Happy Friday! A few weeks ago, we joked about how nice the weather is in KC this January. That joke is coming back to bite us this weekend.
❄️ 12 things to do this weekend
🌮 Lebanese meets Mexican at Beirut Taco
🎫 Fly through the upcoming Morton Amphitheater
🏠 House Hunch
📲 This week’s most-clicked stories
Events
Weekend Roundup ❄️
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If you’re brave enough to conquer the elements this weekend, here are 12 things to do around Kansas City:
All Weekend Long
🎻 Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ in Concert - The Kansas Symphony plays John Williams’ classic score in sync with the 1981 classic.
⛸️ Disney on Ice - Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and a host of other Disney characters take the ice at the T-Mobile Center with four shows scheduled throughout the weekend.
🎞️ Reel Liberty Film Festival - The second-annual film festival returns Sat-Sun at B&B Theatres, featuring alien-themed classics. $20 gets you all four films plus a goodie bag with custom merch.
🎤 Bits vs. Bites 2.0 - The team at the Belfry Collective will put a five-course tasting menu curated by AI against real chefs. Dinners happen tonight and tomorrow at 7pm. Limited availability.
Friday
☕️ Veil Cafe Soft Opening - The new Mexican-inspired coffee shop in the Garment District (800 Broadway Blvd) is opening softly from 8am-2pm.
🏒 Mavericks vs. Knight Monsters - The Mavericks put their 12-game winning streak on the line, welcoming the Tahoe Knight Monsters to Cable Dahmer Arena at 7:05pm.
🖼️ Exhibition Closing Reception: Celebration - The closing reception for Celebration at Zhou B Art Center KC happens from 6-9pm. Experience works from 25 resident artists exploring identity, heritage, and joy. Free admission.
🎤 Marlon Wayans - The famed actor, comedian, and director performs at Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant at 7pm.
Saturday
🧸 Winnie-the-Pooh Day - Celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh turning 100 and his ties to World War I at the National WWI Museum & Memorial from 10:30am-2pm. Free with RSVP.
🎺 Groove ‘N Learn - The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra's 18-piece big band visits the Truman Library. Kids can explore jazz legends, improvisation, and KC's musical history. Admission is free.
Sunday
🐉 Lunar New Year Festival - Celebrate the beginning of the new year on the lunar calendar at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art from 10am-4pm. Free admission.
⛄️ Play in the Snow - Rumor has it we can now expect up to 8”?
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Food & Drink
Lebanese + Mexican Taco Concept Coming to 39th Street
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A new concept combining Lebanese and Mexican cuisine is coming soon to 39th Street.
Global Collab: Beirut Taco will replace Zhoug Mediterranean, which closed last November. The restaurant is being opened by restaurateurs Marwan and Maher Chebaro; Marwan is the owner of Nour’s, a popular Lebanese eatery in midtown KCMO.
Taco ‘bout Unique: The menu will offer street tacos with both Mexican and Lebanese influence. It will be similar to Maher’s concept, El Cedro, located in Brooklyn, NY. Eater New York highlighted the five best dishes at El Cedro back in 2024, and we’re hoping to see a similar menu here.
Beirut Taco is expected to open mid-March at 3904 Bell St.
Opening
Fly Through the Upcoming Morton Amphitheater in Riverside
Morton Amphitheater
The upcoming 16,000-seat Morton Amphitheater in Riverside is making progress, and a new fly-through rendering shows what it will look like once complete.
Salt ‘n Music: The new outdoor music venue is expected to bring in over 500,000 guests annually, with an impressive lineup of shows already announced for this summer. Construction is on schedule, and the first concert is scheduled for June 16th: Weird “Al” Yankovic.
Amp Amenities: The venue will feature an outdoor plaza for gathering before or after shows, VIP areas, a Japanese-inspired listening lounge called The Vinyl Room, 12,000 covered seats, lawn seating, and more.
Click below to view the fly-through rendering. 👇
Real Estate
House Hunch 🏠
Listing by Becca Hageman - Compass Realty Group
Can you guess the price of this Kansas City area home based on just one photo?
Ready to see this house for yourself? Schedule a showing with Becca Hageman with GRID at Compass Realty Group!
ICYMI
This Week’s Most-Clicked Stories 📲
The Ev Lodge, a new local staycation destination, offers a sauna, cold plunge, stargazing tent, and room for 21 guests. Pro tip: Use code KCDAILY to save 10% on your stay before March 31st!
Six Kansas City chefs and restaurants were named semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards.
After a series of delays, the future of the Pennway Point entertainment district in the Crossroads is uncertain. FOX4’s Malik Jackson did some digging to find out more.
Rumors are swirling that the Costco in midtown KCMO will convert into a Costco Business Center, and local leaders are taking action to stop it.
Dinozaur, a new indoor sand play area for kids, is now open in Stanley Station in south Overland Park.
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