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A Year with Frog and Toad – Coterie Theater | June 11 – Aug 3, 2025
A Year with Frog and Toad hops from the page to the stage this summer at The Coterie! Based on the popular Frog and Toad book series originally written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel, this Tony Award-nominated musical follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four, fun-filled seasons. Part vaudeville, part make-believe, all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of an unlikely friendship that endures, weathering all seasons.…
Find out more »3rd Annual Hydrate KC
3rd Annual Hydrate KC: Hydration Nation Returns to Beat the Heat & Bring the Community Together Kansas City, MO — July 1, 2025 — The city’s most refreshing grassroots campaign is back! Hydrate KC proudly announces the launch of our theme this year “Hydration Nation 2025,” citywide distribution and awareness throughout the summer providing free bottled water, hydration resources, and community support to those most vulnerable to summer heat. WHEN: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM WHERE:…
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Kansas City’s Lawn Party – Nelson Atkins | July 20, 2025
Theis Park and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park, Between Oak and Rockhill on Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. (Cleaver II Blvd. will be closed from 2-9 p.m.; details below) Celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month at KC’s biggest lawn party! This fun-filled evening of live music, food trucks, art activities and lawn games stretches from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to Brush Creek. Enjoy art activities, live music, and games throughout the Lawn Party. Pack your…
Find out more »Ain’ t to Proud – Life and Time of The Temptations | Starlight | July 22-27
Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame—set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits. CLICK HERE FIR TICKETS!
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KC Fringe Fest | July 27
The KC Fringe Festival is the largest celebration of arts and culture in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The festival is a two-week explosion of performance, film, visual arts exhibitions, and events that showcase the work of local, national, and international artists. The mostly volunteer-run organization has been supporting artists, cultivating creators, and attracting adventurous audiences since July 2005. KC Fringe Festival champions creative expression by empowering artists to produce bold and innovative work through visual and performing arts festival…
Find out more »The Wall That Heals – Vietnam Veterans Memorial – 7/31/25
Join us as we welcome the Escort arrival of The Wall That Heals to Buckner on Tuesday, July 29 at 2 pm Escort will commence in Higginsville, Mo The Wall That Heals is open for viewing 24 hours a day Thursday to Sunday Viewing of The Wall That Heals closes Sunday at 2 pm
Find out more »Kansas City Black Expo | Aug. 1-3
Kansas City Black Expo Returns August 1–3 at Swope Park BandstandThe Ultimate Black Family Reunion Experience Comes to Life in the Heart of KC. Dates: August 1–3, 2025 Location: Swope Park Bandstand, Kansas City, MO Website: www.kcblackexpo.com Contact: blackownedbusinesskansascity@gmail.com Free and open to the public. Sponsorship, vendor, and volunteeropportunities are now available. Come for the culture. Stay for the connection. This is Kansas City’s Black Expo.
Find out more »4th Annual Pack the Promise Backpack Drive
Carter Media and High Aspirations Partner for Pack the Promise Backpack Drive Carter Media and High Aspirations are hosting its 4th Annual “Pack the Promise” Backpack Drive, Friday, August 8, 2025, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m., at High Aspirations, 803 East 27th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108. CM and HA will accept new backpacks and school supplies to benefit High Aspirations and other local mentoring programs in the Kansas City area. “Together with High Aspirations, Carter Media is packing up…
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