The metro will soon be home to one of the largest Bavarian-style Biergartens in the US. | Rendering via KC Bier Co.
Hops for joy. Award-winning brewery KC Bier Co. is expanding big-time with a second location in the ‘burbs, bringing its German bier to Lenexa’s Vista Village at 98th and Ridgeview by 2026.
The new digs are set to become one of the “largest and most authentic Bavarian-style Biergartens in the US,” according to the local biz — something we don’t doubt after seeing its 29,200-sqft layout, featuring:
Two-story Bierhalle, with showcase brewery + event space mezzanine
Outdoor covered patio
Open-air Biergarten, children’s play area, off-leash dog zone + amphitheater
Cheers to raising the bar.
Photo via KC Bier Co.
Celebrate the news with a few brews at its 11th Anniversary and Bier Festival on Saturday, Feb. 8. Sample 24 exclusive concoctions in a souvenir tasting glass, try your hand at yard games, and chow on brats + pretzels until you can no lager take it — all included in your $38 ticket.
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Asked
What’s your favorite way to enjoy KC’s beverage scene?
A. Trying new beers at local breweries B. Exploring cocktail menus on a night out C. Sipping at intimate wine bars D. I prefer zero-proof options, like tea or coffee
R.A.W. Adult Storytelling | 6-8 p.m. | THE BLACK BOX | Donation | You’re invited to the stage — hands shaking, heart pounding — to tell your story, or opt to stay in your seat and be a welcoming listener.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Honky Tonk Tuesday | 6-10 p.m. | The Ship | Free | Come early for a quick two-step lesson as Lorna Kay’s dynamic vocals, soaring pedal steel, steady bass, and guitar twang lure you to the dance floor.
Trailblazing Talks with Michael Yamashita | 7:30 p.m. | Kauffman Center | $45+ | Join the National Geographic photographer and Sony Ambassador as he follows in the footsteps of Marco Polo’s 13th century odyssey along the Silk Road.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
ReBuild KC Networking Expo | 2-4 p.m. | Kansas City Convention Center Grand Ballroom | Free, RSVP | Community stakeholders, residents, and funders can connect with ReBuild KC grantees to see how these projects drive the city’s growth and development firsthand.
Thursday, Jan. 23
Cooking & Tasting Experience | 5-7 p.m. | Kansas City Museum | $60 | Celebrate the flavors of the Chinese New Year with the Sister City Association of Kansas City, featuring hands-on dumpling-making, traditional desserts, and delicious teas.
Friday, Jan. 24
Johnson County Home & Garden Show | Friday, Jan. 24-Sunday, Jan. 26 | Times vary | Overland Park Convention Center | $12+ | Get started gardening before the ground even thaws with tips from top local landscapers, boutique vendors, and meet Mina Starsiak Hawk, star of HGTV’s hit show “Good Bones.”
Martin Luther King Jr. Day. County offices, family resource centers, library branches + animal shelters will be closed in observance. Check out the Johnson County Post’s list of service opportunities + events to celebrate.
Cause
Sending love from 1,354 miles away. You can support LA wildfire victims and the city’s recovery efforts with local fundraisers, like Yoli Tortilleria’s + Friction Beer Company’s Jan. 24 pop-up. Find more ways to help and share your own with Kansas City Magazine’s dedicated list.
Development
Plans to redevelop historic Black-owned housing co-op Parade Park Homes have gotten a major boost, to the tune of $15.5 million.The federal grant will be key in building mixed-use commercial space alongside 1,000 new houses, including market-rate and affordable units, through its 2031 construction timeline. (Kansas City Star)
Civic
New security measures, like the River Market’s recent switch to 24-hour patrolling by uniformed officers, are dominating the conversation in Kansas City’s busiest business districts. Efforts are expected to be bolstered by Mayor’s Q’s most recent proposal: an ordinance allocating up to $1 million for security in areas like 18th and Vine, Crossroads, and Zona Rosa. (FOX4)
Holiday
Inspired by one KC’s best-known fashion designers, André’s Confiserie Suisse has released a limited edition collab with Kate Spade’s Frances Valentine. Perfect for the chocolate lovers and fashion fans in your life, shop the holiday line’s signature peony-printed “Feuilletine Crunch Bâtons” and chocolate almonds online or in-store at Andre’s two metro locations. (Startland News)
Mansion Monday
This reimagined English Tudor is a hosting heaven. With a state-of-the-art kitchen, mosaic basalt tile wine cellar, and heated pool, the 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom Mission Hills home is hot on the market. See inside the new construction’s best features, like its chic four-story, museum-inspired staircase and charming carriage house.
Announced
Tierra Encantada, a Spanish immersion day care center, is opening its second metro location at 114 W. Gregory Blvd., formerly ReeceNichols. Known for its billingual curriculum and organic, made-from-scratch food, the franchise chain accepts children from six weeks to six years. (KCBJ)
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ICYMI, there’s another reason to be hopeful for Kansas City’s WNBA prospects — a budding friendship between the sport’s undeniable star and the Chiefs’ unofficial ambassador.
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Answered
Kansas City’s streetcars were first controlled/pulled by?
Maybe all this Midwestern small talk about road conditions isn’t for nothing — almost half of respondents (48%) already knew that horses + mules powered KC’s earliest form of public transportation. Now giddy up, you’ve earned that high horse.
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