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Lauren Alexandra Story Time
Dates: Every Wed. & Sat. | Location: Not Specified | Venue: Briarcliff Village, 4145 North Mulberry Drive, Kansas City, MO 64116
Please join us for Story Time at Lauren Alexandra every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30am!...
Admission: FREE
Type: Special Events
Face Painting
Dates: Sat., May 25 | Location: Not Specified | Venue: Halls Crown Center, 200 E 25th St., Kansas City, MO 64108
Free face, arm or hand painting with a purchase in the Kid OH! department.
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Type: Special Events
Westport Historical Society Library Speaker Series: The Kansas City Spirit: Stories of Service Above Self
Dates: Sat., Jun. 8 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: 4000 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, MO 64111
Presented at the Westport Public Library, 118 Westport Road, KCMO 64111, by local author Bruce Matthews.
Matthews' book, The Kansas City Spirit: Stories of Service Above Self, not only recalls some of the defining moments of Kansas Citians. It e...
Admission: free
Type: Free Events,Special Events
Saturday Summer Workshop Series
Dates: Every Sat. | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Belger Crane Yard Studios, 2011 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108
This Summer, Red Star is hosting a series of Saturday One-Day Demo Workshops at the new location, in Belger Crane Yard Studios. Best yet, everyone worked together to keep the price low -- $60....
Admission: $60
Type: Special Events
First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District
Dates: First Friday of Every Month | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: Crossroads Arts District, 18th & Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64108

Join the thousands that explore the galleries and shops in the Crossroads Arts District for one of the nation's largest art walks. ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Special Events,Top Events
Art of the Machine Car Series
Dates: Every Sun., May-Oct. | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: City Market, 20 E 5th St., Kansas City MO,64106
The Art of the Machine Car Series takes place each Sunday from May through October!
May 5: Antique Automobile Club of America
May 12: Kansas City Fiero Owners Group
May 19: Cadillac Club of KC
May 26: Vintage Thunderbird Club of America
J...
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Special Events
Chelsea Chen
Dates: May 20 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108
Organist and composer Chelsea Chen (b. 1983) is internationally renowned and is one of the most promising organists of her generation. Chelsea Chen has electrified audiences throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia in venues such as...
Admission: Please See Website for Pricing Details.
Type: Special Events
Schubert's Ninth and Gil Shaham
Dates: May 31-June 2 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108
The great violinist Gil Shaham returns to the stage to perform Alban Berg's haunting Violin Concerto, dedicated “to the memory of an angel.” In keeping with that sentiment, the concert opens with Carl Ruggles' Angels for muted brass. Franz Schubert'...
Admission: Please See Website for Pricing Details.
Type: Special Events
Inside Music Series: Violin Master Class with Gil Shaham
Dates: June 1 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108
The great violinist Gil Shaham will host a violin master class on Saturday June 1 at 11am in Helzberg Hall. ...
Admission: This event is free and open to the public and reservations are required. Please see website to make reservations.
Type: Special Events
Season Finale: Strauss' Alpine Symphony
Dates: June 7-9 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108
The season closes with two genuine masterpieces – Mozart's sprightly Symphony No. 40 in G minor, a work deeply admired by Richard Strauss, and Strauss' monumental An Alpine Symphony, a composition of scope and grandeur worthy of the Alps themselves....
Admission: Please See Website for Pricing Details.
Type: Concerts,Special Events
Youth Symphony joins the Kansas City Symphony
Dates: Tue., June 11 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108
The Kansas City Symphony and Youth Symphony of Kansas City will present a free side-by-side performance in Helzberg Hall on Tuesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. Side-by-side performances give students an opportunity to play with professional musicians, and it...
Admission: Please See Website for Pricing Details.
Type: Special Events
HMC Presents: Heart & Soul - Music Of The 50'S
Dates: June 8-9 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: Folly Theater, 300 W 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64106
Return to an era when father knew best, Cadillacs had tail fins, and hula hoops were all the rage. You'll swoon to hits by Perry Como, Doris Day, Nat King Cole, Connie Francis and even that young upstart Elvis Presley. Catch a falling star and put ...
Admission: See website for details
Type: Music & Dance,Special Events
Soundgarden
Dates: Wed., May 22 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: The Midland by AMC, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64105

Hailed as grunge innovators, Soundgarden redefined rock music for a generation. In the 80s and 90s, the band's mesmerising soundscapes and compelling lyrics seduced audiences hungry for originality. It was a sound rooted deeply within the wild lands...
Admission: $45.00 - $55.00
Type: Concerts,Special Events
Chris Mann
Dates: Sat.,June 1 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: The Midland by AMC, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64105

