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Rye so sad? Get glad with these happy hours. | Photo by @rye_kc
It’s about time we talked about KC happy hours, folks. No matter if you’re grabbing a quick beer after work or just want to have a chill hangout while going easy on the wallet, we’ve got this round.
Here are 28 places around town pouring the best deals right now in the City of Fountains — so drink up and be merry.
Beer lovers
The Blue Line | Mon.-Fri., 3-6 p.m. | It’s Kansas City’s only bar made for hockey-lovers, which means a round of $3.50 domestic drafts always come out ice cold.
Dodson’s Bar + Commons | Sun.-Fri., 4-6 p.m. | Whether you’re waiting for your Cosmo Burger order, or (like Editor Maddie) love sipping Gimlets while watching its non-stop re-runs of “The Price is Right,” enjoy $2 off its extensive list of cocktails, beer, and wine.
Its 20% discount makes up for the fact that this “happy meal” deal comes without a toy.
Photo by Disco Burger
Powering past the hour
Varsity Club | Monday, all day | With 20% off its Varsity Club and Disco Burger menus, this Happy Meal Monday deal is the perfect excuse to soak up a Grilled Martini with a patty melt (extra cowboy relish, please).
Wild Child | Sunday, all day | This isn’t explicitly a happy hour, but what else do you call an all-day menu of $10 cocktails at this James Beard-nominated bar? The correct answer is Almost Monday.
Test Batch Thursday | 4-9 p.m. | Border Brewing Company | $6+ | Once a week, the taproom releases the seasonal, weird, and wonderful beers it has tinkered on for a limited-time tasting sesh.
Friday, Feb. 21
The Little Mermaid: A Mary’s Fairy Tale | 7-8:30 p.m. | Hamburger Mary’s KC | $10 | Get ready to make a splash! Join some of KC’s brightest talents as they sing along to all of your favorite songs and retell this classic story with a delicious drag twist.
Friday Night Smash | 8-11 p.m. | SERV, Overland Park | $10 | Sip, snack, and socialize with friends at this 21+ pickleball party.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Yes, And ...: Collage Co-Lab | 12-3 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library | Free | As the artist Justin Canja works on a large-scale piece in the gallery, patrons are invited to drop in and add their own “tear and paste” collages to the work.
GKCBHSG Black History Month Program | 1-3 p.m. | Black Archives of Mid-America | Free | Learn from about the historical contributions of all-Black cavalry + infantry regiments in settling the Western frontier with a Buffalo Soldier historian.
Assistant to the Regional Party | 7 p.m. | ReRoll Tavern | $7+ | Get ready for a night of “bears, beets, [and] Battlestar Galactica” as you party it up dressed as your favorite character from “The Office” for themed drinks, games, and Dundies.
25th Annual KC Carnival Ball | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Ship | $50+ | Your ticket to this Mardi Gras extravaganza includes an open bar, creole snacks, and two rooms of New Orleans-style funky brass bands, afrobeats, and swamp boogie tunes.
Sunday, Feb. 23
“The Price is Right” Live | 3:30 + 7:30 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland | $29+ | Come on down for a chance to win big at this interactive stage show boasting prizes like appliances, vacations, and new cars.
Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Muriel Kauffman Theatre | $10+ | Experience the music, dance, and costume of Mexican folklore from pre-Colombian civilizations through the modern era.
Hear the music? That’s probably Warehouse on Broadway, Westport’s newest restaurant and music venue debuting next month. The 650-capacity club is one-of-a-kind for KC, according to owner Neill Smith — its unique size geared towards attracting live acts who have otherwise skipped over the metro. Check out its lineup. (Kansas City Star)
Arts
“Wicked,” “Kimberly Akimbo,” “Hamilton,” “The Book of Mormon,” “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”... and that’s just part of the lineup for PNC Broadway in Kansas City’s 2025-2026 season. Check out the full schedule, along with how to ensure you snag a seat with The Pitch’s overview.
Transit
After years of congestion and construction, 69 Highway’s new toll lanes are set to open by the end of 2025. What does this mean for your morning commute? Read the Johnson County Post’s breakdown of the project timeline, including upcoming roadwork around I-435.
Development
Construction is paused on the American Royal’s new WyCo digs. The nonprofit “outpaced financing” for the project and is currently renegotiating with local government for access to STAR bonds. Until then, we’re imagining 390,000 sqft of saucy goodness and free smells inside the “World Series of Barbecue’s” future home. (KCBJ)
Closed
The Drunken Worm is closed — and it looks like it’s for good. After initially shuttering in 2023, the West 39th tequila-focused bar reopened last spring. Now, door signs and Facebook listings mark it as “permanently closed,” though no official announcement has been made. (Kansas City Star)
Finance
2025 is your year to put a dent in your credit card debt. Check out these top balance transfer cards offering 0% APR on transfers into 2026. (That’s nearly two years of no interest, plus some sweet rewards.) Learn more + apply.*
Plan Ahead
Owe more than $10,000 in debt? You’re not alone — personal debt is on the rise. Freedom Debt Relief could help by offering a personalized debt settlement plan and negotiating with creditors to reduce your amount owed (with one low monthly payment + no upfront fees). Get started.*
Coming Soon
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