Disproving the myth that "there's nothing to do in Kansas City" one week at a time. Forward to colleagues, friends, & visitors and see you around town!
Join Mayor James for this annual holiday event in Crown Center! The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place, annually, the day after Thanksgiving and features musical performances and a spectacular fireworks show! The tree is a visual representation of the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund which provides holiday gifts and giftcards to local families in need during the holiday season. This year we are thrilled to welcome Meryl Davis & Charlie White of U.S. Figure Skating, to flip the switch on the holiday lights!
Join us on Black Friday at Arrowhead Stadium for the Annual Chiefs Blood Drive! Bring your friends and family to continue giving thanks and supporting your community by donating life-saving blood! All presenting donors will receive a commemorative Chiefs t-shirt and will be entered into a contest to win Chiefs memorabilia. Donors will also be entered for a chance to win 2 tickets, parking and 2 pregame sidelines passes to the December 8th game vs. the Oakland Raiders. The public is invited to save lives, meet a current Chiefs player, past Chiefs players, Chiefs cheerleaders, and your favorite mascot, K.C. Wolf! You can also take an exclusive tour of Arrowhead Stadium!
Welcome to 'FRESH to DEF'. A night where we turn the radio off and keep your ear tuned to the present! This is a night of Improvisation and Fresh material that will definitely groove and rock your socks off. We also invite ALL musicians, lyricist, MCs, And Poets to come out, the set will be open to rock with the band. This is a Check your ego at the door, come to create in the now, and share the love, and everything will be aight type of jam. $5 cover.
The Fourth Annual Buy Black Saturday Flash Market is an open marketplace that is open and free to the public. It brings Black businesses in KC together with the Kansas City community all in one location. The event promotes supporting Black owned businesses through shopping and networking. There will be free giveaways for customers, live entertainment, live DJ and much more.
Come out and hear Rosalind-Denise with one of the hottest bands in Kansas City! Mo Betta! We know your family is in town so after your Friday and Saturday Shopping, make your last stop the KC jukehouse!
Need some laughs after Thanksgiving? Just $5 for a night of hysterical post-turkey comedy! Come see some of Kansas City's best improv featuring Disappointing Birthday Party, Babies, and I Don't Want Solidarity If It Means Holding Hands With You. At the end of the night, anyone can jump in for an improv jam! Message America's improv test kitchen page to sign up in advance, or wait until the night of!
A 10+ piece band led by Dave Shelton and fronted by Joe Sears of Page 7, performing the soundtrack to Super Fly in its entirety! Opening DJ set by DJ Kimbarely Legal.
Max Ross and Joc Max welcome you and your out of town relatives to come and take in some serious Soul, Funk and Disco Heat! End to End Burners all night. Always Funky and Always Free!
10am-2pm Jamison Memorial Temple 3115 E. Linwood Blvd KCMO 64128
Peacemaking is a skill that requires practice and repetition. Without it, it is difficult to know how to respond when encountering racism in Kansas City. Join us for dinner and a workshop aimed at equipping people with practical tools to disrupt, distract and diffuse tense situations. We will be having a simple bean and rice dish so please bring a complementary main dish or side item to share.
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.
Held annually, #GivingTuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, this year November 29th!
Kansas City Education organizations are coming together to rally behind the importance of education in our community. We invite you to participate!
#GivingKCEducation need support from the community, whether it be volunteering as a tutor, donating money to your favorite EduOrganization, or help spreading the word about Education and the #GivingTuesday movement!
Have a great weekend!
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