Entertainment, Arts & Culture


The Cherry Orchard

The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre presents Tom Stoppard’s translation of Anton Chekhov’s theatrical masterpiece The Cherry Orchard at the Warwick Theatre January 17-27. Chekhov’s classic focuses on a fading upper-class family returning home after years abroad who are forced to face… more

Brookside 39th Annual St. Patrick’s Warm-Up Parade

The annual Brookside St. Patrick’s Warm-Up Parade is a fun, family-oriented event occurring the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day - this year Saturday, March 16th. The parade draws participants and spectators from around the metro and kicks off a spirit-filled… more

Totally 80s Totally Murder

The Experts in Mystery Entertainment are now performing live public and private interactive murder mystery dinner shows in Kansas City and surrounding areas throughout Missouri. Join us for a night of intrigue, deception, and delicious food in this comedic thriller!… more

Drop in and Draw

Drop in and Draw! Celebrate the opening of Flores de Color and draw from live fresh flowers with our featured artists in the Grand Hall of the Visitor Center. Fun for all ages! Refreshments provided. Free with garden admission! When:… more

One-Hour Weddings

  One-Hour Weddings Thursday, February 14 Say “I do” to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day in the most iconic ceremony space in Kansas City! All the planning is done, ceremony music, officiant, flowers, photography, and celebratory toast and cupcakes are… more

Winter Survival: Soup for the Soul

Winter Survival: Soup for the Soul February 2 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Broadmoor Bistro at the Center for Academic Achievement, 8200 W. 71st Street, Overland Park, KS 66204 Instructor: Chef Robert Brassard $75 (Members receive 10% off) This… more

Wassail Celebration & Feast

Wassail Celebration & Feast  Saturday, February 23 | 5-9 p.m. Chef: Robert Brassard, Broadmoor Bistro and Shawnee Mission Culinary Arts Program Students Host: Jill Silva $75 (Members receive 10% off) Usher in the New Year with the seventh annual Wassail… more

Every Girl Evening

Join us on Thursday, March 28 for Every Girl Evening, an event to ensure every girl in Kansas City can participate in Girls on the Run regardless of her ability to pay. This year’s event will honor an outstanding GOTR… more

Cupid’s Gems Artisan Jewelry Show

The annual Cupid’s Gems Artisan Jewelry Show is a juried event where you can purchase a variety of original, handcrafted jewelry items. Jewelry artists in this show offer one-of-a-kind, handmade jewelry; no imported or manufactured jewelry is accepted.   Come… more

Sweetheart Dance

We invite you to dance the night away with your little valentine at our first parent-child Sweetheart Dance. Parents and caregivers can accompany kids to the Lenexa Rec Center for an after-hours evening of lasting memories. Look forward to a kid-friendly… more