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Rec Deck the Halls Holiday Trivia | 6-8 p.m. | Boulevard Brewing Tours & Recreation Center | $8 | Test your knowledge with seven rounds of trivia over tasty treats and cheery craft cocktails for a chance to win prizes (and bragging rights).
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Ugly Sweater Pickleball Tournament | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | SERV, Overland Park | $75 | There’s no “i” in “team,” but there certainly is in “onesie” — spend your holiday embracing the competitive spirit in your coziest seasonal wear for the chance to win a free holiday pop-up experience.
Wednesday, Dec. 25
Christmas Day Brunch | 10 a.m. | The Elms Hotel & Spa, Excelsior Springs | $60 | All I want for Christmas is... a holiday buffet of indulgent dishes like roasted sirloin with mustard-cream sauce, crispy brussel sprouts with balsamic glaze, and French toast casserole + caramel sauce.
Thursday, Dec. 26
Magnificent + Stigmata Martyr | 7 p.m. | recordBar | $20 | It’s a night of 80s new wave, goth, and industrial sounds featuring tributes to both The Cure and Bauhaus.
Friday, Dec. 27
Shrek Rave | 8 p.m. | recordBar | $25 | Shrek raves are like onions, they have layers — peel it back in your best character costumes while dancing to the iconic early 2000s soundtrack.
Saturday, Dec. 28
Tamale Bus Tour | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | 333 N. 6th St., KCK | $32 | Embark on a culinary journey across the metro as you try four different tamales with flavors ranging from traditional beef and chicken to unique vegan and strawberry fillings.
The Dreidel Players Present… Best Hanukkah Show Ever! | Saturday, Dec. 28-Sunday, Dec. 29 | Times vary | The J, Overland Park | $24 | A passionate, not-quite-ready-for-primetime theatre troupe bands together to create the world’s most ambitious Hanukkah show in just eight days.
Fried chicken is the house specialty, alongside good tunes and good times at Westport’s newest restaurant, Lainey’s Get Down. The 70s-themed spot at 4057 Pennsylvania Ave. (formerly, Mickey’s Hideaway) will feature live music on Fridays and Saturdays, a natural choice for its Nashville-based owners. (Kansas City Star)
Sports
What do you get the team that already has everything? If you’re Patrick Mahomes, you gift your offensive line $25,000 worth of gifts each with items like red Yeti Tundra Haul wheeled coolers, Rolex watches, and Lucchese leather boots. Check the list twice. (FOX4)
Ranked
Kansas City is the No. 25 best city and the No. 29 best place for food in the US, according to a new study by Clever. To rank the cities, Clever asked 1,000 Americans to rate 50 US metros on key metrics like desirability and the friendliness of residents.
Eat
Can Taco Bell beat The Peanut in a chicken taste test? We doubt it, but you can decide for yourself now that Taco Bell has released its crispy chicken nuggets nationwide. If that doesn’t hit the spot, dive into more food news.
Number
$1.14 trillion. That’s the staggering number that consumer credit card debt reached in 2024, highlighting a widespread financial struggle. If your debt exceeds $10,000, Freedom Debt Relief could help with a personalized debt settlement plan + creditor negotiations — all with one low monthly payment.*
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The Buy
The Buy
A beanie bottle stopper — because it’s only fair that your unfinished bottle of wine gets to sport a winter look this season, too.
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