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Events
Weekend Roundup 💐
KC Daily
Grab your mom and enjoy any of these 13 things happening across Kansas City this weekend:
All Weekend Long
⛳ Art Course at the Nelson-Atkins - The artist-designed mini golf course at the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park opens for the season! Each of the nine holes is inspired by a work in the museum's collection. Spring session runs Fri 5–9pm, Sat & Sun 10am–5pm.
🎭 The Wizard of Oz - KCRep's enchanting new production of the beloved classic, in collaboration with PigPen Theatre Co., follows Dorothy down the Yellow Brick Road at Spencer Theatre. Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm.
⚾️ Nurses Weekend - Kauffman Stadium is honoring nurses and healthcare workers as the Royals take on the Tigers for a three-game series, with themed activations, fun for the whole crew, and a Royals Nurses Hat with a themed ticket purchase.
Friday
🎧 Jonas Blue at Palm Tree Club - The platinum-certified DJ and producer brings his global dance sound to Palm Tree Club's rooftop in the Power & Light District. Free to attend, 21+. Doors 8pm, show at 9pm.
🌴 Horsefeather Social - One of KC's most popular outdoor bars reopens for the season at Loews Kansas City Hotel with drinks from a new beverage program called Alchemy by Loews, bites, and Instagram-worthy views. Open Wed–Sun, 5:30–11pm, with live music Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Saturday
🦈 HABITAT at the KC Zoo - The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium transforms after dark into an adults-only house music festival — world-class DJs, the Sobela Ocean Aquarium, rides, food trucks, and cash bars. 7pm–midnight.* (now sold out 😔)
🎨 Arterie Fest - The inaugural festival of The Arterie, KC's new cultural pathway linking KCAI, the Kemper Museum, and the Nelson-Atkins, features hands-on artmaking, food trucks, live music, and student art for sale starting at 10am.
🖼️ Lenexa Art Fair - One of the metro's premier juried outdoor art fairs returns to Lenexa Civic Campus with 50+ regional artists, live jazz, kids' activities, food trucks, and an afternoon wine and craft beer tasting. Saturday from 10am–7pm.
💡 Water Lantern Festival - Decorate a biodegradable lantern and release it onto the water at Frank A. Theis Park as the sun sets. Food trucks, live music, lawn games, and thousands of glowing lights reflected on the water. Starts at 5:30pm.
Sunday
🛍️ Crossroads Flea at Mildred's - One of KC's favorite Sunday morning markets returns, featuring local makers, produce, antiques, vintage clothing, and Mildred's coffee and brunch right outside. 19th & Wyandotte, 9am–2pm.
⚽️ KC Current vs. Chicago Stars FC - Take Mom to CPKC Stadium for Mother's Day! The reigning NWSL Shield champions host Chicago Stars FC, with kickoff at 11:30am.
🍳 Mother's Day Brunch at J. Rieger & Co. - Chef-curated brunch buffet with seasonal sweets and signature J. Rieger cocktails in the Monogram Lounge, with potter glazing from Pottery Pub from 10am–1pm.
☕️ Mother's Day Tea - Celebrate Mom with an afternoon tea on the rooftop of the InterContinental at the Plaza beginning at noon.
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Food & Drink
A Rooftop Bar with a “Midwestern Summer” Theme Opens Soon in the Crossroads
Molzer Development Group
Bar Phoebe, a bar with a “Midwestern Summer” theme, is opening soon at 18th and Holmes on the roof of the redeveloped Holtman Building.
Modern History: Bar Phoebe is named after Phoebe Jane Ess, a Kansas City women's suffragist and legendary socializer who founded multiple women's clubs in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The space will have plenty of vintage nods, including cherry red Cadillacs, checkered floors, diner chairs, jukeboxes, and mid-century modern fixtures. The cocktails and food will also have Midwestern bar influence.
Hangin’ on the Roof: The indoor-outdoor space will be located on the rooftop of the historic Holtman Building (708 E. 18th St.), seating around 200 guests and offering sweeping views of the Crossroads and downtown skyline. Meanwhile, the floors below will feature a mix of office, retail, and residential space.
Bar Phoebe is targeting an early June opening. Follow along for updates HERE.
Real Estate
House Hunch 🏠
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ICYMI
This Week’s Most-Clicked Stories 📲
We recently spent a weekend at The Ev Lodge for a staycation, and it did not disappoint. Luxury finishes, room for 21 guests, an outdoor spa, and so much more!
The Kansas City Diamonds recently released their promo schedule for their inaugural season, which includes themes like Diamond Bling, Swifty Night, and Vibing the 90s.
Dad’s Bakeshop, Coffee, & Goods is now open in the Southmoreland neighborhood Fri-Sun, from 7am-3pm (or until sold out).
The Big Slick returns to Kansas City May 29-30, bringing hometown celebrities to Kauffman Stadium for a VIP event on Friday and to the T-Mobile Center on Saturday for a Big Slick Show!
Panino Davino, a new Tuscan sandwich shop from Joe Amigoni (Amigoni Urban Winery), is coming soon to W. 39th St.
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