Channel your inner pop star 🎤

Best karaoke spots in Kansas City

What’s your go-to karaoke song? | Photo by KCtoday

The opportunity to sing your favorite tunes alongside friends + a pitcher of Boulevard Tank 7 shouldn’t feel like a treasure hunt. So, we’re rounding up the best spots for karaoke in Kansas City for the next time you want to unleash your inner pop star.

Offkey KC, 510 Westport Rd., KCMO

This lounge has private rooms available to rent with your friends + family for the more stage frightened folks. On the same note, the main bar area offers karaoke with no stage and wireless microphones, so you can sing from the comfort of your bar stool.

Lew’s, 7539 Wornall Rd., KCMO

What do your Wednesdays look like? Hopefully you’re free by 10 p.m. when they fire up the karaoke machine.

The Piano Room KCToday — You’ll get the full experience here, trust us.

The Piano Room, 8410 Wornall Rd., KCMO

This intimate space opened in 1978 and is frequented by customers who are always welcomed to the microphone. Insider secret: the bartenders will sing a few tunes too.

Arthur’s Lounge, 8158 NW Prairie View Rd., KCMO

Try this singer’s spot all week long, and check their Facebook page for information on special events like Ladies Night.

Red Balloon, 10325 W. 75th St., Overland Park, KS

This spot has 2,000+ songs to choose from across an array of genres — we’re hoping for some show tunes.

Hurricane Allie’s, 5541 Merriam Dr., Shawnee, KS

Enjoy sing-alongs every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, or book a holiday karaoke party for a less stressful family excursion.

Water’s Edge, 960 SW 37th St., Blue Springs, MO

This popular karaoke spot offers a large food menu + hosts Chiefs watch parties — a great way to pregame for a sing-off.

Score’s Sports Bar, 9100 E. 35th St. S., Independence, MO

This sports bar is serving up your favorite songs + dinner specials — a few of our favorite things.

Try this: Looking for a way to elevate your karaoke game? Join a KC Crew Karaoke League to show off your skills.

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Today, Dec. 20

A Drag Queen Christmas | Tuesday, Dec. 20 | 6 p.m. | The Midland Theatre | $42.25+ | Enjoy an evening of magical, hilarious, and fabulous performances.
Dickens Carolers in Concert | Tuesday, Dec. 20 | 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. | Chestnut Fine Arts Center, 234 N. Chestnut St., Olathe, KS | $29-$32 | Treat yourself to a special holiday gift as you relax and listen to your favorite family-friendly tunes. 🎶
Body Sculpt | Tuesday, Dec. 20 | 6-7 p.m. | 3050 Prospect Ave., Kansas City, MO | Free | Take a brain break while visiting the library and join this high-intensity interval workout — preferably with your own mat and dumbbells.

Wednesday, Dec. 21

Tony Holiday (Award-Winning Blues) | Wednesday, Dec. 21 | 8 p.m. | Knuckleheads Saloon, 2715 Rochester St., Kansas City, MO | Free | Catch this singer + harmonica player from Memphis, famous for recording with blues icons on their front porches. 🎤
DJ Elwood at Nighthawk | Wednesday, Dec. 21 | 7 p.m. | 1228 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, MO | $0+ | Check out this DJ set at the basement bar below Hotel Kansas City. 🎧

Thursday, Dec. 22

Drop-in Studio: Color Wonderful | Thursday, Dec. 22 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS | Free | This family-friendly event lets you express your creativity with colors using all sorts of tools and mediums. 🎨
Frosty Skate | Thursday, Dec. 22-Wednesday, Dec. 28 | 11 a.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena | $8-$11 | Lace up your skates for all-day open ice, presented by Smile Doctors. ⛸️

Friday, Dec. 23

Christmas Vacation Trivia | Friday, Dec. 23 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Weston Wine Company, 540 Main St., Weston, MO | $7 | Put your Christmas movie knowledge to the test for the chance to win prizes.

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Weather

26º | Cloudy | 5% chance of rain
Winter weather is here whether we like it or not, which means it’s time to protect your pipes. Get a refresher on preventing freezing here — trust us, you don’t want a pipe problem on Christmas morning. 🥶

Sports

Making money moves. The KC Current announced the signing of defender Hailie Mace to a new three-year contract. The veteran defender is now tied to the club through the 2025 season. ⚽
Based on current postseason standings, the Chiefs will begin selling tickets to a potential AFC Divisional home playoff game on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. Single-game tickets for a potential AFC Wild Card home game are currently on sale. 🏈

Try This

It’s the season of giving, and we’re in the spirit. So, we are joining forces with our friends at Kansas City Fashion to give away two VIP tickets for the 2nd Annual Christmas Fashion Show for Charity — that’s a $500+ value. Check out our Instagram to see how you can participate. 👗

Biz

Associated Wholesale Grocers, KC’s third-largest private company, is welcoming a new CEO. Current COO Dan Funk will succeed CEO David Smith, who plans to retire at the end of 2023. Fun fact: AWG ranks among the nation’s five largest cooperatives. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Edu

Mize Elementary is getting a $2 million special education addition, including a large group room, sensory area, and two work rooms. The school — located at 7301 Mize Rd., Shawnee, KS — is expecting construction to begin around February 2023. (Shawnee Mission Post)

Transit

The KC Streetcar will adjust its operational hours for the holiday season — yes, even the streetcar deserves holiday PTO. Check out the adjusted hours here.

Learn

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More ways to ring in the new year 🥂

Winter events and activities around Kansas City

2023 is coming in hot. | Photo via Bamboo Penny’s

The countdown to 2023 is on, which means it’s time to get your New Year’s Eve plans set in stone. Lucky for you, we have three more midnight celebrations to check out.

Westport NYE Celebrations | 4 p.m.-3 a.m. | Multiple locations | Prices vary | This neighborhood will be jam packed with different celebrations — we’re eyeing the Irish New Year’s Eve at Kelly’s.

New Year’s Eve in the Bamboo Room | 4 p.m.-1 a.m. | Bamboo Penny’s, 5270 W. 116th Pl., Leawood, KS | No cover | Enjoy a live acoustic music set, a Champagne toast, and a special small bites menu.

New Year’s Eve: Live Music at Chaz | 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | Chaz Restaurant and Lounge, 325 Ward Pkwy., KCMO | No cover | If you’re looking for a more quiet + intimate way to ring in the new year, this is the spot to be.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Bella.

Editor’s pick: KC is home to many festive events, festivals, and happenings. So we want to know: what local holiday tradition do you love? Whether it’s community-wide or something you love to do with your family, let us know and we may share it in an upcoming newsletter.

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