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Events/What's Happening
Kansas City Royals Fine-Tune Roster Ahead of Season
News Summary As Opening Day approaches, the Kansas City Royals are making strategic roster adjustments. They have sent Nick Pratto and Nelson Velázquez to Triple-A Omaha while adding veteran Mark...
Fans Celebrate at Planet Comicon Kansas City
News Summary Planet Comicon Kansas City transformed the city into a vibrant hub for pop culture fans from March 21 to 23, 2025, drawing over 70,000 attendees. The event featured...
Kansas City Celebrates Fandom at Planet Comicon 2025
News Summary This weekend, Kansas City Convention Center hosted the vibrant Planet Comicon, attracting thousands of fans for its 26th anniversary. Attendees enjoyed celebrity appearances, impressive cosplay, interactive gaming, and...
Kansas City Dining Scene Welcomes New Openings and Events
News Summary The Kansas City dining scene is vibrant with new openings, extended hours, and unique culinary events. Notable highlights include the grand opening of Hank’s Garage & Grill, a...
Planet Comicon Kansas City Returns This Weekend!
News Summary The 26th annual Planet Comicon is set to take place in Kansas City from March 21-23. This annual festival celebrates pop culture and fandoms, offering an incredible experience...
Kansas City Women Entrepreneurs Highlight Funding Challenges
News Summary The ‘Inspiring Women Live!’ event in Kansas City featured local entrepreneurs discussing the significant funding gaps women face in the startup ecosystem. Jannae Gammage and Conner Hazelrigg emphasized...
Kansas City Residents Embrace Golf Carts: What You Need to Know
News Summary Kansas City recently hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, showcasing a vibrant presence of golf carts. However, residents should familiarize themselves with local laws governing golf cart...
Weekend Events in Kansas City from March 20-23
News Summary This weekend in Kansas City offers a variety of events for art lovers, sports enthusiasts, and family fun. Enjoy an art workshop, a comedy book signing, an exciting...
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,...
Community
Kansas City Celebrates Fandom at Planet Comicon 2025
News Summary This weekend, Kansas City Convention Center hosted the vibrant Planet Comicon, attracting thousands of fans for its 26th anniversary. Attendees enjoyed celebrity appearances, impressive cosplay, interactive gaming, and...
Kansas City Dining Scene Welcomes New Openings and Events
News Summary The Kansas City dining scene is vibrant with new openings, extended hours, and unique culinary events. Notable highlights include the grand opening of Hank’s Garage & Grill, a...
Planet Comicon Kansas City Returns This Weekend!
News Summary The 26th annual Planet Comicon is set to take place in Kansas City from March 21-23. This annual festival celebrates pop culture and fandoms, offering an incredible experience...
Kansas City Residents Embrace Golf Carts: What You Need to Know
News Summary Kansas City recently hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, showcasing a vibrant presence of golf carts. However, residents should familiarize themselves with local laws governing golf cart...
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 Residents Urged to Check for $50,000 Lottery Tickets
News Summary Kansas City is abuzz as two unclaimed Powerball lottery tickets, each worth $50,000, were sold in the metro area. Residents are urged to check their tickets, as they...
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...
Emporia Prepares for Upcoming Legal Proceedings
News Summary Emporia is set to host a high-profile session of the Kansas Court of Appeals on April 8-9. Residents will observe key cases, including malpractice appeals and DUI convictions....
Northmoor Awarded $6.8 Million for Road Improvements
News Summary Northmoor is set to receive a $6.8 million federal grant to upgrade its roadways, addressing long-standing safety issues. The project will modernize Missouri Route AA, enhancing infrastructure and...
Concerts
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...
Cultural Excitement Awaits in Kansas City This Weekend
News Summary This weekend, Kansas City is alive with vibrant cultural events for all ages! From the stunning Orchid Delirium exhibit at Powell Gardens to the world premiere of ‘Cruzar...
Kansas City Welcomes a Musical March
News Summary As Kansas City transitions from February to March 2025, a vibrant schedule of live music events is set to captivate locals. Notable performances include bluegrass band Arkansauce, who...
