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This summer, Crown Center transforms into The Center of Summer Soccer with FREE family-friendly experiences inspired by the global game. Snap photos at the giant 90-ft Soccer Celebration Mural and inflatable soccer ball, take on the Soccer Darts Challenge, and explore activities throughout Crown Center Square.

Ready to get wild on a Monday? Me neither. But this Friday, on the other hand…

🦒 Event of the Week: Jazzoo 2026

🏅 KC Chamber names small business of the year

🎭 What’s on stage across KC in June

🥓 District Biskuits to open second location this weekend

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Community

Café Corazón Named KC's 2026 Small Business of the Year

Cafe Corazon

Last week, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce named Café Corazón its 2026 Small Business of the Year.

The Story: Founded in 2019 by Dulcinea, Miel, and Curtis Herrera, Café Corazón has grown to three locations with a roasting and distribution facility, wholesale operations, and a line of ethically sourced products, including coffee, yerba mate, and canned beverages. The multilingual team speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, and ASL, and maintains direct sourcing relationships with coffee farms across Latin America.
Other Winners: Five specialty awards were also presented: Emerging Small Business of the Year went to Fifth & Emery Frozen Yogurt & Chocolate; the Legacy of Kansas City Award to encompas; the Weida Award for International Small Business to Gray Ram Tactical; the Spirit of Inclusion Award to MADE MOBB; and the Luminary Arts & Creative Small Business Award to IT-RA ICONS.

Learn more about each of this year’s winners HERE.

Arts & Entertainment

What’s On Stage Around Kansas City in June

The following list was graciously compiled by Mark Edelman, the founder and president of Theater League. Mark is a playwright who loves writing about theater.

Theater moves outside as the Starlight season begins. But there’s more going on than the productions coming to Swope Park. Check out these shows on a cool summer night:

MRS. DOUBTFIRE June 2-7 Kauffman Center

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny leads a hit Broadway musical in this theatrical version of the story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. Live on stage at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. TICKETS.

SNOOPY! June 6-27 City Stage at Union Station

Snoopy joins friends Charlie Brown, Lucy, Peppermint Patty, Linus and Sally for a romp thru the neighborhood that’s bound to end up with a football getting pulled out from under, sidewalk counseling and a puppy who dreams big. All of the fun, set to music for the Broadway stage. TICKETS.

+5 MORE SHOWS IN JUNE!

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In Other News…

💡 Sky-High Living: Have you ever wanted to take a look inside a penthouse unit at Two Light? Now you can, without leaving your seat. Check out this walk-through video tour from Kansas City Apartments of this 1-bed+den, 2-bath unit on the 24th floor!*
🥓 Biskuits, Soon: Although originally slated to open this past weekend, District Biskuits will open its second metro location NEXT weekend at 1664 E. 63rd St.
🥺 Until Next Time: Harp Barbecue closed its doors this weekend in Overland Park, after relocating there from Raytown in 2024. Owner Nick Allen hopes to reopen someday, and a GoFundMe has been set up for the next chapter.
👔 New Suit Goofin’: Premier menswear store J.H. & Sons opened its doors on the Country Club Plaza this past weekend. It can be found at 314 Ward Parkway, and is open 7 days a week.
🚎 No Free Rides: Free fares on KCATA buses end today, but reduced-fare passes are available for children, adults aged 65+, Medicare cardholders, individuals with disabilities, and those receiving assistance. Learn more and apply HERE.
🙌 We Have a Winner: Shoutout to KC Daily Fan Club member Eric H., who was selected as the winner of our Fan-exclusive giveaway of six KC soccer pennants from Sandlot Goods and a $50 gift card to Q39. We ❤️ our fans!