07.08.2024

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An introverted wonderland

Charm Chats: What can introverts do in Kansas City?

Stop by Afterword Tavern & Shelves to get your summer reading started. | Photo by @afterword.tavern.shelves

Hey there, I am a mom of a 21-year-old that does not go to the bars or parties. What do the 20 something-year-olds do to be social for introverts?? Any coed sports or meet ups? Close to Lenexa, KS if possible.

Thanks,

Kim the over-involved mom :)

Well, Kim, the over-involved mom, lucky for you I, Editor Charm, am also an introvert. It can be hard to navigate this extroverted world, but one of the things I love most about Kansas City is that there is a place for everyone.

Sports

One of the easiest spots to find coed sports is KC Crew. Its league has everything from competitive cornhole (for the contact adverse) to fowling (football + bowling = fowling).

Silent Book Club

Introverts come in lots of varieties. If your brand is a reader who enjoys parallel play, then have them check out KC’s Silent Book Club chapter.

Bring whatever book you’re reading to the specified spot and read with the group. No one will interrupt you to ask you what you’re reading or try to make small talk. Just like it should be.

Roll up to this Tavern for a tabletop game and a beer.
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Photo by ReRoll Tavern

Tabletop gaming bars

I know you said your introvert doesn’t enjoy bars. I’m betting that’s because of overcrowded spaces featuring lots of loud music + talking.

Introverts are more sensitive to dopamine than our extroverted counterparts, and we’re continuously processing information. That’s why we prefer less external stimulation and tend to skip places like bars.

If that sounds like your introvert, tell them to look into these quieter tabletop gaming bars.
Are they searching for deeper, meaningful connections over fun activities? Introduce them to a social club. Local biz Redux Society has everything from light saber instruction to ballroom dance classes.

marceline the snuggle queen miniature aussie smiles up from the grass @marcelinethesnugglequeen kctoday — Editor Charm’s Marceline The Snuggle Queen is a Mini Aussie that’s always down for a meet up.
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Photo by KCtoday

Doggy meetups

Have a dog? Then meet people by letting your pet do all the barking. Bar K regularly has Doodle, Corgi, “long dog,” and other breed meetups.

See, Kim? There are a plethora of places for your introverted young adult to go. If you or any of our other KCtoday readers need more suggestions just let me know.

Events

Monday, July 8

Summer Academy | Monday, July 8-Friday, July 12 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Top Golf, 10611 Nall Ave., Overland Park, KS | $225 | Get your kids on the green this summer with a five day camp promising non-stop golf fun.

Tuesday, July 9

Pop-up Farmers Market | Tuesday, July 9 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Sunset Community Garden, 11875 Sunset Dr., Olathe, KS | Donation encouraged | Picked that morning, stroll the offerings of the quarter-acre garden + orchard for the freshest produce around.
An Evening with Claire Lombardo, “Same As It Ever Was” | Tuesday, July 9 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Unity Temple on The Plaza, 707 W. 47th St., KCMO | $34 | The New York Times bestselling author of “The Most Fun We Ever Had” returns to introduce another brilliant family drama.

Wednesday, July 10

Prairie Village Artists Reception | Wednesday, July 10 | 7-8 p.m. | Prairie Village City Hall, 7700 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS | Free | Talk with fellow art-lovers, buy your new favorite piece + sample snacks as you take in work from three regional artists.

Thursday, July 11

Concert in the Park: Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra | Thursday, July 11 | 7 p.m. | Thompson Park, 8045 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park | Free | Experience an evening of vibrant rhythms and melodies as the Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra performs live at Overland Park’s Concert in the Park.*

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News Notes

Open

Sushi Kodawari, an intimate eight seat hinoki sushi counter, has been teasing its appearance at 2100 Central St., KCMO for months. Now you can finally book its 15 course meal featuring Japanese fish. You’ll have to be quick though. This round is already taking waiting list RSVPs.

Cause

$2+ million were sent to KC nonprofits that service Black, Latino, and other communities of color by the Nonprofit Catalyst Grant. A total of 88 local organizations received between $5,000 to $50,000 to support causes such as education + community development.

Feel Good

Say happy belated birthday to the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium’s latest (and longest neck-having) baby: Masai. Weighing in at 125 lbs and standing 5'6", the newborn giraffe was welcomed to the world on Sunday, June 30 by her mom, Makali.

Film

It’s a little early to look a lot like Christmas, isn’t it? Not at Independence Square. The area received a holiday makeover to serve as the backdrop for the new Chiefs Hallmark movie underway. “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” will be released during the Christmas season. (KMBC)

Listen

Kansas City barbecue is so good it’ll make your taste buds sing — and maybe even write a song. The “Burnt Ends” song perfectly captures the delicious experience.

The Buy

The Buy 7.04.24 (Affiliate)

Reusable grocery cooler bags. If you’ve been rocking the same tired grocery bags for a while now (guilty), investing in some sturdy, insulated bags makes transporting groceries comfortable and more convenient.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Charmaine

From the editor

I want to try Sushi Kodawari so bad. I think I’ll add it to my dinner club’s list. (Though we’ll have to split up into multiple groups since there’s only eight seats.)

To those of you who wrote in saying you want me to publish my dinner club spots — don’t worry, it’s coming. I’m just letting the list build up first.

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