Debut exhibition at the artist-run gallery Esther Friedel Projects that plays on the dual meanings of construction and art.
Solo exhibition by Ellie Naege that turns the gallery into a mystical ceramic forest with porcelain mushrooms and a giant blue branch shaped like a moon.
First all-Asian fiber arts invitational in Kansas City by the pan-Asian artist collective Third Pine Collective, staged as a 'share house'.
Live jazz set by the Josué Estrada Band, led by trumpeter Josué Estrada of Wichita, at the American Jazz Museum's working jazz club.
Singer-songwriter Jess Bauer plays a live show at The Gospel Lounge, the legendary music room at Knuckleheads.
Night of clubbing with a back-to-back set by Benda and Vastive at Aura Nightclub in Midtown.
Black Country, New Road play The Granada on Minnesota Avenue in Kansas City, with advance tickets at $30.
Stand-up show by comedian Matt Mathews, for ages 18+, at the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Kansas City.
An 18+ anime rave with anime-tune dance beats from WeTouchGrass at the new Warehouse on Broadway in Westport.
Free reading and socializing session at the Spencer Art Reference Library in the Bloch Building of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Weekly Tuesday night of live music at Tin Roof in Westport, with the venue's half-price chicken tenders and wings.
Weekly Sunday session of chess games at the Lucile H. Bluford Branch Library to sharpen concentration and strategic thinking.
A relaxing mindful coloring session for adults to slow down, focus on the present moment and find calm through creativity.
A curated outdoor street art fair and market event held at City Market in the River Market district, featuring local artists and vendors.
A hands-on STEAM program for tweens at the KCDML Makerspace, with a new focus each week.
A historian-led evening walking tour exploring the dark past and true crime tales of the Westport neighbourhood, starting and ending at the historic Harris-Kearney House.
A hands-on workshop to help students and families understand and complete the FAFSA, with a chance to win a scholarship.
A cult 1987 vampire film presented as a 35mm theatrical screening at the Screenland Armour Theatre in Kansas City.
A marathon screening of Alien movies for adults at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library.
Glass blowing class session at Belger Glass Annex in Kansas City.
A fall-themed festival for teens at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library.
Outdoor movie screening at Berkley Riverfront Park in Kansas City, part of a Halloween-themed series of free screenings.
A tabletop game session for teens at Waldo Branch, using the Dread system to create a spooky, tension-filled experience without prior experience needed.
A monthly art club session for tweens aged 8-12 to decorate their own decoupage jack-o-lanterns as part of the library's Halloween Happenings series.
Outdoor screening of the fantasy comedy film Hocus Pocus at Screenland Armour Theatre in Kansas City.
A community event where volunteers help repair items like bikes, clothing, and electronics, alongside a free clothing swap.
An all-ages improvised musical based on fables and fairy tales performed at The Bird Comedy Theater.
Stand-up comedy show featuring Sam Tallent, a comedian and novelist from Denver, known for his surreal style and comedy writing.
Artistic light installation with sound and motion across seven weekends, concluding on Veterans Day, transforming the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
The 52nd season of the historic Edge of Hell haunted house, a walk-through attraction exploring the consequences of life's choices with phobias and a five-story spiral slide.
Exhibit of handmade Halloween artifacts from the 1900s to 1920s, showing how Americans and Westport residents celebrated Halloween before mass production.
The Kansas City Symphony performs Johannes Brahms's German Requiem in Helzberg Hall.
A book release party for 'No Choice But Action' taking place in Kansas City.
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.
A screening of the 2019 black-and-white psychological horror film The Lighthouse at Screenland Armour, the Hometown Cinema of Kansas City.
Screening of the film 'Amadeus' with a special introduction by Dr. John Tibbetts, presented in dialogue with the Lyric Opera of Kansas City's production of 'Le Nozze di Figaro'.
A high-energy hip hop reimagining of Tchaikovsky's classic Nutcracker score, blending contemporary dance with the holiday music.
Interactive dueling piano entertainment with all-request sing-alongs, banter and dance-offs at Hammers.
Stories, songs and activities for all ages at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library.
A Candlelight string concert tribute to Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by the Fountain City Quartet at the historic Unity Temple on the Plaza.
Matinee performance of the musical The Last 5 Years at The Arts Asylum in Kansas City, exploring the complexities of love and ambition through a dual timeline.
