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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Kansas City
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
September 24, 2025 03:55 PM
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Madison McMillen
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Winter events and activities around Kansas City
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Zhou B. Art Center is putting KC artists on the international stage
The Jazz district-based center is working hard to uplift the local art community with the help of its famous namesakes.
October 9, 2024
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First Fridays fun: Grow a glass pumpkin patch
Plus, enjoy a glass blowing demonstration or even join in on the fun.
September 27, 2024
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Neighborhood guide: How to spend a day on West 39th Street
From vintage shops to rooftop restaurants to dive bars, this one street has everything you need to spend an entire day.
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This weekend: Sundance’s shorts tour stops in KC metro
Watch seven short films ahead of this year’s festival
August 28, 2024
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Events
This weekend: Irish Fest and Kansas City Ren Faire return
The two cultural phenomenons will kick off Labor Day weekend.
August 26, 2024
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Pitch your show to KC PBS
KC’s PBS station is looking for local producers.
August 12, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Arts
Call for artists for the new Buck O’Neil Bridge
The old Buck O’Neil Bridge has been demolished. Now, we need artists to beautify the new one.
August 2, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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KC Fringe Festival 2024: What to know before you go
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Take note: KC Zine Con returns to Kansas City
The free annual festival returns on June 22 + June 23, 2024 to showcase the Midwest’s wonderful world of DIY publishing.
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