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Plan Ahead: KC’s Spring 2024 Concerts
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“Heart of America,” the Heartland... need we go on? | Photo by @andymelody85
In the grand symphony of life, concerts are crescendos that accentuate our best moments. And lucky for you, KC, there are plenty of awesome concerts on the horizon.

Grab your wallets + mark your calendars for these super sonic escapades to check out this spring.

Subtronics | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 8:00 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena, Independence, MO | $27-$129 | DJ Subtronics stops in the Heartland for his “Tesseract” tour which promises an all-new stage design and awe-inspiring visuals.

Scotty McCreery | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena | $24-$1,016 | Anne Wilson and Noah Hicks will both perform before McCreery takes the stage.

Drake and J. Cole | Saturday, March 2 | 8:00 p.m. | T-Mobile Center, KCMO | $289-$1,900 | Hip-hop heads rejoice, these two iconic rappers have teamed up for a tour and it’s stopping in KC.

TobyMac | Friday, March 8 + Saturday, March 9 | 7:00 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena | $35-$501 | The Hits Deep 2024 Tour stops in KC for two nights to perform gospel faves like “I Just Need U.”

Bad Bunny | Tuesday, March 26 | 8:00 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $131-$1,918 | Global superstar Bad Bunny stops in KC for the “Most Wanted Tour” which will highlight his fifth solo album.

R&B Superfest | Sunday, March 31 | 7:00 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena | $79-$250 | Starring Anthony Hamilton + friends, bring your rhythm, but leave your blues at the door as you enjoy a night of R&B jams.

AJR | Friday, April 19 | 7:30 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $44.50-$340 | Maybe you’ll join the trio for their “The Maybe Man” tour.
Events
Monday, Feb. 19
  • Triple Crown Volleyball NIT 2024 | Monday, Feb. 19 | 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W. 13th St., Ste 100, KCMO | $35-$53 | Watch wave after wave of matches between the top volleyball clubs in the country.
Tuesday, Feb. 20
  • Prairiefire Rocks | Tuesday, Feb. 20, Thursday, Feb. 22, Saturday, Feb. 24 | 10:15-11 a.m. | Museum at Prairiefire, 5801 W. 135th St., Overland Park, KS | $0-$5 | Kids can learn all about the rocks that make up the beautiful state of Kansas.
  • KC Metro Unified Intramural Basketball League | Tuesday, Feb. 20, Tuesday, Feb. 27 | 5:45-7 p.m. | UMKC, 5100 Rockhill Rd., KCMO | Shoot hoops and meet new people through this Special Olympics-associated basketball league.
Wednesday, Feb. 21
  • Family Night | Wednesday, Feb. 21-Wednesday, April 10 | Times vary | Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln., Lenexa, KS | Free | Eat your way through special Family Night deals and connect with your kiddos over free indoor activities like balloon artists, yard games, and coloring.
Thursday, Feb. 22
  • “Pretty Rings & Broken Things” Book Launch | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 7-9 p.m. | Monarch Books & Gifts, 7713 W. 151st St., Overland Park, KS | $30 | Local author Kat Singleton debuts the follow up to her romance novel, “Black Ties & White Lies.”
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Open
  • Looking for a new morning eatery? How about Con Huevos. The new Hispanic spot at 8881 W. 75th St., Overland Park, KS serves up breakfast faves like biscuits + gravy, chilaquiles, and huevos rancheros. (Johnson County Post)
Cause
  • Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the family of local DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan, who was killed at the Super Bowl rally. The family’s GoFundMe page has reached its goal but is still taking donations. (FOX4)
Closed
  • Dave’s Stagecoach Inn has reached the end of its journey. The over 70-year-old dive bar shuttered its doors last week with owners Jim and Joyce Hess saying they were ready to retire. The couple is open to selling the bar and letting someone new continue its legacy. (Kansas City Star)
Coming Soon
  • Homegrown Eatery is cooking up a new location at the developing Merriam Grand Central Station (8805 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., #8703, Merriam, KS). The project anticipates a 2026 completion and will feature multiple restaurants, alongside Homegrown Eatery, in its lineup. (Johnson County Post)
 
Travel

🏠 Home sweet home away from home

Unique places to stay across the Kansas City metro
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Can’t help falling in love with The Elvis Retreat House. | Photo courtesy of Vrbo
We all need a staycation or a trip to a different city from time to time. Whether you’re a Kansas Citian feeling a little cooped up or a visitor looking for a special City of Fountains experience, picking the perfect home away from home is crucial.

We went looking for unique lodgings around town that showcase that KC spirit. So choose your ideal digs, pack your bags, and get ready for a memorable getaway.

Here’s the theme

Elvis Retreat House | Independence, MO
The king lives on in this luxurious mansion, featuring life-size Elvis figures, a billiards hall, and an 8-ft guitar-shaped pool.

Cozy Bungalow | Historic Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood, Kansas City, MO
Unwind in an eclectic boho home that offers a pool, fire pit, and tiki lounge for your relaxation pleasure.
20+ more places to stay
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Today’s edition by:
Charmaine
From the editor
ISO: A loyal reader to go to the Drake x J. Cole concert in my place. As I’ll be heavily pregnant, I don’t think it’s such a good idea for me to go and I am so sad about it.
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