Arts

We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap of live music venues, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the City of Fountains.
We’re breaking down all of the details for the annual, community music festival, PorchFest KC.
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If you’re looking for an elegant night out and a memorable experience, add this to your must-do list.
Check out fall and Halloween-themed events happening in and around Kansas City in this seasonal guide.
Plaza Art Fair is a long-standing Kansas City tradition that takes place annually on the Country Club Plaza. Let’s dive into the details of this year’s event.
Port KC is showcasing its support for the local art scene with its newest mural collaboration with Spray KC.
After years of working in the service industry, these workers have joined forces with a vision of creating a better bookstore + restaurant model.
Get the most out of Labor Day weekend with these events and sites around the KC metro.
If you consider yourself a content creator, innovator, or maker — we know the spots for you. Check out these local makers’ spaces + content studios to help foster your creative mind.
In celebration of the “Barbie” movie hitting the big screen on Friday, July 21, we decided to ask AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like if it were built in Kansas City.
Kansas City is home to various venues for performing arts, with Starlight Theater being a changemaker in the way Kansas Citians enjoy live entertainment. Let’s dive into the outdoor theater’s history + view behind the scenes.
No Taylor Swift tickets? No problem. We have three activities for Swifties across the Kansas City area, including shopping, friendship bracelets, and Taylor’s tunes.
From rooftop bars to drive-ins and local parks, there is a bucket list item for everyone to try and enjoy this summer in Kansas City.
Janine Kluckhohn is back with the KCtoday book club — this time, a page turning sci-fi fantasy young adult novel. Dive in and see what Janine has to day + then buy the book for yourself.
Boulevardia is a weekend full of live music, local talent, food + drink, and celebrating the Kansas City creative community. Here is everything you need to know to prepare for the festival — whether you are attending or not.
Monday, June 19 marks the end of institutional slavery in the US. Commemorate the federal holiday with these events + happenings in Kansas City.
The Kansas City Rainbow Tour is a self-guided, app-narrated driving tour of Kansas City’s rich LGBTQ+ history.
From vintage shops to rooftop restaurants to dive bars, this one street has everything you need to spend an entire day.
Celebrate 100 years of the iconic Country Club Plaza this weekend. The event will feature live music, centennial food and beverages, photo booths, live painting, and family-friendly fun for everyone to enjoy.
Virgil’s Plant Shop is ringing in its fourth birthday, and to celebrate, they’re throwing a block party with local artists, food, and tattoo artists.
This annual Kansas City event “Celebration at the Station” celebrates Memorial Day with a free show from the Kansas City symphony.
Union Hill, Hospital Hill, and Martini Corner make up a core historic neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri with plenty of local shops, restaurants, and bars.
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around KC’s downtown.
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Kansas City has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
Check out the poems below, including the contest winner our readers voted for.
Here’s what you need to know before you set out for a First Friday.
Janine Kluckhohn is back with a book recommendation with scenes set in Kansas City.
The music fest, hosted by Manor Records, is focused on embracing the music community in the Kansas City area, as well as in Lawrence, Kansas.
From choir to DIY studios, it’s best to start them young.
Morgan Cooper had a lot to say about his home town and its influence on the “Fresh Prince” reinterpretation.
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