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Free Events in Kansas City

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Shaken, Not Stirred: A 007 Jazz Gala – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 30
Concerts

Shaken, Not Stirred: A 007 Jazz Gala

Kansas City Jazz Orchestra

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Neighborhood

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Summer in the City – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 21
Concerts

Summer in the City

Downtown Council of Kansas City

Think and Drink – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 21
Free Events

Think and Drink

Casual Animal Brewing Company

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May 21
Exhibits

Trespassers Beware! Fort Conley and Wyandot Women Warriors

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Friday, May 22, 2026

“Images in Time” A Photography Exhibit Featuring Artworks by Jason Piggie at the Black Archives of Mid-America – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Exhibits

“Images in Time” A Photography Exhibit Featuring Artworks by Jason Piggie at the Black Archives of Mid-America

Black Archives of Mid-America, Inc.

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9)

Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering, and Technology

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May 22
Exhibits

Amy Kligman: The Salon for Possible Futures – on view through Dec. 22, 2026

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

DJ Night & Shot Specials – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Free Events

DJ Night & Shot Specials

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Leawood

Fourth Friday Kick Back – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Free Events

Fourth Friday Kick Back

Liberty Courtyard

Fourth Fridays Art Walk in Downtown LS – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Exhibits

Fourth Fridays Art Walk in Downtown LS

Downtown Lee’s Summit

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May 22
Exhibits

Julie Buffalohead: Stories of Becoming- March 19-July 26

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Lawrence Busker Festival – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Concerts

Lawrence Busker Festival

eXplore Lawrence

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May 22
Free Events

Movie Night – Inside Out

Tanger Kansas City at Legends

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May 22
Free Events

Neighbor Night at PH Coffee

PH Coffee/Public House

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May 22
Concerts

Shaun Munday

VOO Lounge

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May 22
Exhibits

Trespassers Beware! Fort Conley and Wyandot Women Warriors

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Saturday, May 23, 2026

“Images in Time” A Photography Exhibit Featuring Artworks by Jason Piggie at the Black Archives of Mid-America – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 23
Exhibits

“Images in Time” A Photography Exhibit Featuring Artworks by Jason Piggie at the Black Archives of Mid-America

Black Archives of Mid-America, Inc.

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May 23
Exhibits

Amy Kligman: The Salon for Possible Futures – on view through Dec. 22, 2026

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Burroughs Audubon Field Trip – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 23
Free Events

Burroughs Audubon Field Trip

Heartland Conservation Alliance

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May 23
Concerts

Darren Dowler at Voo Lounge

VOO Lounge

Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 23
Free Events

Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market

Downtown Lee’s Summit

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May 23
Free Events

Independence Farmers Market

Visit Independence

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May 23
Exhibits

Julie Buffalohead: Stories of Becoming- March 19-July 26

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Lawrence Busker Festival – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 23
Concerts

Lawrence Busker Festival

eXplore Lawrence

Live Music Saturdays – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 23
Free Events

Live Music Saturdays

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Leawood

Live Music Saturdays – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 23
Free Events

Live Music Saturdays

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Lee’s Summit

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May 23
Exhibits

Trespassers Beware! Fort Conley and Wyandot Women Warriors

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Sunday, May 24, 2026

“Images in Time” A Photography Exhibit Featuring Artworks by Jason Piggie at the Black Archives of Mid-America – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 24
Exhibits

“Images in Time” A Photography Exhibit Featuring Artworks by Jason Piggie at the Black Archives of Mid-America

Black Archives of Mid-America, Inc.

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May 24
Exhibits

Amy Kligman: The Salon for Possible Futures – on view through Dec. 22, 2026

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

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May 24
Exhibits

Julie Buffalohead: Stories of Becoming- March 19-July 26

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Kansas City Symphony Celebration at the Station – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 24
Concerts

Kansas City Symphony Celebration at the Station

Kansas City Symphony

Lawrence Busker Festival – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 24
Concerts

Lawrence Busker Festival

eXplore Lawrence

Outdoor Concert Series – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 24
Concerts

Outdoor Concert Series

City of Lenexa, Kansas

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May 24
Exhibits

Trespassers Beware! Fort Conley and Wyandot Women Warriors

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Monday, May 25, 2026

“Images in Time” A Photography Exhibit Featuring Artworks by Jason Piggie at the Black Archives of Mid-America – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 25
Exhibits

“Images in Time” A Photography Exhibit Featuring Artworks by Jason Piggie at the Black Archives of Mid-America

Black Archives of Mid-America, Inc.

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 25
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9)

Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering, and Technology

KC Watersports Free For All – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 25
Free Events

KC Watersports Free For All

KC Watersports

Monday Story Time – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 25
Free Events

Monday Story Time

PH Coffee/Public House

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

“Images in Time” A Photography Exhibit Featuring Artworks by Jason Piggie at the Black Archives of Mid-America – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 26
Exhibits

“Images in Time” A Photography Exhibit Featuring Artworks by Jason Piggie at the Black Archives of Mid-America

Black Archives of Mid-America, Inc.

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 26
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI (March 13-Oct 9)

Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering, and Technology

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May 26
Exhibits

Amy Kligman: The Salon for Possible Futures – on view through Dec. 22, 2026

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

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