⛲️ What is First Friday?

Crossroads Arts District: First Friday in the Crossroads is a monthly event where thousands gather to explore galleries, artist studios, local restaurants, breweries, and street art. From April to October, the event features Art Alleys and a food truck plaza. Pro tip: ride in on the KC Streetcar to avoid parking.

West Bottoms: First Friday Weekends in the West Bottoms run from Friday through Sunday, featuring vintage and antique shops in its historic industrial buildings. The district offers a variety of food trucks, breweries, wineries, and special events that celebrate the area's rich heritage. Pro tip: visit Bella Patina.

Any Place, Any Time: Founded right here in KC, Gift Card Market lets you send instant digital gift cards for millions of local restaurants, spas & salons, and service providers (for the first time ever) nationwide. Search a favorite local spot, choose an amount, add a heartfelt message, and send in seconds via text or email.

Local Love: Each gift lands in their Apple or Google Wallet for a seamless tap-to-pay experience. From dinner at their favorite restaurant to a spa day they’ve been hinting at, send the perfect gift (or schedule for Christmas!) and support local—instantly.

Select Few: The survey will be sent via email to a select group of fans. Royals CEO John Sherman said in a release, “We are constantly engaging with and listening to our fans,” and the team will use fan feedback to determine the future of the franchise in Kansas City.

Three’s Company: The largest ongoing conversation around the Royals is a potential new stadium and its location. According to the survey, it seeks fan feedback on three locations: downtown/near downtown, Clay County/North Kansas City, and Johnson County/Overland Park.

🥩 Steaksgiving: 1587 Prime announced it would offer a special Thanksgiving menu and live entertainment on Thanksgiving Day (11/27). The menu is for one day only, with openings starting at 2pm.

✈️ Europe or Bust: St. Louis International Airport recently announced its second transatlantic direct flight, yet Kansas City has zero. Will that change in the near future?

🍖 BBQ HQ: JBQ Meats, the umbrella company of Fiorella’s Jack Stack BBQ, has received approval for an $18m makeover of a former Walmart in Harrisonville.

🛬 Get to the Gate: We may not have any transatlantic flights, but MCI has below-average tarmac times for both departures and arrivals.

😂 You Betcha!: Comedian Charlie Berens, known for his Midwestern-stereotype skits and stand-up bits, will perform at the Midland Theatre this Friday night at 7pm.

🏆 Two Boots: For the second year in a row, the KC Current’s Temwa Chawinga has been named the winner of the NWSL Golden Boot. She is just the second player in league history to win the award multiple times.

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