Don’t let the cold chill your calendar. | Photo by Plaza Art Fair
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to in February.
Seasonal events
Kiss & Tail | Saturday, Feb. 15 | 6 p.m. | Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium | $50+ | Celebrate love in the animal kingdom with a night of hilarious skits performed by some of Kansas City’s finest theater actors — plus, upgrade to the VIP experience to dine inside Sobela Ocean Aquarium.
Sports
Kansas City Golf Show 2025 | Friday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 23 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Overland Park Convention Center | $17 | You might need a caddy to bring home big savings from 100+ exhibitors, including golf club manufacturers, product inventors, private clubs, and destination resorts.
Cupid’s Undie Run | Saturday, Feb. 15 | 12-4 p.m. | McFadden’s Sports Saloon | $40 | Join thousands of runners across the country as they strip down for a cheeky jog that ends with an epic dance party, all supporting neurofibromatosis research.
Theater and performances
Beetlejuice the Musical | Tuesday, Feb. 18-Sunday, Feb. 23 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Kansas City Convention Center | $50+ | It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical brings the ghost-with-the-most back with a score that’s out of this netherworld.
Wine and Galentines | 7-10 p.m. | Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant | $79 | Hearts will melt over this four-course dinner featuring garlic pull-a-part rolls, pan-roasted chicken breast, and pain au chocolat expertly paired with delicious wines.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
First Tuesday at the Piano Shop | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Upcycle Piano Craft | Free | Stop by the Main Street store for beautiful music and light refreshments before mingling with musicians among the fine instruments.
The Blue Jacket Fashion Show | 5-7:30 p.m. | Caffetteria Modern Cafe, Prairie Village | $40+ | The runway comes alive with the latest in sophisticated menswear, featuring a stunning collection of blue jackets in support of prostate cancer awareness.
Ashley Elston Presents “First Lie Wins” | 7-8 p.m. | Unity Temple on The Plaza, Charles Fillmore Chapel | $20 | Listen as the NYT bestselling thriller is unraveled by its author, before this Reese’s Book Club pick is adapted for Netflix by Oscar winner Octavia Spencer.
Wednesday, Feb. 5
Lunch with Lanier | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Urban Egg, Overland Park | Menu price | Willie Lanier, Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker and Kansas City Chiefs legend, will sign autographs and share stories at one of his favorite local spots.
Divine Sisterhood — Wintering | 7-8 p.m. | Dear Society | $15 | Embrace a season of introspection and renewal as you connect with other women over topics like femininity, healing, and empowerment.
Thursday, Feb. 6
50 Plus Travel Show | 1-2:30 p.m. | 9301 Pflumm Rd, Lenexa, KS | Free | Adventure doesn’t just mean expensive international trips, join fellow travelers in exploring regional and local opportunities to make memories and save big.
Galentine’s Day Mahjong | 3-5:30 p.m. | Carriage Club | $75 | Whether you’re a pro or just learning, don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to relax, socialize, and play a fun-filled afternoon of mahjong.
Big 5 Trivia | 6:30 p.m. | Casual Animal Brewing Co. | Free | Supplement your Local Motive pint purchases with this fundraiser event supporting the Crossroad biz’s monthly nonprofit partners.
City officials have received plans for a 30,000-sqft expansion of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, featuring enhanced exhibit space as well as a connected 80-room, seven-story hotel. If you haven’t check out its current digs yet, admission is free throughout February in celebration of Black History Month. (KCBJ)
Sports
It’s official: while the parade will continue as usual, there will be no public rally if the Chiefs win Super Bowl LIX. Players and their families, along with Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe and Mayor Quinton Lucas, will have a private celebration at Arrowhead Stadium before making their way to a specially designed parade route. (FOX4)
Announced
Bye-bye 54th Street, hello Five Four Restaurant and Drafthouse. The local chain has taken up a new identity and shuttered its original bar and grill location at 815 SE Third St. after 30 years. Two new spots are set to open in Lee’s Summit and Lenexa, featuring new outdoor amenities like pickleball. (Kansas City Star)
Mansion Monday
Quiet country living in town — yes, please. A 7,700-sqft mansion in Leawood’s Mission Farms has hit the market. The rustic-but-elegant home is chalk-full of craftsmanship, including reclaimed beams and custom millwork. See inside the chef’s kitchen, huge walk-in closet, and indoor golf simulator.
Try This
Need some pointers for a perfect Galentine’s Day celebration? Look no further than Kansas City Mom Collective’s list of “25+ Destinations for Girls Night in Kansas City” — from Blanc Champagne Bar to Blade & Timber, there’s a party for every kind of evening.
Trending
Find your seat at this year’s Kansas City Fashion Week, highlighting stunning collections from emerging designers and established brands, from Saturday, March 8 through Saturday, March 15. Tickets to its nightly runway events start at $50 — buy now and you’ll have plenty of time to practice your “Blue Steel.”
Home
Selling your home? Promote your listing where buyers will see it — right here in this newsletter (in as little as two days).
Arts
Here’s an exhibit you won’t want to miss. Experience the unique blend of contemporary artist Katherine Bernhardt + fashion designer Jeremy Scott’s styles in “A Match Made in Heaven,” the Nerman Museum’s upcoming exhibit launching this Friday, Feb. 7. Want an exclusive peek into their process? Join this free artist’s talk.*
† For entertainment purposes only. Must be 21+ to participate. Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
The Buy
The Buy
A four-pack of bamboo + glass jars — these 10-ounce containers are perfect for overnight oats, chia seed puddings, dressings, snacks, or anything else you want to prep and store.
Between Lew’s longstanding Das Boot and the newly minted mugs at Front Range, I was beginning to think there’s a drinking trend a-foot. Turns out, a “shoey” is anything but new — I’ll stick to glass slippers, thank you very much.
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