Juneteenth KC Heritage Festival
Saturday, June, 15, 2024 Noon-10 p.m. 18th & Vine Historic, Jazz District Kansas City's official celebration of African American Pride & Culture!
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Arts/Culture
45th Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival
Swope Park Bandstand 4177 Pavilion Road, Kansas City, MO, United StatesFriday, August 16| 6 – 10 p.m. Saturday, August 17 | Noon – 10 p.m. Sunday, August 18 | Noon – 6 p.m. Swope Park Bandstand, Pavilion Road. Adult: $5 | 12 and under: Free with Adult | Free Parking Sorry, NO Pets Allowed. Must show certificate for service/ comfort animals. Join us as we celebrate […]
Spoken Word Poetry Live!
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United StatesHosted by Glenn North LISTEN, JOIN-IN, ENJOY, ART AND MORE! Artwork courtesy of KC’s African American Artists Collective. Call 816-513-0700 to RSVP.
Brush Creek Art Walk
Banks of Brush Creek from The Plaza to Elmwood Everyone is invited to attend Kansas City's premiere "plein air" painting competition along the walkways of Brush Creek. Though the artists will be taking home the prize money, everyone wins with the top paintings selected by a top juror on display and for sale at an […]
Spoken Word Poetry Live!
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United StatesHosted by Glenn North Listen, Join-in, Enjoy, Art and more! Artwork courtesy of KC’s African American Artists Collective. Call 816-513-0700 to RSVP.
1890 Event
Shoal Creek Living History Museum 7000 Northeast Barry Road,, Kansas City, MO, United States$6 per person, 3 and under FREE Tour of the Thornton Mansion, history of the schoolhouse, Old West skit, games and more.
Brush Creek Art Walk Awards Reception
The Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center 4750 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO, United StatesThe 13th Annual Brush Creek Art Walk (2024) provided 40 pre-registered artists a 3-day weekend of outdoor painting. Starting on Friday, September 13th with a ‘Nocturne on the Plaza’ the 3 on location “Quick Paints” were attended by 20 artists (on average) and a total of 80 original/framed works were submitted for judging and sale. […]
11th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Kansas City Museum 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MissouriThe Kansas City Museum’s 11th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration will explore the history and cultural traditions of Mexico and will be presented in partnership with the Mattie Rhodes Art Center, Crossroads Hotel, Stone Lion Puppet Theatre, Mi Mercado Fresh Market, Una Familia Tequila, Baisch & Skinner, and La Mega KC radio. All proceeds […]
Spoken Word Poetry Live!
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United StatesHosted by Glenn North Listen, Join-in, Enjoy, Art and more! Artwork courtesy of KC’s African American Artists Collective. Call 816-513-0700 to RSVP.
Senior Fall Sip and Paint
Hillcrest Community Center 10401 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO, United StatesAges 60+ $10 This event will help the seniors bring in Fall! They will be provided light snacks while painting a fall themed picture, led by staff.
Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United StatesTuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ADMISSION – FREE Learn about the history of African Americans in flight through this stirring collection of historical and contemporary photographs, first-hand interviews and inspiring stories of triumph and tragedy. Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with […]
Spoken Word Poetry Live!
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United StatesHosted by Glenn North Special guest presenter: Brandon “Amayzn” Nelson Brandon “Amayzn” Nelson is a spoken word artist known for his impactful, down to earth, high-energy delivery. He has dedicated his talents to reaching those often looked over by academic speakers – the connection to people, from his point of view, is more important that being technically correct. He is also […]
A Conversation With the Elders
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United StatesJoin Us for insightful and up-front conversations with long-time community activists/advocates as they share their perspectives on life, living and “changing the game” so everyone can “play to win.” Featuring: Darcus Gates, Vocalist, Entertainer, Recording Artist, and Entrepreneur. An award-winning vocalist and recording artist, Darcus Speed Gates is an accomplished entertainer and dynamic performer. For over 30 […]
Spring Sip N’ Paint
Hillcrest Community Center 10401 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO, United StatesAges: 55+ Fee: $10 This special event will be a spring celebration for all senior patrons and senior patrons in the surrounding areas/centers.
BRW Spoken Word Poetry Live
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United StatesSpecial guest presenter Cherayla Cherayla is an entertainer who has been performing since elementary school. She is Midwest born, but greatly influenced by the East Coast as she called Harlem home for 7 years. She has been singing professionally for over 15 years and has been a featured vocalist in an off-Broadway play and won Amateur Night at the […]
