Happy April, Kansas City. 🌸 If you’re anything like us, you’re ecstatic about the sunny days, blooming flowers, and summer on the horizon — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in KC.
Friday April 1-Sunday April 3
Friday, April 1
An Evening with the Rents | Fri., April 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO | $35+ | Camp Encourage, a camp that provides youth with autism an opportunity to build knowledge, skills and courage will be hosting their ninth annual fundraiser featuring comedians on the spectrum.
Pétrouchka, plus Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto | Fri., April 1-Sun., April 3 | Times vary | The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | $36+ | Join the Kansas City Symphony and principal clarinetist Raymon Santon for a powerful performance of the Mozart piece.
Mavericks vs. Americans | Fri., April 1 | 7:05 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena | $20+ | Promotional night featuring a family 4-Pack, four tickets, four hot dogs, and four small drinks.
Jim Gaffigan | Fri., April 1 | 7 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $39+ | The comedian nominated for six Grammys brings his The Fun Tour to KC.
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition | Fri., April 1-Sun., May 1 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Country Club Plaza | $20+ | Enjoy breathtaking ceiling paintings from the Sistine Chapel at this global exhibit.
Animals as Leaders | Fri., April 1 | 8 p.m. | The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO | $29+ | A progressive-metal band famous for their song “Physical Education.”
KC Mystic Fair | Fri., April 1-Sun., April 3 | Times vary | Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City-Independence, 18011 Bass Pro Dr, Independence, MO | $8+ | From psychics to reiki healing, everything metaphysical and spiritual can be found at this three-day fair.
Heartland 4 | Fri., April 1-Sat., May 7 | Times vary | Belger Crane Yard Studios, 2011 Tracy Ave., Kansas City, MO | Free | Check out the exhibition of Midwest glass art.
Saturday, April 2
Mavericks vs. Thunder | Sat., April 2 | 7:05 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena | $25+ | Kansas City takes on Wichita in indoor hockey.
KC Current vs. Racing Louisville | Sat., April 2 | 2 p.m. | Children’s Mercy Park | $17+ | Kansas City takes on Louisville in women’s soccer.
18th Annual Red Hot Night - A Benefit for Children’s Mercy Hospital | Sat., April 2 | 7-10 p.m. | Kansas City Convention Center | $350+ | The annual benefit helps Children’s Mercy Research Institute cure and prevent childhood illness.
DeafNation Expo 2022 | Sat., April 2 | 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Kansas City Convention Center | $0+ | The touring trade show for, by, and about deaf people is a time to learn about the culture + language of those who are hearing impaired.
Kansas City R&B Music Festival | Sat., April 2 | 6 p.m. | Kansas City Convention Center | $99+ | Stars Monica, Tank, Jacques, Ashanti, Ja Rule + more come to KC for a night of R&B hits.
The Darkness and The Dead Deads | Sat., April 2 | 7:30 p.m. | The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO | $28+ | The two rock bands come together for one epic night.
I Love the 90’s Bash Bar Crawl | Sat., April 2 | 3 p.m.- 10 p.m. | KC Live! | $16+ | Grab your fanny packs and converse high-tops to get groovy with classic ‘90s tunes.
NKC Spring Fling Beer Fest 2022 | Sat., April 2 | 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. | iWerx, 1520 Clay Street, North Kansas City, MO | $10+ | Enjoy delicious beer from metro microbreweries while helping to raise money for various non-profit organizations such as the North Kansas City Rotary Club.
Glassblowing Exhibition at the Belger Glass Annex | Sat., April 2 | 6-8 p.m. | 1219 E. 19th St., Kansas City, MO | Free | See visiting artist Brian Corr demonstrate glass blowing.
Sunday, April 3
Edgar Meyer and Scottish Ensemble | Sun., April 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO | $8+ | Star bassist Edgar Meyer who first came to KC alongside Yo-Yo Ma in 2017 is back for his third performance, this time alongside Scottish Ensemble.
William Baker Festival Singers & Chamber Orchestra | Sun., April 3 | 2 p.m. | Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 W. 13th St., Kansas City, MO | $20+ | The singers and orchestra will be performing Bach’s “Ein Feste Burg” as well as other works by local KC composers.
