First all-Asian fiber arts invitational in Kansas City by the pan-Asian artist collective Third Pine Collective, staged as a 'share house'.
A community event where volunteers help repair items like bikes, clothing, and electronics, alongside a free clothing swap.
Live music performance by JJ Jamison and Aidan Murrow on the historic Rock Island Bridge with the Kansas City skyline in view.
Three hours of free live steel pan led fusion music blending jazz, blues, and global styles by the Legerdemain quartet.
A guided tour of The Linda Hall Arboretum, exploring its diverse tree collections, gardens, and the institution's history.
A hands-on workshop to create an Everyday Carry Kit (EDC), a small utility container for daily essentials, as part of the Inktober workshop series.
A workshop where participants learn to mindfully document their personal history for descendants and future generations using physical and digital methods.
A guided nature hike led by a naturalist at Lakeside Nature Center, exploring the habitats surrounding the centre along the Fox Hollow Trail.
Free open jam session hosted by Billy Ebeling at Knuckleheads; come in, sign up, and play.
Free movie screening of 'Goosebumps' at the Durwood Film Vault in the Central Library of the Kansas City Public Library.
A meditation and breathwork series led by Amber to support relaxation, mindfulness and resilience, with all experience levels welcome.
Weekly Sunday session of chess games at the Lucile H. Bluford Branch Library to sharpen concentration and strategic thinking.
A marathon screening of Alien movies for adults at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library.
A curated outdoor street art fair and market event held at City Market in the River Market district, featuring local artists and vendors.
A free open jam session for musicians at Knuckleheads, with cold beer and bartenders available.
A hands-on workshop to help students and families understand and complete the FAFSA, with a chance to win a scholarship.
Free movie screening of 'An American Werewolf in London' at the Durwood Film Vault in the Central Library, part of the Central Cinema series and Halloween Happenings.
Free game day watch party with a 40-foot screen, bars, food, and giveaways for the Chiefs vs. Los Angeles game. Admission is limited to over-21s.
Live jazz and German drinking songs performed by Bram Wijnands in the Biergarten, with free admission.
Casual chess play for all skill levels on the West Truss of the Rock Island Bridge, with community members helping newcomers.
A low-impact dance fitness program combining explosive dance movements with body-weight toning, suitable for all fitness levels.
A social meetup for teens to play RPG, tabletop and Switch games as part of the International Games Month programming.
Live jazz performance by Jazz Lab KC paired with dinner and drinks on the East Patio of the Rock Island Bridge.
Outdoor movie screening at Berkley Riverfront Park in Kansas City, part of a Halloween-themed series of free screenings.
Free screening of the 1992 black comedy film Death Becomes Her at the Durwood Film Vault inside the Central Library.
Free one-hour performance by the award-winning KKS Youth Jazz Orchestra from Hannover, Germany, directed by Michael Thiemann, as part of the National WWI Museum and Memorial's 2026 Exchange Program.
A hands-on STEAM program for tweens at the KCDML Makerspace, with a new focus each week.
Free outdoor chamber music concert performed by musicians from the Kansas City Symphony at Kessler Park.
A community garden party hosted by the CCA Street Tree Committee and Quercus at the Quercus Art Garden.
New York Times bestselling author Craig Johnson discusses his writing process and the Walt Longmire mystery series.
A book group meeting at the Swope Ridge Gardens Apartments where the library brings the books to the readers.
A lecture by Dr. Mitch Klingenberg on how the American Expeditionary Forces drew lessons from the American Civil War, part of the Pershing Lecture Series.
Lunchtime music series featuring local bands and a food truck at Garment District Place, part of the Art in the Loop festival.
A monthly Creative Night craft session at the Kansas City Public Library where participants create Day of the Dead ofrendas with provided materials and instruction.
Stories, songs and activities for all ages at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library.
Free open-mic stand-up comedy night with bucket pulls, joke wheel and all-night happy hour at Pizza Bar.
A hands-on creative activity for children aged 3 and up where they design and create their own monsters as part of the Friday Night Family Fun series.
A hands-on workshop where participants create original linoleum block prints, suitable for postcards, greeting cards or artwork. Supplies are provided.
Kick off your Halloween celebrations at the library with games, Halloween science, and trick-or-treating. All ages!
A big screen watch party at KC Live! to watch the Kansas City vs Seattle NFL game, with food, drinks and giveaways.
A memorial gathering to remember the life and work of ceramic artist Steven B. Whitacre at the Leedy-Voulkos Art Center.
Author and historian Greg Olson presents his biography of Jeffrey Deroine, part of the Missouri Valley Sundays series.
