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83º | 1% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:24 a.m. | Sunset 8:23 p.m.
 

🏙️ This, not that: KC Edition
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Some call this beautiful. We call this home. | Photo by @davevonfintel
Whether you’ve lived here for 50 years or are just spending a summer, there’s plenty of exciting activities + areas to explore in Kansas City. If you can find them.

Instead of turning to Google this time, let your dedicated KCtoday City Editors offer up some alternatives to well-known spots.

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Don’t get us wrong, we love the Nelson — City Editor Maddie even got engaged there — but it’s not the only world-class museum in Kansas City. In addition to a day on the lawn, we recommend:

Arrowhead Stadium + The K

It’s been an exciting year for KC sports, but it kind of always is. Mix up your game day mania with some of our city’s lesser-known pro + club teams:

All kinds of barbecue

If you claim Kansas Citian status, it’s more or less mandatory to espouse the merits of KC barbecue’s saucy perfection every chance you get. That being said, the metro is bursting with other award-winning flavors.
Have another local haunt you think should make the list? Let us know and we’ll add it to the itinerary.
 
Events
Tuesday, Aug. 6
  • Wizarding Wine Flight | Tuesday, Aug. 6-Thursday, Aug. 15 | 12-6 p.m. | Weston Wine Company | $20 | Pumpkin pastries, butterbeer cupcakes, and chocolate frogs are all featured with your choice of wine.
  • The Revivalists with Flipturn | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 6-10:45 p.m. | GrindersKC | $56 | The Louisiana-based band pops into the Heartland for one night only.
Wednesday, Aug. 7
  • “Trouble in Mind” | Wednesday, Aug. 7-Sunday, Aug. 25 | Times vary | Union Station | $22-$43 | Be moved by this workplace comedy that looks at racism, identity, ego, and the high-pressure world of 1950s Broadway.
Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Triple Crown Picklecon | Thursday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 11 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Bartle Hall | $20-$140 | Name-dropped by The Wall Street Journal, this all-encompassing pickleball experience is the first of its kind with tournaments, clinics + chances to chat with pros.
  • Epoxy Art Side Table | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 3-5 p.m. | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware | $135 | Learn all about mixing epoxy, then pour your own faux granite table.
  • Start of Term Feast | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Weston Wine Company | $70 | Hop aboard the Knight Bus (aka the Weston Stagecoach) and visit three wonderful Weston locations as part of a magical progressive dinner.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Today Is
  • Primary election day. Check your polling station and prepare to cast your vote with the 2024 KC Voter Guide. Not registered? Sign-up before the general election deadline on Oct. 9 (MO) or Oct. 15 (KS).
Traffic
  • Road work ahead. Until this Sunday, Aug. 11, Roe Avenue between Johnson Drive and 59th Terrace will be closed. Stormwater pipes are currently being replaced as part of a $1.5 million rehab project, which is expected to finish by 2025. (Johnson County Post)
Weather
  • Today starts a very minor break from last week’s triple digit heat index. Expect temps closer to the mid-80s (per seasonal norms) into the weekend, with chances for rain tomorrow and Thursday, Aug. 9.
Development
  • One step closer. Funding plans for a $12.2 million bicycle + pedestrian bridge were approved by KC’s City Council last week. The bridge, set to connect the River Market and Berkley Riverfront, is projected to be complete by early 2026. (Kansas City Business Journal)
Kids
  • Coterie Theatre received some extra help with new production “Just Ask!” by Justice Sonia Sotomayor last week. The author + current Supreme Court Justice helped adapt her children’s book to the stage, after a reading at the Central Library. The show, produced alongside What If Puppets, premieres this January. (Kansas City Star)
Biz
  • Extra macaroni salad, please. Local plate lunch hero Hawaiian Bros has made Nation’s Restaurant News’ “100 Under 100” list, highlighting chains with less than 100 locations that have shown meat-eoric growth.
Arts
Open
  • Lee’s Summit has been a-buzz with the opening of Messner Bee Farm’s standalone storefront. Stop by 26 SE 3rd St. any day of the week for beauty, food, home items, and more made with the local hive’s honey.
Environment
  • Did you know summer is the most active portion of ozone season? Stay informed with SkyCast, a daily forecast that provides air quality conditions expected for the next day. If unhealthy amounts of ground-level ozone pollution are anticipated, an Ozone Action Alert is issued. Sign up for free.*
Home
  • Drafty windows = higher utility bills. Get beautiful Renewal by Andersen® windows with a limited time buy one, get one 40% off deal — plus, take $200 off your order.*
 
Try This

🛹 Skate into the sunset

Try This: All-ages and all kinds welcome at Goofball Sk8boards
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Ride along with City Editor Maddie, sans kneepads. | Gif by KCtoday
Has watching the Olympics sparked a newfound desire to dive into sports? If your joints can’t handle “breaking” and rugby still seems too rough, here’s another event to try at home: skateboarding. And we know the perfect place to learn.

Enter Goofball Sk8boards. The Waldo office space-turned-inclusive indoor skatepark is open six days a week and offers everything for beginners to pros.

If you’re new to life on four wheels, don’t worry — City Editor Maddie already took the plunge on a one-on-one lesson with Goofball co-founder and lead instructor Harper Rose.

Interested in learning or brushing up on old skills? Check its website for available classes or stop in to the park 12-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays or 12-6 p.m. on Sundays. Psst, park admission is free all summer long.
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Today’s edition by:
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I experienced a revelation over the weekend... and it tasted like Buffalo chicken mac and cheese. If you’re down for a killer combo of crunchy, creamy, cheesy perfection — try the baked mac at Cliff’s Taphouse and choose your perfect topping. No need to thank me, just cover my tab.
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