DYK, Kansas City is one of the country’s most pet-friendly cities? | Photo via City of Kansas City
We buy the pet-safe ice melt, we spend our time at dog-friendly bars, and we most certainly dress them up for Red Friday. As one of the US’s most pet-friendly cities, KC has a reputation to uphold when it comes to our four-legged friends.
Considering Leawood’s recent rollback on animal licensing, we figured it was time to em-bark on a deep dive into our city’s codes dictating what’s required of responsible pet owners.
Popping (pet) tags
Annual licenses for dogs, cats, and ferrets are mandatory so that KCMO officials can keep tabs on pet populations and contact you quicker if your furbaby is picked up by animal control.
Register at the city’s shelter, any authorized veterinarians, or on the PetData website. Just keep in mind that it’s not a one-and-done scenario — you’ll need to repeat the $10 process yearly, or opt for a three-year pet license for $27.
What about my three-toed box turtle?
While we’re impressed with your interest in Missouri’s state reptile, the city isn’t concerned with licensing animals other than cats, dogs, and ferrets — though locals looking to escape lofty egg prices by raising their own chickens will need to meet a few additional requirements.
Test Batch Thursday | 4-9 p.m. | Border Brewing Company | Menu price | Once a week, the taproom releases the seasonal, weird, and wonderful beers it’s been tinkering on for a limited-time tasting sesh.
Friday, Jan. 31
THINK TO WIN: Creating Culture and Developing Community | 6-9 p.m. | Equal Minded Cafe & Event Center | $10 | Four visionary leaders — including the founders of InnovateHER and KC Business Besties — share insights, strategies, actionable steps to create culture and develop community.
Wearhouse Vintage Comedy Show | 8-11 p.m. | Wearhouse Vintage | Free | Laugh it out and check out clothes older than you at this comedy show among the racks.
Wayne Newton | 8 p.m. | Ameristar Casino and Hotel | $60+ | If this casino performance is anything like “Vegas Vacation,” we recommend you leave the Mrs. at home.
Saturday, Feb. 1
Terrariums of Love | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Colonial Gardens, Blue Springs | $45 | You’ll create your own beautiful terrarium to take home, perfect for brightening up your space or giving as a heartfelt gift to someone special.
Party Arty: Opulence & Intrigue | 8 p.m. | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | $173 | Dearest gentle readers… experience a night at the museum full of Regency-era dress, live performances, and delicious bites.
Sunday, Feb. 2
Lunar New Year | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lenexa Public Market | Free | Led by the same group that hosts Ethnic Enrichment Fest, this party will be filled with performances, snake-themed board games, and specialty dishes from market merchants.
Wine and Chocolate Pairing | 2-4 p.m. | Amigoni Urban Winery | $65 | Be guided through five tastings of Amigoni wine paired with delicious locally-made truffles by Panache Chocolatier.
The colorful, high-end fashion of Netflix’s hit series “Emily in Paris” is making a theatrical stop at the Kauffman Center on May 28. Fashionistas and fans of the show can snag tickets to “Couture on Tour: An Emily in Paris Experience” starting this Friday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. (Kansas City Star)
Eat
From bonjour to bon appétit. The former head chef of French bistro Axiois Sud is debuting Simon’s Pasta, a drive-thru concept focusing on made-from-scratch meals like spicy bolognese and chicken alfredo. As renovations wrap at 13655 W. 63rd St., owner Simon Soeun hopes to open the Shawnee restaurant by Saturday, Feb. 15. (Johnson County Post)
Number
$171,000. That’s the bonus each member of the Super Bowl’s winning team will take home this year, up $7,000 from 2024 — while losers are stuck with a paltry $96,000. If long-running superstitions have any say, this year’s jersey reveal predicts a rough ride for Chiefs players hoping to bring home the bacon. (KCBJ + FOX4)
Development
Football fans can also look forward to KU’s new David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium — a mixed-use re-imagining of the venue and part of Lawrence’s $335 million Gateway District development. As construction wraps on phase one, check out the renderings of what to expect before it opens later this year. (KCBJ)
Try This
Sweeten up your social calendar with Belger Art’s Sip & Shop on Saturday, Feb. 8. The holiday event will feature decadent desserts from local pastry chef Nichole Taylor and a showcase of exclusive pieces from local artisans, including a Valentine’s Collection by ceramicist Kim Brook.
Wellness
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Finance
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Health
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Need ideas for a unique Valentine’s Day gift? Book an a-flora-ble photo shoot with your beau at West Bottom’s Plant Company. Couples can schedule a mini sesh with its in-house photographer on Thursday, Feb. 13 or Friday, Feb. 14 — but with only 24 spots available, reach out before the opportunity withers away.
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