A session of the award-winning horror board game Betrayal at House on the Hill for ages 12+, part of the library's Halloween Happenings series.
A Halloween-themed storytime session with stories and crafts for young children, encouraging them to wear costumes.
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A Writers for Readers workshop exploring how the horror genre and literary monsters reflect society's anxieties, led by a graduate student from the UMKC MFA program.
Panel discussion on the general election with political journalists and legal experts, hosted by KCUR and the League of Women Voters.
An open forum for adults to discuss all topics related to death and dying; held every 4th Tuesday of the month.
Monthly series at the Kansas City Public Library where attendees can try new video games; this month's game is Pikuniku.
Closing event of the 13th annual Art in the Loop, with live performances and a meeting with the year's artists.
A family day of storytelling, puppets, and fun activities at the Westport Branch of the Kansas City Public Library.
A hands-on science activity for children ages 3 and up where they create oozy, fizzy concoctions in the library's science lab as part of the Friday Night Family Fun series.
A gathering for artists and friends to celebrate the end of Inktober, with opportunities to catch up on missed drawings and create the 31st piece together.
A creative writing workshop where participants read and analyse scary short stories, followed by a short in-class writing segment, as part of the Free Write Series.
A Latin American festival featuring folkloric dance, live music, artist demonstrations, artmaking activities and traditional cuisine, with the Tamale Kitchen food truck.
Paul L. Hedren, retired National Park Service historian, discusses his book on the Battle of the Little Bighorn as part of the library's Native American Heritage Month series.
Exhibition bringing together six artists whose work reflects lineage, spirituality, politics, and cultural memory.
Lecture-recital by pianist Anthony Olson and soprano Eva Peng tracing the evolution of American classical and popular music from the Revolutionary War era to the present.
Movie screening of 'Gosford Park' within the Retro Mystery Movies series at Westport Branch, part of the Golden Age of Mystery series.
A hands-on word games activity for children aged 3 and up, part of the Kansas City Public Library's Friday Night Family Fun series.
A free comedy night featuring improv, sketch and stand-up performances at The Bird Comedy Theater in the Crossroads Arts District.
A pop-up art fair showcasing local Kansas City artists and makers with refreshments and live music.
An art exhibition exploring the image of God through the works of artists from the Creative Community ministry, part of the Crossroads Arts District First Friday programme.
A writing workshop for adults at the Kansas City Public Library's Southeast Branch, focusing on journaling techniques and creative nonfiction.
Free game day watch party with a 40-foot screen, bars, food, and giveaways for the Chiefs vs. New York game.
A live musical and spoken word event featuring the Bach Aria Soloists performing works by six women composers, with spoken word by actor Cinnamon Schultz Paulette.
A writing workshop for adults at the North-East Branch of the Kansas City Public Library, part of the Writers for Readers series, where participants craft a complete story in under 1,000 words.
A big screen watch party at KC Live! to watch the Kansas City vs Atlanta NFL game, with food, drinks and giveaways.
Historian Tai S. Edwards discusses her new book about Eliza (Lyda) Conley's fight to protect Huron Indian Cemetery.
Dr. Sean Kalic analyses the Boer Wars and their impact on British military reforms, part of the Pershing Lecture Series.
Movie screening of Fackham Hall for seniors at the Westport Branch of the Kansas City Public Library, part of the Retro Mystery Movies series.
Free reading and socializing session at the Spencer Art Reference Library in the Bloch Building of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
A family-friendly board games session featuring classic games like Chutes and Ladders and Sorry!, part of the library's Friday Night Family Fun series.
A family workshop where participants create art inspired by Bach's Goldberg Variations through rubbing rose leaves and collage, following the example of artist Farhad Ostovani.
Free watch party for the Chiefs game against the Los Angeles Rams with a 40-foot screen, bars, and game day eats.
A watch party at KC Live! in the Power & Light District to watch the Kansas City vs Cincinnati NFL game on a 40-foot screen with food and drinks.
A communal gathering where participants bring journaling supplies to trade and swap materials like stickers, washi tape, and paper at a central table.
Free game day watch party with a 40-foot screen, bars, food, drinks and giveaways at KC Live!
High-intensity interval training session led by Rashouna as part of the NickiFit series at the Lucile H. Bluford Branch, for adults 18 and over.
A family-friendly festival celebrating Lunar New Year with live performances, artmaking activities, traditional cuisine and educational experiences in the museum's Asian art galleries.
Artistic light installation with sound and motion across seven weekends, concluding on Veterans Day, transforming the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
An exhibition of 80 works exploring the relationship with the natural world, centred on Joel Sternfeld's influential series 'American Prospects' alongside works by Carleton Watkins, Ansel Adams and others.
