It may be alcohol-free, but this party is anything but dry. | Photos via SipSteady
Whether you’re participating in Dry January or just curious about alcohol-free alternatives, this weekend’s Dry Vibes event promises abuzz without the booze.
Shop holistic vendors, explore the hands-on DIY Lounge, and listen in to insightful panels featuring local industry leaders (like Billie’s Grocery founder, Robin Krause) as they talk entrepreneurship and mindful moderation.
Plus, your ticket includes beverages — meaning countless returns to taste test the Conscious Cocktail Bar’s 20+ zero-proof options come headache-free.
When: Sunday, Jan. 12 from 12 to 4 p.m. Where: The Station at 28 Event Space, 2730 Mercier St. Tickets: Score general admission for $75.
Events
Events
Friday, Jan. 10
Night at the Arboretum | 5-9 p.m. | Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens | $0+ | Stargazers of all ages are invited to view Venus through powerful telescopes and stroll through the trails + gardens after dark.
Disney’s “The Sound of Magic” | Friday, Jan. 10-Sunday, Jan. 12 | Times vary | Helzberg Hall | $58+ | Be part of the magic as musical theater stars join the Kansas City Symphony to bring your favorite animated film scores to life, featuring hits from “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” and more.
Saturday, Jan. 11
Cerberus Food Pop-up | 12-4 p.m. | Casual Animal Brewing Co. | Menu price | Stop by the Crossroads brewery every Saturday in January for a rotating menu of unique bites, like this weekend’s mac and cheese bar served three ways.
Monster Jam | Saturday, Jan. 11-Sunday, Jan. 12 | Times vary | T-Mobile Center | $39+ | Like what you saw on I-70 last weekend, except less slipping + sliding and more mechanical beasts crushing the competition.
Ignite the Night | 6 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland | $175+ | Step into the heat with incredible food, an open bar, dancing, and live entertainment by “RuPaul’s Drag Race” + Broadway’s “Hairspray” star Nina West, all benefiting the Heartland Men’s Chorus.
Sunday, Jan. 12
KC Remodel + Garden Show | Friday, Jan. 10-Sunday, Jan. 12 | Times vary | American Royal Complex | $9.75+ | Educators and school staff recieve free admission on Sunday, Jan. 12. to check out 300+ exhibitors and see Leslie Davis + Lyndsay Lamb from HGTV’s “Unsellable Houses” live.
Free Days at the Museum | Sunday, Jan. 12 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures | Free | Explore this vast collection of minuscule wonders during this monthly free-for-all.
Fiona Davis Presents “The Stolen Queen” | 4-5 p.m. | Unity Temple on the Plaza | $34 | The NYT bestselling author of “The Lions of Fifth Avenue” and “The Spectacular” presents a discussion and book signing of her enthralling eighth novel — tickets include your own copy.
Monday, Jan. 13
Cozy Bites by Candlelight | 7-10 p.m. | Cooper’s Hawk | $79 | Tour through warm, enticing courses like Shepherd’s Pie, paired with the winery’s impossibly smooth Hygge Red Blend, and a delectable hot chocolate cremeux.
Smell that? Girl Scout Cookie season is upon us — and our local council, the Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri, are slinging shortbread around town. Find your nearest booth.
Outdoors
Four planets in one view. Every night this month, look for Venus, Saturn, and Mars all in alignment. Pull out a telescope, and you’ll also be able to spot Uranus and Neptune. (NASA)
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