Be Bop and Beyond examine Kansas City's live music scene and Jim Crow Segregation in the Heart of America. The tour features First Friday street vendors on 18th and Vine. Hear Kansas City's up and coming jazz artists at the Mutual Musicians Foundation 1823 Highland where Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie met then went on to revolutionize jazz with a new style known as bop. 

Nixon is a photographer whose work concerns itself with the exploration of heritage and a questioning of gender roles. She uses research and history to draw connections between her Jamaican, African, and American heritage. Her art attempts to address notions of “blackness” and to develop a concretization of this abstract cultural concept through visual medium.

http://imaninixon.com/African-Girl

Bringing together those from the education and entrepreneurial sectors. This will provide an opportunity to network with those you may not know, learn about resources to support you as an educator or entrepreneur and just have fun after a long work week.

The hottest weekly record dance party in the West Bottoms continues sailing around the world of vintage funk, soul, disco and boogie. 

Hottest ticket in town. Tickets still available on Ticketmaster on the resell market. #SoldOutButNotSoldOut

Hot 103 Jamz presents the 15th Annual White Linen Party starring Dru Hill with special guest performances by Kansas City's own, LeVelle and Love Mae C

This year’s event will not only feature the largest barbecue competition in the world, but also offer new public programming including: opportunity to taste great BBQ from Kansas City restaurants, buy BBQ merchandise, enjoy a family-friendly carnival, and relax in a beer/cocktail garden while listening to local bands perform on Friday and Saturday. The Barbecue is the place to be Labor Day weekend. Mark your calendars and we'll see you at the speedway for a smoky finish to summer!

We welcome you to the Mutual Musicians' Foundation; the oldest Jazz House in the world!

Join us every Friday & Saturday night, 1AM - 5AM to hear the best of the best in Kansas City Jazz Music.

Paris of the Plains Cocktail Fest (PoPfest), the Midwest’s signature cocktail festival, returns to Kansas City September 7th -10th.

Taking place in the heart of Kansas City, PoPFest is a multi-day educational and entertainment spectacular for everyone from cocktail enthusiasts, connoisseurs, to industry professionals, popping up in the Crossroads, downtown, and Westport areas.