• Chow down on a bagel from Meshuggah Bagels.
• Grab a cup of coffee from OurHouse KC (they offer lunch + dinner too).
• Get some fresh air and stroll around the KU Medical Center campus.

• Check out the local taco joint, Tiki Taco. We recommend the KC Burrito.
• Fill up on tacos and tequila at Drunken Worm.
• Make a stop at Aladdin Cafe, which has served up authentic Mediterranean cuisine since 1999.

• Find unique vintage + vintage-inspired styles at Donna’s Dress Shop.
• Our book lovers can peruse Prospero’s.
• Shop pinup fashions at Retro Vixen.

• Enjoy a farm-to-table meal at Room 39.
• Feast at Fric and Frac — the Jalapeno Burger is a must-try.
• For our barbecue lovers, Q39 is a KC staple. Get the wings, trust us.

• Treat yourself to shaved ice or frozen custard from Miami Ice.
• Enjoy some chill atmosphere at Hi-Dive Lounge. Pro tip: ask for a surprise beer from the vending machine (it’s only $2.50).
• Try a craft cocktail at Goat and Rabbit.

• Email Marketing for Restaurants that WORK | Monday, June 5 | 2-3 p.m. | The Roasterie Factory Cafe, 1204 W. 27th St., Kansas City, MO | $15-$20 | Get your thinking cap on for this class on email marketing for restaurants with BetterAve Chief Strategist Jessica Best.
• Cultural Connection Hour: Foreign Direct Investment Officials | Monday, June 5 | 4:30-6 p.m. | KC Wine Works, 1829 McGee St., Kansas City, MO | $0-$15 | Engage and network with government ministers, strategic partnership advisors, and senior investment officers from around the globe.

• Lincoln Saltdogs vs. Kansas City Monarchs | Tuesday, June 6 | 6 p.m. | Legends Field | $13-$60 | Watch the Kansas City Monarchs take on the Lincoln Saltdogs.

• Donut Decorating | Wednesday, June 7 | 5-6 p.m. | Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln., Lenexa, KS | $5.50-$22 | Bring the family to decorate donuts from Mr. D’s coffee.

What we tried:

• Made in KC is opening a new niehgborhood shop in Overland Park. The retailer will move into a 1,500-sqft space — at 7325 W. 80th St. — and feature a large kids center along with the local-focused marketplace. The store will open in early July. (Shawnee Mission Post)

• Catcher Salvador Perez and pitcher Zack Greinke have been named the Kansas City Royals Player and Pitcher of the month for May. The awards are determined by a local media vote. The Royals’ next home game is at 7:10 p.m on Monday, June 12.

• The Unicorn Theatre’s producing artistic director, Cynthia Levin, will retire in June 2024 after 45 years at the theatre. Cynthia’s four decades culminated a regional + national reputation for bringing life to bold and diverse plays with powerful messages.

• School’s out for summer. Looking for something to do with the kiddos over summer vacation? Check out our kid-friendly guide.

• Summer is here, which means so too is aperol spritz season. Enjoy as many as you’d like (without regretting it the next day) when you make yours with Ritual Zero Proof’s aperitif alternative — an alcohol-free take on the Italian classic. Bonus: Use it to make the summery aperitif sour.*

• It’s Pet Appreciation Week, and it’s a great time to celebrate your furry friends. From stylish collars and leashes by Major Darling to healthy treats by Botanical Bones, our online shop (Six & Main) features the perfect products for your pets.