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It’s past 10 p.m., and you’re hungry. Don’t sleep on an empty stomach. We’ve got you covered with these 10+ restaurants open late in Kansas City.
Open past 10
Brewery Emperial | Open until 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 p.m. Friday + Saturday
If you’ve filtered out of a show at Grinders, cut left through the parking lot and find yourself inside this Crossroads brewery’s spacious beer garden featuring bench-style seating, yard games, and the crispiest fries on this list.
Kon Tiki | Open until 9:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11:45 p.m. Friday + Saturday
The tiki lounge serves up tacos alongside its mid-century modern digs and tropical concoctions, and has regularly rotating pop-ups in its not-so-secret room next door.
Open past midnight
Lew’s Grill and Bar | Open until 3 a.m. daily The people’s princess. This unassuming Waldo icon is a staple for any sporting event or late-night hang, offering its full menu all the way up to 2 a.m., alongside the famous Das Boot.
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen | Open until 12 a.m. Monday-Thursday, 1:30 a.m. Friday + Saturday, and 11 p.m. on Sunday
Steps away from Power & Light, dine on this specialty late night menu which features everything from shareable selections of fudge-stuffed peanut butter cookies to mouthwatering meals of braised pork belly BLTs.
Thursday Night Trivia | 6-8 p.m. | Boulevard Brewing Tours & Recreation Center | Free entry | Grab a beer, a Quirk, or a Fling and test your smarts with Geeks Who Drink at this weekly no-registration-required quiz night.
Friday, June 20
The Art of Scent — Fantasy Accords | 6-7:30 p.m. | Turnsol Books | $20 | Join the owner of KC’s Hex Mundi perfume house for a dreamy dive into niche perfumery and the art of storytelling through scent.
“Keys for a Cause” with Della Lamb | 7-10 p.m. | El Torreon KC | $25 | Sip, sing along, and support refugee resettlement, early education, and youth programs through this musical fundraiser.
Saturday, June 21
Gravestone Cleaning Class | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Union Cemetery | $13 | Help preserve KC’s oldest cemetery while learning proper headstone cleaning techniques — supplies provided.
2nd Annual Riverside ArtWalk | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Riverside Welcome Plaza, Riverside | Free entry | Explore this family-friendly outdoor art fair featuring a wide variety of handmade treasures, including handcrafted jewelry, bookish gifts, fresh floral bouquets, glass art + home décor.
KC2026 Kickoff | 12-5 p.m. | Aspiria Campus, Overland Park, KS | Free | Get hyped for the World Cup with food, games, vendors, and family fun — all tied to Kansas City’s big moment on the global stage.
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Eat
Ding Dong Dogs is coming in hot — the new bar and eatery will serve up regional-style hot dogs from a vintage ballpark-inspired space (a la Wrigley Field + Fenway Park) near Whole Foods and UMKC. Also on deck: Le Champion, another sports-themed café, restaurant, and bar opening next week in Westport in the former Ça Va spot. (Kansas City Star)
Biz
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Open
KC may be landlocked, but Margaritaville Hotel is bringing the beach vibes to KCK. Editor Maddie was on the scene for Tuesday’s grand opening, complete with leis, margaritas, and tropical tunes. The 228-room escape includes indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, obstacle course, and arcade — plus discounted rates for locals.
Plan Ahead
Are you Aaron Burr, sir? Tony and Grammy Award winner Leslie Odom Jr., best known for his role in the hit musical “Hamilton,” is bringing his 2025 Christmas Tour to Kansas City. Tickets for his two shows on Friday, Dec. 12 + Saturday, Dec. 13 — highlighting holiday classics, heartfelt originals, and songs from “Hamilton” — start at $78.
Listen
KC is turning up the volume for Make Music Day — a free, metrowide celebration of sound and community — this Saturday, June 21. From local bands to pop-up sets in parks and cafes, explore 140+ free performances citywide. Download the app to plan your day and join the fun.*
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