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Events/What's Happening
Missouri to Accept Applications for Sports Wagering Licenses
News Summary The Missouri Gaming Commission will start accepting applications for sports wagering licenses on May 15, following voter approval for sports betting. Two Direct Mobile Licenses will be available...
Kansas City Hosts Free ‘Sunday Funday’ Experience
News Summary Kansas City is set to offer a unique ‘Sunday Funday’ experience on June 1, featuring sports challenges and NFL star Patrick Mahomes. This event is in partnership with...
USPOULTRY Announces Educational Programs for Poultry Industry
News Summary The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) has unveiled a comprehensive schedule for educational seminars and conferences aimed at improving the poultry and egg industry. With events planned...
Kansas City Prepares for Economic Boost from FIFA World Cup
News Summary Kansas City is set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to generate significant economic opportunities. Community leaders are discussing ways to leverage this global...
Kansas City Commemorates Juneteenth with Month-Long Celebrations
News Summary Kansas City is set to honor Juneteenth with a series of month-long events celebrating Black culture and heritage. Key highlights include the Miss Juneteenth Pageant, Juneteenth First Fridays,...
Kansas City Weekend Events Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Derby
News Summary Kansas City is set for a vibrant weekend packed with celebrations, highlighting both Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby. From cultural festivities to unique food events, the...
Kansas City Hosts 21st Celebration at the Station
News Summary Kansas City will celebrate its 21st ‘Celebration at the Station’ event on May 28, a free, family-friendly gathering featuring live music, food trucks, and a stunning fireworks show....
Kansas City Welcomes Back First Friday Events
News Summary Kansas City celebrated the return of its First Friday events on April 5, 2025, despite rainy weather. This beloved tradition supports local artists and galleries, drawing tens of...
Kansas City Unveils Vibrant Outdoor Drinking Spots for Summer
News Summary This summer, Kansas City is bustling with new outdoor drinking venues, offering everything from rooftop bars to patio lounges perfect for seasonal cocktails. Highlights include the Percheron Rooftop...
Community
Kansas City Hosts Free ‘Sunday Funday’ Experience
News Summary Kansas City is set to offer a unique ‘Sunday Funday’ experience on June 1, featuring sports challenges and NFL star Patrick Mahomes. This event is in partnership with...
Kansas City Prepares for Economic Boost from FIFA World Cup
News Summary Kansas City is set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to generate significant economic opportunities. Community leaders are discussing ways to leverage this global...
Kansas City Commemorates Juneteenth with Month-Long Celebrations
News Summary Kansas City is set to honor Juneteenth with a series of month-long events celebrating Black culture and heritage. Key highlights include the Miss Juneteenth Pageant, Juneteenth First Fridays,...
Kansas City Weekend Events Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Derby
News Summary Kansas City is set for a vibrant weekend packed with celebrations, highlighting both Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby. From cultural festivities to unique food events, the...
Kansas City Hosts 21st Celebration at the Station
News Summary Kansas City will celebrate its 21st ‘Celebration at the Station’ event on May 28, a free, family-friendly gathering featuring live music, food trucks, and a stunning fireworks show....
Kansas City Welcomes Back First Friday Events
News Summary Kansas City celebrated the return of its First Friday events on April 5, 2025, despite rainy weather. This beloved tradition supports local artists and galleries, drawing tens of...
Weekend Events in Kansas City: May 1-4
News Summary Kansas City is set for an exciting weekend from May 1-4, featuring outdoor concerts, rodeos, art festivals, and cultural celebrations. Highlights include the Mobile Music Box Concert, the...
Kansas City Welcomes WWE Fans for Monday Night Raw
News Summary WWE fans packed the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on April 28 for an unforgettable episode of Monday Night Raw, showcasing their enthusiasm with shirts, replica belts, and...
Kansas City’s Culinary Innovations and Community Resilience
News Summary Kansas City is experiencing a culinary renaissance while facing food insecurity challenges. Local chefs and organizations are coming together to support the community, highlighted by events like Gumbo...
Concerts
Weekend Events in Kansas City: May 1-4
News Summary Kansas City is set for an exciting weekend from May 1-4, featuring outdoor concerts, rodeos, art festivals, and cultural celebrations. Highlights include the Mobile Music Box Concert, the...
Riley Green Announces Kansas City Concert Date
News Summary Country music star Riley Green is set to perform at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on November 8, 2025, as part of his Damn Country Music Tour....
Kansas City Hosts Blues Concert Narrated by Morgan Freeman
News Summary Kansas City will host an extraordinary concert featuring Morgan Freeman narrating ‘Symphonic Blues’ at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on September 2-3. The Kansas City Symphony,...
