Rise and shine

• Chow down on a bagel of your choice from Meshuggah Bagels and get creative with schmear options like “Dirty Martini” and “Oreo Cheesecake.”
• Taste test Rebel Coffee’s fall menu or grab a cup from OurHouse KC (they offer lunch + dinner too).
• Get some fresh air and stroll around the historic Volker neighborhood, complete with architectural gems like the Roselawn estate.

Brunch or lunch

• Order a KC Burrito at Tiki Taco‘s sidewalk window or fill up on morning margs at the (recently reopened) Drunken Worm.
• Customize your own lunchtime pizza with late night staple Artègo’s new weekend hours.
• Make a stop at Aladdin Cafe, serving up authentic Mediterranean cuisine since 1999.
  

Shop ‘til you drop

• Find unique vintage + vintage-inspired styles at Donna’s Dress Shop or Boomerang.
• Walk a few streets over to 45th and find hidden retail gems like Yarn Social and Christopher Filley Antiques.
• Shop pinup fashions at Retro Vixen.

It’s what’s for dinner

• Enjoy a farm-to-table meal at Room 39.
• Feast at Fric and Frac — the Jalapeno Burger is a must-try.
• For our barbecue lovers, Q39 is a KC staple. Get the wings, trust us.
  

Night cap

• Treat yourself to shaved ice or frozen custard from Miami Ice.
• Enjoy some chill atmosphere at Hi-Dive Lounge. Pro tip: ask for a surprise beer from the vending machine (it’s only $2.50).
• Looking for craft? Try a cocktail at Goat and Rabbit or stop by the new 39th Street Brewery.

• Pool Party for Pooches | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Mission Family Aquatic Center | $6 | It’s time for your furry friends to take a final splash in the pool after it closes to the public.

• 106.5 The Wolf’s Country Kickoff | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 6 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland | $25-$35 | It’s like Christmas Eve but better — celebrate the night before football season with a concert from country singer-songwriter Kameron Marlowe.

• Kansas City Football Game Day Experience | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 5 p.m. | KC Live! Block | Free entry | Cheer on the Chiefs at the largest screen in KC, complete with yard games, drink specials, and giveaways.

• Jazz Storytelling | Friday, Sept. 6 | 10-11 a.m. | American Jazz Museum | Free | Gather the kiddos for a masterful storytelling show introducing them to the magic of jazz.
• Art Westport | Friday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 8 | Times vary | Historic Westport Entertainment Distric | Free entry | The largest visual art show featuring KC-regional creatives is expected to draw over 30,000 people to the streets of Westport.

• It’s 5 o’clock somewhere. Live out your tropical vay-cay dreams at two new metro bars — Crossroads’ Kon Tiki and Strawberry Hill’s Blue Palm Tiki. Both held their official grand openings last weekend, and are ready to take on any local tourists.

• Kansas City is now tied as the country’s No. 1 hottest housing market, according to U.S. News & World Report. Criteria included cities’ housing demand, housing supply, and financial health — leaving both Austin, TX (looking at you ATXtoday) and KCMO with a 72.8 out of 100 score.

• Does the phrase “community improvement district” ring a bell? Well it should. The newest metro CID has been approved for the Northland’s Tiffany Springs neighborhood, imposing a 1% sales tax on future businesses in the area. Over the next 27 years, the CID is expected to reimburse $6.3 million in public infrastructure costs. (KCBJ)

• Mix up your wellness routine with Bodybar Pilates, Lenexa’s newest fitness studio (12825 W. 87th St.). Situated next to Blackdog Coffeehouse, it will offer 40-50 minute classes focusing on strength, posture, and cardio. While an opening date is TBA, you can visit its two other metro locations in OP + KCMO . (Johnson County Post)

• When local Irish chef Shaun Brady was shot and killed outside of his Brookside restaurant last week, the city rallied together to mourn. Within 24 hours, a GoFundMe campaign for his family had already raised $77,000+ — and it’s still accepting donations. (FOX4)

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