This occasion calls for our lucky jersey... | Photo via Airbnb
Haven’t snagged your Arrowhead tickets yet? We’ve got something even better. Patrick Mahomes has teamed up with Airbnb to host a few lucky guests at a private lakeside estate in Kansas City on Sunday, June 1 for a day of food, games, and Mahomes-level memories.
Here’s a preview of the play-by-play:
Kick things off with some friendly beer pong and chip golf balls into the lake like a true backyard pro.
Step up the competition with tire agility drills (channel your inner training camp walk-on), soccer cone dribbling, and a penalty kick challenge.
The best part? It’s 100% free. All you have to do is request to book on Airbnb by Wednesday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. CT. If selected, you’ll get to bring one guest — so choose your wingman wisely.
Events
Events
Thursday, May 15
Moonlight Market Block Party | 4-8 p.m. | 11110 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS | Free entry | Kick off this year’s evening market season with more vendors than ever before, food trucks, kids activities, and live music.
Brush Creek Film Festival | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Theis Park | Free | Roll out a blanket on the grassy lawn and watch a series of short films + animations submitted by community members at this 7th annual event.
Friday, May 16
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Kansas City Royals | Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18 | Times vary | Kauffman Stadium | $35+ | Root, root, root on the home team during this I-70 showdown series, featuring Fireworks Friday, a 2015 World Series Replica Ring Giveaway + a Sunday Fun Run.
Saturday, May 17
2025 Bug Blitz Bus Blast | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Downtown Smithville Square | Price at door | Punch buggy to the max as 100+ VWs take over the streets for an epic car show, charity raffle, and valve cover race to celebrate Mo-Kan VW Club’s 40th anniversary.
Turkey Creek Festival | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Merriam, KS | $5 | It’s a full day of family entertainment that features free kids’ activities, a 5K run/walk, pancake breakfast, and pie eating contest.
Alison Krauss & Union Station | 7:30 p.m. | Starlight Theatre | $40+ | Experience the magic of bluegrass as this group blends their timeless harmonies and virtuoso musicianship for an unforgettable night under the stars.
Sunday, May 18
Down Dog Taproom Yoga | 10:45a.m. | Casual Animal Brewing Co. | Pay what you can | Bring your own mat to this beginner-friendly class and round out your stretch sesh with a cold one in this sky-lit, greenery-filled Crossroads space.
Cook for Courage | 6-8:30 p.m. | Vine Street Brewing Co. | $150+ | Six local chefs battle it out for the title of “best barbecue” at this event filled with music performances and silent auctions benefiting the Child Protection Center of Kansas City.
Off-season doesn’t exist for Chiefs stars (and Big Slick vets) Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, who are both returning to the celebrity charity weekend later this month. That being said, it’s not all celebration — the tight end’s summer music fest, Kelce Jam, will be postponed until next year. (Kansas City Star)
Arts
Cheer for more than just a quicker commute. After months of prepping and painting, a new mural honoring the namesake behind the recently reopened Buck O’Neil Memorial Bridge is now on display. Swing by and take in the tribute to the KC baseball legend. (KSHB 41)
Eat
Midtown mainstay You Say Tomato is back Wednesday, June 4 with its beloved casseroles, breakfast croissants, and more — ending its two-year, catering-only era. Over on 39th Street, the former d’Bronx space has transformed into Zhoug Mediterranean, serving build-your-own bowls, pita wraps, platters, and even baklava. (Kansas City Star + Startland News)
Watch
After rolling his raunchy set through a 28-city international tour (and breaking all-time ticket sales records at six major arenas), comedian Shane Gillis is adding a summer stop in Kansas City. Snag tickets for his Saturday, July 19 show at T-Mobile performance — tickets go on sale tomorrow, May 16 at 10 a.m. (KCTV5)
Listen
From the Beatles to Tech N9ne, KC’s musical shoutouts are all over the map. The Kansas City Star wants your help ranking the best songs inspired by our city — vote on your favorites or suggest your own. (Editor Maddie here: I’ll only judge you a little if Roger Miller’s “Kansas City Star” isn’t your No. 1.)
Plan Ahead
Get buzzing for Homegrown Harmony at Messner Bee Farm’s (air-conditioned) Yellow Rock Barn on Saturday, May 24. Enjoy live local folk, tacos, drinks, handmade vendors, and yard games — just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Civic
A new memorial will be unveiled today at Hibbs Park, honoring the lives of children lost to violence. Two large granite columns will feature the names of children, submitted by families and community members, who died due to violence between 2001-2024.
Legacy
Christopher “Kit” Bond, Missouri’s youngest governor and four-term U.S. senator, has died at age 86. His legacy looms large across KC — from the renovation of Union Station to the IRS Building and the eponymous Kit Bond Bridge. (Kansas City Star)
Pets
The Pet Resource Center of Kansas City is a nonprofit vet clinic offering low-cost care to keep pets healthy and with their families. Right now, Hill’s Pet Nutrition is matching donations up to $10,000 for a new mobile outreach vehicle — so your gift goes twice as far. Double your impact.*
Correction
Pump the brakes. While writing about keeping bus stops clean, our wheels were turning so fast we didn’t realize RideKC’s text hotline was missing a digit. If you notice dingy windows, overflowing trash, or broken benches at your local transit shelter, contact (816) 685-8541 with the what, when, and where.
Biz
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Stat
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Summertime’s humidity + extra time in the sunshine can take a toll on your hair. Add these five essentials to your haircare routine to keep your locks nourished all season long:
Thanks to everyone who has written in about their lingering Kansas City questions, including those who have tried to answer my own — like reader Shelia B., who suggested that the mysterious mosaic outside Casual Animal is, in fact, a piece by French artist Invader.
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