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Live Music at Knuckleheads Saloon
If you’re looking for a sign that things are getting better you’ve got it with the reopening of Knuckleheads Saloon. Knuckleheads Saloon is a four-stage live music venue in Kansas City that offers live performances by local, national or international musicians nearly every day or night. It has an unassuming, laid back, roadhouse feel and […]
J.K. Rowlings Children’s Book “The Ickabog” Free Online
J.K. Rowling, the iconic author of the Harry Potter books, is giving readers a new children’s book – one chapter at a time. From May 26 to July 10, the author will be posting a chapter (or two) every weekday — FREE for all to read. The book is expected to be published in November, with all of […]
Free and Cheap Things to Do This Week in Kansas City
Here’s a look ahead at free and cheap events and activities in Kansas City this week. Although there are not as many events happening or attractions open right now in Kansas City, we’re still working hard to find plenty of frugal fun for kids and adults. Right now our calendar includes some in-person items, as […]
Free Digital Greeting Cards from American Greetings
Many parts of life – school, work, shopping and socializing are relying on technology more than ever right now. And American Greetings is making it easier with its complimentary digital postcards — everything from funny to comforting. You can send the postcards via e-mail or post them on social media for FREE — click here. In addition, the greeting card […]
Dhvani Offers Free Face Mask for Every American
As stay-at-home orders around Kansas City are adjusted, it won’t necessarily be business as usual, even for businesses that are allowed to reopen. Many businesses, including retailers and restaurants, are or will require employees to wear face masks and are encouraging customers to do the same. Portland-based clothing company Dhvani wants to do its part by […]
Virtual Events: Broadway Shows, Live Music, Yoga, Movies, Zoo Safaris and More
It’s easier to try and figure out what’s open and still going on in Kansas City than to determine what’s been canceled. Unless you hear differently directly from the horse’s mouth, assume it’s not happening. The usual Kansas City on the Cheap events calendar is pretty much on hiatus (like the National Hockey League). Once […]
DIY Simple Face Masks and Where to Donate Them in Kansas City
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised wearing cloth face coverings when you go out in public, to help slow the spread of COVID-19. With face masks hard to find, we suggest you just make your own. If you sew, there are many patterns out there. But we found a pattern so simple, provided by […]
Senior Shopping Times, New Store Hours and Product Limits
Retailers in Kansas City and across the nation are making continual changes to how they serve customers and take care of employees. Many retailers are adjusting store hours, not only to allow for effective restocking and additional cleaning, but to ensure employees have additional time to take of themselves and their families. Others are designating […]
Free Mental and Emotional Wellness Resources with Calm App
Keep calm and carry on. These words have found their way intertwined for innumerable parodies. Keep calm and have a cocktail. Keep calm and pet your cat. Keep calm and – well, just don’t panic. Without a doubt, current events are laving many of us are feeling anxious and uncertain. The popular app Calm is […]
