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Add Wedding Fair to My Event Calendar

Wedding Fair

Dates: Jan 11, Apr 5, June 7, Oct 4 | Location: Not Specified | Venue: Californos, 4124 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Mo.

Wedding Fair - Californos

Are you getting married or know someone who is getting married? Come to our wedding fair and meet local vendors who can help you create your dream wedding....

Admission: Free
Type: Special Events

Add Easter Brunch to My Event Calendar

Easter Brunch

Dates: Apr. 4 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, Mo.

A popular Kansas City Easter tradition combines elegant food in a lovely Italian-Style courtyard with priceless art in adjacent galleries. Strolling violin music accompanies the festivities....

Admission: $27 members, $30 non-members, $15 children 12 and under.
Type: Special Events

Add Master Class: Choral Conducting to My Event Calendar

Master Class: Choral Conducting

Dates: Wed., Mar. 24 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Grant Hall 122, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.

Master class on choral conducting with Maestro Flummerfelt ...

Admission: FREE
Type: Music & Dance,Special Events

Add Easter Breakfast to My Event Calendar

Easter Breakfast

Dates: Sun. Apr. 4 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Raphael Hotel, 325 Ward Pkwy., Kansas City, Mo.

Raphael Hotel

The Raphael's signature restaurant, Chaz on the Plaza, features a special Easter meal alternative to the buffet line. The menu features an array of a la carte breakfast dishes accompanied with a complimentary assortment of fresh baked breads and pas...

Admission: From $16
Type: Special Events

Add "Note By Note: The Making of Steinway L1037" to My Event Calendar

"Note By Note: The Making of Steinway L1037"

Dates: Sat., Mar. 27 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: St. Teresa’s Academy, 5601 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, Mo.

"Note By Note: The Making of Steinway L1037"

This film by, Ben Niles, follows the creation of a Steinway Concert Grand from forest floor to concert hall. See the actual piano from the film and hear it played by Kansas City's best pianists. ...

Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events

Add Easter Bunny Visits Crown Center to My Event Calendar

Easter Bunny Visits Crown Center

Dates: Mar. 27 & 28, Apr. 2 & 3 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Crown Center

The Easter Bunny greets children at Crown Center. A professional photographer will be taking pictures for a fee and visitors are welcome to bring their cameras. ...

Admission: FREE
Type: Special Events

Add Meet Your Favorite Fairy Tale Princess to My Event Calendar

Meet Your Favorite Fairy Tale Princess

Dates: Sat., Apr. 10, 17, 24 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Visit the enchanted castle and have your photo taken with Cinderella (April 10), Snow White (April 17) or Sleeping Beauty (April 24). Professional photos are available for a fee, or you may bring your own camera....

Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events

Add Kansas City Pet Expo to My Event Calendar

Kansas City Pet Expo

Dates: Apr. 17-18 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: American Royal Complex, 1800 Genessee, Kansas City, Mo.

Pets are an integral part of life. Whether it's traditional dogs and cats, or more exotic lizards and fish, pet ownership is at an all time high. As more species of animals have become readily available as pets, it is important that information, pro...

Admission: $8.50 adults, $6 children 6-12, children 5 and under are free.
Type: Major Events,Special Events

Add First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District to My Event Calendar

First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District

Dates: First Friday of Every Month | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, Mo.

First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District - Crossroads Community Association

Join the thousands that explore the galleries and shops in the Crossroads Arts District for one of the nation's largest art walks. ...

Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Major Events,Special Events

Add "First Sunday" Family Fun Day to My Event Calendar

"First Sunday" Family Fun Day

Dates: First Sunday of the Month | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

"First Sunday" Family Fun Days are special family activity days in the Museum. Bring kids ages 3 to 12, accompanied by at least one adult, and the whole group is admitted free! The events foster individual creativity, promote visual literacy, and ed...

Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events

Add An Evening with Kevin Smith to My Event Calendar

An Evening with Kevin Smith

Dates: Sat., Mar. 27 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: The Midland by AMC, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.

An Evening with Kevin Smith

Filmmaker, author and actor Kevin Smith arrives for a legendary evening of unconventional stories about movies, life and everything else. Smith, best known for writing and directing such feature films as "Clerks," "Dogma" and "Chasing Amy," regularl...

Admission: $29.50-$65
Type: Major Events,Special Events

Add The Choir at New College, Oxford to My Event Calendar

The Choir at New College, Oxford

Dates: Apr. 13, 2010 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Visitation Church, 5141 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.

The Choir of New College Oxford has gained a worldwide reputation and is known particularly for its stylish performances of Renaissance and Baroque music. ...

Admission: General Admission - $25, Students - $15
Type: Music & Dance,Special Events

Add Jammin' at the Gem: Jazz Appreciation Month with the Clayton Brothers Quintet to My Event Calendar

Jammin' at the Gem: Jazz Appreciation Month with the Clayton Brothers Quintet

Dates: Apr. 17, 2010 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Gem Theater, 1615 E 18th St., Kansas City, Mo.

