Haunted mansion becomes boutique hotel | For more than a decade, the Epperson House — a 24,000-sqft castle-like estate — has sat empty on university grounds... until now.
Weigh in on Arrowhead’s game plan | Chiefs leadership has thrown it back to the fans, inviting all members of the Red Kingdom to share their thoughts with two surveys: potential renovations and considering an all-new stadium.
Events
Events
Friday, Jan. 17
Friday Night Films in the Bierhalle | 6 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company | Menu price | Goonies never say die! Watch this iconic 80s classic on the big screen with a brew in hand.
Wassailing in the Orchard | 6-8 p.m. | Colonial Gardens, Blue Springs | Free, RSVP | Embark on a delightful journey through the orchard, singing traditional wassail songs and indulging in campfire foods and all-ages activities like giant Jenga + the human-sized hampster wheel.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Battle of the Bean 5K | 9 a.m. | Red Bridge Shopping Center | $33+ | Stretch your legs and raise money for Wonderscope Children’s Museum, before enjoying coffee and hot cocoa at the finish line.
Penguin Marches | 11 a.m. | Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium | Included with admission | This could be your only chance to watch the penguins waddle through a snow-covered wonderland.
Closing Night: Annual Group Exhibition | 6-9 p.m. | Zhou B Art Center of Kansas City | Free, RSVP | Catch the final showing of the landmark art center’s inaugural exhibition, featuring the works of 25+ resident artists.
Squid Days | 7 p.m. | ReRoll Tavern | $7+ | Compete in thrilling mini-games inspired by the hit series (minus the deadly stakes), test your knowledge with Squid Game trivia, and sip on themed cocktails.
Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan | 7:30 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $51+ | Two blockbuster comedians, two hilarious sets, one night of unforgettable laughs on one of Kansas City’s biggest stages.
Sunday, Jan. 19
Cats! Cats! Cookie Decorating Class | 3-4:30 p.m. | The Shawnee Civic Centre | $54 | Whether you’re curious about sugar cookies or found yourself frustrated with royal icing, this beginner-friendly class provides the supplies + know-how for adorable feline-inspired treats.
Monday, Jan. 20
MLK Day of Service: A Day On, Not a Day Off | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | JCCC | Free, RSVP | Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by packing survival kits and creating blankets for Johnson County’s unhoused community.
Glassblowing 101 | 5-8 p.m. | Englewood Arts, Independence | $560 | Learn about the materials, tools, and skills needed to transform molten glass into a work of art during this three week experience.
How much apartment space can $1,500 get you in Kansas City? According to RentCafe, $1,500 a month can land you 1,057 sqft. Compare that to Olathe, where the same rent will get you 990 sqft on average.
Travel
Valentine’s Day getaway, anyone? According to Expedia, January and February are two of the cheapest months to travel — you can spend 15% less on flights and 45% less on hotel rooms compared to summer rates. Perhaps now is a good time to plan that road trip to Tulsa. (New York Times)
Community
It’s not fun, but the IRS will start processing 2024 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 27. Tax season might be nothing new, but the IRS has new chatbot tech to help answer your basic questions. Starting in February, you can also get free tax assistance through VITA.
Tech
Time is ticking for TikTok’s potential demise. The clock app may soon no longer be available in the US App store, pending a Supreme Court ruling. Don’t fret just yet — you can still scroll (albeit less mindlessly) through KCtoday’s Instagram feed of local hidden gems, exciting updates, and plenty of memes.
Finance
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City Guide
City Guide
Let it flow, Kansas City
Stretch your goals (and your quads) heading into 2025. | Photo by True Love Yoga
Whether you’re a novice on the mat or an experienced yogi, the City of Fountains has plenty of places to practice. Find your zen at these 15+ yoga studios around Kansas City.
If you’re just getting started
Yoga Patch, 7235 Central St. With drop-in prices ranging from $5-$15, experience 20 different types of movement without the pressure to commit. Plus, score three weeks of unlimited classes for just $33 with its new student special.
If you want to connect with community
Wyld Roots, 11937 Johnson Dr., Shawnee Connect with new friends over playful movement, like its Wyld’n Out class featuringdance, yoga, and dynamic cardio set to a fun playlist. It’s like a night at the club, or so we’re told.
Very Well KC, 7905 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park Yoga isn’t all that’s offered at this downtown OP stop. For those interested in a whole-body wellness experience, stick around after class for services like sound healing, acupuncture, and massage therapy.
If you’re looking to sweat
Sweatheory KC, 170 E. 19th St. This trendy Crossroads studio boasts untreated Cedar and pink Himalayan salt walls inside its 100-year-old building. Between its medical-grade chakra lights and infrared sauna, its motto of “Sweat. Detox. Repeat.” is more of a guarantee.
A reading journal. Use it to write notes about the books you’re reading — like quotes that catch your eye, pages you want to come back to, and your overall rating. Pro tip: Use multicolor pens to make filling out your journal even more fun.
What are the best songs about Missouri + Kansas? If you said Wilbert Harrison’s “Kansas City Here I Come” and Kansas’ “Dust in the Wind,” you agree with this list of “Best Songs About Every State.” Got a better suggestion? Let me know.
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