Get lost in a quilter’s paradise. | Photo by KCtoday
With last week’s announcement that all JOANN Fabric and Crafts locations are closing, many crafters are feeling up a creek without a crocheted paddle. But do knit fear — we’ve stitched together a list of locally-owned craft store options to save the day.
Bracker’s Good Earth Clay, 1831 E. 1450 Rd., Lawrence
While its brick-and-mortar is a tad outside the metro, this one-stop clay shop delivers its high quality ceramic supplies twice a week to KC for $25 plus 2¢ per pound.
KC Maker Studio, 5331 Johnson Dr., Mission
It’s the unofficial headquarters of Kansas City quilters, offering an extensive selection of fabrics and classes for all levels of skills, including a longarm certification workshop that allows you to rent the machine in-store.
Yarn Social, 1707 West 45th St.
Crocheters, knitters, and weavers of all kinds will fall in love with this slice of fiber arts heaven. Working on a new pattern? This West Plaza spot offers a 25% discount on yarn purchased for such projects.
Bacchus & Barleycorn, 6633 Nieman Rd., Shawnee
Get started on your own craft label with homebrew kits for beer, cider, wine, mead, kombucha, cheese, vinegar, and soda from a local biz fermenting since 1968.
A Match Made in Heaven: Katherine Bernhardt x Jeremy Scott | Thursday, March 6-Sunday, Aug. 3 | Times vary | Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park | Free | This bold and colorful exhibit brings together Bernhardt’s pop-culture-infused paintings and Scott’s kitschy runway creations in a mashup of creativity + nostalgia.
Friday, March 7
10th Annual Noah’s Bandage Run | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 9401 Indian Creek Pkwy, Overland Park | $30 | Lace up for this family-friendly 5K that raises funds and donations of fun, colorful bandages for pediatric cancer research.
Heather McMahan | 7 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland | $45+ | With Netflix hits like “Son I Never Had!” and “Love Hard” under her belt, plus her wildly popular “Absolutely Not!” podcast, McMahan’s “The Bamboozled Tour” promises an evening of unfiltered hilarity.
Platinum Disco w/ Bill Pile | The Ship | $8+ | This monthly deep dive into funk, soul, and disco spins nothing but vinyl for that true old-school sound.
Saturday, March 8
Shamrock Shuffle | 2-9 p.m. | The Independence Square | $10 | Come dressed in green and enjoy exclusive specials all day long from local spots like 3 Trails Brewing Co. and Cafe Verona.
Coding & Cocktails | 4-7 p.m. | Dimensional Innovations, Overland Park | $25 | No experience? No problem. This laid-back intro to website building is designed for women looking to dive into the tech world, cocktail in hand.
The Gang Hosts a Theme Party! | 7-11:30 p.m. | ReRoll Tavern | $7+ | Expect Pepe Silvia conspiracy boards, “Trashman Special” cocktails, and a Flipadelphia Flip Cup tournament as this KC spot transforms into Paddy’s Pub from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” for one night only.
Sunday, March 9
San Diego Sockers vs. Kansas City Comets | 4:05 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena, Independence | $22+ | The Comets are nearing the end of the season, so if you haven’t caught KC’s pro indoor soccer team in action — now’s your chance.
Eight years and $351 million later, the KC Streetcar Main Street Extension is nearly here — along with 1,400+ proposed apartments units. Check out 12 of the most exciting projects popping up along the route, and don’t forget to explore its eight new stops with our latest series. (The Beacon)
Civic
It’s not yet official, but all signs point to Kansas City reclaiming animal control services. KC Pet Project took over in 2020, but recent concerns of slow response times and lax enforcement may mean a transition of management by October. The nonprofit will likely continue running the city shelter. (Kansas City Star)
Drink
Sip in spirit at Til Death, the Raytown speakeasy located inside the basement of Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. The funeral home haunt is only open for private events — offering up craft cocktails and a Prohibition-era vibe with proceeds benefiting Veterans Community Project. (The Pitch)
Try This
Adrenaline junkies, take note — Town Center’s Escapology opens soon with immersive escape rooms (including a “Batman: The Dark Knight” challenge), while Andretti Indoor Karting & Games brings multi-level go-kart track, bowling, and laser tag to the Aspiria Campus this summer. (Johnson County Post + KC Magazine)
Eat
This week’s surprise blizzard reminded us: outdoor dining is not an option... just yet. Until then, warm up from the inside out with a bowl of local soup, stew, or hearty pozole. Where to go? KCUR + Kansas City Magazine have the lists.
Closed
Salty Iguana has permanently closed all locations after its Prairie Village and Lawrence restaurants were seized for unpaid taxes. The Mexican chain was a metro staple for 30+ years, even holding the Guinness Record for World’s Largest Nacho at one time.
Job
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Share this with the twenty-somethings in your life. Quarter Life Club not only offers monthly meet-ups, but discounts to local spots like Chiefs Fit and Healthy Looks Med Spa as well. We even attended a recent hang out for some strikes at Ward Parkway Lanes.
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