Skip to content

Facebook Twitter Instagram

Everything

Places

Parks

Playgrounds

Golf

Public Art

Facilities

Fountains

Trails

Community Centers

Garden/Nature Centers

Museums

Athletic Fields & Courts

Aquatic Facilities

Disc Golf

Dog Parks

Skate Parks

Programs

Activity Guide

Membership

Aquatics

Athletics

Creative Expressions

Esports

Fitness

Homeschool

Ice Sports

Martial Arts

Racquet Sports

Active Aging

Adult

Youth

Events

Calendar of Events

Seasonal/Holiday

Arts/Culture

Educational

Health & Fitness

Just for Fun

Music/Concert/Play

Public Meeting

Reservations & Permits

Events FAQs

Permit Info & Contacts

Permit Fees

Event Request Form

Photo/Film/Video Permit

Shelter/Outdoor Facilities Reservations

Field/Court Reservations

Fountain Dyeing Permit

Mobile Vending Policy

Weddings

Contact

Stay Up-to-Date

Report a Website Issue

Volunteer

Job Openings

311 Service Request

Rain Out Line

KC Parks Department

About Us

History

Board

News Releases

Planning & Design Services Division

Development Review Committee

Current RFPs

S.H.A.P.E. Program

Services

Natural Resources Management

Ice & Snow Response

Emerald Ash Borer

Commemorative Trees & Bench Program

Online Payment and Registration

Archives

Resources

Park Rules

Year in Review

Parks Partner Logo

Historical Photos & Books

Reference Book

Master Plan 2032

Aquatics Master Plan
Places

Parks

KC Parks operates and maintains 220 picturesque parks…

Aquatics

We have a variety of aquatic facilities throughout the city to keep you cool…

Attractions

Different sorts of attractions such as : Skate Park, Soccer Fields, Tennis…

Facilities

Multiple facilities are listed in different sorts parks..

Fountains

KC Parks maintains 48 fountains with the city, ensuring that they work…

Trails

Dust off your bike and lace up those walking shoes or hiking….

Community Centers

Community centers provides range of options..

Garden & Nature Centers

KC Parks maintains 48 fountains with the city, ensuring that they work…

Museums

Dust off your bike and lace up those walking shoes or hiking….

Athletic Fields & Courts

Community centers provides range of options..

Dog Parks

Dust off your bike and lace up those walking shoes or hiking….

View All Places
Events

Events

Calendar

Seasonal/Holiday

Arts/Culture

Educational

Health/Fitness

Just for fun

Music/Concert/Play

Public meeting
Programs

Programs

Programs for all ages and interests are available through KC Parks & Recreation. Take a minute to explore and find your perfect fit.

Activity Guide

Active Aging

Aquatics

Athletics

Basketball

Boxing

Center Events

Creative Expressions

Day Camps

Esports

Education & Leisure

Fitness

Homeschool

Hockey & Skating

Ice sports

Martial Arts

Membership

Pickleball

Racquet Sports

Recreation

Soccer

Volleyball
Reservations

Reservations

Please feel free to contact Kansas City Parks and Recreation

Event FAQs

Permit Info and Contacts

permit fees

event request form

Photo/Film/Video Permit

Races, Walks, & Rides permits

Shelter/Outdoor Facilities

Field/court reservations

Fountain Dyeing Permit

mobile vending policy

Weddings

sidewalk cafe

Metal Detecting in KC Parks
About

About

Our Board

Board Meetings

About Us
Services & Resources

Services & Resources

Services

Resources
Contact Us

Contact

Please feel free to contact Kansas City Parks and Recreation

Stay Up-to-Date

Report a Website Issue

Volunteer

Jobs

Staff/Division Contacts

311 Service Request

Rain out line
816-306-3323

Spoken Word Poetry Live!

