A free to the public pocket park activation with local performers, community activities, yard games, artist vendors and food trucks.

Summer in the City July 10th Line-Up:

Lunchtime Performance by Heartland Song Network featuring artists: Malak Azrael, Lucy Gray and Nora Payne. (12:00 – 1:00pm)

Community Activity: Songwriting Workshop led by Kate Whitefield (1:30 – 3:00pm)

Art Vendors (3:30 – 6:30pm):

  • Anita Easterwood, a multi-disciplinary visual artist, born and raised in Kansas City, enjoys creating art that celebrates life, centered around fashion, history, culture and sisterhood.
  • Tokeya Waci U Richarsdon of Coup Count Designz is a member of the Oglala Lakota and Haliwa-Saponi tribes and is an author and visual artist who will be sharing his work.
  • Nia Lovemore’s artwork often depicts fantasy characters of sapphic vampires, malevolent succubi, ethereal fairies, bikini warriors and much more! She will have prints, stickers, comics and zines available for purchase.
  • Rissa’s Artistic Designs are one-of-a-kind pieces crafted to inspire strength, confidence, and individuality, where clients are not just wearers but collectors of her unique art.
  • Mariah Markt works range from murals to postcards of various subject matter, with a favorite medium of silkscreen art prints.

Evening Performance by Run With It, where infectious energy meets non-stop singable hooks and a captivating stage presence. Drawing inspiration from The Killers and Kings Of Leon, their high-energy anthems resonate deeply. From international stages like Al Udeid Air Force Base to fairs, festivals, and college circuits, their performances create unforgettable musical moments. (6:00 – 7:00pm)

Featured Foods Trucks: Ghost Kitchen and Sugar Skull Grill

With the goal of engaging workers and residents, Summer in the City supports our thriving, creative community by weaving various talented artists and community members of Kansas City into the tapestry of Downtown. Sponsored by the Downtown Community Improvement District (DCID), in partnership with Jackson County, Art in the Loop, The Downtown Council and area businesses, Summer in the City ignites, activates and celebrates the greater community of Downtown Kansas City.
For more information visit: https://www.downtownkc.org/summerinthecity