February 7, 2024

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62º | Cloudy | 2% chance of rain |
Sunrise: 7:19 a.m. | Sunset: 5:46 p.m.

🤝 It’s a date

BRB making weekend plans at Green Lady Lounge after seeing this photo. | Photo by KCtoday

Kids, this is the story of how I met your mother, and it was all thanks to KCtoday.

Ok, so maybe that’s not exactly how the 2000s sitcom went, but if Ted Mosby had consulted us for date night ideas, we could’ve shaved the show down to two seasons (and saved his kids a lot of time).

Regardless, whether you’ve met “the one” or are hoping to impress someone new, we’ve got 25+ local date night ideas that are legen — wait for it — dary.

For the ones who want a night out on the town

Funkytown, 8300 Blue Pkwy., KCMO
Come dressed like it’s 1977 and stay late for the “Car Wash” on the dance floor.

Where the malt gets made at KC Bier Co.
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Photo by Funky Town KC

In The Lowest Ferns, 1105 Hickory St., KCMO
This recently opened HiFi lounge is the perfect spot to set the mood for your night out.

June’s Night Club, 3611 Broadway Blvd., KCMO
Dance the night away with your special someone at this 1970s disco club.

If the way to their heart is through their stomach

Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop, multiple locations
Share multiple dishes for an intimate (and delicious) taste test.

North Italia, 4579 W. 119th St., Leawood, KS
Because nothing says romance like an Italian dinner.

Q39, multiple locations
This upscale barbecue option is guaranteed to win over your crush.

For the ones who like to play games (just not with your heart)

403 Club, 614 Reynolds Ave., KCK
Pinball pros can compete in weekly competitions, or you can just chill at the bar.

Bar Rec, 4120 Pennsylvania Ave., KCMO
With 50+ games and indoor cornhole, this brand new Westport bar is calling all competitive couples to the floor.

bar rec kc — We can smell Bar Rec’s nostalgia from here.
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Photo by Bar Rec KC

DoubleTap KC, 310 Oak St., KCMO
Fight zombies or fill orders in virtual reality while chowing down on real life nachos and beer.

10+ more date night spots

Asked

What’s your go-to activity for a memorable date?

A. Romantic candlelit dinner
B. Cozy movie night at home
C. Adventurous outdoor activity
D. Other

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Events

Wednesday, Feb. 6

Kansas City Mavericks vs. Fort Wayne Komets | Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 7:05 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena, 19100 E. Valley View Pkwy., Independence, MO | $12-$52 | Come see KC swat the Komets back into space.

Thursday, Feb. 7

Botox and Bubbly | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 5-7 p.m. | Hollyday PV Injection Studio, 3937 W. 69th Terrace Ste. A, Prairie Village, KS | $12 | Sip champagne, get Botox for $12/unit, and shop.
KC Singles Social Hour: Valentine’s Edition | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 6-9 p.m. | King G - Bar and Delicatessen, 500 E.18th St., KCMO | $18 | Singles ages 25-35 can enjoy a drink, sweet dessert + (hopefully) a sweet date.
Magic with Jack Reid | Thursday, Feb. 8-Thursday, Nov. 28 | Times vary | Kansas City Bier Company, 310 W. 79th St., KCMO | Free | Be astonished with a personal tableside magic show from this award-winning magician.

Friday, Feb. 9

Valentine’s Day Paint and Punch | Friday, Feb. 9 | 1-3 p.m. | Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., KCMO | $15 | Release your inner Picasso while socializing + snacking.
Friday Night Smash | Friday, Feb. 9-Friday, Jan. 16 | Times vary | SERV, 9051 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS | $10 | Sip and socialize with friends at this 21+ pickleball party.

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News Notes

Event

The 24th annual Association of Writers & Writing Programs conference + bookfair kicks off today and will continue through Saturday, Feb. 10. Writers and publishers will gather for 375 events, including the opportunity to pitch books. Registration starts at $25.

Announced

Boulevardia is back, baby. The music festival announced it will return Friday, June 14-Saturday, June 15. General admission tickets will start at $35. Hotel packages start at $214 and are available now. Watch the Boulevardia website for updates on ticket drops + music lineups.

Development

A whole new world is opening up for the historic Aladdin Hotel. Located at 1215 Wyandotte St., KCMO, the nearly 100-year-old building will be up for auction again in March. Possible future uses for it include rebranding as a new hotel or being converted into apartments. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Opening

ULAH + LUNA together forever. The two Westwood, KS stores are taking a big step and moving in together. ULAH will move two doors down to 4704 Rainbow Blvd. to merge with LUNA by Monday, Feb. 26. A LUNA New Moon launch party is scheduled for Sat. March 2, 12 p.m.-5p.m. (Startland News)

Award

Fine dining indeed. Farina, Lidia’s, and Wandering Vine at the Castle were granted the Distinguished Restaurants of North America Award. The three businesses join the prestigious list of only 98 establishments. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Ranked

Speaking of reppin’ KC — Congrats to Tiki Taco, the only KC spot to be named on QSR’s top 40 list of America’s hottest fast casual startups. Its third location opens Monday, Feb. 12 at 7514 W. 80th St., Overland Park, KS and will feature a bar, walk-up window, and patio.

Event

Who will be the next KC SuperStar? We have no clue. But we do know that SNL’s Chloe Fineman will host this year’s American Idol-style scholarship competition where high school students compete for $10,000. Auditions are Sunday, March 3, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., and Thursday, March 7, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. (The Pitch)

Number

$575 million in property is waiting to be claimed by Kansans. Wondering if that includes you? Visit this website, click “unclaimed property” and enter your name to find out. (Johnson County Post)

Arts

Art In The Loop, the program that lines the trolley tracks with exhibition + performance art, announced the theme for this summer’s installations: “Living Together With Difference.” Artists will respond to the word “convivencia,” describing the triumphs + challenges in sharing life with others. Sign up for its newsletter to learn when applications open.

Finance

Get trusted financial advice with Money Pickle, the service that connects you directly with experienced financial advisors to help with your investment + retirement planning needs (all through a complimentary video meeting). Take control of your financial future in 2024 by scheduling a free consultation.*

Sports

🏈 And the Super Bowl LVIII winner is...

We have a stinging sensation that the Chiefs will win. | Photo by Pexels

Who will win Super Bowl LVIII? To answer that, we turn to our esteemed sports correspondents: the Southern Stingrays + the Weedy Sea Dragons.

Kansas City SEA LIFE Aquarium staff baited Chiefs + 49ers helmets, then watched as the animals chowed on the headgear chum that tasted like winning. Both the stingrays and the sea dragons chose to dine with the Chiefs, solidifying them as Super Bowl champs (and the 49ers as chumps).

If and when the Chiefs win, this will be the second year in a row SEA LIFE Aquarium’s animals correctly chose the winner of the Super Bowl.

The Buy

A Curry Up Broth Bomb, which will flavor five to eight portions of soup, beans, chili, or whatever you want to cook. Hello healthy, yummy dinner.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Charmaine

From the editor

I’ll be out of town attending my friend’s graduation from nursing school so I’ll have to miss Boulevardia this year. You could say it will be my Boulevardia of broken dreams. (I’m sorry, I’ll see my way out.)

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