Preview the Royals’ 2025 season | While Midwestern weather has us wrapped up like foil-covered ballpark dogs, we’re rounding third on the wait for Opening Day at the K this Thursday, March 27.
15 + activities for retired locals | If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in the City of Fountains.
KU, Mizzou take March Madness | The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments began this week and local fans have three regional schools to root for.
Asked
Asked
True or False: The Royals’ regal name was inspired by our Negro Leagues Baseball team, the Monarchs?
If you think you know Kansas City baseball, then take a swing at deciphering this expansion team’s titling.
Planet Comicon 2025 | Friday, March 21-Sunday, March 23 | Times vary | Kansas City Convention Center | $40+ | Meet your favorite celebrities, discover the latest in comics and graphic novels, explore exciting panel discussions with industry pros, and dive into cosplay competitions.
Midtown Comedy Night | 7-8:30 p.m. | Arts on Broadway | $10 | Find your next favorite comic as local talent and national touring acts drop in — plus, score 10% off your ticket with code “barrel.”
Kansas City Ballet Presents “Don Quixote” | Friday, March 21-Sunday, March 30 | Times vary | Kauffman Center | $62+ | With dynamic choreography and colorful characters, this romantic ballet extravaganza whisks you away to the Spanish countryside for a vibrant retelling of Cervantes’ classic.
Saturday, March 22
Intro to Glassblowing | Saturday, March 22-Sunday, March 23 | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Belger Glass Annex | $440 | Learn how to gather molten glass from the furnace and shape it using traditional tools + techniques in this weekend intensive.
Empower: Modern Self-Defense | 10:30 a.m. | National WWI Museum and Memorial | Free, RSVP | Channel your inner warrior with a self-defense workshop inspired by the suffragettes of the early 1900s.
“2001: A Space Odyssey” | 7-9 p.m. | Stray Cat Film Center | $7 | Step into a cinematic time machine and experience Kubrick’s sci-fi masterpiece the way it was meant to be seen — on a rare 16mm CinemaScope print. Pro tip: Mineral Lounge is just around the corner for a post-film debrief over cocktails + wine.
Sunday, March 23
Still Equinox | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Crossroads Hotel | Price of purchase | Like a spring cleaning for the soul, shop this seasonal market full of vintage finds, mocktails, and massages — or step into a ticketed wellness journey.
“The Great American Melodogma!” | Saturday, March 22-Saturday, May 10 | Times vary | Martin City Melodrama, Grandview | $10 | With topsy-turvy tunes, tap shoes, and triple-threat paw-formers, this vaudeville revue features small senior dogs from local shelters.
Monday, March 24
Crown Town Happy Hour | 4-7 p.m. | Boulevard Brewing Tours & Recreation Center | Free entry | Be one of the first 100 fans in the door and receive a free BLVD + Royals pint glass, perfect for filling up on an evening of three brew debuts, amazing specials, and meet-and-greets with Royals alumni.
This Thursday marked the beginning of spring, when the sun set at 7:31 p.m., but there are sunnier days ahead in Kansas City. Sunsets will happen a little later each day this season, and when summer starts on Friday, June 20 the sun will go down at 8:47 p.m.
Sports
Did you know that the NCAA women’s final had a record-breaking 18.9 million viewers last year? Let’s see if that many eyes will watch the Wildcats in the playoffs. Here are the details on the upcoming game schedule.
Tech
TikTok is introducing new ways to encourage kids to log off, like a meditation feature if users under 16 are using the app after 10 p.m. If it works it works, but have you tried touching grass?
Answered
Recently, we asked our readers their preferred hot sauce. Things got a little spicy when over 100 of you weighed in. The winner is… Frank’s RedHot — but we also love our local brands.
If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of 20+ places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.
Fun combos
City Barrel, Multiple locations
While it may be better known for its brews, this local biz offers the world’s most perfect pairing (pizza + beer) with flavors like Krab Rangoon, Smash Burger Pie, and Rad Reuben. All served best on a swing seat at its Pizza + Patio location.
Local legends
Cupini’s, Westport
Summer in the city is simply better when you can nosh on slices pf pizza bianca + sip house-made limoncello while local bands light up its Sunflower Stage.
Leo’s Pizza, Northland IYKYK. Family-owned for 50 years, it’s earned a cult following from provel-lovers for its St. Louis-style pies.
Fancier fare
The Wise Guy, Crossroads
Pizza for date night has never been so romantic. Tucked inside the former Rieger Hotel, share a sausage and giardiniera pie with your sweetheart (and don’t forget the garlic knots).
After my beloved Tigers fell to Drake yesterday, Cosmo Burger’s new standalone Crossroads storefront is easily the best news I’ve heard all week. As frequent flyers at its Dodson’s location, my fiancé and I are already lining up to try its signature smashburger alongside boozy milkshakes and long-awaited fries. See you in line?
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