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09-28-2023
KC Chamber Orchestra With Park ICM Pianist Kuok-Wai Lio
KC Chamber Orchestra With Park ICM Pianist Kuok-Wai Lio | September 28, 2023 | Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral
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09-30-2023
Bette Smith
Bette Smith | September 30, 2023 at 8pm | Folly Theater | Critically acclaimed rock & soul singer Bette Smith has been described as “…the next big-voiced soul sensation out of Brooklyn,” (MOJO).
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09-30-2023
Poetry Jam
Poetry Jam: September 30 from 11-5 @ Engelwood Arts Center. Poetry Jam is an all day festival for readers and writers of poetry.
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09-30-2023
Tower of Power with the Kansas City Symphony
Tower of Power with the Kansas City Symphony | Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 8:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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09-30-2023
You Got Me – Erykah Badu & Jill Scott Tribute Vol. 2
You Got Me – Erykah Badu & Jill Scott Tribute Vol. 2 | September 30, 2023 at 7PM | The Madrid Theater | Stephonne returns with night 2 of their all-star tribute to Erykah Badu & Jill Scott @ The Madrid Theater!
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09-29-2023
Overland Park Fall Festival
Overland Park Fall Festival | Friday, September 29, 5-8 p.m. & Saturday, September 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Downtown Overland Park | Enjoy concerts, entertainment, food trucks, an artisan fair, local performances, face painting and more!
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09-30-2023
First Peoples Festival
Enjoy a vibrant celebration of Native American culture with a variety of Native American performers, artists, speakers and community leaders.
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09-29-2023
The Guardians of Modern Renaissance ART SHOW
The Guardians of Modern Renaissance September 29 4 – 7 pm | September 30 1 – 5 pm. Gallery V Fine Arts 4020 Indian Creek Pkwy, O.P., KS 66207. Mixed Media art show with Iowa artist, Diane Naylor. Meet Diane and view her new collection.
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09-30-2023
Susan Werner, live in KC!
Susan Werner concert | Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 7:00 PM | Community Christian Church on the Plaza | Contemporary singer-songwriter with albums spanning folk, jazz, and gospel.
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06-01-2023
Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition
Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition| June 1, 2023 – October 1, 2023|Bank of America Gallery in Union Station|Travel through the evolution of Spider-Man with comics, movie props, animations, and more!
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10-01-2023
Goldenberg Duo at St. James Cathedral – Susan Goldenberg, violin William Goldenberg, piano
Goldenberg Duo October 1, 2023 St. James Church
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10-01-2023
Youth MusicFest
Youth MusicFest October 1st, 2023 at 3pm The Lawn of the Kansas City Museum – 3218 Gladstone Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64123 Enjoy outdoor performances by chamber ensembles from Youth Symphony of Kansas City and Harmony Project KC!
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10-01-2023
Kansas City Chorale: Songs of the Heavens at Our Lady of Sorrows
Songs of the Heaves | Sunday, October 1 at 2:00pm | Our Lady of Sorrows | An enchanting evening of ethereal beauty that will leave you in awe of the celestial wonders above, featuring works by Esenvalds, Chilcott, and Clausen.
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10-02-2023
Goldenberg Duo at KC Musical Club – Susan Goldenberg, violin William Goldenberg, piano
Goldenberg Duo Susan Goldenberg, violin William Goldenberg, piano
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10-03-2023
Kauffman Center Presents: Daniel O’Donnell
Kauffman Center Presents: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 7:00 PM, Location: Muriel Kauffman Theatre
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10-03-2023
Goldenberg Duo at KCKPL – Susan Goldenberg, violin William Goldenberg, piano
Goldenberg Duo October 3, 2023 Kansas City Kansas Public Library
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10-05-2023
Kansas City Chorale: Songs of the Heavens at the Nelson-Atkins Museum
Songs of the Heaves | Thursday, October 5 at 7:30pm | Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | An enchanting evening of ethereal beauty that will leave you in awe of the celestial wonders above, featuring works by Esenvalds, Chilcott, and Clausen.
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10-06-2023
Park ICM Orchestra Fall Concert With Guest Conductor David Amado
Park ICM Orchestra Fall 2023 Concert With Guest Conductor David Amado | October 6, 2023 at 7:30pm | Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
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10-06-2023
Heartland Book Festival – Keynote Address
Heartland Book Festival Keynote Address | October 6, 2023 7:00 p.m. | The Folly Theater | Hear from NYT Best-Selling Author and Podcaster Jermaine Fowler of The Humanity Archive.
