Crossroads

• Belger Arts Center
• Jones Gallery
• Leedy-Voulkos Art Center

• There is no shortage of craft breweries along Brewer’s Alley.
• Need somewhere with something for everyone? Hit up Parlor.
• A pizza from Grinders is the fuel you need for a First Friday.

• Get your giggle on with free shows at The Bird Comedy Theater.
• Shop KC gear at MADE MOBB.
• Keep your eyes (and ears) open for live music.

• Take the KC Streetcar — it’s free.
• Street parking is available (the earlier you park the better).
• Pay $3 for the Arts District Garage — at 287 W. 17 St.

West Bottoms

• Bella Patina
• Martin’s Memories
• Good Ju Ju
• Weird Stuff Antiques

• Enjoy a dive bar feel at Lucky Boys.
• Try bistro-inspired small plates at Voltaire.
• Drop your anchor at The Ship for a bite before dancing the night away.

• Starting your adventures early? Grab a coffee at Blip.
• Try a wine tasting in between shops at Amigoni Urban Winery.
• Unwind with local brews at Stockyards Brewing Co.

• Check out this parking map.

• Mid-day Meditation | Thursday, Apr. 6 | 12-12:30 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library, 14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, MO | Take a mid-day mind-body break with this 30-minute guided session.
• Smarty Pants: Free Pub Trivia! | Thursday, Apr. 6 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Rino, 314 Armour Rd., North Kansas City, MO | Free | Are you a smarty pants? Prove it at this free trivia night.

• Boulevard Guided Tasting: Imperial Cask Cuvée | Friday, Apr. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Boulevard Brewing Company, 2501 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $25 | Pair four beers (including a new release) with four artisan cheeses.
• Floyd Nation | Friday, Apr. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Kauffman Center | $57.50 | Be immersed in an epic light show while listening to this Pink Floyd tribute band play hits like “Animals” and “Wish You Were Here.”

• Hike Fox Hollow with a Naturalist | Saturday, April 8-Saturday, Oct. 7 | Times vary | Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MO | Lace up your hiking boots and set foot on the Fox Hollow trail.
• Straight Jokes! No Chaser Comedy Tour | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 8 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $59-$100 | Laugh along with comedians Mike Epps, Cedric the Entertainer, D. L. Hughley, Earthquake, and DC Young Fly.

• Easter Brunch | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Elms Hotel & Spa, 401 Regent St., Excelsior Springs, MO | $24-$48 | Are you a “Good Bunny” (mocktail topped with a Peep) or a “Bad Bunny” (rum cocktail)?
• Mac Ayers | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 8 p.m. | The Truman | $28-$55 | This neo-R&B artist, known for songs like “Easy” and “Slow Down,” is on his “Comfortable Enough Tour.”

• Rob Schneider: I Have Issues Tour | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO | $35-$75 | Enjoy hilarious stand-up comedy from actor, screenwriter, director, and Saturday Night Live veteran Rob Schneider.*

• Moving out and up. Airshare, one of the largest private jet operators in the US, announced it will be moving its headquarters from Lenexa to Overland Park at the Aspiria campus. This is due to Airshare’s rapid growth in the last five years. The move will be complete by summer 2023.

• Have you ever wanted to witness the “World’s Largest Circus Under The Biggest Big Top On Earth?” Now you can — at Oak Park Mall in Overland Park. The Garden Bros Nuclear Circus is bringing its spectacle to town from Thursday, April 27 to Sunday, April 30. Buy tickets. (Shawnee Mission Post)

• KPOT, a Korean barbecue spot, officially opened at 7001 W. 135th St., Overland Park, KS. The restaurant serves Asian hot pot with a barbecue twist. It is the chain’s first KC metro location. (Blue Valley Post)

• 475,000. That’s how many people watched the KC Current vs Portland Thorns match last weekend, making it the most watched NWSL regular season game in history. Talk about girl power.

• Get ready for 90 days of single lane driving on US 69 Highway. Lane closures begin northbound at the 151st Street bridge beginning today. This is a part of the 69Express project, which is adding express toll lanes and 11 noise walls. (Blue Valley Post)

• KC Parks and Recreation wants your input. The department is hosting three open house events in April to discuss the 2023 Master Plan. See the dates, times, and locations here.

• Sporting Kansas City waived defender Ben Sweat this week after he started 26 of his 29 appearances for the club. The team hosts the Colorado Rapids at Children’s Mercy Park on Saturday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets.

• Wild about this fundraiser. Jazzoo, hosted by the Kansas City Zoo, is Friday, June 2. The event features food, drinks, and entertainment. Funds raised will provide food for the animals + youth education opportunities. Tickets are $255.

• Kansas City barbecue spot Arthur Bryant’s was featured not once, but twice on “Ted Lasso.” The show, starring Kansas Citian Jason Sudeikis, shows the exterior of the restaurant as Ted’s computer background. Relatable.

• An electric wine opener is one of those inexpensive kitchen gadgets that you don’t know how you lived without once you get one. We especially love this one for its sleek design and ergonomic grip. To upgrade your wine even further, this set includes an automatic wine aerator and reusable vacuum stopper.