The Kansas City Fringe Festival begins on Thursday, July 20, 2017, and runs through July 30. The Fringe Festival is a visual arts extravaganza that straddles a thin line between mass appeal and eclectic tastes. It includes multiple events at various venues throughout Kansas City. Some of the events are free with a one-time purchase of a Fringe […]
Art Events
FREE Art in the Loop Performances
Every Wednesday through September 13, 2017, enjoy FREE Art in the Loop performances throughout Downtown Kansas City. The performances take place between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at City Market Park, the Kansas City Library Central branch, and onboard the KC Streetcar. Check the Arts in the Loop calendar to see who is performing. Additionally, temporary […]
4th Fridays in Historic Downtown Liberty
Every 4th Friday, Historic Downtown Liberty businesses will stay open until 9 p.m. for you to explore their charming shops and restaurants. Shops Aggieal’s Attic Vintage Boutique, Bea’s Designs, Bittersweet Apothecary, Brant’s Clothing, Clay County Museum and Historical Society, Historic Liberty Jail, James Country Mercantile, Main Street Goods and Goodies, Orange Easel, Payton’s Closet, Petals and Potpourri, Quilting is My Therapy, […]
The Enchanted Forest at Overland Park Arboretum
Every Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, the Overland Park Arboretum invites you to step into their magical Enchanted Forest. Discover the world of fairies, gnomes, trolls, and their tiny homes as you stroll through the arboretum. Admission is $3 for visitors 13 and older and $1 for visitors ages 6 to 12. Friends of the Arboretum […]
Second Saturdays & Car Cruise in Downtown Blue Springs
Do you enjoy live music and locally-made art, crafts and goods? Visit the City of Blue Spring’s Second Saturday event on the second Saturday of each month from Spring through November in Downtown Blue Springs. The Blue Springs Downtown Alive Association invites artists, crafters, and makers to bring and sell their merchandise on Second Saturdays. There is no charge […]
Free Fourth Fridays Art Walk in Lee’s Summit
On the fourth Friday of every month through August, 2017, the downtown Lee’s Summit businesses hold a Fourth Fridays Art Walk. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 5 to 8 p.m., includes artist receptions, artist showcases, Music in the Park at Howard Station Park, street theater, Yoga in the Streets, and more. Themes for the 2017 season […]
Third Thursday at the Nelson-Atkins Museum
On the 3rd Thursday of every month, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is holding a Third Thursday event. Admission is free (adults only). This event, which runs from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., includes live music, free programs, art activities, Happy Hour in the Bloch Lobby with small plates and a full bar ($), and more. The Nelson-Atkins Museum […]
Free Englewood Art Walk
On the third Friday of every month, the galleries and art studios in the Englewood Station Arts District hold an art walk to showcase local and national artists. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m., includes a rotating collection of art from more than four dozen local and regional artists, street performers, music, refreshments, and more. […]
First Fridays in the 18th & Vine Jazz District
On the first Friday of every month, the businesses in the 18th & Vine Jazz District are holding a First Fridays event (both indoors and outdoors). Admission is free. This event, which starts at 4:00 p.m., includes live music, local art and craft vendors, food trucks, dancing, and more.
Free Art Walk on First Fridays
On the first Friday of every month, the galleries and art studios in the Crossroads District hold an art walk to showcase local and national artists. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., includes exhibits, artist demonstrations, refreshments, and more. The Crossroads District is located at 17th and Wyandotte in Kansas City, […]