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10-06-2023
Life in Vivid Detail: Anita Easterwood Solo Exhibition
Life in vivid Detail. October 6: 6pm- 8 pm Bruce R Watkins Cultural Center In this show, emotions find their voice, culture resonates in every stroke and stories take shapes through art
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10-06-2023
Olathe Arts Festival
Olathe Arts Festival October 6-7, 2023 Downtown Olathe, KS The Olathe Arts Festival will provide individuals and families an enriching experience that inspires and celebrates the arts and creativity.
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10-07-2023
“New Horizons”
“New Horizons” on Saturday, October 7 at 7:30 PM at the 1900 Building Chamber Music, New Music, Chen Yi, David Ludwig, Classical Music
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10-07-2023
Heartland Book Festival
Join us for the Inaugural Heartland Book Festival in downtown Kansas City October 7 at the Central Library!
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10-05-2023
Malice & Masquerades: A Fateful Phantom Tale
Malice & Masquerades: A Fateful Phantom Tale is running October 5th-7th; Thur-Sat 7pm Showtimes ea. Night; 2pm Matinee on Saturday; Just Off Broadway Theater; Experience our own unique reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera through dance & song.
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10-07-2023
Fall Fest at the Belger Glass Annex
Fall Fest at the Belger Glass Annex |Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 11am – 5pm | Belger Glass Annex | Autumn Festival and Art Sale
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10-06-2023
The Music Is Calling
The Music Is Calling | Friday, October 6, 2023 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 8:00 PM, Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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09-21-2023
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)(Revised)(Again)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)(Revised)(Again)| September 21 – October 8 | The Warwick Theater | If SNL did a condensed version of all of Shakespeare’s work, it would be like this.
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10-09-2023
Goldenberg Duo at William Jewell – Susan Goldenberg, violin William Goldenberg, piano
Goldenberg Duo-October 9, 2023 7:00 pm William Jewell College Gano Chapel
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10-11-2023
Midwest Poets Series Reading Featuring Kevin Prufer
Midwest Poets Series: Kevin Prufer | Oct. 11, 7 p.m. | Arrupe Hall auditorium, Rockhurst University | Kevin Prufer will read a short selection of works at this free event.
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10-11-2023
Goldenberg Duo at Central Library – Susan Goldenberg, violin William Goldenberg, piano
Goldenberg Duo October 11, 2023 Kansas City Missouri Public Library Central Branch
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10-12-2023
Music Feeds the Soul: An Evening of Mary Lou Williams
Music Feeds the Soul: An Evening of Mary Lou Williams | Oct. 12, 7: 30 p.m. |Arrupe Hall auditorium, Rockhurst University | This free panel discussion is about the life and work of jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams and will feature a short performance.
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10-13-2023
Chicago Tap Theatre in “Unleash the Beats”
Chicago Tap Theatre | Friday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. | Yardley Hall | A vibrant dance company with a unique mission to preserve the quintessentially American dance form of tap and to take tap to the next level of creativity and innovation.
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10-13-2023
Hilary Hahn, violin
Hilary Hahn, violin Friday, October 13, 2023, 7 PM Folly Theater
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09-01-2023
PROMISE LAND
Habitat Contemporary Gallery is proud to present the works of Sumire Skye Taniai .
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10-13-2023
Poetgeist: A Friday The 13th Poetry Show
Poetgeist | October 13th, 2023 at 7:00 pm | Blip Roasters | Doors at 6:30
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10-14-2023
Rum Ragged
Rum Ragged | Saturday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. | Polsky Theatre | With a reverence for their roots combined with a creative, contemporary edge, Rum Ragged has quickly become known as the finest performers of their great living musical tradition.
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10-13-2023
De Soto Fall Fine Arts Show
De Soto Fall Fine Art Show Friday October 13th – 6-9pm Saturday October 14th – 9-4pm Located in the De Soto City Hall Gymnasium and Senior Center. 32905 W 84th St De Soto KS 66018 De Soto Arts Council Annual Fine Arts Show – New Dates & New Location
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10-14-2023
See Me: Self Portrait Poetry Workshop with Glenn North
See Me: Self-Portrait Poetry Workshop | Sat. Oct. 14, 10 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. | Kansas City Museum | Join KC poet Glenn North for an exploration of portraits at the KC Museum and the Greenlease Gallery and write a self-portrait poem. $25 registration
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10-14-2023
An Album Release Concert with singer-songwriter Nicole Springer
October 14, 2023 at 3:30 PM | A private Riverside residence | Wine reception to follow
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10-13-2023
Bond & Beyond: 55 Years of 007
Bond & Beyond: 55 Years of 007 | Friday, October 13, 2023 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 8:00 PM, Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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10-06-2023
A Candle Against the Dark
A Candle Against the Dark | October 6th at 6:30 pm; October 7th, 13th, 15th at 7:30 pm; October 8th, 15th at 2:30 pm | Englewood Arts Center | A true story about one family’s experience with polio and the ongoing battle against this terrible disease.
