Events

Events

Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight

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

Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ADMISSION – FREE Learn about the history of African Americans in flight through this stirring collection of historical and contemporary photographs, first-hand […]

Spoken Word Poetry Live!

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

Hosted by Glenn North Special guest presenter: Brandon “Amayzn” Nelson Brandon “Amayzn” Nelson is a spoken word artist known for his impactful, down to earth, high-energy delivery. He has dedicated his talents to reaching […]

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: Darcus […]

Spring Sip N’ Paint

Hillcrest Community Center 10401 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

Ages: 55+ Fee: $10 This special event will be a spring celebration for all senior patrons and senior patrons in the surrounding areas/centers.

BRW Spoken Word Poetry Live

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

Special guest presenter Cherayla Cherayla is an entertainer who has been performing since elementary school. She is Midwest born, but greatly influenced by the East Coast as she called Harlem home […]

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 […]

Juneteenth KC Heritage Festival

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

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

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  […]

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