March 14, 2024

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71º | 44% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:30 a.m. | Sunset 7:24 p.m.

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The brick exterior of Restless Spirits, depicting a man with a giant wooden hammer. Text reads, "Ever stirring, never still," and distances to Dublin, Shannon, and Ellis Island, plus "Fine Spirits" in 10 feet.

St. Patrick’s Day is always an event thanks to the metro’s rich Irish heritage. | Photo via Silva + Stern

We’re starting to see green. The countdown to St. Patrick’s Day is on, and we’re here to make sure your calendars strike gold with things to do.

St. Pat’s Season at Browne’s | Browne’s Irish Marketplace, 3300 Pennsylvania Ave., KCMO | Friday, March 15-Saturday, March 16 | Times vary | Price of purchase | Celebrate with extended happy hours, yard games, drink specials, and live music at the oldest Irish business outside of Ireland.

Snake Saturday Celebration | Restless Spirits Distilling Company, 109 E. 18th Ave., North Kansas City, MO | Saturday, March 16 | 9 a.m. | $10 cover + price of purchase | After serving breakfast, festivities start at 11 a.m. featuring live music, prizes, an Irish dance demo, spirit samples, and a drawing for a life-size statue of pirate Anne Bonny.

Shamrocks & Shenanigans | KC Live! Block, KCMO | Sunday, March 17 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Price of purchase | Start the day with a green pancake brunch at McFadden’s, followed by drink specials and live music from The Stolen Winnebagos, a scavenger hunt, and a S!CKS!CK concert to round out the night.

Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Begins at Linwood Boulevard and Broadway Boulevard, KCMO | Sunday, March 17 | 11 a.m. | Free | This parade is one of the most popular in KC, concluding with festivities in Westport.

St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl | Prairiefire, 5661 W. 135th St., Overland Park, KS | Sunday, March 17 | 11 a.m-10 p.m. | Price of purchase | Get four or more passport stamps from participating locations for a chance to win big prizes.

4 more events (plus $1 beer)

Events

Thursday, March 14

March Madness Fundraiser | Thursday, March 14 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Westport Bar & Rec, 4120 Pennsylvania Ave., KCMO | $15 | All proceeds from this networking game night go towards Special Olympics Kansas.
Makers Social | Thursday, March 14 | 5:30 p.m. | National WWI Museum and Memorial, KCMO | Free with RSVP | Enjoy an evening of history, handcrafts, and hors d’oeuvres as the WWI Museum illoominates the vibrant legacy of wartime artistry.

Friday, March 15

Ginuwine | Friday, March 15 | 8:30 p.m. | Ameristar Casino and Hotel, 3200 Ameristar Dr., KCMO | $50-$180 | Pony up to this concert for a night of R&B serenades.

Saturday, March 16

THE Health & Wellness Summit | Saturday, March 16 | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Loews Kansas City Hotel, 1515 Wyandotte St., KCMO | $49-$99 | Immerse yourself in a day filled with the latest trends in aesthetics and wellness, informative workshops, engaging discussions + networking opportunities.
Visit the Roaming Easter Bunny | Saturday, March 16 | 12-3 p.m. | Summit Fair, 840 NW Blue Pkwy., Lees Summit, MO | Free | The Easter Bunny is hopping into Summit Fair this weekend to share in candy-filled eggs and holiday photo-ops.
Laser Vision’s After Party | Saturday, March 16-Sunday, March 17 | 9 p.m. | CrossroadsKC, 417 E. 18TH St., KCMO | $10 | Light up the night with an unforgettable laser show featuring interactive art and music.

Sunday, March 17

BLVD Sessions | Sunday, March 17 | 2-4 p.m. | Boulevard Brewing Tours & Recreation Center, 2534 Madison Ave., KCMO | Free | Listen to local musicians, enjoy $3 beers, and browse a vinyl pop-up shop with Manor Records.

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News Notes

Sports

Outfielder Bo Jackson will be inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 29 at an on-field ceremony. The Heisman Trophy winner pivoted to professional baseball by signing with the Royals in 1986, becoming the only athlete in history to be named an All-Star in both sports.

Watch

HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines will be in the metro this month filming a new reality competition show. “Second Chance Stage” will follow performers seeking a second chance to make it big. Register to attend the free show at the Music Hall. (FOX4)

Development

Kansas City’s $10 purchase of Parade Park Homes marks the start of a $275 million plan to redevelop the city’s oldest Black-owned housing co-op. The city transferred ownership to a private developer chosen last year to add 1,000 new buildings, and tear down existing ones. (FOX4/KCUR)

Outdoors

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II announced $4.12 million in funding towards developments that will connect Berkley Riverfront to the rest of downtown. The Missouri River Access and Development Project will help extend trails into KCK and construct a 420-ft Missouri River dock.

Cause

Our Spot KC plans to grow its Lion House LGBTQ-specific rapid rehousing program with the construction of nine cottages on a lot off Swope Parkway. The homes will come in a variety of layouts, with construction to begin in the fall to prepare for 2025 move-in. (FOX4)

Feel Good

Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed and Zarda BBQ raised $17,500 for Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City. This is the second year the two partnered to sell KC Takeaway sandwiches at Zarda and Hy-Vee, with all proceeds going to the BBBSKC. (FOX4)

Drink

Black Drip Coffee added canned cold brew to its lineup just in time for warmer temps. Cold Brew Renegade can be purchased online, or in-store at Black Pantry, District Biscuit, The Spot, The Merc Co+op, and Ruby Jean’s Juicery. (Startland News)

Travel

Pack your bags. Analysts predict a busy summer travel season, with fares at KCI expected to remain stable or drop slightly in line with national trends. The recent addition of more low-cost carriers will also provide more options to travelers. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Shop

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Sports

🏆 What’s Big 12 times two?

A large sign on a building downtown building depicts a basketball player stepping forward. Text reads, "Step inside the game."

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark made two big announcements this week that mark Kansas City as a magnet for national sports — particularly women’s sports.

First, the Big 12 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will remain at the T-Mobile Center through 2031. Yormark cited the metro’s overwhelming sports fandom as a key factor that made the extension an obvious choice.

This past season moved the women’s championship from Municipal Auditorium to T-Mobile, a change made to elevate women’s basketball to the level of popularity traditionally seen in men’s games.

Second, the Big 12 women’s soccer championship will be held at CPKC Stadium in 2024 and 2025. As the world’s first dedicated women’s soccer stadium, the home of the Current will host all 11 matches starting Wednesday, Oct. 30.

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The Wrap

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