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10-15-2023
“Let Music Reign!” presented by Liberty Community Chorus
“Let Music Reign!” | OCTOBER 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM | St. James Catholic Church, Liberty MO | The Glory of British Choral Music
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10-16-2023
Open Minds Book DIscussion: “Yellowface”
Open Minds Book Discussion | Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m. |Greenlease Library, Rockhurst University | Join us for a FREE discussion of the novel “Yellowface” written by R. F. Kuang. LaKresha Graham, Ph.D., Rockhurst professor of communications will facilitate.
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10-19-2023
Sugar Skull!
A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure | Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. | Yardley Hall | A bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of 12-year-old Vita Flores.
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10-20-2023
Nobuntu
Nobuntu | Friday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. | Polsky Theatre | The female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe has drawn international acclaim for their inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to Gospel.
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10-20-2023
BubbleGum Kurt Party Balloons Installation #4 | An Art in the Loop Event
BubbleGum Kurt Party Balloons Installations | Recurring Dates & Times | KC Streetcar Crossroads Stop 1901 Main St Join local artists Bubblegum Kurt as they install their progressive art installation on the Crossroads Northbound KC Streetcar Shelter!
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10-20-2023
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra featuring Wynton Marsalis
Friday, October 20, 2023, 7 PM Folly Theater
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10-20-2023
Evening at the Overlook Hotel – a Halloween Fundraising Gala
Evening at the Overlook Hotel, Friday, Oct. 20 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, VIP Special Event Space -160 S Main St, Kansas City, MO 64152, A fundraiser for the Bell Road Barn Players with dinner, drinks, costume contest, silent auction, and entertainment.
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10-20-2023
Click: TWO Decades | ONE Community
Click: TWO Decades | ONE Community | October 20th at 6pm | Englewood Arts | The exhibit, features over 42 photographs taken by Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Dan White and includes text by local writer Brent Schondelmeyer.
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10-21-2023
The Comedy Zone: Andy Woodhull
Andy Woodhull | Saturday, October 21 at 8 p.m. | Polsky Theatre | Comedian Andy Woodhull returns to his Midwestern roots, live on stage and right in the middle of pumpkin spice season.
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10-21-2023
ArtOberfest: Poetry for Social Change Workshop with Grace Wilentz
Poetry for Social Change Workshop with Grace Wilentz | Oct. 21, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Greenlease Gallery, Rockhurst University | Dublin, Ireland poet will lead a workshop focused on the power of poetry to advance social change.
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10-13-2023
Kansas City Ballet Presents “Jekyll & Hyde”
The North American premiere of the classic Gothic suspense thriller.
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10-22-2023
Musica Sacra Concert: Music of Rheinberger and Mendelssohn
Musica Sacra Concert: Music of Rheinberger and Mendelssohn | Oct. 22, 7: 30 p.m. | Arrupe Hall auditorium, Rockhurst University | This free performance features the Musica Sacra chorus and orchestra performing 19th century German romantic works.
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10-22-2023
Lions, Tigers, and Bears!
“Lions, Tigers, and Bears!” October 22, 2023, at 2 pm, at the Gem Theater in Kansas City. Kicking off our 21st season!
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10-22-2023
James Kealey in recital
James Kelley in recital Oct 22, 2023 3 pm Hope Lutheran Church 6308 Quivira Rd Shawnee, KS 66216 Organ recital by James Kealey, First/Audience Prize winner of the 2022 Am Guild of Organists National Young Artist Competition in Organ Performance
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10-23-2023
Minería Symphony Orchestra of Mexico
Monday, October 23, 2023, 7 PM Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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09-23-2023
Jesse James AR Adventure
Jesse James AR Adventure | 9/23-10/23/23 | 103 N Water St, Liberty Mo | Join us at the Jesse James Bank Museum AR Experience, where history comes alive through augmented reality. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the action!