This performance features the talents of two world-class musicians who have come to appreciate the unique place that jazz has held in their brotherly relationship. Led by bassist John Clayton and alto saxophonist Jeff Clayton, this group's infectiou...

Admission: $30-40
Type: Kansas City Jazz,Special Events

Add Mo'nique to My Event Calendar

Mo'nique

Dates: Fri., Apr. 16 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: The Midland by AMC, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.

Mo'nique

Mo'Nique is a multi-media powerhouse whose consistent, extensive body of work has captivated audiences in stand up comedy, television, film and literature. The award winning comedienne's career began 20 years ago after her brother dared her to take ...

Admission: $39.50-$59.50
Type: Major Events,Special Events

Add NAIA 2010 Basketball Championship to My Event Calendar

NAIA 2010 Basketball Championship

Dates: Mar. 17-23 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Municipal Auditorium, 301 W 13th St., Kansas City, Mo.

Coined College Basketball's Toughest Tournament, the championship event is the longest running national collegiate tournament in any sport. In six days 32 teams will compete in 31 games with the national champion crowned on Tuesday, March 23....

Admission: ll Tournament Tickets - Range $100 - $150 - Call 816-595-8000 to order; Single Session - Range $5-$12; Family Pack-Available Game Day at ticket window-$45
Type: Special Events,Sports

Add Project Blue River Rescue to My Event Calendar

Project Blue River Rescue

Dates: Sat., April 3 | Location: East | Venue: Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 E Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

The Friends of Lakeside Nature Center's Blue River Stream Team #175 invites you to join the 19th annual Blue River clean-up - the largest one-day stream clean up in Missouri. There is something for everyone to do from planting trees and litter pick-...

Type: Free Events,Special Events

Add Wedding Vaile Tea Party and Vintage Fashion Show to My Event Calendar

Wedding Vaile Tea Party and Vintage Fashion Show

Dates: Sat., Mar. 27 | Location: East | Venue: Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty St., Independence, Mo.

Wedding Vaile Tea Party and Vintage Fashion Show

Tasty tidbits, wedding cake and live harp music featured in this annual event. Guests are encouraged to dress up in vintage attire and hats. Informal modeling of period clothing from the Victorian era to the 1970s. ...

Admission: $20 with reservations
Type: Special Events

Add The World of Beatrix Potter to My Event Calendar

The World of Beatrix Potter

Dates: Sat., Apr. 10 | Location: East | Venue: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W Pacific Ave., Independence, Mo.

The World of Beatrix Potter

Stephanie Goodman brings Beatrix Potter, the remarkable 19th century author of children's classic tales, to life in this wonderful one act play. ...

Admission: Free with admission, $5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3 ages 6-17
Type: Special Events,Theatre

Add Jumping Off on the Oregon/California Trails to My Event Calendar

Jumping Off on the Oregon/California Trails

Dates: Thursdays in April | Location: East | Venue: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W Pacific Ave., Independence, Mo.

 National Frontier Trails Museum

The term "jumping off" was coined by pioneers to describe the places and events leading up to departure on the trails. During this 30 minute gallery walk the focus will be on Independence and other towns central to the preparation and organization o...

Admission: Free with admission, $5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3 ages 6-17
Type: Special Events

Add Celebration of the 20th anniversary of the National Frontier Trails Museum to My Event Calendar

Celebration of the 20th anniversary of the National Frontier Trails Museum

Dates: Sun. Apr. 11 | Location: East | Venue: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W Pacific Ave., Independence, Mo.

National Frontier Trails Museum

Annual Friends Benefit Dinner and 20th anniversary Program. Join the Friends of the National Frontier Trails Museum for their annual benefit in support of the museum. The program will recognize contributions of several individuals who have made a di...

Type: Special Events

Add All About Kids Consignment Sale to My Event Calendar

All About Kids Consignment Sale

Dates: Apr. 9-11 | Location: East | Venue: KC Sports Lodge, 19310 E 50th Terr., Independence, Mo. 64055

Spring/summer clothing sizes preemie - 14, maternity clothes, shoes, hats, bows, dance and gymnastics outfits, bibs, bottles, nursing supplies, diaper pails, potty chairs, bath tubs, diaper bags, bedding, cribs, room decor, high chairs, booster seat...

Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events

Add Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Hunt to My Event Calendar

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Hunt

Dates: Sat. Apr. 3 | Location: East | Venue: Powell Gardens, 1609 NW Hwy. 50, Kingsville, Mo.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Hunt

Enjoy a hot breakfast from Cafe Thyme and a meet-and-greet session with the Easter Bunny. Then stay for a traditional Easter egg hunt that begins at 11 am sharp! Afterwards stroll the grounds to admire early blooms and spring bulbs. ...

Type: Special Events

Add Worlds of Fun Opening Day to My Event Calendar

Worlds of Fun Opening Day

Dates: Sat., Apr. 17 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Worlds of Fun, 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave., Kansas City, Mo.

Worlds of Fun Opening Day

The park kicks off its 38th season on Saturday, April 17, 2010. After spending the day conquering acres of thrilling rides at Kansas City's amusement park, relax and enjoy the warm summer breeze surrounded by stunning light. The sparkling beauty o...

