Here’s a wheelie good date-night idea. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
It seems like every reality dating show features a sensual pottery wheel date. That got us wondering: where can we go to pretend we’re on “Temptation Island”... sans camera crew, drama, and — unfortunately — the tropical backdrop?
Here are three local ceramics studios where you can get behind the wheel for a romantic night out:
Belger Arts| 2011 Tracy Ave., KCMO | $100
Date Night Wheel Throwing happens most Friday and Saturday nights, with additional specialty date options like a planter-making class this Saturday, Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Driftwood Ceramics| 1827 Buchanan St., NKC | $45 each
Every Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m., BYOB to Driftwood’s Pots & Pints date-night class.
Epic Arts| 609 N. 6th St., KCK | $65-85
Sign up for handbuilding on Saturday, Aug. 16, or wait until Friday, Sept. 12 for a wheel class — those fill up fast. Pro tip: Epic also has a Queer Clay Club and a discount for Wyandotte County residents.
Events
Events
Tuesday, Aug. 5
Kansas City Public Library Pop In at the Park | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Spring Valley Park | Free | Let the library come to you in this neighborhood park pop-up offering family resources, free kids’ meals, and a free book for readers of all ages.
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights | 7:30 p.m. | Kauffman Center | $67+ | 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.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
KCK Taco Trail Bus Tours- Carna Asada and/or Lengua | Kansas City, KS | $33 | You’ll only get a taste of the 67 taquerias in KCK, but serving as a guest judge trying four carne asada creations is sure to leave you satisfied.
Thursday, Aug. 7
Triple Crown PickleCon 2025 | Thursday, Aug. 7-Sunday, Aug. 10 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Kansas City Convention Center | $10+ | Join thousands in a pickleball paradise, complete with 75+ courts for tournament and open play, 80+ vendors, and a glow-in-the-dark kickoff party.
Spotlight Charlie Parker 2025 | 5 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company | Free | Get ready for a swinging good time as KC Bier Co. partners with Kansas City Jazz ALIVE for a special garden party.
Wine Tasting on the Terrace | 6-8 p.m. | Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens | $48 | Few tickets are left to sip perfect pairings amid the breathtaking garden scenery while the summer sun sets.
Friday, Aug. 8
Free First Friday Comedy | 7-9 p.m. | The Bird Comedy Theater | Free | First Friday revelers are invited to shake up their night with a free show featuring some of KC’s best comedy acts + artists.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Cardboard Boat Regatta | 9-11:30 a.m. | Merriam, KS | $30 | Combine cardboard, tape, creativity, and engineering to build a boat to race across the outdoor pool.
2025 Heart of America Hot Dog Festival | 3-11 p.m. | National WWI Museum and Memorial | $50+ | Celebrate the historical connection between our national pastime and the All-American hot dog with a sizzling musical lineup and your favorite ballpark foods.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Ty Myers Post Game Concert | 6:10 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | Come out to the ballpark for White Sox vs. Royals, and stick around after the game to experience Ty Myers, country music’s new sensation.*
Election Day in KCK and Wyandotte County. On the ballot — a primary election for the mayor + CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK, as well as several competitive Board of Commissioners races. Learn more. (KCUR)
Civic
Speaking of your civic duty, a date has been set for the upcoming Jackson County special election. On Tuesday, Sept. 30, residents will decide whether to recall County Executive Frank White Jr. (FOX4)
Sports
And we’ll never be Royals. After rallying in extra innings to beat the top-ranked Blue Jays, the Royals started a series against the Boston Red Sox last night. How they fare in the match-up could determine the playoff picture. Tonight’s road game begins just after 6 p.m. (MLB + Sports Illustrated)
Announced
What about Chiefs Kingdom? The team just dropped a Red Friday Flag design featuring one of Andy Reid’s signature quotes. Can you guess it? Plus, former Chiefs DE Jared Allen joined the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Score.(Kansas City Star + Yahoo Sports)
Real Estate
If you had to guess, would you expect KC home prices are up or down? Despite falling in some areas of the country, the median sale price locally rose to $364,500 — with Overland Park averaging $200K more. Still, for KCMO the year-over-year increase amounted to just a 2% shift. (Axios)
Development
Kansas City Council approved funds to purchase the vacant Robandee Shopping Center in South KC (near James A. Reed and Bannister roads). The plan involves a partnership to redevelop it. What would you like to see go into the space? Let us know. (KC Business Journal)
Concert
JCCC’s free Light Up the Lawn concert series hosts Celtic band The Elders on Friday, Aug. 15. Managing Editor Eric here: I’ve got my eye on a show a little later in the series, when the Back Alley Brass Band comes to the Nerman Museum lawn on Friday, Aug. 29 at 8:30 p.m.
Try This
If you loved our recent 36 hours in Kansas City guide, you might like Axios’ new guide for how to spend 24 hours solo in KC. Find us at Flagship Books or Voltaire. (Axios)
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Credit actually goes to my wife for today’s story about date-night pottery classes. She’s interested in picking it up as a hobby, so I figured I’d do a little research. Maybe she’ll let me tag along sometime.
Need more date-night inspo? Explore KCtoday’s full date night guide.
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