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Top Events Today in Kansas City

Look for something to do today? Here's our list of the top events happening in Kansas City today. You're sure to find something for everyone. Enjoy your visit to our great city.

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"My Name is Asher Lev"

Dates: Apr. 17-May 19 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64111

"My Name is Asher Lev" is currently playing at an Off-Broadway theatre in New York, and is such a success that it's now been extended three times. The only places to see this play right now are in NYC or KCMO. The producing rights have been “frozen”...

Admission: $27.50-$32.50
Type: Theatre,Top Events

6th Annual Downtown Art Annual

Dates: May 17-19 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: Kansas City Power & Light District, 13th & Walnut Sts., Kansas City, MO 64106

The 6th Annual Downtown Art Annual is May 17-19 at 14th & Main in the Kansas City Power & Light District. For more details, visit www.powerandlightdistrict.com. If you are an artist interested in participating, please apply online at www.artfestival...

Admission: FREE
Type: Festivals,Free Events,Top Events

Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán

Dates: Sun., May 19 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108

Often billed as “El Mejor Mariachi del Mundo, or “The Best Mariachi in the World,” the group of 13 musicians and vocalists was formed in 1987 by Don Gaspar Vargas in the Mexican village of Tecalitlán. With five generations of performers now keeping ...

Admission: $29-79
Type: Music & Dance,Top Events

Kansas City Symphony presents: "Mahler, Mozart & Brahms"

Dates: May 17-19 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108

Conductor and pianist Asher Fisch presents a buffet of works by three composers with Viennese connections. Gustav Mahler's Blumine, the gorgeous “extra” movement for his First Symphony, opens the program. Maestro Fisch performs as soloist and conduc...

Type: Music & Dance,Top Events

"American Buffalo"

Dates: Apr. 19-May 19 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: Copaken Stage, 1 H&R Block Way, Kansas City, MO 64105

Winner of the Obie Award and New York Drama Critic's Best Play Award, American Buffalo tells the story of Don, Teach and Bob's struggle to get ahead. Centering on a scheme to recover a buffalo nickel recently sold from Don's Resale Shop, the three d...

Admission: $20-$54
Type: Theatre,Top Events

"You've Got A Friend"

Dates: Apr. 19-May 19 | Location: Downtown Area | Venue: Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W 10th St., Kansas City, MO 64105

As Americans found their voices in the 1960s – speaking out in movements, marches and protests – songwriters also found their voices. An industry previously ruled by big bands, movie stars and girl/boy groups now made the songwriter the star. Baby B...

Admission: $32
Type: Theatre,Top Events

"Weekend Comedy"

Dates: Apr.3-Jun. 16 | Location: Southeast | Venue: New Theatre Restaurant, 9229 Foster St., Overland Park, KS 66212

Two couples rent the same Catskills cabin for the same weekend by mistake. One couple is staid and middle aged; the other free wheeling and young. They decide to share and before the weekend is over the youngsters have learned how to add stability...

Admission: $38-$54
Type: Theatre,Top Events

Kansas City T-Bones vs. Wichita Wingnuts

Dates: May 18 & 19 | Location: West | Venue: CommunityAmerica Ballpark, 1800 Village West Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66111

FUN...WELL DONE. That's the Kansas City T-Bones! The 2008 Northern League Champion T-Bones are one of the newest sensations in Kansas City, with beautiful CommunityAmerica Ballpark located in the Village West area of Kansas City, KS. With a scal...

Admission: $6-$16
Type: Sports,Top Events