816-513-7500

Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube

Rainout Line 816-306-3323
Weather Forecast

Everything

Places

Parks

Playgrounds

Golf

Public Art

Facilities

Fountains

Trails

Community Centers

Garden/Nature Centers

Museums

Athletic Fields & Courts

Aquatic Facilities

Disc Golf

Dog Parks

Skate Parks

Programs

Activity Guide

Membership

Aquatics

Athletics

Creative Expressions

Esports

Fitness

Homeschool

Ice Sports

Martial Arts

Racquet Sports

Active Aging

Adult

Youth

Events

Calendar of Events

Seasonal/Holiday

Arts/Culture

Educational

Health & Fitness

Just for Fun

Music/Concert/Play

Public Meeting

Reservations & Permits

Events FAQs

Permit Info & Contacts

Permit Fees

Event Request Form

Photo/Film/Video Permit

Shelter/Outdoor Facilities Reservations

Field/Court Reservations

Fountain Dyeing Permit

Mobile Vending Policy

Weddings

Contact

Stay Up-to-Date

Report a Website Issue

Volunteer

Job Openings

311 Service Request

Rain Out Line

KC Parks Department

About Us

History

Board

News Releases

Planning & Design Services Division

Development Review Committee

Current RFPs

S.H.A.P.E. Program

Services

Natural Resources Management

Ice & Snow Response

Emerald Ash Borer

Commemorative Trees & Bench Program

Online Payment and Registration

Archives

Resources

Park Rules

Year in Review

Parks Partner Logo

Historical Photos & Books

Reference Book

Master Plan 2032

Aquatics Master Plan
Places

Parks

KC Parks operates and maintains 220 picturesque parks…

Aquatics

We have a variety of aquatic facilities throughout the city to keep you cool…

Attractions

Different sorts of attractions such as : Skate Park, Soccer Fields, Tennis…

Facilities

Multiple facilities are listed in different sorts parks..

Fountains

KC Parks maintains 48 fountains with the city, ensuring that they work…

Trails

Dust off your bike and lace up those walking shoes or hiking….

Community Centers

Community centers provides range of options..

Garden & Nature Centers

KC Parks maintains 48 fountains with the city, ensuring that they work…

Museums

Dust off your bike and lace up those walking shoes or hiking….

Athletic Fields & Courts

Community centers provides range of options..

Dog Parks

Dust off your bike and lace up those walking shoes or hiking….

View All Places
Events

Events

Calendar

Seasonal/Holiday

Arts/Culture

Educational

Health/Fitness

Just for fun

Music/Concert/Play

Public meeting
Programs

Programs

Programs for all ages and interests are available through KC Parks & Recreation. Take a minute to explore and find your perfect fit.

Activity Guide

Active Aging

Aquatics

Athletics

Basketball

Boxing

Center Events

Creative Expressions

Day Camps

Esports

Education & Leisure

Fitness

Homeschool

Hockey & Skating

Ice sports

Martial Arts

Membership

Pickleball

Racquet Sports

Recreation

Soccer

Volleyball
Reservations

Reservations

Please feel free to contact Kansas City Parks and Recreation

Event FAQs

Permit Info and Contacts

permit fees

event request form

Photo/Film/Video Permit

Races, Walks, & Rides permits

Shelter/Outdoor Facilities

Field/court reservations

Fountain Dyeing Permit

mobile vending policy

Weddings

sidewalk cafe

Metal Detecting in KC Parks
About

About

Our Board

Board Meetings

About Us
Services & Resources

Services & Resources

Services

Resources
Contact Us

Contact

Please feel free to contact Kansas City Parks and Recreation

Stay Up-to-Date

Report a Website Issue

Volunteer

Jobs

Staff/Division Contacts

311 Service Request

Rain out line
816-306-3323

Spoken Word Poetry Live!

« All Events

This event has passed.

Event Series: Spoken Word Poetry Live!

Spoken Word Poetry Live!

August 28 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

« Bruce R. Watkins Connector Community Park Open House
Gold Fountain for Childhood Cancer Awareness »

Hosted by Glenn North

LISTEN, JOIN-IN, ENJOY, ART AND MORE! Artwork courtesy of KC’s African American Artists Collective. Call 816-513-0700 to RSVP.

Google Calendar
iCalendar
Outlook 365
Outlook Live

Details

Date:: August 28
Time:: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Series:: Spoken Word Poetry Live!
Event Category:: Arts/Culture

Venue

: Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center
: 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64130 United States + Google Map
Phone: 816-513-0700

Related Events

Dance in the Park 2024
September 7 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Brush Creek Art Walk
September 13 - September 15
Spoken Word Poetry Live!
September 25 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

« Bruce R. Watkins Connector Community Park Open House
Gold Fountain for Childhood Cancer Awareness »

Join our global community

We hate spam, and we respect your privacy!

816-513-7500
[email protected]

KC Parks Dept

About Us
Our Board
News Releases

About Us
Our Board
News Releases

Services

Reservations/Permits
Natural Resources Management
311 Service Request
Ice & Snow Response

Reservations/Permits
Natural Resources Management
311 Service Request
Ice & Snow Response

Resources

Park Rules
Year In Review

Park Rules
Year In Review

Employment
Photo Release
Partners
ADA

Employment
Photo Release
Partners
ADA

Scroll to Top

Places

Programs

Events

Reservations & Permits

Contact

KC Parks Department

Services

Resources

Events

Programs

Reservations

About

Services & Resources

Contact

Spoken Word Poetry Live!

Places

Programs

Events

Reservations & Permits

Contact

KC Parks Department

Services

Resources

Events

Programs

Reservations

About

Services & Resources

Contact

Spoken Word Poetry Live!

Spoken Word Poetry Live!

August 28 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Details

Venue

Related Events

Dance in the Park 2024

Brush Creek Art Walk

Spoken Word Poetry Live!

Join our global community

KC Parks Dept

Services

Resources