Rock is Black Concert Celebrates Black Artists in Rock Music
News Summary The upcoming Rock is Black concert at Zhou B Art Center on February 28 will celebrate the significant contributions of Black artists in rock music. Local artist Malek...
Tate McRae Announces Concert in Kansas City
News Summary Tate McRae, the rising Canadian singer and dancer, will perform in Kansas City for the first time on October 28, 2025, as part of her ‘Miss Possessive Tour.’...
Kansas City Music Lovers Face a Concert Drought in 2025
News Summary Kansas City is bracing for a concert drought in 2025 as major touring artists like Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé skip the city for their performances. While global events,...
Weekend Cultural Events in Kansas City: Feb 13-16
News Summary Kansas City is alive with cultural events this weekend, including the Winterlude Jazz Festival, Honky-Tonk Concert, and various literary and theatrical performances. From jazz and country music to...
Kansas City to Host a Heartfelt Reunion Concert
News Summary Kansas City is set for a memorable night as the mother-daughter duo, the Taylors, reunite for a concert at The Truman. Scheduled for February 21, the event features...
Kansas City to Host Country Rock Star HARDY in 2025
News Summary Country rock star HARDY is set to perform in Kansas City on August 14, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center as part of his highly anticipated ‘Jim Bob’ tour....
Festivals
Fans Celebrate at Planet Comicon Kansas City
News Summary Planet Comicon Kansas City transformed the city into a vibrant hub for pop culture fans from March 21 to 23, 2025, drawing over 70,000 attendees. The event featured...
Kansas City Celebrates Fandom at Planet Comicon 2025
News Summary This weekend, Kansas City Convention Center hosted the vibrant Planet Comicon, attracting thousands of fans for its 26th anniversary. Attendees enjoyed celebrity appearances, impressive cosplay, interactive gaming, and...
Planet Comicon Kansas City Returns This Weekend!
News Summary The 26th annual Planet Comicon is set to take place in Kansas City from March 21-23. This annual festival celebrates pop culture and fandoms, offering an incredible experience...
Kansas City Women Entrepreneurs Highlight Funding Challenges
News Summary The ‘Inspiring Women Live!’ event in Kansas City featured local entrepreneurs discussing the significant funding gaps women face in the startup ecosystem. Jannae Gammage and Conner Hazelrigg emphasized...
Kansas City Residents Embrace Golf Carts: What You Need to Know
News Summary Kansas City recently hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, showcasing a vibrant presence of golf carts. However, residents should familiarize themselves with local laws governing golf cart...
Weekend Events in Kansas City from March 20-23
News Summary This weekend in Kansas City offers a variety of events for art lovers, sports enthusiasts, and family fun. Enjoy an art workshop, a comedy book signing, an exciting...
Kansas City Gears Up for Planet Comicon 2025
News Summary Kansas City is buzzing with excitement as preparations for Planet Comicon 2025 commence. Scheduled from March 21 to March 23, the convention promises a weekend of thrilling events,...
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...
Boulevard Brewing Co. Launches Boulevard Light Beer in KC
News Summary Boulevard Brewing Co. is set to launch Boulevard Light, a new light beer crafted with 100% pilsner malt, in Kansas City. Containing only 89 calories per can, this...
Sports
Kansas City Royals Fine-Tune Roster Ahead of Season
News Summary As Opening Day approaches, the Kansas City Royals are making strategic roster adjustments. They have sent Nick Pratto and Nelson Velázquez to Triple-A Omaha while adding veteran Mark...
Weekend Events in Kansas City from March 20-23
News Summary This weekend in Kansas City offers a variety of events for art lovers, sports enthusiasts, and family fun. Enjoy an art workshop, a comedy book signing, an exciting...
Transformative Weekend Ahead in Kansas City
News Summary This weekend, Kansas City will be alive with vibrant celebrations and new dining experiences in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and the Big 12 basketball tournament. Events include...
