Prepare for Super Bowl LIX | Another day, another AFC victory. Gameday mania will undoubtedly intensify across the city in the coming days, and for those game day preppers, we’re getting you ready with some pro tips to keep in your playbooks.
Where to find lunch deals | Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? We’re here for you, Kansas City. Check out this list of 15 places where a lunch for one costs $10 or less.
Keeping Fido from run-ins with the law | 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.
Events
Events
Friday, Jan. 31
Pinners Conference | Friday, Jan. 31-Saturday, Feb. 1 | Times vary | Overland Park Convention Center | $12 | From cooking and scrapbooking to fashion and photography, this event features 100+ Pinterest-based classes and a showcase of 200 top-notch DIY vendors.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift | 8:30-9:45 p.m. | Gem Theater | $32 | Celebrate the Chiefs’ unofficial cultural ambassador with a candlelit concert of the Fountain City Quartet performing everything from “Shake it Off” to “All Too Well.”
Saturday, Feb. 1
Repair Cafe and Clothing Swap | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Matt Ross Community Center, Overland Park | Free | Have broken items like bikes, clothes, computers, jewelry, lamps, and small appliances fixed by local volunteers, rather than tossing in the trash.
Royals Rally | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | $25 | Make a lifetime memory and take home an autograph from one of your favorite players, take a swing in the visitors’ batting cage, and see World Series artifacts up close.
Party Arty: Opulence & Intrigue | 8 p.m. | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | $173 | Dearest gentle readers… The Nelson-Atkins cordially invites you to a night at the museum full of Regency-era dress, live performances, and delicious bites.
Sunday, Feb. 2
Ceramic Valentines | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Cherry Pit Collective | $60 | Learn how to build your own Valentine’s Day creation in this one-day workshop — all clay, glaze, and firings included.
Bingo | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Boulevard Brewing Company | Free | Bring the family for a round or two of Beer Hall Bingo featuring plenty of brews on tap, delicious bites, and a spacious patio to boot.
Monday, Feb. 3
Wine and Galentines | 7-10 p.m. | Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant — Plaza | $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.
5 Super Bowl Sunday outfits to cheer on the Chiefs
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Show your KC pride this Super Bowl Sunday. | Graphic by 6AM City
Next Sunday, Feb. 9, it’s “Let’s go, Chiefs” — for the third year in a row, but who’s counting? Show your pride and cheer on Kansas City in the best sports gear:
This Sunday, Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day, when Punxsutawney Phil will emerge and predict whether or not we’ll see an early spring. If you don’t trust Phil’s judgement, feel free to consult our seasonal weather forecast through the end of February.
Biz
Missouri is home to the headquarters of seven Fortune 500 companies, according to this map by Visual Capitalist. That’s 1.14 Fortune 500 companies per a million people, in case you were wondering. (BrilliantMaps.com)
Eat
Pricey avocado toast isn’t looking so bad these days. Egg prices are expected to increase ~20% in 2025 due to a strain of avian flu and inflation, according to the US Department of Agriculture. Try grabbing eggs at a local market instead of the supermarket, where prices are at record or near-record highs. (CNN)
Outdoors
Listen up, bird brain. We’re not insulting you — in fact, a new study revealing that a bird’s brain is actually quite large turns “bird brain” into a compliment. Go ahead, use that big ol’ bird brain of yours to show some love to our local feathered friends. (Phys.org)
Listen
We’ll let you in on a little tip, KC:This weekly podcast highlights the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping the future of our community in just 15-40 minutes. Subscribe through your favorite podcast player — and learn more about the people behind the place.*
Shop
Save time (and your hands) with these kitchen hacks: this jar opener is great for arthritic joints, while this chicken shredder does the hard shredding work for you.*
City Guide
City Guide
Show Kansas City some love
Help these four-legged friends find their fur-ever homes. | Photo by Wayside Waifs
Whether you’re an animal lover, an artsy type, a natural mentor, or a health care enthusiast — there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity for you. Here are 25+ ways to get involved in Kansas City.
If you want to help your neighbors in need
reStart | Collecting donations through a supply drive or making sack lunches for its clients are flexible ways for you to contribute to the non-profit’s mission to end homelessness.
Natural-born teachers and mentors
Boys and Girls Club | Make an impact on a young person’s life by job shadowing with teens, reading with students, coaching sports, and supporting fundraising events for at-risk kids.
Operation Breakthrough | Join community members like Travis Kelce by providing emergency aid and educational opportunities to kids and families experiencing poverty.
If you’re interested in health care
Care Beyond the Boulevard | Kansas Citians of all skill levels are needed to help operate free medical clinics for uninsured community members.
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27 years old — that’s the average age of newlyweds in Missouri and Kansas. If you’re tying the knot (or want to throw one heck of a party), we have some venues in mind.
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