Consider a membership to Cultivate KC’s library your all-in-one tool. | Photos via Cultivate KC
Can we build it? Yes, we can — or at least that’s what I tell myself while side-eyeing my front garden bed (a prime “before” pic if there ever was one).
Luckily, local tool libraries like Cultivate KC (free membership) and KC Farm School ($10+) let you borrow everything from cordless hedge trimmers to 3-in-1 wood chippers — plus every trowel, hoe, and shovel your weekend project dreams require.
Events
Events
Monday, June 16
The KC Symphony Mobile Music Box | 6-8 p.m. | Mission Farms, Leawood, KS | Free | Bring a blanket and head to the lawn for this free show — shoe donations to Soles4Souls are encouraged.
Roller Skate Paint Party | 6-8:30 p.m. | Rink Ratz Inc., Blue Springs | $35 | Roll into the week and paint a retro roller skate at this instructor-led class.
Taps at the Tower | Monday, June 16-Tuesday, June 17 | 8:45 p.m. | National WWI Museum and Memorial | Free | Locals are invited to use the grounds in the evening and hear Taps play at Memorial Courtyard — a musical piece sounded at dusk + at funerals.
Tuesday, June 17
Speaker Series: “The Odd Dog” | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | The Dogs’ Spot, North Kansas City | Free | Local author Leia Barrett reads her children’s book about helping a rescue dog learn to live with a family for the first time and introduces you to the “3/3/3 Rule.”
I’m With Her | 7:30 p.m. | Helzberg Hall | $44+ | The Grammy Award-winning folk trio performs their “Wild and Clear and Blue 2025" tour.
Wednesday, June 18
Make Your Own Paper Bag Journal | 6-9 p.m. | Nirvana Coffee, Bar, and Game Lounge, Independence | $20 | Start with a paper bag and end with a journal at this creative bookbinding class.
Cozy Creations: Cozy Coloring Night | 7-9 p.m. | Aizen Root Remedy | $5 | Make new friends while you unwind with colored pencils and coloring pages.
Thursday, June 19
Drop-in History: Juneteenth | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | John Wornall House Museum | Free | This drop-in-style event focuses on the lives, stories, and history of Black people who were enslaved at the John Wornall House.
Summer is coming. The summer solstice is this Friday, June 20, which marks the astronomical start of the season. It’s also the longest day of the year — measured by the amount of daylight — and the sun will set in Kansas City at 8:47 p.m.
Tech
Uber is introducing new accounts for seniors with features like a larger typeface, fewer buttons, and easier-to-follow instructions. It’s now live in Kansas City — good news if you were planning to take an Uber to the next big event. (The Verge)
Eat
Lettuce celebrate Fresh Veggies Day, which is today, June 16. The observance commemorates the nutritional value of vegetables, and there’s no better way to partake than by stocking up at a local farmers market.
Drink
Pizza-flavored vodka. That’s the first-of-its-kind spirit a Rhode Island-based company recently released, which can be used for unique cocktails like a pizza or Caprese maritini. It’ll go great with our guide to local pizza spots. (Beverage Industry)
Fun Fact
62.5 mg. That’s how much caffeine is in an ounce of espresso — nearly four times the amount in an ounce of brewed coffee. If this data has you buzzing for your next jolt of energy, find your caffeine fix at one of Kansas City’s coffee shops. (Visual Capitalist)
Mansion Monday
Five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, and a huge walk-in closet. You’ll find all of those things under one roof at this Sunset Hill home — and that’s before you head outside to the huge patio and take a dip in the pool.
Try This
Crown Center serves up cuisine for every taste, entertainment for all ages, and unique finds at one-of-a-kind shops. Get saucy at the world’s first Museum of BBQ, then follow your cravings to Burnt End BBQ for smoky, finger-lickin’ goodness. For a completely KC experience, it has to be Crown Center.*
Stat
27%. That’s how much home insurance rates have risen in the last four years, widely due to the increased frequency and scope of natural disasters like hurricanes, fires, and floods. Take this two-minute questionnaire to see if you’re wasting money on overpaying for insurance (and how you could save).*
Feed your neighbor, nourish the whole community. | Photo by Shelter KC
Volunteering can feed the soul, and Kansas City has many organizations that could use your support. If you’d like to help nurture the community, check out these nonprofits where you can feed people and animals.
Help feed the community
Harvesters | This metro food service aids 387,000 people in its 26-county service area by providing meals. It offers in-person volunteer opportunities or at-home programs.
Nourish KC | Ensure your community has access to fresh food through the free/low-cost meal program, Daily Pantry, or food redistribution network.
Shelter KC | Help people experiencing homelessness by sorting donations, providing administrative support, or serving meals to guests.
For the animal lovers
Pet Resource Center of Kansas City | Help prevent pet homelessness and improve animal quality of life. Opportunities include training, food distribution, and medical assistance that will introduce you to vet tech skills.
The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City | Keep the shelter’s cats and dogs happy by offering to walk + socialize the animals, or help around the facility with administrative projects.
Olay Super Cream with sunscreen. The tried-and-true cream boasts better hydrating power than the No. 1 luxury moisturizer on the market — plus, it plumps, firms, and protects skin, making it a great daytime moisturizer to wear alone or under makeup.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Summer officially starts this week, and it’s expected to be hotter than average this year. Growing up, I loved heading to the movie theater to beat the heat in the AC. I recommend taking a trip to Screenland Armour and checking out older films, or chill out at another local theater.
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