Plus, try painting with peanut butter at Bark in the Sculpture Park.
 
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79º | 24% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:25 a.m. | Sunset 8:21 p.m.
 

🎉 Life’s a party in the 816

Celebrating 816 Day in KC — events, specials + city-wide bingo
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Let your KC heart shine on 8/16/24. | Graphic via KCtoday
Hey smooth operators, 816 culture calling...don’t miss out on Kansas City’s own official holiday. Celebrated on Aug. 16, 816 Day pays homage to the city’s area code — featuring live entertainment, events, and special deals — all geared toward community pride.

Scavenger Hunt Bingo

Get in the spirit before the big day with its newest tradition: scavenger hunt bingo. Print off your sheet and earn stickers as you explore every corner of the downtown loop + KC Streetcar route from now until Friday, Aug. 16. Prizes include $100 giftcards and VIP tickets to KC Irish Fest.

Picture of a bingo card, made specifically for the 816 Day celebration, taken in front of the 'City Market' sign

Act like a true Kansas Citian and visit these landmarks on 816 Day.

KC Live! + Art in the Loop

Kick-off the party at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16 with KC Live! Block’s all-day show featuring local talent through live music, DJs, and fashion shows.

Then hop on the KC Streetcar and ride your way to City Market for Art in Loop’s performance showcase — featuring Danielle Ate The Sandwich, 45 Grandos Flamenco, and Kadesh Flow — from 5:30-8 p.m.

Bingo prizes will be raffled off after the last show, so be sure to bring your sheet.

Drink, dine + shop specials

If you’re looking to share the love with local buzinesses, check out these 816 deals from local distilleries, restaurants + stores:
Pro Tip: Make sure you’re following our Instagram here, so while you’re enjoying the other 816 Day events, you really can be in two places at once.
 
Events
Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Triple Crown Picklecon | Thursday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 11 | Times vary | 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.
Friday, Aug. 9
  • blink-182 | Friday, Aug. 9 | 7 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $64-$250 | See the multi-platinum band return to T-Mobile Center to debut their new album, “One More Time.”
Saturday, Aug. 10
  • Free Music Bingo: Taylor Swift Edition | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 6-10 p.m. | KC Wine Co. | Free | Shake the week off, grab your cardigan, and head to this Swiftie-centric bingo experience full of prizes and great local wine.
  • Tour of The Quindaro Ruins | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 8:30-11 a.m. | Quindaro Ruins & Overlook | $40 | Follow the footsteps of the Underground Railroad through this river town and explore the ruins buried in the hillsides of the Mighty Mo’.
Sunday, Aug. 11
  • India Fest | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Overland Park Convention Center | Free | Experience the sights, sounds + tastes of India through live music, dance, and plenty of food.
Events calendar here
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Environment

Check this forecast before planning your next summer adventure
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Opting to take public transportation is another way Kansas Citians can help reduce emissions. | Photo courtesy of Mid-America Regional Council
Planning a day trip outside this summer? Don’t forget to check the forecast for current ozone levels.

Skycast, a free forecasting service, issues color-coded alerts at 4 p.m. daily to help Kansas Citians stay informed about air quality conditions in their area.

Warnings range from green (no health impact) to red (unhealthy for everyone).

Pro tip: Do your part to reduce emissions by choosing to walk, bike, or carpool when elevated pollution levels are present.
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News Notes
Sports
Civic
  • The votes have been counted and the results are in. See where candidates + issues stand after this week’s primary elections. Reference the KC Voter Guide 2024 and register for November’s general elections by Wednesday, Oct. 9 in MO or Tuesday, Oct. 15 in KS. (FOX4)
Open
  • Mission’s new “drugstore” Common Tiger has all the usual fixtures — chips, cereal, soap, a speakeasy in the back storage room. Wait a minute... Share the password + walk on in for tiger-themed decor and a delicious cocktail menu, all crafted by the owners of nearby bar, The Primrose. (Johnson County Post)
Trending
  • DYK: At Chiefs training camp, it’s Zarda Bar-B-Q or bust. The Blue Springs-based biz was in St. Joseph on Tuesday, serving up 150 lbs of burnt ends and 10 gallons of cheesy potato bake to ~200 Chiefs organization members. See what else was on the menu for this 36-year-old tradition. (Kansas City Star)
Drink
  • One, two, three, eyes on me. Teachers can celebrate the start of the school year with a free coffee from McLain’s on Monday, Aug. 12. Score your caffeine fix by showing your school ID at any bakery + market location.
Plan Ahead
  • Bark in the Sculpture Park is back for another year of tail-waggin shenanigans. Stop by on Saturday, Sept. 7 with your best furry friend for human + dog-friendly fun, including peanut butter paintings, yard games, and drinks from event sponsor Tito’s. RSVP ahead of time and be entered to win paw-rizes. (The Pitch)
Arts
  • Calling all art enthusiasts: This local museum has created a new membership tier featuring exclusive access to special events, curator-led museum tours, travel opportunities, and more. Psst: The next trip is heading to Prospect New Orleans later this year. Get the details — and become an NMOCA Explorer.*
Travel
  • Psst. Want to fly out of KCI for less? It’s Going’s annual birthday sale — get 40% off a Premium membership and get notified about amazing flight deals all year long (like $166 to Cancun).*
 
Asked

Remember when...
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How well do you know these minor landmarks? | Photos via Wikimedia Commons + City of Kansas City

...these were built?

Considering most of our readers have resided in the metro for 25+ years, we figured it was time to test your long-term memory. No, not with any soft-ball trivia like “what’s the metro’s largest city” (Overland Park) or “which NBA team used to reside in KC” (the Kings), but with what we like to call deep cuts.

Think of yourself as a KC connoisseur? See how well you know the history behind these four local landmarks:
  • Worlds of Fun
  • Bartle Sky Stations
  • Plaza Tennis Center
  • The Hereford Bull
Correctly match each spot with its date of origin and win the grand prize — smug satisfaction.
If you build it, we will come
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Madison
From the editor
This newsletter was brought to you by my porch. I’ve been trying to soak up these cooler, less humid days with as much outside time as possible. That includes plenty of walks on the Trolley Trail, which somehow always seem to end with two scoops at French Custard (hazelnut + lemon tiramisu, for anyone wondering).
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