Rainy Day Books is a full-service independent bookstore that’s strives to satisfy the budget-minded bookworm that lurks in many of us. In addition to books for children and adults and greeting cards, the store offers personal touches of FREE gift wrapping, special order books, book club recommendations and a robust lineup of author events for […]
Entertainment
Walmart Hosts Pop-Up Drive-in Movies at Select KC Area Stores
Grab your popcorn! Walmart is lifting the curtain on plans for the Walmart Drive-in, a drive-in movie theater experience happening in 160 Walmart store parking lots around the country and there are some locations in Kansas City. The event begins in August and is created in partnership with the Tribeca Film Festival. Available for FREE […]
FREE Friday WeekEnder Events at Crown Center
Crown Center will once again offer FREE summer entertainment with its summer WeekEnder series. With plenty of room to abide by social distancing guidelines, WeekEnder events will take place outdoors under the evening skies on Crown Center Square. The series kicks off on Friday, July 10 and continues for the next three Fridays, each one […]
Planet Comicon Kansas City 2020 Cancelled
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, […]
Reopening: 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 […]
Sonos Gives 30% Discount to Healthcare Workers and First Responders
Music is transformative. It can help reduce stress, spark joy, find an escape, or even making us feel more connected to those around us. Who couldn’t use some of all of that right now? Starting today, Sonos is offering a 30% discount on online purchases to verified healthcare workers and first responders. Sonos rarely offers […]
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 […]
Free Movies and TV Shows From Redbox
Redbox, the provider of entertainment in a red box, is offering another simple and easy option for watching your favorite movies and TV Shows. The entertainment company just introduced FREE Live TV with dozens of family-friendly channels. You can watch movies and TV shows at no cost. Even better, there is no subscription or sign-in required. Just sit back with […]