Awakening New Sounds | Sun., April 3 | 3 p.m. | Village Pesbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS | $25 | The Spire Chamber Ensemble is collaborating with the Kansas City Youth Chorus for a performance of beautiful organ + choral arrangements.
Crystal Bowl Meditation | Sun., April 3 | 6-7 p.m. | Xiphium Salon, 10589 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS | $25+ | Relax with an evening of seven various crystal bowls creating tones and frequencies to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Northland Symphony Orchestra: Shostakovich & Beethoven | Sun., April 3 | 3-5 p.m. |North Kansas City High School, 620 E. 23rd St., North Kansas City, MO | Free | The Orchestra will be joined by the winner of the Young Artists Competition, Mary So for the performance.
Monday April 4-Sunday April 10
Monday, April 4
Avengers Mixology Class | Mon., March 7 | 7 p.m. | 2016 Main St., Kansas City, MO | $55+ | Learn to make cocktails themed after your favorite characters from the Avengers.
Virtual Teacher Workshop: Creating a Podcast | Mon., April 4 | 4:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | The virtual program hosted by The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art staff will teach you everything you need to know about starting a podcast of your own.
Knicker’s Night- A Performer’s Nightmare | Mon., April 4 | 8-10 p.m. | 2016 Main St., Kansas City, MO | $5+ | Imagine the crowd in their underwear: but reverse it, The dueling piano player will sign the night away in only his underwear.
Jazz at the Garrison | Mon., April 4 | 6-8 p.m. | Garrison School Cultural Center, 502 N. Water St., Liberty, MO | Free | Enjoy a night of live jazz by talented musicians.
Tuesday, April 5
National Geographic: Nature Roars Back | Tues., April 5 | 7:30 p.m. | The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | $33+ | Join Emmy- Award-winning wildlife filmmaker Bob Poole as he dives into how we can give back to nature to preserve wildlife.
KC Wedding Guild Luncheon | Tues., April 5 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Monarch Room, 1701 McGee St., Kansas City, MO | $20+ | Get ready for the big day and learn about the newest trends in the wedding industry.
Paint Night | Tues., April 5 | 7-9 p.m. | Jake’s Place, 12001 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS | $30 | Local artist Beka Leininger will guide you in a two hour paint-and-sip event.
Streetcar Q&A | Tues., April 5 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Flashcube Luxury Apartments, 720 Main St., Kansas City, MO | Free | Learn about the streetcar’s $351 million extension down Main Street + tour Flashcube apartments.
Wednesday, April 6
SecureWorld | Wed., April 6 | 9 a.m. | Overland Park Convention Center | $45+ | Learn from some of the top leaders in cybersecurity at the conference for time of training and collaboration.
Ministry | Wed., April 6 | 7 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland | $40+ | The industrial-metal band from Chicago comes to KC.
Artist Eye Talk and Tour: “Natalie Frank: Unbound” | Wed., April 6 | 2 p.m. | Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | Free | Local artist SK Reed will lead a casual conversation connecting their work to Natalie Frank’s.
Pottery Pub: Sip & Glaze | Wed., April 6 | 2 p.m. | Cinder Block Brewery | $45 | Design your own ceramic masterpiece as you enjoy a beer.
Secrets from the Archives | Wed., April 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | $5 | Authors Kristie Wolferman and Tara Laver dive into how people and events have shaped the history of the museum over the years.
Thursday, April 7
Sinatra and Friends | Thurs., April 7-Sat., April 9 | Times vary | The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | $49+ | Vocalists Capathia Jenkins and Tony Desare recreate the magic of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald with classics such as “The Lady Is a Tramp” and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me.”
Alt-J, Portugal The Man, and Cherry Glazerr | Thurs., April 7 | 7 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena | $30+ | The three popular alternative groups come to KC in one show for one night.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd | Thurs., April 7 | 7 p.m. | Uptown Theater | $35+ | American singer-songwriter famous for his song “Blue on Black” comes to KC.
Royals vs. Guardians | Thurs., April 7 | 3:10 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | $27+ | Head out to the “K” for opening day.