Kansas City Prepares for Streetcar Expansion
News Summary Kansas City is gearing up for an expansion of its streetcar service by March 8, 2025, enhancing public transportation just in time for major sports events. With four...
Missouri Celebrates Team Spirit Ahead of Super Bowl LIX
News Summary The state of Missouri is bursting with pride as the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance against the Philadelphia Eagles. The iconic Missouri...
Kansas City Streetcar Returns for Super Bowl LVIII
News Summary Kansas City celebrates the return of the streetcar just in time for Super Bowl LVIII. After a brief closure for track construction, service resumed on February 7, 2025,...
Kansas City Prepares for Super Bowl LIX: TV Schedule Changes
News Summary Kansas City is buzzing as fans gear up for Super Bowl LIX, where the Chiefs will face the Eagles. Viewers should note schedule changes, including a late-night airing...
Kansas City Prepares for Chiefs Parade Amid Economic Concerns
News Summary As Kansas City gears up for a potential Chiefs parade celebrating a third consecutive Super Bowl title, the city also grapples with economic challenges stemming from ongoing trade...
Kansas City Prepares for 2026 FIFA World Cup
News Summary Kansas City is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an investment proposal of $40.5 million from Governor Mike Kehoe, aiming to enhance security, transportation, and...
Holidays
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...
Creative Valentine’s Date Ideas in Kansas City
News Summary This Valentine’s Day, Kansas City offers a range of unique and exciting date ideas to help couples celebrate in style. From adventurous activities like rock climbing at RoKC...
Discover the Fascinating World of Squirrels in Kansas City!
News Summary Join the Missouri Department of Conservation for an engaging program titled ‘Sensational Squirrels’ in Kansas City on February 15. From guided nature walks to examining squirrel skulls and...
Theater
Fans Celebrate at Planet Comicon Kansas City
News Summary Planet Comicon Kansas City transformed the city into a vibrant hub for pop culture fans from March 21 to 23, 2025, drawing over 70,000 attendees. The event featured...
Kansas City Celebrates Fandom at Planet Comicon 2025
News Summary This weekend, Kansas City Convention Center hosted the vibrant Planet Comicon, attracting thousands of fans for its 26th anniversary. Attendees enjoyed celebrity appearances, impressive cosplay, interactive gaming, and...
Weekend Events in Kansas City from March 20-23
News Summary This weekend in Kansas City offers a variety of events for art lovers, sports enthusiasts, and family fun. Enjoy an art workshop, a comedy book signing, an exciting...
Kansas City Grooves with Andy Frasco & The U.N. at The Truman
News Summary On March 13, Kansas City pulsed with energy as Andy Frasco & The U.N. captivated the audience at The Truman. With vibrant performances and empowering themes, the night...
Kansas City Prepares for ‘Dog Man: The Musical’
News Summary Kansas City is buzzing with excitement as tickets for ‘Dog Man: The Musical’ will be available starting March 17, 2025. Based on the popular book series by Dav...
Kansas City Prepares for a Stellar Broadway Season
News Summary Kansas City’s PNC Broadway series has announced its thrilling lineup for the 2025-2026 season, featuring popular shows like ‘Wicked,’ ‘Hamilton,’ and ‘The Book of Mormon.’ Theater enthusiasts can...
Cultural Excitement Awaits in Kansas City This Weekend
News Summary This weekend, Kansas City is alive with vibrant cultural events for all ages! From the stunning Orchid Delirium exhibit at Powell Gardens to the world premiere of ‘Cruzar...
Kansas City Announces 2025-26 Broadway Season Lineup
News Summary Kansas City reveals an impressive lineup for its 2025-26 Broadway season, featuring a mix of six regular-season shows, two expansion shows, and a special event. Audiences can look...
Paul Simon Announces A Quiet Celebration Tour in Kansas City
News Summary Legendary musician Paul Simon is set to return to Kansas City with his A Quiet Celebration Tour on April 26, 2025. This highly anticipated tour comes after a...
