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Events

Weekend Roundup

Happy Friday! The Weekend Roundup is a recurring segment where we’ll keep you informed on what events are going on around KC this weekend.

• Unfolding The Seasons: Come to the Nelson-Atkins for a free family fun event where kids will learn folding screen style art like the Japanese art on display now.

• WeekEnder @ Crown Center: Crown Center will host another WeekEnder tonight with live music and a showing of 50 First Dates.

• P&L Concert Saturday: Power & Light will host an outdoor concert tomorrow night featuring Michael Franti and Spearhead.

• Dr. Dre But Orchestra: The Truman is hosting an orchestral rendition of Dr. Dre: 2001 tomorrow night.

• Back To Our Roots: Lost Wax Presents: Back To Our Roots, a night of rap concerts and rap battles tomorrow night.

• Hot Parkville Nights: Parkville presents Hot Summer Nights with after-hours shopping and special music on Main Street tonight from 5-8 pm.

If you do participate in any of these events, feel free to tag our Instagram. Either way, have a great weekend, KC!

Opening

Of Course, It’s Here!

Of Course Kitchen and Company, a new American restaurant with an Asian twist is opening next week at Bluhawk in south Overland Park.

• New On The Block: Of Course Kitchen and Company is set to open next Tuesday in the Bluhawk shopping center and will feature a full menu of cocktails and courses expertly crafted by chef Swetha Newcomb.

• Main Course: Featuring dishes inspired by the chef's Indian heritage and her travels around the world, try the braised short rib samosas with blackberry tamarind chutney, Madras curry scallops, umami ribeye for two, wagyu smash burger, or savory donuts with a house-made mushroom cream cheese.

• Drinks AND Dessert: The cocktail menu features libations created by Jay Sanders, owner of Drastic Measures and Wild Child, and the dessert menu features decadent delights created by Nikki Vavra, the pastry chef at Plate.

To make reservations or scope out the menu, you can check out Of Course’s website here. The restaurant will be open Tuesday through Friday from 5-10 pm, and Saturdays from 4 pm to 10 pm.

Development

Leawood’s Next Venture Is Up For A Vote

The next phases of the East Village of Leawood development, a plan that would develop more than 116 acres of vacant land, are moving through City Hall.

• The Plan: The East Village of Leawood development would add more than 600 luxury apartments, million-dollar homes, duplexes, and an assisted living facility. Other residential developments would include 26 single-family homes, 12 luxury duplexes, and 26 apartment buildings alongside a grocery store, retail, restaurants, offices, and green space.

• The Controversy: The first waves of development were tense, with residents raising concerns over traffic, noise, density, and aesthetics. This led to concessions from the developer and a narrow 5-4 vote in the city council. The later stages of the development have faced less opposition and were approved with a recent vote of 5-2.

• The Last Push: The Leawood Planning Commission approved the third and fourth phases, which include more housing and a park, and are currently under review by the city council, and will be discussed on August 7th.

To see more of what the proposed developments will look like, check out the map here.

Holidays

National Chicken Wings Day Is Saturday

Saturday is National Chicken Wing Day, and Kansas City is the perfect city to try new wings. So if your friends suggest Buffalo Wild Wings (again), maybe try to steer them toward our list of the best chicken wings in Kansas City.

• The Peanut: The Peanut has long been the first place that comes to mind when Kansas Citians think of wings. In 8 locations across the metro, these giant buffalo wings will tide over any appetite. Just make sure you’re up for it if you get the dozen.

• Al’s Bar: Al Burns moved to Kansas City from Buffalo over 25 years ago and brought the wings with him. His Parkville staple is a no-frills, no-fuss bar and grill that has people coming back over and over for his famous wings.

• Wings Cafe: Located in Westport and the Northland, with nearly 20 flavors of wet and dry rubs, there is something for every palate at Wings Cafe. In addition to wings, they offer tenders, sandwiches, fish, and more

• CM Chicken: Having a Korean fried chicken spot in Overland Park on a list of best wings may seem questionable, but if you’ve had their wings you know why they're included. We ordered the Red Hot Pepper whole chicken (including wings and tenders) and were shocked by the crispiness and flavor.

• Helen’s JAD Bar and Grill: The Northland’s favorite dive bar (JAD stands for Just Another Dive) is an unassuming powerhouse in the KC wings scene. If you’re not afraid of a little heat, order the Uber wings with a side of crispy fries and thank us later.

• Q39: It’s only fitting that one of the biggest names in BBQ in Kansas City knows how to make some killer wings. Their “Best Wings on the Planet” are perfectly smoked and sauced with their own chipotle BBQ.

KC Daily Picks

In Other News

• 🦞Larry The Lobster Is Safe: After receiving a shipment of lobster, a NY seafood market found a 1 in 30 million lobster that now calls KC home.

• 🪕Country At The K: Jake Owens will perform at Kauffman Stadium Saturday night after the Royals beat the Twins(🤞).

• 🥐Baked In KC: Made in KC’s midtown location is now serving baked goods and savory treats from Fox and Bull.

• 👀Big Flavor: Big Mood natural wine bar isn’t just serving delicious wines. They might also have the city’s best smash burger too.

• 🌇Made in OP: Downtown Overland Park is the home of the newest location of Made in KC.

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