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10-25-2023
The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera | Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 7:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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10-25-2023
ArtOberfest: Look, Listen, Learn . . . Lunch! Music and Art of the Baroque”
ArtOberfest: Look, Listen, Learn . . . Lunch! Music and Art of the Baroque” | Oct. 25, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Greenlease Gallery | This lunch lecture in the gallery explores music and art of the Baroque era.
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10-26-2023
ArtOberfest: Film Screening, “Chasing Chasing Amy”
ArtOberfest: Film Screening, “Chasing Chasing Amy” | Oct. 26, 7 p.m. | Rockhurst University, Arrupe Hall auditorium | “Chasing Chasing Amy” is a trans coming of age love story, set against the backdrop of the 1990s indie rom com film “Chasing Amy.”
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10-28-2023
Quartetto di Cremona
Quartetto di Cremona on Saturday, October 28 at 7:30 PM at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
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10-05-2023
Two Painterly Creatives
Two Painterly Creatives – Opening Reception Thursday, October 5, 7-8:30 p
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10-19-2023
Amuck, Amuck, Amuck! A theatrical Halloween pop-up bar
Amuck, Amuck, Amuck! A Theatrical Halloween pop up bar at PH Coffee Oct 19 – 21 & Oct 26-28 7pm – 10pm PH Coffee 2200 Lexington Ave KC, MO 64124 A frightful, yet delightful, spooky Halloween pop-up bar at PH Coffee
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10-27-2023
Explore Your Imagination
Explore Your Imagination | Friday, October 27, 2023 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 8:00 PM, Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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10-28-2023
Open Studio Fall Fest
Open Studio October 28 12-9pm October 29 12-7 pm 9829 W 67th st Merriam KS Fall Open House with several artists, glass blowing, live painting and a bonfire!
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09-15-2023
The Coldest Hour
The Coldest Hour Friday Sept 15th, 5-8PM 611 N 6th Street. Kansas City, Kansas 66101
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11-02-2023
Midwest Poets Series Reading Featuring Janine Joseph
Midwest Poets Series: Janine Joseph | Nov. 2, 7 p.m. | Arrupe Hall auditorium, Rockhurst University | Janine Joseph will read a selection of works at this free event. A reception and book signing follows the reading.
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11-03-2023
BubbleGum Kurt Party Balloons Installation #5 | An Art in the Loop Event
BubbleGum Kurt Party Balloons Installations | Recurring Dates & Times | KC Streetcar Crossroads Stop 1901 Main St Join local artists Bubblegum Kurt as they install their progressive art installation on the Crossroads Northbound KC Streetcar Shelter!
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11-03-2023
Disney Pixar’s Coco in Concert with Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México
Friday, November 3, 2023, 7 PM Folly Theater
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11-05-2023
Heroes and Villains
Heroes and Villains | Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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10-18-2023
Macbitches
Macbitches | October 18 – November 5, 2023 | Unicorn Theatre | Dark Comedy
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11-02-2023
Hello, Dolly! presented by First Act Theatre Arts
November 2-5 OR November 2 @ 7:00 PM, November 3 @ 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM, November 4 @ 2:00 and 7:00 PM, November 5 @ 2:00 PM Bell Cultural Arts Center, 2030 E College Way, Olathe, KS 66062 Performance, Theater, Musical Theater, Live Performance
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11-10-2023
John Cameron Mitchell & Amber Martin in Cassette Roulette
Friday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. | Yardley Hall | Join in the laughter and fun at this world premiere of songs, stories and characters, all chosen by the hand of fate and the “cassette roulette.”
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11-10-2023
Kelly Hall-Tompkins, violin with guitar, accordion, and bass ensemble
Friday, November 10, 2023, 7 PM Folly Theater FREE DISCOVERY CONCERT
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11-11-2023
Alexa Tarantino Quartet
Alexa Tarantino Quartet | November 11, 2023 at 8PM | Folly Theater | Alexa Tarantino is an award-winning, vibrant, young jazz saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer, and educator.
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11-11-2023
DIALOGUE
DIALOGUE | November 11, 7:00pm | Greenwood Social Hall | Bach Aria Soloists will showcase stunning dialogues by master composers Monteverdi, Bach, Holst, Handel, and Prangcharoen
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09-16-2023
Black Boy Joy Yoga Series | An Art in the Loop Event
Black Boy Joy Yoga | 9/16, 10/21 & 11/11 at 8:30 am | Union Station Streetcar Stop | Khyneesha Edwards, 2023 Art in the Loop Visual Artist, invites you to take part in Black Boy Joy Yoga!