Admission: $19.99-$49.99
Type: Major Events,Special Events

Add Art Crawl to My Event Calendar

Art Crawl

Dates: Second Friday of Every Month | Location: Northeast | Venue: Gallery 105, 105 E. Broadway St., Excelsior Springs, Mo.

A night of free art entertainment! Enjoy art and free refreshments in several galleries and shops downtown....

Admission: FREE
Type: Special Events

Add Murder at The Elms - Murder Mystery Weekend to My Event Calendar

Murder at The Elms - Murder Mystery Weekend

Dates: now thru 03/27 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Elms Resort & Spa, 401 Regent St., Excelsior Springs, Mo.

Spend the weekend solving a murder. Bring your detective kit and enjoy this entertaining and fun weekend. Package includes hors d'oeuvre reception on Friday evening; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday; and brunch on Sunday along with a deluxe...

Admission: $499 per couple
Type: Special Events

Add Black Powder & Frontier Revolver Shoot Out to My Event Calendar

Black Powder & Frontier Revolver Shoot Out

Dates: Apr. 3 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Jesse James Farm & Museum, 21216 Jesse James Farm Rd, Kearney, Mo.

128th Anniversary of Jesse's Assassination - test your skills on the favorite targets of Buck and Dingus, aka Frank and Jesse, and win a prize. Two contests in one. Cap and Ball Revolver and/or Frontier Cartridge Revolver. Replicas OK. Fixed sigh...

Admission: $15 registration for shoot, Free for observers
Type: Special Events

Add Downtown Diva Night to My Event Calendar

Downtown Diva Night

Dates: Now until March 28 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Historic Downtown, Excelsior Springs, Mo.

This new event is meant to be a casual, fun shopping evening. Kick off spring with a weekend of preview sales and specials in downtown Excelsior Springs. ...

Admission: FREE
Type: Special Events

Add Parkville Cruise Night’s 2010  to My Event Calendar

Parkville Cruise Night’s 2010

Dates: First Saturday | Location: Northwest | Venue: Historic Downtown Parkville, Missouri

Find your ultimate dream car while you listen to the cool tunes of yesterday. Take in a little shopping and grab a tasty bite at one of Parkville's terrific eateries. The American Legion will offer onsite food. Dash plaques and additional parking w...

Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events

Add Fourth Saturday Zoo Tales to My Event Calendar

Fourth Saturday Zoo Tales

Dates: Sat., Mar. 27 | Location: Southeast | Venue: Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, Mo.

Create your own flat KC Nikita to participate in our flat KC Nikita Tour Guide Contest....

Admission: Included with Zoo Admission
Type: Special Events

Add Second Saturday Kids Fun Fest to My Event Calendar

Second Saturday Kids Fun Fest

Dates: Apr. 10 | Location: Southeast | Venue: Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, Mo.

Snakes aren't slimy! Visit the new reptile exhibit and see why snakes are important to the circle of animal life....

Admission: Included with Zoo Admission
Type: Special Events

Add Party for the Planet to My Event Calendar

Party for the Planet

Dates: Apr. 17 | Location: Southeast | Venue: Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, Mo.

Party for the Planet! is part of a nationwide celebration with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) to help visitors discover ways to connect to the local environment and make a collective difference in conservation on a national and global l...

Type: Special Events

Add Walk MS Johnson County to My Event Calendar

Walk MS Johnson County

Dates: Sat., Apr. 10 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Theater in the Park, 7900 Renner Rd., Shawnee, Kan.

Walk MS participants in various stages of life - students, professionals, homemakers, retired individuals - join together to create a world free of MS. A key to each Walk's success is the phenomenal number of dedicated volunteers. By walking or volu...

Type: Special Events

Add Guthrie Family Rides Again to My Event Calendar

Guthrie Family Rides Again

Dates: Sat., Mar. 27 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kan.

Guthrie Family Rides Again

Celebrated folk singer Arlo Guthrie officially introduces the fourth generation of Guthries to the stage in his tour, Guthrie Family Rides Again. Favorite folk songs, video clips, Arlo's hits and a selection of unpublished Woody Guthrie lyrics that ...

Admission: $45, $35
Type: Special Events

Add The 5 Browns to My Event Calendar

The 5 Browns

Dates: Apr. 9-10 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kan.

The 5 Browns

The 5 Browns, America's first family of piano virtuosos, return to Yardley Hall in a program of classical music and commanding showmanship on five Steinway grand pianos. Their first appearance with the Performing Arts Series was February 2008, to a ...

Admission: $35, $25
Type: Music & Dance,Special Events

Add 3rd Annual Leavenworth Easter Bonnet Parade & Activities to My Event Calendar

3rd Annual Leavenworth Easter Bonnet Parade & Activities

Dates: Sat., Apr. 3 | Location: West | Venue: Downtown Leavenworth, Kan.

Will you be the grandest lady or fellow in the Easter parade? Find out at the Third Annual Leavenworth Easter Bonnet parade, featuring contests for adults and children. Fun activities following the parade include: Easter egg hunt, games, contests, f...

Type: Free Events,Special Events

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