Entertainment, Arts & Culture


Family Frolic: Backyard Bugging

Family Frolic: Backyard Bugging Saturday, May 11th | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. General Admission Applies | Members are FREE Dig in dirt, sift through pond sludge, and chase down aerial insects in search of some of the most unique… more

Family Frolic: Buzzed About Bees

Buzzed About Bees Saturday, June 22nd | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. General Admission Applies | Members are FREE Bring the Family out to Powell Gardens to get buzzed about bees during National Pollinator Week. The Heartland Beekeeping Association will… more

Family Frolic: Hedge Apple Days

Family Frolic: Hedge Apple Days Saturday, September 28th | 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. General Admission Applies | Members are FREE Search for, collect, and play with the unique seeds and seed pods from Missouri’s native plants during Hedge Apple… more

Family Frolic: Mad Scientist

Family Frolic: Mad Scientist Saturday, October 19th | 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. General Admission Applies | Members are FREE Get in the Halloween spirit for this mad-science experience. Arrive in costume and embark on a spooky (but kid-friendly) journey… more

Family Frolic: Winter Wonderland

Family Frolic: Winter Wonderland Saturday, December 14th | 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. General Admission Applies | Members are FREE Join in the family fun and enjoy the festive family activities during this drop-in event. Free hands-on activities for children… more

Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live!

Jack Hanna has explored the corners of the globe as America’s favorite zookeeper. In “Into the Wild Live!” Hanna will share stories and footage from his worldwide adventures. A visit from Jungle Jack wouldn't be complete without an array of… more

An Evening with Jane Fonda: A Celebration of a Storied Career

Join two time Academy Award-winning actress Jane Fonda as she shares clips from her storied career, along with anecdotes, conversation and an audience Q&A. Not limited to the big screen, Fonda has influenced society in many ways. She is an… more

A Modern Night at the Folly

Please join City in Motion Dance Theater on Saturday, February 2nd for their annual presentation of “A Modern Night at Folly”. As always, this showcase will be held at the historic Folly Theater, located at 300 W. 12th St, in Downtown Kansas… more

KC Chamber Orchestra & Park ICM present Bridges of the Heart

Bridges of the Heart PRESENTED BY THE KANSAS CITY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA AND THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR MUSIC AT PARK UNIVERSITY Featuring acclaimed young soloists from the International Center for Music at Park University performing heartwarming concertos with the orchestra! Escape… more

Folly Jazz Series presents Kandace Springs

The 36th Annual Folly Jazz Series presents the series Spotlight Artist Kandace Springs Friday, February 15th at 8 PM JAZZTALK WITH JULIA HAILE AT 7 PM This year’s awaited Spotlight artist is Kandace Springs! The 27-year-old, Nashville born singer, songwriter, and… more