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09-14-2023
RESURGENCE: 3d Immersive Art Exhibit
Exhibition Dates: Sept 14th- Nov 11th 2023 Artist Reception: Thursday, Sep 14th, 6pm-9pm. Mission Arts Center 6124 Johnson Dr. Mission, KS 66202 For more information and list of events, visit: www.missionarts.center
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11-11-2023
CREATEabrate
CREATEabrate, Nov. 11 6:30, 901 Woodswether Road Kansas City, MO 64105, A diverse art experience including a host of Kansas city artist including jazz, folk and classical musicians, poets and visual artist.
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10-24-2023
What the Constitution Means to Me
What the Constitution Means to Me | Oct 24 – Nov 12, 2023 | Copaken Stage | Direct from Broadway, playwright Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it’ll shape the next generation of Americans
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11-09-2023
A Christmas Story: The Musical
A Christmas Story: The Musical presented by First Act Theatre Arts. November 9-12, 2023. Bell Cultural Arts Center, 2030 E College Way, Olathe, KS 66062. Based on the beloved movie, A Christmas Story: The Musical is packed with laughs, classic moment
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11-14-2023
Sir András Schiff, Master Pianist
Sir Andras Schiff, Master Pianist on November 14 at 7:30 PM at Kauffman Center for Performing Arts Master Pianist, Chamber Music, Classical Music, Piano
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11-16-2023
Open Minds Book Discussion: “All That She Carried”
Open Minds Book DIscussion: “All That She Carried” | Nov. 16 , 6:30 p.m. | Greenlease Library, Rockhurst University | Join us for a free discussion of this book.
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11-17-2023
Nilko Andreas – Music from Colombia
Original music and gems from the Latin American Repertoire
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11-17-2023
Mark Morris Dance Group featuring the music of Burt Bacharach
Friday, November 17, 2023, 7:30 PM Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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11-17-2023
Music Illuminates the Soul
Music Illuminates the Soul | Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 8:00 PM, Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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11-18-2023
Mistletowne Market
Mistletowne Market | Saturday, November 18 from 10am to 6pm & Sunday, November 10am to 4pm | A small and thoughtfully curated artisan holiday market filled with local fine art and maker goods.
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11-20-2023
Broom Making
Broom Making | November 20th at 5 pm | 10901 E Winner Rd Independence, MO 64052 | A unique and delightful way to engage in handcrafting, you will learn the techniques to bind hand brooms.
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11-24-2023
You Belong
You Belong | Friday, November 24, 2023 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8:00 PM, Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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10-05-2023
On the Horizon: Showcasing 19 Artists of the Kansas City International Airport
On the Horizon: Showcasing 19 Artists of the Kansas City International Airport Oct 5- Dec 1, 2023 Carter Art Center Gallery at Metropolitan Community College (Penn Valley) This exhibit celebrates the new KCI airport and the 19 exhibiting artists
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12-02-2023
MTC Kids Jam – Hot Peas ‘N Butter
MTC Kids Jam | Saturday, Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. | Polsky Theatre | Specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities led by the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, followed by a 60-minute concert.
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12-02-2023
33rd Annual Ceremony of Lessons and Carols
33rd Annual Ceremony of Lessons and Carols | Dec. 2, 7 p.m. | Arrupe Hall auditorium, Rockhurst University | A holiday tradition featuring Rockhurst student choruses and Musica Sacra chorus and ensemble with seasonal music and scripture readings.
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11-02-2023
2 Friends Artistry
2 Friends Artistry Opening Reception Thursday, November 2 from 7-8:30 p
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12-01-2023
Handel’s Messiah
Handel’s Messiah | Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM, Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM, Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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12-03-2023
On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan
On Your Feet! | Sunday, December 3 at 7 p.m. | Yardley Hall | Prepare to be on your feet from start to finish!
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12-05-2023
Alessio Bax & Lucille Chung, Master Pianists
Alessio Bax & Lucille Chung, Master Pianists on Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30 PM at the Folly Theater Master Pianists, Chamber Music, Piano, Piano Duo
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12-07-2023
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas | Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. | Yardley Hall | This holiday reimagining once again brings together soon-to-be legends Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley for a musical holiday celebration.
