Finding farm fresh flowers | We’re ready to put the petal to the metal — from u-pick experiences to CSAs and flower trucks, explore nine local flower farms + subscriptions.
World Cup poster revealed | The longer you look at the full design, the more elements you see. And the closer we get to kick-off.
The Great Kansas City Cleanup | With Earth Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to roll up those sleeves and give back to our beautiful city — starting with a little spring cleaning.
Events
Events
Friday, April 11
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.
Omnium Circus: “I’m Possible” | 7 p.m. | Yardley Hall, Overland Park | $10+ | Step into a world of all things possible and discover the power of the human spirit through daring feats, with inclusive features like integrated ASL, assisted listening devices, and a lobby calming area.
Jeff Arcuri | 7 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland | $50+ | This sharp-tongued stand-up brings his “Whole Wide World Tour” (and probably some jokes your mom wouldn’t approve of) to a historic venue.
Saturday, April 12
Open Disc Golf Tournament | 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Black Hoof Park, Lenexa | $15+ | Sign up for a casual, community-focused competition on one of the best courses in the state.
Midwest Pottery Fest | Saturday, April 12-Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | Arts KC | Free entry | Be one of the first 50 in the door for a free handmade cup, or stop by Sunday for its flower bar featuring a floral designer filling an artisan vase of your choice.
Kegs ‘n’ Eggs | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Kansas City Renaissance Festival, Bonner Springs | $35+ | Your ticket includes unlimited alcohol + mocktail tastings, along with admission to the adults-only hunt for eggs filled with candy, cash, or vouchers for $15,000 worth of prizes.
Courts & Corsets: A Romantasy Party | 7-11:30 p.m. | ReRoll Tavern | $7+ | Whether you pledge fealty to the Night Court or dream of soaring with the Riders of Basgiath, step beyond the warded walls and into a night of intrigue, romance, and feral bookish chaos.
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.
Orchid Auction | 2-4 p.m. | Merriam Community Center | Free entry | June Bugs, Chocolate Chips, and Volcano Queens are just some of the blooming + rare orchids to be auctioned off or sold for $5+ at this society fundraiser.
Monday, April 14
The Moth: BLOOM | 7:30 p.m. | Knuckleheads | $18 | Rising from the concrete or blossoming late in life, share the journey of reaching your full potential at this personal storytelling showcase.
Chag sameach. Passover (or Pesach) begins at sundown tomorrow, April 12, and goes through Sunday, April 20. Check out Vaad HaKashruth of Kansas City to find local Kosher stores, bakeries, and event services.
Ranked
Kansas and Missouri ranked No. 34 + No. 37, respectively, on WalletHub’s list of best states for working from home. Whoever gave us those scores clearly didn’t read our roundup of local coffee shops with plenty of outlets and internet connection.
Number
$5. That’s how much a Mega Millions ticket will cost you now, up from $2. According to Mega Millions, the costlier ticket could get you bigger prizes; previous $500 winnings would now be $1,000-$5,000. You could buy ~1,000 homemade cinnamon rolls from Corner Cafe with that money. (CNN)
Read
Tomorrow is the last day of National Library Week, and the best way to observe the occasion is by paying a visit. If you’re overdue for a trip to one of Kansas City’s libraries, find a branch near you and see what it offers beyond books.
Outdoors
Keep your eyes to the sky tomorrow to catch a glimpse of the “Pink Moon” — but no, it won’t be a different color. April’s full moon has the rosy nickname because the month is associated with spring flowers. See what’s in bloom by strolling through one of the metro’s many parks.
Eat
McDonald’s McDouble meal, Taco Bell’s Luxe Box, and Wendy’s Biggie Bag. Those are three budget-friendly meals from fast food chains named in Parade’s Top 10. If you’d rather eat local without breaking the bank, check out meals under $10 in the City of Fountains.
City Guide
City Guide
🎶 Don’t miss a beat
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.
Pop
Katy Perry | Saturday, May 10 | T-Mobile Center | It’s “the Lifetimes Tour,” so we’re expecting “Eras Tour"-level spectacle with outrageous costumes, giant set pieces, and a decade of pop anthems.
Country + folk
The Lumineers | Saturday, July 26 | T-Mobile Center | Known for their anthemic “Ho Hey” and poetic storytelling, The Lumineers are set to light up the stage with indie-folk soul — plus, Hippo Campus is set to open.
Instrumental
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights | Tuesday, Aug. 5 | Kauffman Center for Performing Arts | A retro lounge revival with silky trumpet solos, Latin rhythms, and feel-good grooves from a jazz legend. Just as sweet as that iconic album cover.
Rock
blink-182 | Saturday, Sept. 27 | T-Mobile Center | Pop-punk royalty brings the energy, sarcasm, and skatepark anthems that defined a generation of misfits.
A set of nice thank you cards. This budget-friendly 36-pack combines elegant minimalism with gold foil accents on high-quality paper. Keep it on hand for expressing gratitude at a moment’s notice.
Wondering where the most beautiful places in our states are? According to Travel and Leisure, it’s Castle Rock Badlands (KS) and Ozark National Scenic Riverways (MO). Don’t get us wrong, we love limestone peaks + natural springs — but have they ever seen the Loose Park Rose Garden or our favorite angle of downtown’s urban landscape?
Answered
Answered
How many matches will be played in Kansas City during the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
It’s almost like it’s all Kansas City can talk about...
53%. That’s how many of you correctly identified the four group stage games, one round of 32 games, and one quarter-final to be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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