Friday, April 8
Harriman-Jewell Series Presents “Lucy Negro Redux” | Fri., April 8 | 7:30 p.m. | The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | $34+ | Based on the poetry from Caroline Randall Williams, the dance and storytelling combo bring to life a tale of love + equality and beauty.
Iliza Shlesinger | Fri., April 8 | 7 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland | $45+ | With five Netflix specials under her belt, this comedian is Back In Action in KC.
Ailey II | Fri., April 8-Sat., April 9 | Times vary | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO | $30+ | The world-renowned dancers who are known for bringing strength + agility into powerful performances take the stage for two nights.
Egg Hunt | Fri., April 8 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Frick Park, 499 S.W. 13th St., Oak Grove, MO | Free | There are three hunts during the event, two for kids and one for the kids at heart… us adults.
Patio Goofs | Fri., April 8 | 8 p.m. | The Mockingbird Lounge, 204 Orchard St., Kansas City, MO | $0+ | Hang on the patio and enjoy comedy from KC’s favorite comedians.
Saturday, April 9
Sporting KC vs. Nashville SC | Sat., April 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Children’s Mercy Park | $30+ | KC Takes on Nashville at Children’s Mercy Park.
Peter & the Wolf: Tales of Adventure | Sat., April 9 | 2 p.m. | The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | $19+ | Bring the family for the timeless Prokofiev tale presented by the Kansas City Symphony.
The Greeting Committee | Sat., April 9 | 8 p.m. | Uptown Theatre | $25 | A KC band with more than a million streams on Spotify.
BARRE KC’s Black & White Soirée | Sat., April 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Boulevard Brewing Company | $60+ | Dance the night away and sip on some beer while supporting the Kansas City Ballet’s Reach Out And Dance Scholarship Program at this soirée.
Girl Talk | Sat., April 9 | 8 p.m. | The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO | $25+ | The American DJ famous for his mashups comes to KC for one night only.
Adoption Day at Legends Outlets | Sat., April 9 | 1-3 p.m. | Legends Outlets | $0+ | Unleashed Pet Rescue and Adoption heads to Legends for a fun day of adoption.
Royals vs. Guardians | Sat., April 9 | 3:10 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | $12+ | Kansas City takes on Cleveland for an afternoon game.
Sunday, April 10
Claudia Oshry: Not Like Other Girls | Sun., April 10 | 8 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland | $35+ | Famous for top-rated podcast, “The Morning Toast,” and her Instagram account @GirlWithNoJob with a following of more than 3 million people.
Rafal Blechacz | Sun., April 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO | $20+ | Rafal was the winner of the 2005 International Chopin Piano Competition, for this performance he will be playing Chopin, Bach, Franck + Beethoven.
Royals vs. Guardians | Sun., April 10 | 1:10 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | $10+ | Family Funday Sunday, get four tickets for $50.
Flowers & Bubbles | Sun., April 10 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Ça Va, 4149 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO | $95 | Enjoy a couple glasses of wine + create a spring florar arrangement.
Monday April 11-Sunday April 17
Monday, April 11
Jura Wine Dinner | Mon., April 11 | 6 p.m. | The Savoy, 219 W. 9th St., Kansas City, MO | $95 | Enjoy a 5-course dinner with wine pairings from the Jura region of France.
Royals vs. Guardians | Mon., April 11 | 1:10 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | $9+ | Kansas City takes on Cleveland for an afternoon game.
Electric Six | Mon., April 11 | 7 p.m. | recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $22+ | The six-piece rock band is famous for their song “Danger! High Voltage.”
Tuesday, April 12
An Officer and a Gentleman | Tues., April 12-Sun., April 17 | Times vary | The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | $74+ | Based on the film, this story of timeless love and overcoming adversity comes to KC as a musical, featuring hit songs such as “Up Where You Belong.”
ABBA The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA | Tues., April 12-Thurs., April 14 | 8 p.m. | The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | $74+ | The Kansas City Symphony is joining the world’s top ABBA tribute band for two nights at Kauffman Center.
Santana | Tues., April 12 | 8 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $26+ | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Santanta comes to KC on his “Blessings and Miracles” tour.
Joyce DiDonato’s: Eden | Tues., April 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO | $15+ | Joyce DiDonato continues the story of her highly praised production “In War and Peace” with “Eden.”