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11-30-2023
The Amen Corner
The Amen Corner | November 30 – December 9 at 7:30pm | Just Off Broadway Theatre | Baldwin’s first work for the stage written in 1954, chronicles the story of a Black female pastor in Harlem, Margaret.
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12-11-2023
El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered An American Modern Opera Company Production
Monday, December 11, 2023, 7 PM Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
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09-05-2023
Community School of the Arts Fall Session
The Community School of the Arts at Kansas City Young Audiences offers dance, music, theatre, and visual arts classes for children and youth. Classes begin the week of September 4th.
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12-16-2023
A Merry Menagerie
“A Merry Menagerie,” Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Lyric Opera of Kansas City, at 5 pm. Holiday music featuring animal themes.
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12-14-2023
Christmas Festival
Christmas Festival | Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM, Friday, December 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM, Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM, Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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11-29-2023
Journey to the Poles of Inaccessibility
Journey to the Poles of Inaccessibility | November 29 – December 17, 2023 | Unicorn Theatre | Dark Comedy by Craig Pospisil
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12-21-2023
The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert
The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert | Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM, Friday, December 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM, Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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12-01-2023
Kansas City Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker”
Ignite your imagination with holiday magic!
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07-03-2023
Musical Mondays – Cabaroke Night
Musical Monday – Cabaroke Night Mondays – 7:00pm 9050 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212 Free/Donations Accepted Hosted by De’Markcus Howell. Showtune Karaoke night for theatre nerds and people who love them.
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07-11-2023
Social Swing Tuesday West Coast Swing Class & Practicum
Social Swing Tuesday West Coast Swing Class & Practicum Tuesdays – 7PM 9050 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212 $15 Learn from Kris and Liz and get your practice time in with WCS instructors on site to help
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07-06-2023
Social Swing Thursday – West Coast Swing Class & Social
West Coast Swing Party | Classes & Social Dance! Thursdays – 7:00pm 9050 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212 $15 Hosted by Jesse Lopez and Ariel Peck. Soon to be your favorite WCS dance party (class).
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07-07-2023
Ballroom Fridays – Ballroom Class and Social Dance
Ballroom Class/Social Dance Friday Night Fridays – 7:30PM, $15 9050 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212 Hosted by The Ballroom KC! All dancers welcome at our Friday night ballroom social dance!
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09-01-2023
Exhibition – Ways To Train Songbirds: Sticky Gold Collective
Ways to Train Songbirds: Sticky Gold Collective | September 1, 2023 – December 30, 2023 | Belger Crane Yard Studios | Exhibition by Sticky Gold Collective featuring artists Ben Galaday, Padyn Humble, Matt Mitros, Danni O’Brien, and Matthew Wicks.
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12-07-2023
High School Visual Art Competition
High School Visual Art Competition Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony
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07-05-2023
Western Wednesday – Country Western Two-Step & Line Dancing
Western Wednesday – CW Two Step & Line Dancing Wednesdays – 7PM 9050 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212 $15 Hosted by Shari Augustine! Learn the basics and grow your skills to take to any western dance night.
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01-06-2024
MTC Kids Jam – Kadesh Flow & Dinosaur O’Dell
MTC Kids Jam | Saturday, Jan. 6 at 11 a.m. | Polsky Theatre | Specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities led by the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, followed by a 60-minute concert.
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01-13-2024
Women of Note in Words and Song
Women of Note in Words and Song | Saturday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. | Polsky Theatre | This collaborative, script in hand performance brings together the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival and the Bach Aria Soloists for an an all-female performance.
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01-12-2024
Joyce DiDonato’s Sparkling Songs, and Strauss’ Die Fledermaus
Joyce DiDonato’s Sparkling Songs, and Strauss’ Die Fledermaus | Friday, January 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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01-19-2024
Rumours – A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Rumours | Friday, Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. | Yardley Hall | Formed in 2014, Rumours (also known as Rumours ATL) has taken the U.S. by storm with stage-scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs.
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01-20-2024
Breath & Hammer
Breath & Hammer | Saturday, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. | Polsky Theatre | Grammy-nominated David Krakauer and acclaimed composer/performer Kathleen Tagg present a passionate, eclectic and highly personal musical journey.
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01-19-2024
Cirque Carmen: Troupe Vertigo
Cirque Carmen: Troupe Vertigo | Friday, January 19, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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01-11-2024
Judgement at Nuremberg
Judgement at Nuremberg | January 11 -21, 2024 | The Warwick Theater |The epic movie of 1947 military tribunal of 4 German judges who served during Nazi regime.
