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Explore the Stop: Westport, 39th + Main | Welcome to the second half of our series about the history, food, and fun found just around the corner from the streetcar’s eight new stops.
Events
Events
Friday, May 30
1st Annual Sherri Classic Cigar Festival | 5-10 p.m. | Jefferson Street Bridge | $50+ | General admission tickets get you access to all live music and boxing matches, two cigars, giveaways, and raffles at this inaugural fest.
Smells Like Grunge Night | 6-11:30 p.m. | Vignettes Bar, NKC | $10+ | Step into the world of your college radio station with trivia on angsty ‘90s alt-rock acts, prizes for the most iconic grunge getups, and unplugged live sets.
Saturday, May 31
Goat Meet + Greet | 9-11 a.m. | Berkley Riverfront, near the ASB Bridge | Free | Dozens of goat gardeners are grazing away at excess foliage along the Riverfront Heritage Trail, but they’re taking a break for a morning meet-and-bleat with friendly fans.
Risqué Revelry — Golden Era | 7-10 p.m. | 824 East Meyer Blvd., Kansas City | $31+ | Add a little spice to your evening with a burlesque and variety showcase channeling the gilded glamor of Hollywood’s heyday.
Big Slick | 8 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $104+ | What started as a hometown poker tournament put on by Hollywood stars has turned into a weekend-long fundraising extravaganza with a line-up of blockbuster celebs and belly-busting antics.
Sunday, June 1
Rose Day 2025 | 1-4 p.m. | Loose Park | Free | Enjoy the beauty of one of the region’s most iconic rose gardens in full bloom, and stop by the Garden Center to experience the annual Rose Show featuring spectacular floral displays.
Mobile Music Box Concert | 7 p.m. | 7820 W. 165th St., Overland Park, KS | Free | Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic, and settle in for a Kansas City Symphony performance in south JoCo.
Monday, June 2
Build Your Own Boat Party | 6 p.m. | Up-Down | Menu price | Prepare your sea legs for a beer-can-to-boat-building contest hosted by Logboat Brewing Co., with prizes + drink specials above deck at the rooftop bar.
When folks in Missouri + Kansas search for travel tips, there’s one country that’s trending on Google — Japan. Maybe they’re planning a trip to one of our sister cities, Kurashiki.
Number
$139. That’s the starting cost for a single-day ticket to Universal’s new Epic Universe, which the public can begin using on Sunday, June 1. Food for thought: The same amount of money could get you a year-long Basic Family Membership to the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. (USA Today)
History
The US Treasury Department has placed its last order for penny blanks and announced plans to stop making the one-cent coin. Production is expected to end in early 2026 for the coin first minted in 1793, making the penny older than the city of Kansas City. (Newsweek)
Eat
As May — aka National Burger Month — comes to a close, DoorDash has released data on the most popular burger in each state. Turns out, Missouri is flipping out over veggie burgers. If this sparked a craving, The Fix comes highly recommended by local diners. (Food & Wine)
Show
“Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme…” but this musical has it all. Catch “School of Rock - The Musical” at Starlight Theatre from Tuesday, June 3 to Sunday, June 8. From air guitar solos to full-on Battle of the Bands glory, this show proves school can seriously rock. Snag tickets.*
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City Guide
City Guide
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Which of these venues have you visited?
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month.
Seasonal events
Jazzoo | Friday, June 6 | 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m.| Kansas City Zoo | $250+ | Party animals from across the metro will gather to enjoy unlimited food, drinks, and entertainment — all while raising money for the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.
Dine + dish
Great Lenexa BBQ Battle | Friday, June 27 | 4:30-11 p.m. | Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, Lenexa, KS | Free entry | Take a bite out of the competition as hundreds of pitmasters descend for a saucy battle at the state’s largest barbecue competition.
Live performances
Chicago | Saturday, June 28 | 8 p.m. | Starlight | $43+ | With a unique sound defined by powerful horn sections, infectious melodies, and timeless hits like “25 or 6 to 4,” “If You Leave Me Now,” and “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” see this iconic rock band live.
A great find in Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale. Get up to 60% off dresses, shoes, tees, and beauty before the sale ends this weekend. Here’s what we’re eyeing:
The armchair experts have spoken, and cooking + reality shows are Kansas and Missouri’s most popular TV genres, respectively, according to data by SmartMove. If you ask us, our favorite genre is local — and we’ve got some recommendations for where to watch your next favorite flick.
Answered
Answered
What should we call this KC-style hot dog?
58%. Our Frankenweenie featuring McLain’s pull-apart roll bun, all-beef Wagyu dog from KC Cattle Company, plus a hearty helping of brisket from your favorite barbecue joint is hereby officially called: “The Show Me,” a landslide choice for our voters.
Feel free to make it your own — Editor Maddie will be swapping the brisket for Jack Stack’s baked beans, Grünauer’s saurkraut + some MyCo Planet mushrooms.
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