Makers, Fringers, fireworks and, aargh, them pirates; what’s hot in July
Fireworks, What the Fringe!, inventors and,, oh, those pesky pirates. July begins to heat up early in Downtown this weekend with the Maker Faire at Union Station.
Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth—a family friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers. Makers are of all ages and backgrounds. The aim of Maker Faire is to entertain, inform, connect and grow this community. Don’t miss this one of a kind event!
In addition to the Makers, here are the top five highlights of what’s hot in Downtown this summer:
#1 Oh say can you see…
- Thursday, July 4: KC RiverFest, celebration of Independence Day @ Berkley Park
- Daily: National WWI Museum @ Liberty Memorial
#2 WTF… and other artistic impressions
- Friday, June 29: Global Warrior Challenge @ Sprint Center
- Friday, July 5: First Friday @ Crossroads Arts District
- Thursday, July 18 thru Sunday, July 28: Fringe Festival of performing arts @ numerous Downtown locations
- Thru Saturday, July 13: 40th Anniversary of Rocky Horror @ Off Center Theatre
#3 Aye Matey
- Now Pillaging: Real Pirates, an exhibition from National Geographic @ Union Station
#4 Festivus for the rest of us
- Saturday, June 29 & Sunday, June 30: Maker Faire @ Union Station
- Friday, July 19: Global Dance Festival @ Midland
- Saturday, July 27 thru Wednesday, July 31: MLS All Star Festivities @ Power & Light District
#5 Play that funky music
- Friday, June 29: Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys @ Knuckleheads
- Friday, July 5: Cover Me Badd @ Power & Light District
- Thursday, July 11: The Dirty Heads @ Midland
- Friday, July 12: Matchbox 20 & Goo Goo Dolls @ Sprint Center
- Friday, July 12: David Byrne & St. Vincent @ CrossroadsKC
- Saturday, July 13: Ian Anderson @ Kauffman Theatre
- Friday, July 19: Marty Stuart & His Superlatives @ Folly Theater
