Entertainment Lives in KC
The Kansas City Power and Light District is one of the Midwest’s premier entertainment districts. With more than 50 unique and captivating retail outlets, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues, the district offers something for everyone.
KC-Style Jazz at The Blue Room
The American Jazz Museum's Blue Room is a museum by day and a working jazz club at night. Four nights a week, the Blue Room resonates with the sweet sounds of Kansas City jazz.
Couple’s Night Out
Begin your night with a romantic dinner at one of KC’s intimate restaurants. Then take in a concert, musical or art gallery.
Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway
The Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway has 2,000 slot machines and 52 table games. The entire 100,000-square-foot complex overlooks turn two of the racetrack.
SAVE with Dine and Play Discounts
Restaurants and nightlife hotspots are offering sizzling deals this summer. Take advantage of our Season of Magic promotion and save on your visit to KC.
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Entertainment lives in KC. See the nation's top acts at Sprint Center or listen to KC-style jazz at one of the many Kansas City nightclubs. Across the city, you'll discover a mix of choices from comedy clubs and casinos to opera and symphonic concerts.
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America’s Next Great Cocktail City
Watch Outside|Lines' video on Manifesto, which is a throwback to the popular speakeasies of the 1920s and ‘30s. It occupies a sexy, clandestine subterranean spot in the historic Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange.
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New Hotspots in KCKC is home to some of the newest, freshest and “outside of the box” bars, nightclubs and music venues in the Midwest. |
Favorite KC Bars
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History of Kansas City JazzKansas City is world renowned for its rich jazz and blues legacy. Jazz in Kansas City was born in the 1920s and continues today in clubs and events held throughout the city. |
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Entertianment & Nightlife in KC
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Jazz & Blues ClubsThe Kansas City style of jazz can still be heard nightly at clubs across the Kansas City area. |
Bars & ClubsThere are lots of great places throughout KC to catch up with old friends or meet new friends. |
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CasinosYou'll find five full-gaming, Vegas-Style casinos in Kansas City. |
Upcoming ConcertsGet ready for blockbuster concerts and shows in Kansas City. Venues |
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Movie TheatersFind some of Kansas City's premier movie theaters. . |
Comedy ClubsLook through out member listings of comedy clubs. . |
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“Kansas City has a broad range of bartending excellence, delivered sans attitude.”
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Top 5 Places in KC
Kansas City Repertory Theatre
Kansas City Repertory Theatre has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Founded in 1964, Kansas City Repertory Theatre is nearing its golden anniversary as one of the country’s premier regional th...
Blue Room, The
Blue Room, The has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
The American Jazz Museum's Blue Room is a museum by day and a working jazz club at night. Four nights a week, the Blue Room ...
Harrah's Casino
Harrah's Casino has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Harrah’s offers 392 luxurious hotel rooms with 69 suites. The casino offers the best in gaming and entertainment with more t...
Gem Theater
Gem Theater has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Originally named the Star Theater, the Gem was built in 1912 by the Shriner and Powellson Amusement Company as a silent movi...
The Chesterfield
The Chesterfield has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Adjacent to Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and across the street from the President hotel, this spacious bar brings a slice of Kans...
Recently Reviewed
Harrah's Casino: nice room
Leslie S. - 05/04/2013
Stockton, KS
Harrah's Casino has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sprint Center: fleetwood mac
Tim C. - 05/02/2013
emporia, KS
Sprint Center has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Majestic Restaurant: A Kansas City Gem
Aaron F. - 03/22/2013
Kansas City, MO
The Majestic Restaurant has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Isle of Capri Casino: Fun Older Gaming Boat......
Jake M. - 11/26/2012
Kansis City, MO
Isle of Capri Casino has been rated 4 out of 5 stars
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City: Amazing And Fun!!!
Jake M. - 11/26/2012
Kansas City, MO
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