Wednesday, April 13
HEELS at the Crossroads Hotel | Wed., April 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Crossroads Hotel, 2101 Central St., Kansas City, MO | $22 | Take an empowering dance class in heels that is all about building confidence.
Donut Decorating | Wed., April 13 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln., Lenexa, KS | $5+ | Decorate a box of donuts with Mr. D’s Coffee at family night.
Train @ Bar K | Wed., April 13 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Bar K, 501 Berkley Pkwy., Kansas City, MO | $175+ | Join dog training expert Jeremy Rinehart in this four-week training course that’ll teach your pup 8-10 commands.
Erin Coburn | Wed., April 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Knuckleheads, 2715 Rochester Ave., Kansas City, MO | $10 | The modern rock and roll artist known for her soulful approach to the genre comes to KC for one night.
Alzheimer’s Association: Kansas City Research Town Hall | Wed., April 13 | 7:30-9 a.m. | Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St., Overland Park, KS | Free | Experts will present local Kansas and Missouri 2022 data on the developments in Alzheimer’s research.
Thursday, April 14
Makin’ Seitan Bac’n with Cauldron Collective | Thurs., April 14 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Kansas City Museum | $35 | Learn how to make delicious meat substitutes from Olive Cooke, Sylvia Metta, and Kim Conyers from Cauldron Collective.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo | Thurs., April 14 | 7:30 p.m. | JCCC Midwest Trust Center, Overland Park, KS | $25 | Catch this all-male troupe perform renditions of classics such as “Swan Lake,” “Paquita,” and “Les Sylphides.”
Aly & AJ | Thurs., April 14 | 8 p.m. | The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO | $29 | The pop duo, who originally rose to fame as Disney channel stars, comes back into the music scene as adults with a new, refined sound.
Gallery Guided Meditation | Thurs., April 14 | 7 p.m. | Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | Free | Be guided through meditation, qigong, breathing instruction, and sound healing in the “Natalie Frank: Unbound” galleries.
Royals vs. Tigers | Thurs., April 14 | 7:10 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | $9+ | Kansas City takes on Detroit.
Friday, April 15
Mavericks vs. Thunder | Fri., April 15 | 7:05 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena | $20+ | Fan appreciation night for the final home game of the season, free posters with given aways to fans attending the game.
Current vs. Dash | Fri., April 15 | 7 p.m. | Children’s Mercy Park | $17+ | Kansas City takes on Houston in women’s soccer.
Royals vs. Tigers | Fri., April 15 | 7:10 p.m. | Kauffman Center | $14+ | The first 10,000 fans will receive a Jackie Robinson sweatshirt.
Spring Shopping Fling | Fri., April 15-Sat., April 16 | Times vary | Independence Shopping Center, 18801 E. 39th St., Independence, MO | Free | Shop big and shop small at the mall with local business pop-ups among the large retailers.
Guy Torry | Fri., April 15-Sat., April 16 | Times vary | 7260 NW 87th St., Kansas City, MO | $20 | The actor and comedian from St. Louis famous for his work in early 2000’s films comes to KC.
Saturday, April 16
Kansas City Chorale: Spring Song | Sat., April 16 | 5:30 p.m. | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | $20+ | Catch the Grammy award-winning Chorale celebrate spring and the Easter season with their concert.
Well-Versed: Build a Poetry Zine | Sat., April 16 | 2-4 p.m. | Olathe Indian Creek Library | Free | Celebrate National Poetry Month by trying out collage poetry with KC Zine Con.
Elaine Elias | Sat., April 16 | 8 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO | $20+ | A multi Grammy Award winning + internationally acclaimed recording artist presented by the Folly Jazz Series.
Spring Celebration | Sat., April 16 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Zona Rosa | Free | Ring in the spring season with food trucks, balloon artists + face painters and even pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Royals vs. Tigers | Sat., April 16 | 3:10 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | $14+ | University day at the “K” KU vs Mizzou.
Sunday, April 17
Royals vs. Tigers | Sun., April 17 | 1:10 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | $17+ | Family Funday Sunday, get four tickets for $50.
