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🎨 Paint the town

20 murals in downtown Kansas City

“Lewis & Clark Expedition 1804" was repainted in 2021. | Photo by KCtoday

We all know that KC has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about the Nelson-Atkins or the KC Art Institute. One of our all-time favorite galleries? Kansas City itself.

The City of Fountains is home to a number of meaningful murals and street art pieces in the Business District and East Crossroads neighborhoods.

Business District

Photo of Jet Chip Wasp mural — “Jet Chip Wasp” shows Tyreek Hill catching the Lombardi Trophy.
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Photo by KCtoday

Jet Chip Wasp, 1330 Grand Blvd., KCMO | By JT Daniels Art

This mural, created for the Ronald McDonald House Charity for Red Friday, commemorates the play many recall turning the tides in favor of the Chiefs during Super Bowl LIV. (See JT’s signature face + “yep”?)

From The Earth, 1222 McGee St., KCMO | By Registered Artist, Phybr, Skela, and Yesi Makes Art

“Skela painted the leopard, Phybr painted the greenish colored portrait, and RA painted the natural toned portrait on the far end. All four of them mixed in their styles through the foliage and flowers to tie it all together,” SpraySeeMO organizer Ami Ayars told KCtoday.

East Crossroads

Photo of Be The Animal — “Be The Animal...” is at Casual Animal Brewing Co. — fitting, right?
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Be The Animal..., 1725 McGee St., KCMO | By Sabertooth Thomas

The name couldn’t be more fitting — for the brewery or the animal. Check out Sabertooth’s best tiger impression. PS — need some ink? He’s a tattoo artist too.

KC, I’m So In Love, 2010 McGee St., KCMO | By Designed By Ruthie

This mural is actually its second iteration. When the originally was unexpectedly painted over, Ruthie Ozonoff recreated it at this location and started its Instagram page to capture how the mural has spread love to KC.

Corn mural, 1527 Cherry St., KCMO | By Eric Karbeling

The self-proclaimed “Squiggle Papi” features a lot of wild animals and plants in his work. It stands to reason that when the Honolulu artist came to KC in 2021, he chose the Midwest staple foliage — corn.

Want to see photos of each mural? See the full story.

Murals in West Crossroads

Events

Tuesday, May 30

Aladdin: The Musical | Tuesday, May 30-Sunday, June 4 | Times vary | Music Hall | $35-$125 | Discover “A Whole New World” at this Broadway musical.

Wednesday, May 31

KC Job Fair | Wednesday, May 31 | 1-4 p.m. | Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center | Free | Check out hundreds of employers with open positions at this job fair.
Bloody Mary Roll-Out Party | Wednesday, May 31 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Shawnee Town 1929, 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, KS | $25 | Enjoy a bloody Mary and a good time while raising funds for Shawnee Town 1929.

Thursday, June 1

Proxima Parada | Thursday, Jun. 1 | 8 p.m. | Uptown Theater | $15 | Jam out to this R&B group with songs like “Hannah and Hannah” and “Musta Been a Ghost.”

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News Notes

Open

McGregor’s Butcher & Bistro is now open in Overland Park — at 11300 W. 135th St. The spot strives to offer fine dining with a friendly vibe. The menu features seared ahi tuna, fried buttermilk chicken, and our favorite — steak flights.

Development

The $34 million Cocina47 restaurant project officially garnered support from City Hall and Port KC. The plan for the three-story Country Club Plaza addition — at 47th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue — is expected to be completed by summer 2026. (CityScene KC)

Arts

A new art gallery is opening at the Kansas City Public Library Central Branch (14 W. 10th St.) beginning Saturday, June 3 through Saturday, August 12. “All Modes Are Open to Us” imagines new forms of “queer magic” through themes of domestic life, archives, and decoration.

Outdoors

Grab your water bottle and running shoes. If you’re looking for a place to decompress after the long weekend, KC offers dozens of parks and recreational spots for you to enjoy.

Fact or Fiction

You should use a broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day — even if it’s cloudy or raining. See the answer.*

Shop

Life hack: Order your paper towels online and avoid trekking home a giant pack from the store. This Bounty eight-pack is a best seller, or try the Amazon Basics twelve-pack.*

The Wrap

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From the editor

It’s good to be back from a restful, long weekend. June is right around the corner, and we have some exciting things planned for summertime here at KCtoday. Stay tuned. 👀

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