Kansas City Gears Up for a Musical Extravaganza This Spring and Summer
News Summary As Kansas City prepares for a star-studded concert season in 2025, various venues will welcome an exciting lineup of performances across multiple music genres. Prominent artists such as...
Weekend Fun Awaits in Kansas City: April 10-13
News Summary Kansas City is buzzing with excitement from April 10th to 13th, featuring a variety of events including concerts, theater performances, a spring market, and an Easter egg hunt....
Warehouse on Broadway to Transform Kansas City’s Music Scene
News Summary Kansas City is set to welcome a new music venue, the Warehouse on Broadway, located at 3951 Broadway. With a capacity of 650, it aims to enhance the...
Megan Mullally to Perform Live in Kansas City
News Summary Megan Mullally, acclaimed actress from ‘Will & Grace,’ will captivate Kansas City on April 13th at the Folly Theater. Accompanied by Seth Rudetsky, the event will feature music...
Jonas Brothers Kick Off 20th Anniversary Tour
News Summary The Jonas Brothers are celebrating their 20th anniversary with the highly-anticipated ‘JONAS20: Living the Dream’ tour, starting August 10, 2025. This tour will cover 43 cities across the...
Boulevardia Music Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary
News Summary Kansas City’s beloved Boulevardia Music Festival is gearing up for a memorable 10th anniversary this summer. Scheduled for June 14, 2026, at Crown Center, the festival transforms into...
Festivals
Kansas City Commemorates Juneteenth with Month-Long Celebrations
News Summary Kansas City is set to honor Juneteenth with a series of month-long events celebrating Black culture and heritage. Key highlights include the Miss Juneteenth Pageant, Juneteenth First Fridays,...
Kansas City Weekend Events Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Derby
News Summary Kansas City is set for a vibrant weekend packed with celebrations, highlighting both Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby. From cultural festivities to unique food events, the...
Kansas City Hosts 21st Celebration at the Station
News Summary Kansas City will celebrate its 21st ‘Celebration at the Station’ event on May 28, a free, family-friendly gathering featuring live music, food trucks, and a stunning fireworks show....
Kansas City Welcomes Back First Friday Events
News Summary Kansas City celebrated the return of its First Friday events on April 5, 2025, despite rainy weather. This beloved tradition supports local artists and galleries, drawing tens of...
Weekend Events in Kansas City: May 1-4
News Summary Kansas City is set for an exciting weekend from May 1-4, featuring outdoor concerts, rodeos, art festivals, and cultural celebrations. Highlights include the Mobile Music Box Concert, the...
Riley Green Announces Kansas City Concert Date
News Summary Country music star Riley Green is set to perform at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on November 8, 2025, as part of his Damn Country Music Tour....
Kansas City Gears Up for a Musical Extravaganza This Spring and Summer
News Summary As Kansas City prepares for a star-studded concert season in 2025, various venues will welcome an exciting lineup of performances across multiple music genres. Prominent artists such as...
Kansas City Celebrates Tech N9ne’s Sonic ID for World Cup
News Summary Kansas City is buzzing with excitement as local artist Tech N9ne has been selected to create the city’s Sonic ID for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This unprecedented...
Kansas City to Host the 2025 Artists Thrive Summit
News Summary Kansas City is set to welcome the 2025 Artists Thrive Summit from May 6-8 at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center. This event aims to celebrate arts entrepreneurship and...
Sports
Missouri to Accept Applications for Sports Wagering Licenses
News Summary The Missouri Gaming Commission will start accepting applications for sports wagering licenses on May 15, following voter approval for sports betting. Two Direct Mobile Licenses will be available...
Kansas City Hosts Free ‘Sunday Funday’ Experience
News Summary Kansas City is set to offer a unique ‘Sunday Funday’ experience on June 1, featuring sports challenges and NFL star Patrick Mahomes. This event is in partnership with...
Kansas City Prepares for Economic Boost from FIFA World Cup
News Summary Kansas City is set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to generate significant economic opportunities. Community leaders are discussing ways to leverage this global...
Kansas City Welcomes WWE Fans for Monday Night Raw
News Summary WWE fans packed the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on April 28 for an unforgettable episode of Monday Night Raw, showcasing their enthusiasm with shirts, replica belts, and...
Kansas City Celebrates Tech N9ne’s Sonic ID for World Cup
News Summary Kansas City is buzzing with excitement as local artist Tech N9ne has been selected to create the city’s Sonic ID for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This unprecedented...
Action-Packed Weekend Ahead in Kansas City!
News Summary This weekend in Kansas City features a diverse lineup of events including concerts by Paul Simon and Five for Fighting, Kansas City Royals baseball games, charity workouts, family...
