Nelson-Atkins is honored to be the home of the beloved theater. John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger | Thursday, Sept. 5 @ 7 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 7 @ 2 p.m. |
Visit the Deaf Cultural Festival—a festival honoring the rich history of Deaf and hard of hearing art, identity, and empowerment. Encounter and learn about American Sign Language through hands-on art activities and entertainment from distinctly Deaf perspectives. For inquiries about festivals please contact festivals@nelson-atkins.org
Discover exceptional storytelling, new releases, documentaries, restored classics, foreign and art films at Tivoli. Curated by Jerry Harrington, the Nelson-Atkins is honored to be the home of the beloved theater. Le Samouraï | Thursday, Aug. 22 @ 7 p.m. | Sunday, Aug. 25 @ 2 p.m. In a career-defining performance, Alain Delon plays Jef Costello,…
Discover exceptional storytelling, new releases, documentaries, restored classics, foreign and art films at Tivoli. Curated by Jerry Harrington, the Nelson-Atkins is honored to be the home of the beloved theater. Kansas City Dreamin’ | Thursday, Aug. 8 @ 7 p.m. | Saturday, Aug. 10 @ 2 p.m. “Jazz was born in New Orleans,” the saying…
Artist Sonam Dolma Brauen’s exhibition My Father’s Death, currently on view at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, joins a long list of contemporary Tibetan artworks created from unexpected materials while retaining certain traditional elements. Brauen and other artists including Gonkar Gyatso and Tenzing Rigdol have used items as diverse as monks’ robes, stickers, and soil…
