August 20 – 25, 2024 8 p.m. Starlight Theatre in Swope Park Two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the "American" Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of […]
Wednesday, August 21 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Garment District Place, 8th & Broadway Grab some lunch and listen to live bands in this quaint downtown park! Third Wednesday of the month through October. #AFoodTruckAndABand FOOD TRUCK: Jadabay's Tasty Kitchen BAND: Alto Saxophonist Dave Panico
Sunday, September 1, 2024 (RAIN DATE: September 8) 1-4 p.m. Theis Park, 47th & Oak (across from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art) The return of "First Sundays" free concerts in Theis (formerly Volker) Park the first Sunday of the month through September!
Roanoke Park, 3601 Roanoke Rd., 64111 City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc. is proud to announce the 25th annual Dance in the Park! The concert will be presented in the tranquil setting of Roanoke Park. Bring a blanket, picnic, lawns chairs and the whole family! This FREE show kicks off at 5:30 p.m. a warm-up […]
Gem Theater, 1615 East 18th Street Kansas City, MO 64108 Fundraising Concert for the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center featuring performances by Nationally Acclaimed Artists Regina Belle, Shai & Sunshine Anderson. Purchase Tickets at Eventbrite.com. For More Information – Call 816.513.0700.
Wednesday, September 18 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Garment District Place, 8th & Broadway Grab some lunch and listen to live bands in this quaint downtown park! Third Wednesday of the month through October. #AFoodTruckAndABand FOOD TRUCK: Street Style Tacos from the Sugar Skull Grill BAND: Afternoon Jazz with Stan Kessler & friends
Our popular lunchtime concert series returns for one night only AFTER HOURS with a free concert by Sisters & Strings Infusion, a Kansas City-based band that brings together keys, cello, violin, guitar, and rhythm to share their unique spin on musical selections ranging from pop and contemporary to country and jazz. Snacks and beverages will […]
Featuring Joe Macklin & Friends ENJOY MUSIC, ART, AND MORE! Artwork courtesy of KC’s African American Artists Collective. Call 816.513.0700 to RSVP or brucewatkinscenter.com
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Garment District Place, 8th & Broadway Grab some lunch and listen to live bands in this quaint downtown park! Third Wednesday of the month through October. #AFoodTruckAndABand FOOD TRUCK: Fill Em Up Truck BAND: Pioneer of smooth jazz, Max Groove
Featuring B-Side KC Band ENJOY MUSIC, ART, AND MORE! Artwork courtesy of KC’s African American Artists Collective. Call 816.513.0700 to RSVP or brucewatkinscenter.com
Featuring The JWB ENJOY MUSIC, ART, AND MORE! Artwork courtesy of KC’s African American Artists Collective. Call 816.513.0700 to RSVP or brucewatkinscenter.com
Carter Enyeart, former Professor of Cello at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance and UCHS board member, will present a short solo cello recital of two suites by J.S. Bach in the Sexton’s Cottage to celebrate the launch of the 2025 Legacy Tree Campaign. Tickets are not required, but any and all donations toward the […]
Commemorate the anniversary (March 29, 1973) of US troop withdrawal from Vietnam with the Vietnam Veterans of America and KC Celtic Pipes & Drums at the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial.
Featuring T.J. Hooker - Taylor & Band ENJOY MUSIC, ART, AND MORE! Artwork courtesy of KC’s African American Artists Collective. Call 816.513.0700 to RSVP or brucewatkinscenter.com
A reimagining of Peter Pan as told by Wendy Darling. Wendy gazes out at the night sky dreaming of blue lagoons, magical moons and most of all, stories. And tonight, there’s magic in the air… Fly with Wendy and her brothers as they create the world of Neverland, where time stands still and the impossible […]
Celebrate Earth Day with a Mobile Music Box Concert in the park featuring a String Quartet from the Kansas City Symphony!
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