⛲️ Hamilton, Handrolls, & Hoops

Sushi Down South: Kata Nori will open in Hawthorne Plaza at 4929 W. 119th St., the former Andre’s Confiserie Suisse space. Renovations are underway to add a 20-seat sushi bar, a dining area, and a cocktail bar. The team is working on expanding the menu at this new location, but remaining similar to the Crossroads menu.

Rollin’ Up: Kata Nori opened in the Crossroads in 2023, being the first in the area to serve sushi hand rolls. For those unfamiliar, hand rolls are seaweed-wrapped rolls filled with rice and raw fish, meant to be eaten by hand immediately after serving. Kata Nori also serves crudos, sashimi, small plates, cocktails, and cold sake.

Hardwood Heat: The in-person event will bring together teams of 3-5 for some intense hoops action at Hy-Vee Arena from 12-5pm. Whether you're a seasoned baller or just looking to have some fun on the court, this event is perfect for you. New this year: an inaugural women’s division!

Hoop for a Cause: All proceeds from the tournament support Freedom Hoops and their programs for year-round mentorship to youth in the Kansas City area. In 2025, they reached more than 400 youth and spent 1,000 hours in life-on-life interactions outside their basketball programming.

Shawnee Sips: Brew Haha Coffeehouse has been open in Overland Park (10332 Mastin St.) since 2019, and will now open its second JOCO location at 13655 W. 63rd St. in Shawnee. The building was formerly Simon’s Pasta, and before that, Saints Pub Express.

Latte to the Party: Doors open at 7am today, with special Presidents’ Day deals and discounts. The shop will be open 7am-5pm Mon-Fri, and 7am-2pm on Saturday. The location will also offer a drive-thru.

🍖 BBQ Blast: Kansas City’s Museum of BBQ just earned a spot on USA Today 10Best’s Top 10 New Museums list! Visit the world’s first museum devoted to BBQ and score two tickets for $15 with code KCDAILY at checkout. Book here.*

🏀 Break the Glass: The Big 12 Conference has partnered with ASB GlassFloor to introduce a state-of-the-art full LED video sports floor, which will be used at the Big 12 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments at the T-Mobile Center in March.

🍺 Party All Night: A proposed bill would allow bars in the state of Kansas to stay open 24/7 during the World Cup this summer. Missouri bars already have the green light to stay open 24/7.

💾 Hey Google: Tech giant Google announced it is the company behind “Project Mica”, a 500-acre tech campus coming to I-435 and Highway 169 in the Northland.

💎 Diamonds on the Diamond: Single-game and season tickets for the Kansas City Diamonds, a new professional softball team that will play at Legends Field in KCK, go on sale today at 11am.

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