Chris Mann certainly shined as a finalist on The Voice, but his star has risen even higher since the hit show's second season. In 2012, Mann signed with Faircraft/Republic, a new label formed by renowned producer/music executive Ron Fair (Christina ...
Admission: $39.50 - $49.50
Type: Concerts,Special Events
Richard Thompson Electric Trio Cyprus Avenue Live
Dates: Thu., June 6 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: Folly Theater, 300 W 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64106
The Richard Thompson Electric Trio will be performing in support of his latest effort, Electric, a guitar-driven set of 11 new songs produced by Buddy Miller. Declared "one of this world's most gifted songwriters" by American Songwriter, Thompson h...
Admission: See website for details
Type: Music & Dance,Special Events
Guns N' Roses
Dates: Sun., June 2 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: The Midland by AMC, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64105

Celebrated worldwide as one of the most important rock acts in music history, Guns N' Roses are Axl Rose, DJ Ashba (guitar), Dizzy Reed (keyboards), Tommy Stinson (bass), Richard Fortus (guitar), Ron Bumblefoot Thal (guitar), Chris Pitman (keyboards...
Admission: $50-$135
Type: Concerts,Special Events
96.5 The Buzz Presents the Psychedelic Furs with My Jerusalem
Dates: Sun., June 9 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: The Midland by AMC, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64105

If you were to dissect the alternative rock dominating todays music, youll find that much of it payshomage to The Psychedelic Furs. Led by vocalist and songwriter Richard Butler, and his bass-wieldingbrother Tim, the Furs won over fans and critics a...
Admission: $9.65
Type: Concerts,Special Events
Lee's Summit Symphony
Dates: Sat., June 15 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108
Join the Lee's Summit Symphony for "Celebration at Kauffman Center" as we celebrate the conclusion of our 10th anniversary season on June 15, 2013 at 8 pm. The program will include "Tchaikowsky's Fifth Symphony"; "Helzberg Jewel," composed for the ...
Admission: Please See Website for Pricing Details.
Type: Concerts,Special Events
Saint-Saëns Recording Preview Concert
Dates: Wed., June 19 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: Kauffman Center for the Preforming Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, Mo 64108
A musical triple play! Michael Stern presents the third of our world-premiere works celebrating the City of Fountains, Stephen Hartke's Muse of the Missouri, followed by a stunning performance by musical superstar Joshua Bell in Lalo's dynamic Symph...
Admission: See website for pricing detail
Type: Concerts,Special Events
Getting Ready
Dates: Every Thursday | Location: East | Venue: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W Pacific Ave., Independence, MO 64050
Enjoy a guided tour of our exhibit gallery focusing on the process and planning of a trip west.
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Admission: $6 per person
Type: Special Events
Children's Day & National Trails Day at Missouri Town 1855
Dates: Sat., Jun. 1 | Location: East | Venue: Missouri Town 1855, 8010 E Park Rd., Lee's Summit, MO 64064

A special day of games and activities specifically designed to introduce children to a simpler time in our history. Time honored activities such as tug-of-war, marbles, and gunny sack races will be featured. A special exhibit will introduce particip...
Admission: Adults $5; Youth 5-13 and Seniors $3; Under 5 Free
Type: Just for Kids,Special Events
17th Annual Breakfast on the Trails
Dates: Sat., June 1 | Location: East | Venue: Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W Pacific Ave. Independence, MO 64050

Early risers! Join us for the 17th Annual Breakfast on the Trails at the beautiful Bingham-Waggoner Estate, located at 313 W. Pacific, Independence, MO. Did you know that the families who lived in the grand home were able to sit on the wrap around p...
Admission: $8 adults, $5 children 8 and under.
Type: Special Events
Under a Blue Moon
Dates: Sun., June 9 | Location: East | Venue: Powell Gardens, 1609 NW Hwy. 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
The 10th Annual Under a Blue Moon Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction will take place on Sunday, June 9th, 2013. This extraordinary evening will begin at 5 p.m. at the Visitor Center with cocktails and a silent auction of "must have" plants. Dinner ...
Admission: Tickets are $175. Patron tickets are $300. Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,500 to $10,000.
Type: Special Events
Magnolia Walk
Dates: Sat., May 25 | Location: East | Venue: Powell Gardens, 1609 NW Hwy. 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
Take a guided tour of Powell Gardens' magnificent magnolia trees! Director of Horticulture Alan Branhagen will lead the tour, which starts at 1 p.m. Powell Gardens' magnolia collection has been certified by the American Public Gardens Association's ...
Admission: Included with Garden admission: $10/adults, $9/seniors and $4/children 5-12
Type: Special Events
Chef Demo by Cody Hogan, Chef de Cuisine at Lidia's
Dates: Sun., May 26 | Location: East | Venue: Powell Gardens, 1609 NW Hwy. 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
Cody Hogan, Chef de Cuisine at Lidia's in Kansas City, Mo., will demonstrate a recipe featuring fresh ingredients grown in the Heartland Harvest Garden. A limited number of samples will be available. ...
Admission: Included with Garden admission: $10/adults, $9/seniors and $4/children 5-12
Type: Special Events