Events + festivals for Lunar New Year | Did you know that 2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac? Ring it in with six City of Fountains celebrations.
Bavarian-style biergarten coming to Lenexa | Award-winning brewery KC Bier Co. is expanding big-time with a second location in the ‘burbs, bringing its German bier to 98th and Ridgeview by 2026.
Local James Beard nominees | Roll out the red carpet, food lovers (and watch the crumbs) — semifinalists have been announced for one of the culinary world’s most prestigious prizes.
Events
Events
Friday, Jan. 24
Hiplet Ballerinas | 10 a.m. | Midwest Trust Center, Overland Park | $25 | Incorporating the rhythms of African drums with Tchaikovsky, arabesques, and beatboxing — the Hiplet’s showcase their trademark sass against music from Black Violin to Beyonce.
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, plus meet Mina Starsiak Hawk, star of HGTV’s hit show “Good Bones.”
Saturday, Jan. 25
Weddings Unveiled | 1-5 p.m. | Zhou B Art Center of Kansas City | $5+ | Rather than rush through a large show, stop by each vendor for an interactive element — flower bar, taste-testing, ring selfie station — or info sesh, like one-on-one wedding planning.
Taste of Ireland Travel Party | 2-4 p.m. | One Step at a Time Ballroom Dance, Excelsior Springs | Free, RSVP | Enjoy delicious local wine, learn a lively jig, and hear about the winery’s upcoming once-in-a-lifetime Ireland tour.
2nd Annual Night Market | 6-11 p.m. | The Guild KC | Free, RSVP | Hosted by Cafe Cà Phê, this hip celebration will feature traditional activities like lion dances and lucky raffles, alongside a night market of Asian vendors, food trucks, and performances.
Sunday, Jan. 26
Sip and Stretch | 8:45 a.m. | National WWI Museum and Memorial | Free, RSVP | Bring a mat and a friend for a low-impact regimen with the Kansas City Ballet, plus enjoy free cold-pressed juice from Ruby Jean’s Juicery.
Sunday Funday: Bottomless Bubbles | Sunday, Jan. 26 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Parlor | $30 | Treat yourself to bottomless mimosas, bloody marys, and beermosas before taking the party upstairs to its covered + heated patio.
Private Magical Igloos | Monday, Jan. 27-Thursday, Feb. 13 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Chicken N Pickle, Overland Park | $40 | Cozy up away from the cold with a date night in your own private igloo with festive food + drinks.
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History
The moon just landed a spot on the World Monuments Watch’s list of at-risk historical sites. Specifically, the remnants of early moon landings were identified as in need of preservation. See the global map of other watch sites.
Number
$17.99. That’s how much Netflix’s standard plan will cost per month after adjusting prices again in the US, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina — up from $15.49. Makes us wonder if that $20 popcorn bucket and ticket at a local theater are really all that bad… (The Verge)
Eat
Have you tried Too Good to Go? The app created to combat food waste gives customers access to surplus foods from local restaurants or grocers at a discounted price. Here in Kansas City, spots like Whole Foods, Carne Diem Fine Meats & Pantry, and Elvira’s Cakes participate on the app.
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Travel
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City Guide
City Guide
For richer or pour over ☕
Grandview has a new name in delicious local roasts: ASE. | Photo via ASE Coffee
The City of Fountains has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes. But if you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in KC.
Roasts to boast
Broadway Cafe and Roasting Company, multiple locations | This spot pulls strong, 30 years strong, with espresso available for purchase in store + online.
Where to write your novel
Novella, 8581 N. Green Hills Rd. | It’s right in the name — this aesthetic spot first started inside the Mid Continent Public Library’s Green Hills Culinary Arts branch.
Three Bees, 925 Southwest Blvd., KCK | Get inspired by the greenery-covered facade, fuel your writing with coffee and tamales, then give in to procrastination by shopping its selection of handmade pottery.
Events and pop ups
Blip Roasters, 1301 Woodswether Rd. | This West Bottoms spot is run by in-house roasters with a love for the open road. Stop by for a cuppa, helmet fitting, or one of its weekly open mics.
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I’m getting my steps in doing research for a story on the best places for indoor walks, the first edition of our 25 Questions for 2025 series. Know a hidden gem? Drop me a line and I’ll add it to the running list.
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