A Candlelight concert reimagining Hans Zimmer's iconic film scores performed by the Fountain City Quartet in a historic temple lit by thousands of candles.
Live jazz performance by the Mike Pagan Trio at the VOO Lounge, a prohibition-era themed jazz bar in downtown Kansas City.
Theme nights with wine, classic cocktails and featured TV dinners at The Wolf Den, with game and book club nights.
Theatre troupe The Coterie Theatre brings the master of the macabre to life with acting and music at sunset in Union Cemetery.
Live jazz performance by Jazz Lab KC paired with dinner and drinks on the East Patio of the Rock Island Bridge.
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.
Guided all-levels yoga session on the bridge deck with panoramic views of the Kansas River.
Stories, songs, and rhymes for the youngest patrons and their caregivers at the Waldo Branch.
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 movie screening of 'Goosebumps' at the Durwood Film Vault in the Central Library of the Kansas City Public Library.
The final show of the year from Risqué Revelry, a burlesque and variety performance featuring multiple performers and a magician intermission.
A live concert performance by the folk and bluegrass band Shadowgrass at The Bottleneck in Kansas City.
A creative pop-in craft night where local artists lead attendees through various creative mediums for skill development and free expression.
A Candlelight concert performing the best of Hans Zimmer at the historic Unity Temple on the Plaza, featuring a live ensemble under candlelight.
Film screening of the 1981 horror film The Howling at Screenland Armour Theatre, an independently owned cinema in North Kansas City.
Film screening of the 1932 cult horror film 'Freaks' at Screenland Armour Theatre.
A family pottery experience workshop held at the Belger Crane Yard Studios in Kansas City.
A 35mm screening of the comedy film Ernest Scared Stupid at the historic Screenland Armour Theatre as part of the SHOCKtober festival.
Comedy play performed by The Bird Comedy Theater Players at The Bird Comedy Theater in the Crossroads Arts District.
30th anniversary screening of the horror film Scream at Screenland Armour Theatre.
A candlelight concert where the Fountain City Quartet reimagines 90s hip-hop hits played on strings at The Sanctuary - Unity Temple on the Plaza.
Comedy show Do Your Worst at Vine Street Brewing Co.
An improv comedy showcase featuring the city's best improvisers in the intimate Back Room of The Bird Comedy Theater.
An evening of improvised musical comedy performed by The Bird Comedy Theater Players at The Bird venue.
Stand-up comedy show by Tommy Davidson at Funny Bone Comedy Club.
A pirate-themed dining experience with a buffet, interactive show, and boat ride at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.
After-hours historical tours of the John Wornall House Museum featuring vignettes of historical information and dramatic reenactments.
A craft beer tasting event featuring local breweries, distilleries and chefs, with live entertainment and a watch party for the Kansas City Current.
A paranormal audio-guided tour exploring the reported ghostly phenomena of the historic Alexander Majors House Museum.
A guided tour of The Linda Hall Arboretum, exploring its diverse tree collections, gardens, and the institution's history.
A glassblowing workshop led by artist Keegan O'Brien for beginners to advanced practitioners, focusing on creating distinctive glass pumpkins for the holiday season.
Panel discussion on the general election with political journalists and legal experts, hosted by KCUR and the League of Women Voters.
First gallery takeover in a new series behind the scenes of Kansas City's art community, featuring a guided tour and self-guided exploration of the Belger Arts exhibition.
Annual gathering of the Kansas City chapter of Meeting Planners International featuring an awards presentation, silent auction and networking.
Dr. Sean Kalic analyses the Boer Wars and their impact on British military reforms, part of the Pershing Lecture Series.
A Veterans Day commemoration featuring a ceremony, research stations, a helicopter display, and a poppy craft activity for visitors.
An all-decades birthday bash celebrating 100 years of the Museum and Memorial with themed attire, trivia, and activities, featuring a conversation with curators and the premiere of 'Liberty's Beacon' installations.
A Zoom conference with Kathryn Harkup exploring how Agatha Christie's wartime service as a nurse and pharmacist inspired her mystery plots.
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.
The Kansas City Symphony performs Hans Zimmer's score live to Christopher Nolan's film 'Interstellar', with guest conductor Ben Palmer and organist Roger Sayer.
