Downtown

Woof Fest

Bring Your Best Friend, Ride the KC Wheel, and Support a Great Cause!Dogs deserve the best – and that includes a spin on the KC Wheel! Join us for Woof Fest, a four-day celebration of furry friends, fresh air, and feel-good vibes at the KC Wheel! We’re rolling out the red carpet for dogs and their humans with pe...

Moms Ride Free!

Treat the moms in your life to something unforgettable this Mother’s Day Weekend: A free ride on the KC Wheel (with purchase of at least one (1) general admission ticket) and a special toast in the sky! Whether you’re bringing your mom, grandma, or your favorite mom friend, this is the perfect way to say "T...

Veterans Community Project Battle Buddies Yappy Hour

Round up your friends—two-legged and four—and join VCP at Bar K for a day of fun, community, and furry fashion. Your ticket includes Bar K entry, 2 drink vouchers and 1 raffle ticket. You also receive access to participate in a pet fashion show, a caricature artist, puppy massages, and live music, all while supp...

Reflections

Free exhibit featuring the works of Aaron "Skip" Smith."Skip Smith is an artist nationally known for his depictions of scenes of the Black Experience, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Disability rights Movement."

Invicta FC 62: Rubin vs. Lehner

Invicta Fighting Championships is returning home. The world’s premier organization for women’s mixed martial arts will host Invicta FC 62 from The Lex at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City on Friday, May 16. Full card (subject to change): Bantamweight: Katharina Lehner vs. Olga RubinFlyweight: DeAnna ...

After Hours Explorations: "Reflections"

The Black Archives will be open late to allow visitors extra time to enjoy "Reflections" by Aaron "Skip" Smith."Skip Smith is an artist nationally known for his depictions of scenes of the Black Experience, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Disability rights Movement."

Fading Paint, Lasting Power: BLM

Curated by UMKC students in the "History of Exhibitions and Curatorial Practice" Museums Studies class, this exhibition explores the intersection of art, activism, and social justice. Including photographs, protest signs, videos, and quilts. Fading Paint, Lasting Power: BLM in KC showcases the city's participation in the br...

Summer in the City

Summer in the City May 8th Line-UpLunchtime Performance by Alber (12:00 – 1:00pm)Community Activity: Acroyoga with Rachel McMeachin (2:30 – 4:00pm)Art Vendors : Coup Count Designs, Rissa’s Artistic Design, Steph Becker and Mariah Markt (3:30 – 6:30pm)Evening Performance by The Phantastics (6:00 – 7:00pm)

Panel Discussion

Join us for a Panel Discussion of the short term exhibit Fading Paint, Lasting Power: BLM in KC.This exhibit, located in Heritage Hall of the Black Archives of Mid-America, was curated by UMKC students in the "History of Exhibitions and Curatorial Practice" Museum Studies class, this exhibition explores the intersection of ...

Celestine Jewels Mother's Day Vendor Pop-up

Based in Kansas City and established in 2021, Celestine Jewels specializes in dazzling sterling silver pieces for men, women & children of all ages. Whether you are shopping for expressions of faith, nature, statement pieces or everyday wear, there is a little something for everyone. Mother’s Day is on May 11th so...