Events

Events

A Conversation With the Elders

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Join Us for insightful and up-front conversations with long-time community activists/advocates as they share their perspectives on life, living and “changing the game” so everyone can “play to win.” Featuring: Michael Carter, Radio and Broadcast Owner, Businessman, Corporate/Nonprofit Advisor and Community Advocate. As President and General Manager of Carter Media (KPRS 103 FM, KPRT 1590 AM and RNB 106.9 FM) […]

Kansas City International Dragon Boat Festival

Brush Creek Brush Creek, Country Club Plaza, KCMO (East end), MO, United States

Brush Creek on the Country Club Plaza will be packed with people and dragons for the annual Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival. The boats enter the water for practice at 8 a.m. and festivities begin at 9:45 am. as drum rollers and dragons march along the banks of Brush Creek to kick-off a day of […]

Juneteenth KC Heritage Festival

Parade Park 1622 E. 17th Terr., Kansas City, MO

Kansas City's official celebration of African American Pride and Culture!

Western Showcase: The Movie “Black Rodeo”

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Join us for a showing of the movie, “Black Rodeo”, Starring Muhammad Ali and Rex Purefoy.

Vintage (1929) Western Movies

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Vintage  (1929) Western Movies starring   Herb Jeffrey “Harlem Rides the Range” and “The Bronze Buckaroo”

KC’s Lawn Party Quick Paint Contest

Theis Park 4701 Oak St., Kansas City, Missouri

4-5 p.m.: Artist Check-in at KC Parks tent by stage on the west side of Theis Park
5-7 p.m.: Quick Paint
7-7:15 p.m.: Turn-in and Judging by the KC Parks stage
7:30 p.m.: Purchase Award: $500

46th Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival

Swope Park Bandstand 4177 Pavilion Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

Friday, August 15 | 6 – 10 p.m. Saturday, August 16 | Noon – 10 p.m. Sunday, August 17 | Noon – 6 p.m. Swope Park Bandstand, Pavilion Road. Adult: $5  |  12 and under: Free with Adult  |  Free Parking Sorry, NO Pets Allowed.  Must show certificate for service/ comfort animals. Join us as we […]

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