05.02.2024

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Events

Thursday, May 2

ArtPop | Thursday, May 2 | 6-9 p.m. | Kansas City Art Institute, 4415 Warwick Blvd., KCMO | $50-$75 | KCAI’s biggest party of the year features outdoor art installations, student performers, music, and food + drinks.

Friday, May 3

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | Friday, May 3-Sunday, May 5 | Times vary | Guadalupe Centers, 1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez, KCMO | Free | Enjoy folk dancing, a petting zoo, vendors + artists, food, and raffles at Kansas City’s original Cinco de Mayo celebration.
The Tortured Poets Department: A Drag Revue | Friday, May 3 | 11 p.m.-1 a.m. | Hamburger Mary’s KC, 3700 Broadway Blvd., Ste. 110, KCMO | $5 | Lana Luxx, a.k.a. KC Taylor Swift, brings you a drag celebration of the pop icon’s latest album.

Saturday, May 4

23rd Annual Kansas City Crawfish Festival | Saturday, May 4 | 6-10 p.m. | St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5500 Woodson Rd., Mission, KS | $75-$85 | Build a plate of fresh boiled crawfish, shrimp, sausage, red beans and rice, barbecue pork, and sides all in support of FosterAdopt Connect + Future of Hope Fund.
Haymaker Records 10th Anniversary Party | Saturday, May 4 | 7 p.m. | recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., KCMO | $20 | Jorge Arana Trio, Be/Non, and Freight Train Rabbit Killer will perform to celebrate the KC-based record label’s first decade.

Sunday, May 5

The Silver Snout Cabaret | Sunday, May 5 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | The Martin City Melodrama, 702 Blue Ridge Ext., Grandview, MO | $10 | Senior dogs from area shelters become paw-formers in this canine comedy show.

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Family

The immersive wildlife experience you don’t want to miss

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Tanganyika is the perfect place to spend your next family day. | Photo provided by Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Did you know? Tanganyika Wildlife Park has been recognized as the most interactive wildlife park in the Midwest.

In case you haven’t already been, here’s what you can expect from this family-owned zoo:

15+ exclusive animal interactions, like a safari adventure + small carnivore meet-and-greet
Nine interactive feedings (think: hand-feeding African penguins)
Rare and exotic species like clouded leopards and Bengal tigers
Gift shop products supporting conservation efforts

Psst... Don’t miss your chance to meet new baby hippo Latke.

Experience the magic up close

News Notes

Travel

Want to fly direct + discount to Dallas or Detroit? Spirit Airlines is offering these flights from KCI starting Wednesday, July 10 and Thursday, July 11. Two other direct flights, Boston and Newark, NJ, were announced from the budget airline earlier this month. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Real Estate

6.9%. That’s how much the average Kansas City home price has increased in the past year — and they’re expected to keep going up. Homes in the Santa Fe, Oak Park Northwest, Palestine West + Oak Park Northeast are predicted to have the highest increases this year (2.8%), while Union Hill and Crown Center can expect the lowest (0.6%). (Kansas City Star)

Trending

Top-selling digital artist in music history, multi-platinum Grammy Award winner, and... Jayhawk? You can now twin with Taylor Swift, recently seen crafting in a vintage KU crewneck, for only $54.99.

Announced

The Coterie Theatre announced its 2024-2025 lineup. Catch classic faves like “Finding Nemo” alongside unique new offerings like “Electric Poe,” a co-production with Union Cemetery Historical Society. Check out the full show bill.

Sports

Over 160 Royals games a season not enough for you? Spend even more time on the diamond with the Kansas City Monarchs. Catch all 100 of their regular season games live + for free at AABaseball.TV.

Closed

After two years, Ruby Jean’s Juicery closed its only JoCo location. The Town Center Plaza spot, which served juices, smoothies, and other healthy fare, cited low traffic + staffing issues. You can still find Ruby Jean’s Juicery at multiple metro locations, including inside CPKC Stadium. (Johnson County Post)

Sports

🏈 Putting the Kansas in Kansas City Chiefs

New renderings reveal a possible Chiefs stadium in Kansas

To dome or not to dome? That is the question. | Renderings by Manica

New renderings show visions of a future where the Chiefs cross state lines.

The images show a domed stadium near Legends and the Kansas Speedway. The architect, David Manica, also designed the Raiders’ Allegiant Stadium and the upcoming Titans stadium.

ICYMI, Kansas lawmakers spent the last week considering plans to fully fund Chiefs and Royals stadium efforts using STAR bonds — a proposal that went undiscussed Tuesday, as the legislature wrapped up its 2024 session.

With the Chiefs leased to the Truman Sports Complex until 2031, lawmakers will have a few more chances to present a winning plan, starting in 2025.

The Buy

The Buy 5.02.24 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

A most-loved mother’s day gift so you’re prepared once Sunday, May 12 rolls around. Shop gifts great for mother figures, yourself, or anyone who deserves a little something.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Madison

From the editor

It took me a minute to think of my Kansas City life hack, but here it is: Never buy popcorn at the grocery store. Between Topsy’s, Kansas City Popcorn Co., Laura Little’s Candies (yes, they make giant tins), Popculture + my personal fave, Velvet Creme, there’s more than enough local places to grab your snack food fix.

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