Happy Friday! Here are 14 ways to fill your calendar this weekend:
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📚 Jenna Bush Hager & Lucy Tan - Rainy Day Books brings the TODAY co-host and novelist Lucy Tan to Unity Temple on the Plaza tonight (Friday) at 6pm to talk about Tan’s Tiger’s Mouth, a story of two friends turned rivals. Attendees get a pre-signed copy at check-in.
⛸️ Crown Center Ice Terrace - The Crown Center Ice Terrace is now open for its 54th season of skating fun! Lace up your skates and hit the ice!
All Weekend Long
🐠 Finding Nemo Jr. - First Act Theatre Arts brings Marlin, Dory and a whole lot of sharks to the Bell Cultural Events Center in Olathe. Tickets start at $14. Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, Sun 2pm.
Friday
🎹 Rock Island Live presents Will O’ Keys - Start your weekend with a free live piano set in American Royal Hall on the Rock Island Bridge, high above the Kaw. Food and drinks available. 6-9pm.
Saturday
🎤 THUNDERGONG! - Jason Sudeikis hosts the 10th annual music and comedy benefit at the Uptown Theater, presented by Steps of Faith. Starts at 7:30pm.
🎶 Blind Boys of Alabama - The gospel legends bring “Songs in the Key of Life” to Yardley Hall at JCCC, more than 70 years into their career. Tickets start at $25. Starts at 7:30pm.
⚾️ Buck O’Neil’s Birthday Celebration - The NLBM throws a funky bash at the Gem Theater for Buck’s 115th birthday, with a concert by the S.O.S. Band. Proceeds benefit the museum, and ladies are encouraged to wear red. Starts at 7:30pm.
🫖 British Faire and Tea - The Daughters of the British Empire host their 39th annual faire at Village Presbyterian Church, with scones, shortbread and (of course) tea. Admission is $5 cash, and kids under 13 get in free. 10am-4pm.
🎻 The Music of Studio Ghibli - The KC Symphony plays Joe Hisaishi’s scores from Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Kiki’s Delivery Service and more at Helzberg Hall. Starts at 8pm.
⚽️ Summit League Men’s Soccer Championship - Durwood Soccer Stadium hosts the conference final, with the league title and an automatic NCAA Tournament bid on the line. Kickoff is at 5pm. Unfortunately, the Roos lost in the semifinals.
Sunday
⚽️ Semifinal Watch Party: KC Current vs. Gotham FC - The Current head to New York for the NWSL semifinal, and Current Landing is the riverfront spot to watch it. Kickoff is at 2pm.
🎃 Pumpkin SMASH 2026 - Give your jack-o’-lanterns a cathartic send-off at Urbavore Urban Farm: smash them, compost them, or feed them to the hogs. Natural pumpkins only, no paint or glitter. Starts at noon.
🏒 KC Mavericks Sensory Sunday - The Mavericks welcome the Wichita Thunder to Cable Dahmer Arena for a sensory-friendly afternoon game. Puck drops at 4:05pm.
💍 Kansas City Bridal & Wedding Expo - Newly engaged? Bartle Hall fills with venues, caterers, photographers, florists, and more to help you plan the big day in one afternoon. 1-5pm.
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