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Kansas City Valentine’s Day Plan Ahead
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Whether it’s showing love to your friends, your significant other, or your city (wink wink) — Valentine’s Day is a day worth celebrating. Consider this list of must-dos as a special Valentine from us to you.

Eat and drink 🥂

Valentine’s Charcuterie Workshop with Grazing KC | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 6-7:45 p.m. | The Fontaine Hotel, 901 W. 48th Pl., KCMO | $75 | Learn the best charcuterie tips + make your own personal grazing board.

Valentine’s Day Perfect Pairings | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 7 p.m. | TerraVox Winery, 19310 NW Farley Hampton Rd., KCMO | $140 per couple | Explore the delectable world of Port wine and chocolate with these hand-picked pairings.

For the Love of Music Valentine’s Dinner | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | The Magnolia, 624 E. 63rd St., KCMO | $75 | Enjoy dinner and a show from the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra.

Date night 🌹

Valentine’s Dinner, Paint & Dance Party | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 6-11 p.m. | Artwerx Studio, 7022 N. Locust St., Gladstone, MO | $115 per couple | Get romantic AF with dinner, painting, and nonstop dance music.

Soulmate Soiree | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 7-10 p.m. | 7260 NW 86th Pl., KCMO | $35 | Indulge in an elegant evening filled with hors d’oeuvres, a DJ, and a luxury selfie room.

Valentine’s Movie Night | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 7 p.m. | Aztec Shawnee Theater, 11119 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS | $5-15 | Upgrade to the romance package (chocolates + a drink ticket) for this one-night only showing of the iconic 1934 film “It Happened One Night.”

For friends 💝

Bouquets and Bubbly | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 5-8 p.m. | Strang Reserve, 8020 Marty St., Overland Park, KS | $25 | Make a mini bouquet + sip on champagne with your galentine.

Valentine’s Day Pop-up Shop | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 9229 E. Truman Rd., Independence, MO | $0+ | Grab your best shopping buddy and browse local vendors.

Gothic Valentine Box Craft Night | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 7-9 p.m. | Black Rose Co, 1739 Oak St., KCMO | $20 | Get crafty + embrace the holiday — spooky style.
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Thursday, Jan. 12
  • Hunt for the Philosopher’s Stone | Thursday, Jan. 12-Sunday, Jan. 22 | 12-7 p.m. | Weston Wine Company, 540 Main St., Weston, MO | $15 | Solve puzzles, take pictures, and sample wine in order to find the magically hidden stone.
  • Women Inspiring Women: Vision Board Party | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 4-6 p.m. | Country Club Bank, 21911 W. 66th St., Shawnee, KS | Free | Learn how to create a way to visualize your goals and then make your own for 2023 alongside like-minded individuals.
Friday, Jan. 13
  • Kansas City Mavericks | Friday, Jan. 13 | 7:05 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena | $20-$55 | Kansas City’s pro hockey team takes on the Iowa Heartlanders.
Saturday, Jan. 14
  • Monster Jam | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 1 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $20-$80 | This motorsports spectacle features world-class drivers in competitions of speed and skill.
  • City Center Live | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Lenexa City Hall, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS | Free | Jam out to rock, pop, and folk tunes with Nick Carswell.
Sunday, Jan. 15
  • Kansas City Reptile Show | Sunday, Jan. 15 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 10100 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS | $5-$10 | Talk directly with local breeders and view thousands of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.
  • Why We Love Rom-Coms: ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ | Sunday, Jan. 15 | 1:30 p.m. | Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St., Kansas City, MO | Free | Watch a screening of the film followed by a group discussion led by psychoanalyst John Whipple and film critic Beck Ireland.
Monday, Jan. 16
  • 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Nature Walk | Monday, Jan. 16 | 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Square Park, Kansas City, MO | Free | Enjoy the company of others and the stillness of nature to reflect on the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Relay For Life Kickoff | Monday, Jan. 16, Tuesday, Jan. 24 | Chicken N Pickle, 1761 Burlington St., North Kansas City, MO | Free, RSVP | There will be prizes, goodie bags, and important information about the 2023 event.

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Weather
  • 35º | Partly cloudy | 9% chance of rain
Coming Soon
  • The Kauffman Center Dining Experience is making its grand return on Friday, Jan 20. This pre-show experience will include small plates, seasonal cocktails, and a diverse collection of wine and spirits. Reservations can be made here. 🍽️
Biz
  • Terrabis, a MO-based cannabis product company, announced it plans to open a new manufacturing facility in KC — located east of I-70 near Cleveland Avenue and Truman Road. It plans on bringing 30 jobs upon opening and will eventually employ 100+ people across Missouri. (FOX4)
Tech
  • The Kansas City Current officially launched the team’s new app today — offering fans easy access to team information and statistics, mobile games, and the club’s official Draft Hub. Fans can download the app for free from the Apple and Google Play stores. 📲
Announced
  • You thought the holiday season was over? Wrong. Christmas Con is officially coming to the home base of Hallmark Friday, June 9-Sunday, June 11 at the Overland Park Convention Center. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 13. 🎅 (The Pitch)
Open
  • Get your goggles ready. The Tony Aguirre Community Center pool — located at 2050 W. Pennway St., KCMO — is now open with a limited schedule. 🏊‍♂️
Sports
  • Accolades on accolades. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, defensive tackle Chris Jones, and punter Tommy Townsend were voted by their peers to the NFLPA’s inaugural All-Pro Team. The players were not allowed to vote for themselves or their teammates. (Chiefs Wire)
Community
  • Have your voice heard. Help review the final draft of the strategic plan for Kessler Park on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 2657 Independence Ave., KCMO. The overall plan includes elements like operation and maintenance, conservation, and connectivity. 🌳
Festival
  • The bill gets bigger. The Ataris is joining the Phase Fest lineup — a rock band known for their hit song “In This Diary.” This pop-punk music festival is coming to Legends Field on Friday, June 16. Tickets are $49. 🤘
Feel Good
  • Students at Gardner Edgerton School District 231 are starting off this new year with no school meal debt thanks to a series of private donations. The donations also funded a week’s worth of meals for 35 to 40 students. 💙 (KSHB41)
Wellness
  • Oh hey, January. The key to keeping your spirits up and avoiding seasonal affective disorder this time of year? Sunlight. Magic up more sunshine indoors with a light therapy lamp. This glare-free mood light is height and angle adjustable, while this subtly designed lamp lets you adjust light warmth and brightness. ☀️*
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Get tatted on Friday the 13th 🗡️

Friday the 13th tattoo events in Kansas City
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Friday the 13th — a superstitious day for some, but Black Friday for tattoo enthusiasts. Getting inked on Friday the 13th is a longstanding tradition in the tattoo community. Basically, shops will offer an array of flash tattoos (pre-drawn artwork) for a discounted price — some shops offering the ink as low as $13.

Not every shop participates in the holiday, but we found a handful that are gearing up for the big day. Pro tip: get to the shop early. Lines tend to form early + the temperatures might be less than pleasurable, so plan accordingly.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Bella.


Editor’s pick: As a tattoo enthusiast myself, Friday the 13th is one of my favorite days of the year. I will definitely be popping in one of these shops to add some new artwork to my canvas.

Fun fact: this will be my fifth Friday the 13th flash piece — my favorite is a band-aid with “13" on my knee that I got back in 2021.


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