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01-23-2024
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano
Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 7 PM Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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01-25-2024
North
North | January 25-27, times vary | Yardley Hall | Follow the journey of freedom seekers through the Underground Railroad.
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01-27-2024
The Hot Sardines
The Hot Sardines | January 27, 2023 at 8pm | Folly Theater | Fueled by the belief that classic jazz feeds the heart and soul, The Hot Sardines are on a mission to make old sounds new again.
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01-28-2024
WindSync
WindSync | Sunday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. | Polsky Theatre | A vibrant chamber ensemble performing wind quintet masterworks.
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01-26-2024
Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5
Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 | Friday, January 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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01-31-2024
Dance Speaks: Peter Pan
Get a sneak peek of a Peter Pan rehearsal and gain insightful information regarding the ballet production.
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01-31-2024
NoGravity performing Divine Comedy
Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 7:00 PM Folly Theater
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02-02-2024
Apollon Musagète Quartet
Apollon Musagete Quartet on Friday, February 2 at 7:30 PM at the Folly Theater
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02-03-2024
Makin’ Cake by Dasha Kelly Hamilton
Makin’ Cake | Saturday, Feb 3 at 8 p.m. | Polsky Theatre | Slice into a community conversation on culture, class, race and cake.
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02-02-2024
Violinist Pamela Frank Performs Beethoven
Violinist Pamela Frank Performs Beethoven | Friday, February 2, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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02-07-2024
The University of Wonder & Imagination
The University of Wonder & Imagination | Wednesday – Thursday Feb. 7-8 at 10 a.m. | Yardley Hall | Following its groundbreaking international “Zoom” tour in 2020 and 2021, The University is back, this time in theaters, live and in-person!
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02-11-2024
Legend of the Northern Lights
Legend of the Northern Lights | Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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01-24-2024
Poor Clare
Poor Clare | January 24 – February 11 2024 | Unicorn Theatre | Off-Beat Comedy by Chiara Atik
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02-13-2024
Jeremy Denk, Master Pianist
Jeremy Denk, Master Pianist on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:30 PM at the Folly Theater Master Pianist, Piano, Chamber Music, Classical Music, Bach
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02-17-2024
Damn Tall Buildings
Damn Tall Buildings | Saturday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. | Polsky Theatre | Their lyrics find beauty and glory in the mundane, workaday struggle of everyday life.
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02-08-2024
The Session
The Session | February 8 – 17 at 7:30pm | Just Off Broadway Theatre | An engaging play written by Harvey Williams from Kansas City, MO.
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02-17-2024
Salve Mundi Salutare ~ O Hail Salvation of the World
Bach Aria Soloists and Te Deum present: Salve Mundi Salutare ~ O Hail Salvation of the World | February 17. 2024 at 7:30pm | Village Presbyterian Church
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02-18-2024
The Peking Acrobats
The Peking Acrobats | Sunday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. | Yardley Hall | Part of a time-honored Chinese tradition, rooted in centuries of Chinese history and folk art.
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02-18-2024
National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
Sunday, February 18, 2024, 7 PM Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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02-24-2024
Winterlude – Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Winterlude | Saturday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. | Yardley Hall | Energy and excitement that puts listeners in a good mood all year round!
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02-24-2024
Diane Schuur
Diane Schuur | February 24, 2023 at 8pm | Folly Theater | A leading vocalist in contemporary jazz, Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant.
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03-01-2024
Le Consort
Le Consort at Friday, March 1 at 7:30 PM at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
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03-01-2024
Joyce Yang Plays Tchaikovsky
Joyce Yang Plays Tchaikovsky | Friday, March 1, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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03-06-2024
StoneLion Puppet Theatre — ‘Kira’s Song: Discovering the Blues’
Kira’s Song | Wednesday – Thursday, March 6-7 at 10 a.m. | Polsky Theatre | Journey through time to hear from the “Queens of the Blues.” Learn what sets the blues apart from other music and how it influenced rock and hip-hop.
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03-09-2024
Norman Brown
Norman Brown | March 9, 2023 at 8PM | Folly Theater | The joy that emanates from guitarist Norman Brown while he is playing is palpable. The guitar is simply an extension of him.
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03-10-2024
Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days | Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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02-23-2024
Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Joe Turner’s Come and Gone | February 23 – March 10, 2024 |The Warwick Theater | August Wilson’s masterpiece of spiritual and emotional resurrection centered in 1911 Pittsburgh.
