Entertainment, Arts & Culture


Family Frolic: Winter Wonderland

Join in the family fun and enjoy festive activities during this drop-in event. Create nature-themed ornaments, play a life-sized board game featuring a race against time to complete Santa's journey around the world, and enjoy a live holiday concert by… more

Chapel Concert Series: Crossroads Saxophone Quartet

Crossroads Saxophone Quartet is a rising chamber ensemble based in Kansas City, Missouri. Formed at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory, Crossroads is made up of graduate students from all over the country. Throughout their time together, Crossroads has performed… more

Chapel Concert Series | Keith Stanfield Duo

Keith Stanfield began playing the violin at the age of 4, and made his solo debut at the Royal Festival Hall in London (England) aged 6. He made his tv debut on the BBC aged 9, and his concerto debut… more

Holiday Home Decor: Wreath Making

Get your greens going and get inspiration for decking your halls for the holiday season. Join David Breedlove, Powell Gardens’ seasonal display specialist, in the classroom at Colonial Gardens for a hands-on workshop that will provide ideas for integrating a… more

Holiday Home Decor: Wreath Making

Get your greens going and get inspiration for decking your halls for the holiday season. Join David Breedlove, Powell Gardens’ seasonal display specialist, in the classroom at Colonial Gardens for a hands-on workshop that will provide ideas for integrating a… more

Festival of Lights: Luminosity

November 29-January 5, 2020 4-10 p.m. | Thursday-Sunday   Mark your calendars for the third annual Festival of Lights, a holiday lighting exhibition, artfully curated by Powell Gardens’ staff and partners. This year’s display takes on a new twist as… more

The Black Crowes

The 1990s rock band will perform its album "Shake Your Money Maker." Click here for tickets. more

Chinese New Year

Each winter, the Nelson-Atkins Museum hosts a Chinese New Year celebration, featuring live music, dance performances, a Chinese calligraphy demonstration, art activities, learning in our Chinese art gallery, Chinese food, as well as activities featuring the New Year’s zodiac animal. more

Kansas City’s Big Picnic

KC comes together for a fun-filled evening for all ages! In celebration of the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park and National Parks and Recreation Month, the museum teams up with Kansas City Parks and Rec to create a GIANT picnic space. more

Missouri State Thespians Conference

Our 2020 State Conference will be January 9th, 10th, and 11th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown in Kansas City, MO. All prices and procedures for the conference can be found in the CONFERENCE GUIDE. Remember, you are not completely registered until you… more