If you want a truly intimate date visit The Hey! Hey! Club at J. Rieger & Co. | Photo by J. Rieger & Co.
Kids, this is the story of how I met your mother, and it was all thanks to KCtoday.
Ok, so maybe that’s not exactly how the 2000s sitcom went, but if Ted Mosby had consulted us for date night ideas, we could’ve shaved the show down to two seasons (and saved his kids a lot of time). Regardless, whether you’ve met “the one” or are hoping to impress someone new, we’ve got 15+ local date night ideas that are legen — wait for it — dary.
For the ones who want a night out on the town
Music-lovers and their lovers can sip natural wines and listen to vinyl records inside XO HiFi’s swanky Japanese-inspired digs, before dancing the night away at chic West Bottoms lounge In The Lowest Ferns.
If you love the great outdoors
Stroll the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium like two love birds — plus, drop by this Saturday, Feb. 15 for Kiss & Tail, a skit comedy show featuring some of the region’s finest performers reenacting the animal kingdom’s most unique mating rituals.
If the way to their heart is through their stomach
While we wait for the Museum of BBQ to open, taste history with a tour around iconic spots like Joe’s KC, Q39, Arthur Bryant’s, and Jack Stack before creating your own bracket to determine the best, once and for all.
Lock & Key Party | 7-9 p.m. | East Forty Brewing, Blue Springs | $20 | Whether you’re looking for new friends or budding romance, singles ages 25 to 52 are invited to unlock their perfect match.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Overland Park Boat Show 2025 | Thursday, Feb. 13-Sunday, Feb. 16 | Times vary | Overland Park Convention Center | $14 | Lake season is almost upon us — prepare by checking out the latest in cruisers, performance boats, docks, and all sorts of accessories at KC’s largest boating show.
Valentine’s at the Aztec: “The Broadway Melody” (1929) | 7-8:30 p.m. | Aztec Theatre, Shawnee | $8 | Don’t miss the showing of this silver screen classic that gave way to your favorite MGM musicals, like “The Wizard of Oz” and “Singing in the Rain.”
Friday, Feb. 14
You, Me in LOVE | 6-9 p.m. | 75th Street Events | $1,500 | Let someone else handle the planning as you tie the knot in an unforgettable Valentine’s Day elopement.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Yoga at the Kauffman Center | 8:30 a.m. | Brandmeyer Great Hall | $10 | Activate your mind, body, spirit, and heart with a stretch sesh featuring sweeping views of the Kansas City skyline.
Bead Bar Brunch | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Sierra Winter | $10 | Tap into your creative side while sipping sparkling wine or a cup of cold brew and build your one-of-a-kind bracelet — plus, shop additional jewelry at 15% off.
Cupid’s Undie Run | 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.
2025 KC Brew Fest | 12-8 p.m. | Union Station | $50+ | Your ticket includes unlimited samples from 45 breweries ranging from the best local crafts to international masters.
Sunday, Feb. 16
Krewe de Cryptid Parade and Party | 4 p.m. | 11th and Santa Fe, West Bottoms | $15 | Costumed creatures and curiosities are invited to march along with Sass-A-Brass, ending in a full evening of live music, whimsical art, complementary drinks, and king cake.
New Jersey-style bagels are on the rise in East Brookside. Luca Bagel’s Co., a long-time pop-up of Providence Pizza co-founder Luke Salvatore, is set to open a brick-and-mortar next door to BKS Artisan Ales. While we wait for an opening announcement, feast your eyes instead. (Kansas City Magazine)
Drink
Speaking of BKS Artisan Ales... The “little beer heaven” is expanding with a new nanobrewery in East Crossroads. Its space within the multi-tenant complex on McGee Street will serve the same offerings on tap as its Brookside digs, with experimental beers, ciders, and meads to boot. (Startland News)
Award
Though we’re currently nursing a Vince Lombardi Trophy-shaped hole in our KC hearts, we’re not walking away empty-handed. Chiefs players will receive rings commemorating another year as AFC champs — a little something sparkly to add to their collection. (FOX4)
Holiday
The Peppercorn Duck Club, an icon of Kansas City’s fine dining past, was revived for one night only at Heidi Gardner’s JoCo home. Her early Valentine’s Day party featured romantic touches, including matchbook souvenirs and an homage to its iconic (and dearly-missed) chocolate bar. (Kansas City Star)
Try This
Alexa, play “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers. Whether you’re a poker-pro or prefer to stick to the slots, the metro has more than its share of casinos perfect for a weekend getaway. Start planning yours with Kansas City Magazine’s best-of-the-best list.
Announced
After hosting the Golden Globes + her show-stealing appearance on “The Roast of Tom Brady,” comedian Nikki Glaser is coming to Kansas City on Saturday, Sept. 27. Tickets to her “Alive and Unwell” tour stop at The Midland go on sale this Friday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m.
Health
Grocery store chain Hy-Vee is ringing up a new metro-area offering: healthcare. Separate from its in-store pharmacies, patients at Hy-Vee Exemplar Care’s Corbin Park location (6615 W. 135th St.) will be able to access both primary and urgent care though employer-based plans or direct memberships. (Johnson County Post)
Sports
History will be made this weekend as League One Volleyball (LOVB) hosts the inaugural LOVB Classic on Feb. 14-16 at Municipal Arena. The first professional volleyball tournament features all six LOVB pro teams and will be held alongside the prestigious youth tournament, Triple Crown NIT. Grab tickets.*
Finance
Out for 2025: High-interest debt. In for 2025: This balance transfer card, featuring cash back on purchases, zero annual fee, and 0% intro APR into 2026.*
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The Buy
The Buy
A really good pet insurance plan. Let’s face it — vet bills aren’t getting any cheaper, and your fur baby’s health shouldn’t be a financial stressor. Money has ranked top pet insurance picks, with plans starting at just $10 a month.*
Swept up by the espresso martini craze? Indulge your caffeinated love affair with a new local iteration of the coffee-forward cocktail: the limited-release Espresso Martini Stout, crafted by Boulevard Brewing Co. + local roaster Oddly Correct.
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