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03-16-2024
Cathie Ryan with the Kansas City Symphony
Cathie Ryan with the Kansas City Symphony | Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 8:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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03-23-2024
MTC Kids Jam – Sugar Free Allstars
MTC Kids Jam | Saturday, Mar. 23 at 11 a.m. | Polsky Theatre | Specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities led by the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, followed by a 60-minute concert.
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03-22-2024
Matthias Pintscher Welcomes Violinist Philippe Quint
Matthias Pintscher Welcomes Violinist Philippe Quint | Friday, March 22, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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04-05-2024
Quicksilver
Quicksilver at Friday, April 5 at 7:30 PM at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
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04-06-2024
Matthew Whitaker Quintet
Matthew Whitaker Quintet | April 6, 2023 at 8PM | Folly Theater | Matthew Whitaker’s love for playing music first began at the young age of 3. At 13, he became the youngest artist to be endorsed by Hammond in its 80+ year history.
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04-05-2024
Ravel’s Bolero, with Foley’s Soul Bass
Ravel’s Bolero, with Foley’s Soul Bass | Friday, April 5, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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03-20-2024
Backwards Forwards Back
Backwards Forwards Back | March 20 – April 7, 2024 | Unicorn Theatre | Drama by by Jacqueline Goldfinger
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04-10-2024
Dance Speaks: Jewels
Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney invites Dance Speaks patrons to join him and guests (TBD) in an engaging conversation inspired by the ballet Jewels.
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04-11-2024
Alice: Dreaming of Wonderland
Alice: Dreaming of Wonderland | Thursday, Apr. 11 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. | Yardley Hall | Experience an amazing journey in the world of Wonderland!
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04-19-2024
Mighty Mo Jazz Orchestra presents “Beatles Mania”
“Beatles Mania,” April, 19, 2024, at 7:30 pm, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City. An homage to one of the most influential bands in history.
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04-19-2024
Jeffrey Kahane Plays Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto
Jeffrey Kahane Plays Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto | Friday, April 19, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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04-25-2024
Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner
Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner | Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 8:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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04-28-2024
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The Simon & Garfunkel Story | Sunday, Apr. 28 at 7 p.m. | Yardley Hall | A moving and powerful concert featuring all the hits.
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05-02-2024
Les Violons du Roy Jonathan Cohen, Music Director Miloš, Guitar
Les Violons du Roy | Thursday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. | Yardley Hall | Featuring works from the Baroque and Classical periods.
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05-03-2024
‘Around the Americas’ with 123 Andrés
Around the Americas | Friday, May 3 at 10 a.m. | Polsky Theatre | An incredibly lively and engaging show that will take students on a journey through North, Central and South America using music and story.
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05-03-2024
Chanticleer
Chanticleer on Friday, May 3 at 7:30 PM at Atonement Lutheran Church Chamber Music, Classical Music, Vocal Music, Early Music
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05-04-2024
MTC Kids Jam – 123 Andrés
MTC Kids Jam | Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. | Polsky Theatre | Specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities led by the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, followed by a 60-minute concert.
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05-10-2024
The Concert Truck
The Concert Truck | Friday, May 10 at 8 p.m. | Polsky Theatre | A mobile music venue strengthening communities by redefining the concert experience and making live music accessible to all.
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05-10-2024
Birds and the Bees
“Birds and the Bees,” May 10, 2024, at 7:30 pm, at The Folly Theater in Kansas City. Spring concert all about our feathered friends.
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05-02-2024
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? | May 2 – 11 at 7:30pm | Just Off Broadway Theatre | Albee’s provocative look at love, marriage, and privilege challenges the thin line between love and hate.
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05-17-2024
Sci-Fi Spectacular
Sci-Fi Spectacular | Friday, May 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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05-31-2024
Joshua Bell and Ravel
Joshua Bell and Ravel | Friday, May 31, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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05-08-2024
H.O.T. the Musical
H.O.T. the Musical | May 8 – June 2, 2024 | Unicorn Theatre | New Musical by Shelly Verden & Sarah Crawford
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06-14-2024
Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony
Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony | Friday, June 14, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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06-21-2024
Stern’s Farewell with Sibelius and Barber
Stern’s Farewell with Sibelius and Barber | Friday, June 21, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 8:00 PM, Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM
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04-02-2023
Art Garden KC at Berkley Riverfront
Art Garden KC | Sundays 11AM – 4PM | Berkley Riverfront | Weekly, free art festival in Kansas City!
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