May 10, 2024

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🥃A neat guide to happy hours

Rye so sad? Get glad with these happy hours. | Photo by @rye_kc

It’s about time we talked about KC happy hours, folks. No matter if you’re grabbing a quick beer after work, on the hunt for some discounted bites, or just want to have a chill hangout while going easy on the wallet, we’ve got this round.

Here are 24 places around town pouring the best deals right now in the City of Fountains — so drink up and be merry.

Keeping spirits up

Harry’s Country Club | Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m. | From London to Kentucky, you can travel the world in a copper cup with this River Market spot’s international $8 mule selection.

Goat & Rabbit | Mon.-Fri. 4-6 p.m., Sun. 4 p.m.-close | This 39th Street bar always has something exciting on the menu (City Editor Maddie suggests the Vincent Van Goat) — especially with $2 off local spirits and house cocktails.

Hungry for meal deals

Bricks Pub & Grub | Tues.-Sat. 3-6 p.m. | It’s a Lee’s Summit “extreme” happy hour — $4 small bites (drooling over the pretzel bites + cheese) paired with equally priced pours.

Westport Cafe | Daily 4-6 p.m. + 10 p.m.-close | This French bistro offers discounted wine + beer alongside its upscale selection of small bites.

Mocktail Musts

Outta the Blue | Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m. | Leawood’s breezy beach cafe has discounted coffee, tea, and N/A versions galore of classic cocktails. Blue Hawaiian (without the headache), anyone?

Wild Child | Sunday, all day | This James Beard nominated bar offers its full + zero-proof drinks for 30% off to hospitality, healthcare, education, and social services workers.

18 more happy hours

Asked

I am most proud of my city’s…

A. Bubbling craft beer scene
B. Delicious distilleries
C. Mocktail masterpieces
D. Vines and wines

Let the fun be-gin

Events

Friday, May 10

Mid-West Men’s Fashion Week | Friday, May 10 | 6-10:30 p.m. | Audi Shawnee Mission, 6601 East Frontage Rd., Merriam | $40-$60 | Your ticket gets you access to a runway show featuring 48 runway looks, plus an open bar.
Birds and the Bees | Friday, May 10 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St, Kansas City, MO | $20 | The Mid America Freedom Band’s spring concert focuses on birds, bees, babies, and rebirth.

Saturday, May 11

Mamas and Masterpieces Mother’s Day Picnic | Saturday, May 11 | 12-3 p.m. | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, MO | $37-$42 | Celebrate Mother’s Day with a glamorous picnic in the park including bites, bevs, and painting.
Lenexa Art Fair | Saturday, May 11 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Lenexa Civic Campus, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa , KS| Free | This outdoor fair features some of the region’s best fine artists, live jazz music, food trucks, and a tasting event featuring local wine, craft beer + spirits.
Jazz + Jackie 2024 | Saturday, May 11 | 8-11 p.m. | Gem Theater, 1615 E. 18th St., KCMO | $50-$100 | Celebrate Jackie Robinson’s Kansas City ties with a soul-stirring concert by five-time Grammy Award-winning songstress, Lalah Hathaway.

Sunday, May 12

NC Courage vs. Kansas City Current | Sunday, May 12 | 5 p.m. | CPKC Stadium, 1460 E. Front St., Kansas City, MO | $55-$336 | Watch the Current play on their home turf.

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News Notes

Weather

Planing to spend Mother’s Day in the sun? You might want to move any afternoon activities inside. The National Weather Service predicts a rainy afternoon for the metro on Sunday, May 12.

Development

KC’s five o’clock paradise is getting closer everyday. Vacation Village’s Margaritaville resort reached a major construction milestone: the first panel of the six-story building’s top floor has been placed. The next step? Placing the jumbo frozen daiquiri station. Just kidding, but we wish... (Kansas City Business Journal)

Arts

The Nelson Atkins is auctioning off one of its Monet masterpieces next week. The “Moulin de Limetz” is expected to fetch anywhere from $18 million to $25 million at Christie’s in New York. The proceeds will be used to acquire other pieces for the museum. (Kansas City Star)

Biz

After closing its Corrigan Station space, WeWork is keeping its Lightwell location. The co-working giant cut a new lease with landlord SomeraRoad, the developers behind the West Bottoms project. (Startland News)

Cause

Local nonprofit Kids Feeding Kids is partnering with local high schools to prepare up to 1,000 free take-home family dinners. The program teaches kids about food waste + sustainable practices and builds empathy for peers affected by food insecurity. (Startland News)

Eat

Retro car-themed burger joint Sickies Garage now has an opening date for its debut metro location (7111 W. 95th St.): Monday, May 27. The brewpub’s menu will feature 50 kinds of burgers, wings, and boozy milkshakes. (Kansas City Star)

Wellness

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Holiday

Mother’s Day ideas that aren’t just brunch plans

A few of our favorite ways to say “thanks.” | Photo via Pexels

Listen, we’re not knocking brunch — but not all moms are made the same, and neither are all Mother’s Day activities.

Need an out-of-the-box idea to move up in the favorite child ranking this year? Look no further than these three giftable experiences.

Mother’s Day Organ Concert | Saturday, May 11 | 3 p.m. | Kauffman Center, KCMO | Free | If your mother is musically inclined, enjoy a listening tour from around the world with Grammy-nominated organist Jan Kraybill.

Mommy Issues Variety Show | Saturday, May 11 | 7 p.m. | The Bird Comedy Theater, 103 W. 19th St., KCMO | $20 | This comedy show is billed as perfect for anyone who is a mom, has a mom, or knows a mom. Hint, hint — that’s you.

Mother’s Day GEHA Field Tour | Saturday, May 11 | Times vary | 1 Arrowhead Dr., KCMO | $136+ | While season tickets may be out of budget this year, a tour of their favorite team’s hallowed ground may be a perfect touchdown.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Madison

From the editor

I know it’s common practice, but I’m always sad to hear when any well-known artwork leaves the Nelson’s collection. The one piece I hope they never sell? My childhood favorite: John Singer Sargent’s Portrait of Mrs. Cecil Wade. Maybe it’s the intricate blue gown or the piece’s stunning size — it’s just beautiful.

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