Update: Planet Comicon Kansas City won’t happen in 2020. The next show is set for April 16-18, 2021. Check here for details on what to do about your 2020 tickets and sales for 2021. Planet Comicon Kansas City, the region’s largest pop culture and comic book convention, takes place Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22, […]
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JuneteenthKC and Other Celebrations in Kansas City
Juneteenth celebrates the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States. It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African–Americans in Texas. According to the JuneteenthKC organization website, Horace M. Peterson III, founder of the Black […]
Perk Up with Discount from City Market Coffee
Get a cup of coffee that tastes good and you can feel good about drinking. City Market Coffee has been part of the City Market since 1996. They are small-batch coffee roastery specializing in fresh crop specialty coffees sourced through fair trade farms around the world. City Market Coffee has a new app enabling orders […]
Free Meal at Boston Market for Rewards Members
Are you “in the market” for a totally free meal? Boston Market is offering customers a big incentive to join its loyalty program, Rotisserie Rewards. From June 3 to 24, new members receive a coupon for a FREE Individual Meal — choose 1/4 white or 3-piece dark chicken. Members earn points with each purchase that can be redeemed for complimentary […]
UPDATED: Online Cooking Classes from the Culinary Center of Kansas City
Are your home cooking adventures falling flat? Looking for new recipes and kitchen inspiration so you can impress your family with home cooked meals? The Culinary Center of Kansas City is here to the rescue with online cooking classes offered through early June. Each class is facilitated in a closed Facebook group. A video of […]
Free Consumer Action Handbook
Knowledge is power. If you’re trying to resolve an issue, it’s not always easy for consumers to resolve issues, know what’s a scam or who to turn to for assistance. The government wants to help consumers make informed decisions on many topics, including banking, cars, credit, education, employment, food & nutrition, health care, housing, insurance, investing, […]
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 […]
New Weekly Drive-Thru Deals from Arby’s
The key message of the day is stay safe, stay healthy, but everyone has to eat. Arby’s is introducing weekly Drive-Thru Deals that gives families and affordable way to stay fed — all from the safety of their own vehicle. There is no coupon required — just mention “Drive Thru Deals”, when you order. To stay in […]
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 […]