Dogs with Disabilities Meet-Up | Sun., April 17 | 3-6 p.m. | barK, 501 Berkley Pkwy., Kansas City, MO | $10+ | Celebrate your unique dog with other owners + pups and enjoy half priced drafts.
Easter Brunch | Sun., April 17 | 10 a.m-3 p.m. | Pinstripes, 13500 Nall Ave., Overland Park, KS | $27+ | Celebrate Easter with the whole family at the brunch + get pics with the Easter bunny.
Easter Mixology Brunch Piano-Sing-A-Long | Sun., April 17 | 11 a.m-1 p.m. | 2016 Main St., Kansas City, MO | $75 | Enjoy brunch while learning four creative cocktails.
Monday April 18-Sunday April 24
Monday, April 18
Spring Choirs | Mon., April 18-Sun., April 24 | Times vary | Crown Center | Free | Enjoy the sounds of local choirs as they fill Crown Center with spring songs.
Open Studio Night | Mon., April 18 | 6 p.m. | Images Art Gallery, 7320 W. 80th St., Overland Park, KS | $0+ | Bring your art supplies and jam out while creating your masterpiece with other artists.
Paint & Pint | Mon., April 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Red Sash Brewing, 406 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO | $50 | Enjoy a few beers and make your custom pet piece.
Xreme Music Bingo | Mon., April 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Red Sash Brewing, 406 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO | $0+ | Put your knowledge of hits from the 70s-2010s to the test with the chance to win free drinks + prizes
Tuesday, April 19
Royals vs. Twins | Tues., April 19 | 7:10 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | $5+ | Dog night at the “K” — bring your pooch + only $1 for hot dogs.
Spring Skate Jam | Tues., April 19 | 8:30-11:30 p.m. | Winnwood Skate Center, 4426 N.E. Winn Rd., Kansas City, MO | $10 | Show off your skate skills with multiple competitions accompanied by a live DJ.
Emmaline Twist / Blushing / Letting Up Despite Great Faults | Tues., April 19 | 8 p.m. | mini bar, 3810 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $10 | An evening of live music featuring three local bands.
Midwest Energy Policy Series: Infrastructure | Tues., April 19 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Union Station | $75+ | Hear from local leaders on energy in Kansas city.
Wednesday, April 20
Royals vs. Twins | Wed., April 20 | 7:10 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | $5+ | Kansas City takes on Minnesota.
Cocktail Class | Wed., April 20 | 7-9 p.m. | misc. 1447 Gentry St., N. Kansas City, MO | $35 | Learn to make four of misc.’s most popular cocktails in the hands-on class.
The Women’s Committee for the UMKC Conservatory Celebrating 80 Years | Wed., April 20 | 10:30 a.m. | Indian Hills Country Club, 6847 Tomahawk Rd., Mission Hills, KS | $90 | Enjoy a three-course lunch, silent auction + performance from the recipients of the Women’s Committee Scholarship.
Kansas City Young Professionals Networking | Wed., April 20 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Fountain City Winery, 1409 W. 11th St., Kansas City, MO | $10 | Enjoy a wine tasting flight while making new connections.
Thursday, April 21
My Brother, My Brother and Me | Thurs., April 21 | 7 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland | $40+ | Brothers Justin, Tracis, and Griffin McElroy come to KC for a live episode of their popular podcast all about advice for the modern era.
Black Tiger Sex Machine | Thurs., April 21 | 8 p.m. | The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO | $23+ | A Canadian electronic music trio famous for their song “Lions.”
Medieval Manuscripts Symposium | Thurs., April 21 | 1 p.m. | The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art | Free | The program will include scholars from around the nation who have worked with items in this collection.
Royals vs. Twins | Thurs., April 21 | 1:10 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | $5+ | School Day at the “K” with meteorologists + over 20,000 students at the annual field trip.
Not So Newlywed Game | Thurs., April 21 | 7-9 p.m. | misc., 1447 Gentry St., N. Kansas City, MO | $15 | Put your relationship to the test + mingle with other couples.
Friday, April 22
Miraculous Mandarin with Rachmaninoff’s Fourth Piano Concerto | Fri., April 22-Sun., April 24 | Times vary | The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | $36+ | The Kansas City Symphony presents a piece that reflects the lively spirit and culture of Mexico.
