The Kansas City region has 30+ school districts and 150,000+ students. We’re giving you the 411 on enrollment, student-teacher ratio, tuition, and more (thanks to data from Niche) for the area’s major school districts. And don’t worry, there won’t be any homework.
The Pitch Margarita Experience | 6:30 p.m. | The Guild | $20+ | On the rocks, frozen, rimmed with salt — you’ll be sure to have a marg (or two) at this Friday night party.
Green Street Grand Opening | Friday, Aug. 15-Sunday, Aug. 17 | Times vary | Green Street, Lee’s Summit | Free | Celebrate the debut of this outdoor gathering space featuring a year-round farmers market, open-air performances, food trucks, and lively community events.
Saturday, Aug. 16
816 & All That Jazz | 12-9 p.m. | Power and Light District | Free | Party the day away at this city-wide celebration featuring a DJ-led brunch sesh, $8.16 specials, a Mayor Q appearance, and Street Style Academy Dance Battle.
Independence Roots Music Festival | 2-8 p.m. | Bingham-Waggoner Estate, Independence | $23+ | From blue grass and country to folk and blues, tune into your Midwestern roots with local + regional bands jamming out on the lawn before sipping into the after-party at 3 Trails Brewing.
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We’re big fans of Kansas City, and we’re betting you are too. Show off your civic pride during tomorrow’s 816 Day festivities... after all, we’ve already prepped your itinerary.
Travel
As if they knew we were talking about them. Southwest will soon offer a nonstop flights to the Dominican Republic starting March 2026. Nearly 20,000 trips went to Punta Cana International Airport in 2024. (KSHB41)
Number
$300 million. That’s how much donor David Booth gifted the University of Kansas, one of the largest donations in college athletics history. As KU opens the new David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium this month, the funds will fuel phase two of the project and provide ongoing revenue for Jayhawk athletics. (ESPN)
Coming Soon
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… it’s an Amazon delivery drone. By holiday shopping season, the 80-lb, 5-ft drones will deliver within 7.5 miles of Amazon facilities in south KC + KCK. Pro tip: Fragile goods may not love a 10- to 12-ft drop, so best order your palette of Joe’s KC barbecue sauce with ground shipping. (KSHB41)
Closed
After a fire erupted next door at The Torreador, OP’s Monstera’s Books has temporarily closed due to smoke + water damage. Support its reopening by purchasing a gift card online or ordering via Bookshop.org to share profits with the store.
Environment
Did you know? You can stay ahead of air quality concerns this ozone season. How? With SkyCast. Delivered daily at 4 p.m., this forecast offers next-day air quality conditions + alerts for high ozone levels. Sign up to receive these important updates and protect your health.*
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The Buy
Our favorite back-to-school find for college students: an upholstered storage ottoman. Dorm rooms don’t offer much space, so smart storage solutions are a must. This ottoman delivers with a roomy interior and soft teddy velvet fabric — combining function with style.
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My fiancé just started working out of a West Bottoms office, so I’ve been tagging along to see the neighborhood beyond First Fridays — and I’ve already found my new favorite work perch: Blip Roasters. I’m no motorcycle aficionado, but the massive space checks all the boxes I didn’t know I had: plush leather couches, a photo booth, and enough wall art to make “just one more coffee break” last an hour.
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