Recapture the “stomp, clap, hey” trend of the early 2010s. | Photo by DiegoVigueras, via Wikimedia Commons
Drum roll, please. From pop to country and everything in between, Kansas City is a stop on 30+ major artists’ and bands’ tour schedules. Scan this list and snag your tickets to ensure you don’t miss out on any of them.
Rock
blink-182 | Saturday, Sept. 27 | T-Mobile Center | Following last year’s canceled show, the pop-punk royalty bring the energy, sarcasm, and skatepark anthems that defined a generation of misfits.
Pop
Cyndi Lauper | Saturday, Aug. 9 | Azura Amphitheater | Catch this ’80s icon in her element, belting out timeless tracks like “Time After Time” for her farewell tour.
Country + folk
Mumford & Sons | Thursday, July 24 | Azura Amphitheater | These foot-stomping ballads and crowd-chanting choruses are made for summer nights (especially for picnic blankets on the Azura main stage lawn).
Hip-Hop
Key Glock | Saturday, Jun. 21 | Uptown Theater | Bringing Memphis grit and trap fire, Key Glock lights up the stage with swagger, bass, and nonstop flow.
Family-friendly
Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour | Friday, Aug. 1 | T-Mobile Center | Two Disney Channel mega-franchises face off in this high-energy, kid-approved concert mashup.
Match these historic music venues with their modern-day counterparts...
From jazz halls to punk palaces, our city’s soundscape has seen some serious evolution. Think you know where the music used to live and where it’s still alive + kicking?
Road Roller Day 2025 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Kansas City Art Institute, Rowland Commons | Free | KCAI’s Printmaking Department will use a road roller to create large-scale woodblock prints, with designs specifically crafted for the occasion.
Thursday, April 10
Ceramic Easter Egg Workshop | 6-8 p.m. | Creative Culture Westport | $35 | Have an egg-cellent time painting four festive creations to sprinkle around your holiday centerpieces — plus, refuel mid-crafting at the milkshake bar.
Emilia Hart, “The Sirens” with Rainy Day Books | 7-8 p.m. | Unity Temple on the Plaza | $33 | Hear from the New York Times bestselling author about her latest book, a spellbinding novel about sisters separated by centuries but bound together by the sea, before a Q+A and signing.
Friday, April 11
ArtFusion Weekend KC | Friday, April 11-Saturday, April 12 | Times vary | Kansas City Convention Center | $150 for Friday reception, free Saturday | View and purchase extraordinary visual art from local, regional, and national artists inspired by the varied cultural heritage of the African diaspora.
Totally 80s Night | 6-11 p.m. | Vignettes, NKC | $7+ | Break out the shoulder pads, leg warmers, and neon eyeliner for this throwback night featuring pop culture trivia, best dressed prizes, and dancing to totally tubular tunes.
Saturday, April 12
18th and Vine Walking Tour | 10 a.m. | American Jazz Museum | $25 | Wander the same streets where jazz legends once roamed + hear from locals about the iconic venues, musicians, and stories that define this vibrant neighborhood.
Sunday, April 13
Girls on the Run Pickleball Tournament | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Chicken N Pickle, NKC | $25+ | Participate as a team in this 90-minute round-robin tourney, followed by a single elimination stint — or opt to dine + drink as a spectator for $25, all supporting a great cause.
Demetri Martin: “The Quick Draw Tour” | Sunday, April 13-Monday, April 14 | Times vary | Funny Bone Comedy Club | $37+ | Expect absurd observations, quick quips, and plenty of dry-as-a-bone doodles as the comic takes the stage with his signature deadpan delivery.
🎬 Spring into the Broadway season at this local hub
Presented by Starlight Theatre
With crowd pleasers and the KC premiere of Disney’s “Frozen,” this is a season you won’t want to miss. | Photo provided by Starlight Theatre; Melissa Taylor
Spring is here, but there’s another season we’re excited about: Broadway at Starlight.
Whether you’re planning a family outing, a romantic date night, or a fun girls’ night out, this year’s lineup is filled with crowd favorites.
Tickets are now available for all shows, including the KC premiere of Disney’s “Frozen.” (Plus, two newly-paved lots at Starlight will make parking quicker than Olaf melting in summer.)
Despite some neighborhood concerns, the Overland Park Planning Commission gave the thumbs-up to rezone a former fire station lot at 159th + Metcalf. If City Council green-lights it come May, expect 930+ multi-family units, 23,000 sqft of commercial space, and new public hangout spots. (Johnson County Post)
Real Estate
The biannual Parade of Homes returns Saturday, April 26, showing off ~300 newly built properties across six metro counties. Admission? Totally free. It’s also the second-largest home tour in the country — so yeah, bring comfy shoes.(KCBJ)
Eat
From 2,000 sqft to 16,000: Holy Brunch KC is moving into the old Westport Ale House space, bringing big energy with it. The summer opening will serve up TikTok-worthy dishes across three zones: a family-friendly floor, VIP all-you-can-eat basement, and rooftop seating for sunny sips. (Startland News)
Weather
Guess who’s back? Former local weather fave Gary Lezak is returning to KSHB — virtually. Starting Monday, April 14 at 4:30 a.m., he’ll Zoom in for a 12-week meteorological encore, forecasting from Colorado to KC living rooms. (Kansas City Star)
Trending
Billionaire watch: There are 11 of them in Kansas and Missouri, and two live right in Leawood. Garmin co-founder Min Kao’s family ($6.9B) and Lamar Hunt Jr.'s family ($1.6B) top the list of local mega-wealth. (Kansas City Star)
Announced
Tea time is going digital. Savoy Tea Co. is closing its metro storefronts — with the Lenexa location wrapping up by Saturday, May 10. You can still sip on your favorite blends via their online shop. (Kansas City Star)
Pets
You know what they say: It’s better to be safe than sorry. Here are eight symptoms that signal your four-legged friend needs immediate care. Psst… This local pet resource center offers a walk-in, outpatient clinic Monday through Wednesday until capacity is met.*
We all want the best for our pets, and premium care can come at a premium cost. With pet insurance, you can reduce the strain on your budget, whether it’s for treating a chronic condition or an unexpected emergency.*
My first session of Community Engagement University kicked off last night with insights from the Assistant to the City Manager, municipal attorneys, and a behind-the-scenes City Hall tour. The standout moment? A sunset visit to the 30th Floor Observation Deck — giving total “Sleepless in Seattle” vibes, IMO.
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