Parker McCollum | Fri., April 22 | 8 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena | $30+ | An American country singer-songwriter from Austin, TX, famous for his song “Pretty Heart.”
Planet Comicon Kansas City 2022 | Fri., April 22-Sun., April 24 | Times vary | Kansas City Convention Center | $30+ | See and meet some of your favorite actors + TV personalities live in person during the convention.
Snoop Dog | Fri., April 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Azura Amphitheater | $40+ | “Drop It Like It’s Hot” — Snoop’s in town.
GEHA Field at Arrowhead 5K | Fri., April 22 | 7 p.m. | Arrowhead Stadium | $45 | Tickets include a race tee, access to the Chiefs Fit gym, and a post-race party on the field.
LP-Laura Pergolizzi | Fri., April 22 | 8 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland | $35+ | The world famous singer-songwriter comes to KC for one night.
Johnnyswim | Fri., April 22 | 8 p.m. | The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO | $30+ | A folk, soul, blues, and pop musical duo famous for their song “Touching Heaven.”
Saturday, April 23
Sporting KC vs. Columbus Crew | Sat., April 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Children’s Mercy Park | $32+ | KC takes on Columbus at Children’s Mercy Park.
No Cap Comedy Tour: DeRay Davis, DC Young Fly, Chico Bean & Karlous Miller | Sat., April 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Cable Dahmer | $400+ | Four popular comedians come to KC for a night of laughs.
Chelsea Handler | Sat., April 23-Sun., April 24 | Times vary | Uptown Theatre | $70+ | Famous for her Netflix comedy specials, Chelsea comes to KC for two nights.
Kathleen Madigan | Sat., April 23 | 8 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland | $30+ | An American Comedy award winner and St. Louis native.
Lorber Fusion Trio | Sat., April 23 | 8:00 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO | $20+ | Jeff Lober is a Grammy Winning keyboardist, composer, and producer, joining him are two other talented musicians for an incredible night of live jazz.
Sunday, April 24
KC Current vs. Chicago Red Stars | Sun., April 24 | 4 p.m. | Children’s Mercy Park | $17+ | Kansas City takes on Chicago in women’s soccer.
Daniil Trifonov | Sun., April 24 | 7 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO | $13+ | As the winner of the First Prize and Grand Prix at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in 2011, this isn’t going to be a show you want to miss.
Free Workout w/ The Bar Method | Sun., April 24 | 10:30 a.m. | Fabletics, 4343 W. 119th, Leawood, KS | Free | This 45 minute express bar method class aims to tone and strengthen your body.
Passport to India: Healing through Art | Sun., April 24 | 10 a.m. | Nelson Atkins Museum of Art | Free | The free event will include a take home art activity + dance performances and more.
Off The Rails Comedy | Sun., April 24 | 7-9 p.m. | Knuckleheads, 2715 Rochester Ave., Kansas City, MO | $8+ | Bringing you new and old comics this’ll be a show you don’t want to miss.
Monday April 25-Saturday April 30
Monday, April 25
KC FilmFest | Mon., April 25-Thurs., April 28 | 3-9 p.m. | AMC Ward Parkway 14 Theater | $10+ | Enjoy more than 100 films from all over the world at this three-day film festival.
Kansas State University Kaleidoscope Concert | Mon., April 25 | 7 p.m. | The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Free | The KSU Music Department + high school musicians from around the metro come together for a special performance.
Stevie Stone | Mon., April 25 | 8 p.m. | recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $15+ | The local rapper comes to KC on his “Raising the Bar Tour” for one night.
Five Course Chef Dining Experience | Mon., April 25 | 6 p.m. | Strang Hall, 7313 W. 80th St., Overland Park, KS | $100+ | Join chef Brett Dehart of Fénix and Tora Zushi for an extraordinary dinner experience.
Tuesday, April 26
Midwest Leadership Summit | Tues., April 26 | 8 a.m-6 p.m. | Overland Park Convention Center | $199+ | The summit will inspire you to take leadership in your life and career through practical and strategic ideas.
Amos Lee | Tues., April 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Uptown Theatre | $40+ | A folk-rock-soul artist most famous for his song “Sweet Pea.”