Kansas City Unveils the Roy Blunt Luminary Park
News Summary Kansas City has officially named its South Loop Project the Roy Blunt Luminary Park, honoring the former U.S. Senator. The park will transform Interstate 670 into a vibrant...
Kansas City Royals Gear Up for Opening Day Promotions
News Summary The Kansas City Royals are set to launch their exciting 2025 season with a special promotion at Kauffman Stadium on April 5, 2025. The first 10,000 attendees will...
Fun-Filled Weekend Events in Kansas City: April 4-6, 2025
News Summary Kansas City is gearing up for an exciting weekend from April 4 to 6, 2025, featuring a variety of activities suitable for all interests. Highlights include the return...
Holidays
Kansas City Commemorates Juneteenth with Month-Long Celebrations
News Summary Kansas City is set to honor Juneteenth with a series of month-long events celebrating Black culture and heritage. Key highlights include the Miss Juneteenth Pageant, Juneteenth First Fridays,...
Severe Weather Alert for Kansas City This Easter Weekend
News Summary Kansas City is bracing for severe weather this Easter weekend, with a severe weather system bringing rain, storms, and potential flooding. While the week starts off sunny, conditions...
Kansas City Invites Extras for Hallmark Movie
News Summary Wright/Laird Casting is seeking enthusiastic extras for the Hallmark film ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story’ in Kansas City. Filming takes place from July 6-27 at iconic locations,...
Kansas City Prepares for St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025
News Summary Kansas City is gearing up for its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17, 2025. With warm weather expected, the celebration will showcase the city’s Irish heritage...
Kansas City Gears Up for St. Patrick’s Day Parade with Safety in Mind
News Summary Kansas City is preparing for its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 17, expecting up to 400,000 attendees. In light of last year’s tragic incident, the Kansas...
Kansas City Gears Up for Total Lunar Eclipse
News Summary Kansas City is preparing for its first total lunar eclipse in three years on March 14. Residents can expect a breathtaking spectacle as the moon transforms into a...
Kansas City Prepares for Hallmark Christmas Experience 2025
News Summary Kansas City is set to bring back the Hallmark Christmas Experience from November 28 to December 21, 2025. Following a successful inaugural event, organizers promise more festive activities...
Kansas City Hosts Its Own Mardi Gras Bash
News Summary Kansas City is gearing up for a fantastic Mardi Gras celebration on March 1 at Kansas City Live! The event will feature exciting activities, including a Krewes Contest,...
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Scheduled in Kansas City for 2025
News Summary Kansas City is gearing up for vibrant St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in 2025, featuring exciting parades and delicious Irish cuisine. The festivities kick off with the Martin City...
Theater
Weekend Events in Kansas City: May 1-4
News Summary Kansas City is set for an exciting weekend from May 1-4, featuring outdoor concerts, rodeos, art festivals, and cultural celebrations. Highlights include the Mobile Music Box Concert, the...
Kansas City’s Record Store Day 2025 Scheduled for April 12
News Summary Music enthusiasts and vinyl collectors should save the date for Kansas City’s Record Store Day on April 12, 2025. This annual event celebrates independent record stores with exclusive...
Weekend Fun Awaits in Kansas City: April 10-13
News Summary Kansas City is buzzing with excitement from April 10th to 13th, featuring a variety of events including concerts, theater performances, a spring market, and an Easter egg hunt....
Casting Opportunities for Aspiring Actors in Kansas City
News Summary Kansas City is currently bustling with casting opportunities for aspiring actors, featuring roles in both local short films and nationwide projects. From male and female leads to production...
Carousel Musical to Debut in Kansas City 2025
News Summary Kansas City is gearing up for a magical experience as Music Theater Heritage announces the production of the classic musical Carousel from April 3 to April 27, 2025....
Fun-Filled Weekend Events in Kansas City: April 4-6, 2025
News Summary Kansas City is gearing up for an exciting weekend from April 4 to 6, 2025, featuring a variety of activities suitable for all interests. Highlights include the return...
Weekend Events in Kansas City: April 3–6
News Summary Kansas City has a vibrant lineup of events this weekend, from theater performances like ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ to jazz concerts and cultural festivals. With family-friendly...
North Kansas City Trial: Media Access in Legal Proceedings
News Summary The upcoming trial of Joshua Rocha, accused of killing Officer Daniel Vasquez, raises critical questions about media access in high-profile courtroom cases. With jury selection scheduled for early...
Megan Mullally to Perform Live in Kansas City
News Summary Megan Mullally, acclaimed actress from ‘Will & Grace,’ will captivate Kansas City on April 13th at the Folly Theater. Accompanied by Seth Rudetsky, the event will feature music...
