Downtown is alive with the sounds of concerts, theater, opera & Veterans Day

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Downtown is alive with sights and sounds of Carrie Underwood, Rufus Wainwright, George Winston concerts; 'La Traviata' performances by the Lyric Opera; the Broadway tour of 'R.E.S.P.E.C.T.' & 4 other stage productions; Veterans Day weekend salutes at the WWI Museum and Memorial; & more!

Ice Terrace begins its 50th season + Downtown entertainment scene this weekend

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Crown Center's Ice Terrace begins its 50th season; Lyric Opera performs 'La Traviata'; First Friday to light up the Crossroads; 23rd Burning Sands Step Show; Gloria Trevi sails her Isla Divina tour to T-Mo'; KC Youth Ballet dances into the spotlight; and more of the Downtown entertainment scene.

Reception to celebrate triumphs of 2022 Art in the Loop Project: Sustainable

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The Art in the Loop Project: Sustainable will wrap up its 2022 season with a reception, illustrated review, and reflection on this year’s entries beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Central Library. RSVP today.

Halloween spirits at every turn; KC Current watch party & MUCH more in Downtown

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Halloween celebrations at 9 different Downtown locations; KC Current watch party at Union Station; New exhibit at National WWI Museum; David Cook is back home in KC; Symphonie Fantastique to light up the Kauffman Center; Trick or treats on the KC Streetcars; and more happenings this weekend.

Library event to explore Segregation, Redlining, and Opportunity Hoarding

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KC Library welcomes acclaimed Georgetown University attorney and author Sheryll Cashin to discuss Segregation, Redlining, and Opportunity Hoarding in a presentation Thursday evening at the Plaza branch.

Day of the Dead; ‘Giselle’; Horror Plays; Current watch party; Electric Poe illuminate Downtown

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Downtown KC is the place this weekend for Day of the Dead celebrations; Kansas City Horror Play Festival; KC Ballet performs 'Giselle'; KC Current playoff watch party; 'Man of La Mancha' marches on; 'Tell-Tale Electric Poe' chills The Coterie; Science City's Countdown to Halloween & more.

Garment District Grooves to wrap up 2022 season Wednesday

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The popular Garment District Grooves concert series will wrap up its 2022 season of free lunchtime concerts this Wednesday, Oct. 19 in Garment District Place, 8th & Broadway.

Oktoberfest(s), First Friday, Troostapalooza + more happening in Downtown

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Downtown is the place to be this weekend, featuring two Oktoberfest celebrations; First Friday in the Crossroads; Troostapalooza; KC Symphony performing the Strauss Alpine Festival; concerts by Kelsea Ballerini and Karol G; the opening of 'Man of La Mancha' & much more.

American Jazz Museum turns 25: ‘The realization of a dream’

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The American Jazz Museum is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District. KC Studio magazine reflects on AJM's contributions and commitment to Kansas City in this special feature story.

Downtown scene: Holiday cheer, Halloween shrieks, Violent Femmes, Jazz Krall & more

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Holiday Mart rings in the spirit of shopping; Haunted Houses spook it up in the West Bottoms; Violent Femmes dance with the Symphony; Diana Krall brings her jazz hands to the Kauffman Center; and 6 more headline events and attractions this weekend. Life is good in Downtown KC.

‘Carmen’; Broadway’s leading men; Save the monarchs; Get Down(town)

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Lyric Opera presents 'Carmen'; Chiefs' Game Day Experience at KC Live!; Symphony welcomes 'Broadway's Leading Men'; Los Tigres Del Norte to light up the Midland; Save the Monarch educational experience at Haverty Family Yards; plus what else is happening in Downtown this weekend.

Garment District will be groovin’ over lunch on Wednesday

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Make plans now for a Garment District Grooves lunch and live music experience on Wednesday in the Garment District Park at 8th & Broadway.