Entertainment, Arts & Culture


American Royal World Series of BBQ

We're cooking up something good in 2020! Join us for the 41st American Royal World Series of Barbecue® - the world's largest barbecue and Kansas City's biggest party - September 17-20 at Kansas Speedway. This signature Kansas City event includes… more

American Royal Livestock Show

In 2018, the American Royal hosted its largest livestock show in over 10 years. Nearly 1,600 exhibitors from 35 states made the trip to Kansas City for the Royal. Throughout the two week show, over 3,400 head of the nation’s… more

The SpongeBob Musical

The SpongeBob Musical July 28 - August 2, 2020  Parking  Dining Show Time: 8 p.m. Gates Time: 7 p.m. Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes, with intermission A legendary roster of Grammy® Award winners. A visionary director and a Tony Award®-winning design team. One of the… more

Elton John

Elton John, the number one top-performing solo male artist, announced 24 new concert dates to his sold out Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. These new dates complete the second year of the North American leg of Elton’s three-year worldwide tour,… more

Kansas City’s Big Picnic

Kansas City comes together at the region's biggest picnic with partner KC Parks & Rec! Enjoy live music, food trucks, art activities, and lawn games from the museum to Brush Creek. more

KCUR RadioActive Gala

RadioActive: A benefit for KCUR 89.3     RadioActive 2020 Friday, June 12 at 6 p.m. Overland Park Convention Center Festive Cocktail Attire Keynote Speaker: TBD Event Co-Chairs Julie Walker Browne and Pete Browne Ann and Bob Regnier RadioActive is the… more

Jazzoo

Jazzoo is the Kansas City Zoo’s largest fundraiser and your attendance helps us feed and care for more than 1,700 animals and educate Kansas City youth through our Zoo Learning Fund. more

Down Syndrome Guild’s Wine Tasting and Auction

Guests can expect an exquisite atmosphere this year with delicious small bites, while tasting excellent wines and bidding on unique and rare wines from Kansas City’s foremost private collectors in the silent and live auctions. more

The Children’s Place Angels’ Gala

The eighth Annual Angels’ Gala will be truly magical. Join the Angel Board on April 4, 2020 for the largest fundraiser of the year for The Children’s Place. You’ll enjoy an evening featuring a spectacular dinner, inspiring program, and exciting live… more

Santa Paws at Country Club Plaza

Back by popular demand, Santa Paws will visit Country Club Plaza to spread holiday cheer on Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8. Kids, pets and guests of all ages are invited to get their photos taken with Santa, with… more