⛲️ Spring (Smoked) Chickens

The first day of spring was officially last Friday (3/20), but we missed it 🤦 So we’re considering this our first spring weekend!

🌷 12 things to do this weekend

🏆 The finals are set in the 2026 BBQ Bracket

🏠 House Hunch

📲 This week’s most-clicked stories

Spring is officially here, and Kansas City is ready. Here are 12 things to do around the city this weekend:

🦸 Planet Comicon Kansas City - The Midwest's largest comic book and pop culture convention takes over Bartle Hall for three days of celebrity meet-and-greets, cosplay, panels, and fandom of every kind. This year's guests include Elijah Wood, William Shatner, and Kiefer Sutherland.

💃 KC Fashion Week - The runway shows continue at Union Station all weekend long, with designer presentations on Friday and Saturday evening. The free vendor market hits the Grand Plaza on Saturday, 10am-4pm.

🩰 KC Ballet: Stars and Stripes - The final weekend of theKansas City Ballet's high-energy Balanchine production runs through Sunday at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre. A celebration of movement, pageantry, and pure Americana.

🏮 Asian Glow Fest KC - Kansas City's first-ever Southeast Asian night market debuts at City Market, bringing street food, lion dance performances, live music, and glowing lantern vibes to the River Market. Free admission on Friday and Saturday.

🎹 The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John - The Kansas City Symphony pays tribute to two of rock's greatest piano legends, featuring Michael Cavanaugh, the performer handpicked by Billy Joel himself, performing "Piano Man," "Rocket Man," "Bennie and the Jets," and more at Helzberg Hall.

👩‍💼 Women's History Month Pop-Up - 35+ women-owned Kansas City businesses take over J. Rieger & Co. for an evening market of handmade goods, florals, gifts, and cocktails hosted by Strawberry Swing.

⛱️ Hang on a Patio - Kick off the weekend at one of our 13 favorite patios across the city with the help of our Kansas City Patio Guide!

🌸 Spring Market & Shopping Stroll - The Plaza transforms into an open-air spring market with artisan vendor booths on Nichols Road, exclusive in-store deals, seasonal tastings, photo-ops with bunnies, live music, and balloon art.

🏒 KC Mavericks Racing Night - The Mavericks host the Wichita Thunder for Racing Night at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence. Puck drops at 6:05pm.

🌱 Lenexa Winter Farmers Market - One of the metro's best farmers markets wraps up its winter run with fresh produce, local goods, and early spring finds.

🎺 Unlimited Miles: Miles Davis at 100 - The Folly Theater celebrates the centennial of Miles Davis with a one-night tribute concert. A Kansas City sendoff to one of jazz's greatest legends.

🥞 Brunch with the Dine Card - Grab Sunday Brunch at one of our 12 favorite local restaurants and save 20% with the help of our KC Daily Dine Card!

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We’ve reached the championship match of the 2026 KC BBQ Bracket, and No. 3 Jack Stack will face No. 4 Scott’s Kitchen for the title! Here were the results from the “Flaming Four”:

Scott’s Kitchen (73.8%) vs. Joe’s Kansas City (26.2%)

Jack Stack Barbecue (56.8%) vs. Q39 (43.2%)

The winner will be announced on Wednesday, April 1st. May the best ‘que win!

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