Serve KC | Tues., April 26 | 6-9 | Harvesters- The Community Food Network, 3801 Topping Ave., Kansas City, MO | Free | Give back to the community by helping sort food donations that’ll directly benefit those in need.
Kansas City Jazz Summit | Tues., April 26-Fri., April 29 | Times Vary | Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, KS | Free | Watch the best jazz musicians and bands in the metro compete at the summit.
Wednesday, April 27
The Queen’s Cartoonists | Wed., April 27 | 7 p.m. | The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | $28+ | The group plays music from classical cartoons accompanied by contemporary animation with the goal of creating an engaging experience for all ages.
Disclosure | Wed., April 27 | 8 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland | $40+ | The electronic-pop duo has headlined multiple festivals, including Coachella, and is famous for the song “Latch.”
‘Eat, Drink, Play!’ with Opus 76 Quartet | Wed., April 27 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | $15 | Consider it a date night in, you will receive a link to watch the hour long quartet performance + recipe curated by the feature chef.
Slothrust | Wed., April 27 | 8 p.m. | recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $16+ | Catch the alt-rock band famous for their song “Crockpot” live.
Thursday, April 28
The Elders | Thurs., April 28 | 7 p.m. | The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Free | After a two-year hiatus the local Irish band is back, after the concert enjoy spring-inspired desserts + Irish coffee bar.
Johnny Goth | Thurs., April 28 | 8 p.m. | Uptown Theatre | $15+ | An indie-alternative artist famous for his song “Feels like we’re dying.”
Sam Wells LIVE! | Thurs., April 28 | 7 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO | $22+ | The Kansas City songwriter hits the stage at home for one special performance.
Family Program: Herb Planting | Thurs., April 28 | 10-11 a.m. | Powell Gardens, 1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50, Kingsville, MO | $15 | Attendees will paint their own pot and learn about + plant herbs in them.
Brew Bash | Thurs., April 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park, 5901 W. 135th St., Overland Park, KS | $25 | Enjoy Steak tacos + cold beer while raising money for Museum at Prariefire.
Friday, April 29
Megadeth and Lamb of God | Fri., April 29 | 6 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $20+ | The heavy metal band hits the road for their second year in a row to bring “Metal Tour of the Year” to KC.
Brookside Annual Art Fair | Fri., April 29-Sun., May 1 | Times vary | 63rd and Brookside Boulevard | Free | This 36th Art Annual is Kansas City’s first outdoor art show of the year.
Don McLean | Fri., April 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Uptown Theatre | $20+ | “Bye-bye, Miss American Pie,” is back in KC.
Alec Benjamin | Fri., April 29 | 8 p.m. | The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO | $29+ | The singer whose song “Let Me Down Slowly” reached the top 40 in over 25 countries comes to KC.
Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason | Fri., April 29- Sat. April 30 | Times vary | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO | $13+ | The Great Britain brother-sister piano + cello duo come to KC for two performances.
Royals vs. Yankees | Fri., April 29 | 7:10 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | $11+ | Kansas City takes on New York.
Saturday, April 30
Morgan Wallen | Sat., Apr. 30 | 7 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $305+ | The popular country singer is famous for his song “Whiskey Glasses.”
Sporting KC vs. FC Dallas | Sat., April 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Children’s Mercy Park | $30+ | KC takes on Dallas at Children’s Mercy Park.
Tosca | Sat., April 30-Sun., May 8 | Times vary | The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | $48 | The Lyric Opera of Kansas City presents the dramatic story of jealousy, romance, and sacrifice.
Leon Bridges | Sat., Apr. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Uptown Theatre | $97+ | Soul singer most famous for his song most famous for his 2018 song “Beyond” comes to KC.
Girls Gotta Eat | Sat., Apr. 30 | 8 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland | $29+ | The duo with one of the top comedic podcasts across multiple platforms comes to KC to give dating and relationship advice.
Royals vs. Yankees | Sat., April 30 | 6:10 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | $15+ | Following their game there will be a drone show lighting up the sky.
This Plan Ahead was created in large part by Grace McLaughlin, KCtoday’s editorial intern.
