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There’s always a chance to celebrate in KC. Browse the region’s full lineup of events happening today, this week and throughout the season.

Kansas City Monarchs – Legends Field (23)

Kansas City Monarchs vs Lake Country Dockhounds

Catch a game at Legends Field with post-game fireworks and pre-game skydivers.

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Events in Kansas City Today

This Weekend in Kansas City

Discover the top events happening in Kansas City this weekend.

This Weekend in KC

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2026's Top Events in Kansas City

From craft beer festivals to holiday celebrations and everything in between, mark your calendar with Kansas City’s largest events.

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Featured Events

Painted Garden – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Exhibits

Painted Garden

Powell Gardens

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

Friday, May 22, 2026

Painted Garden – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Exhibits

Painted Garden

Powell Gardens

“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.

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May 22
Food & Specialty Dinners

$25 Lunch Menu at North Italia

North Italia

$5 Fridays At KC Wine Co – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Happy Hour & Drink

$5 Fridays At KC Wine Co

KC Wine Co. & KC Pumpkin Patch

2026 Centennial Memorial Day Weekend – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Concerts

2026 Centennial Memorial Day Weekend

National WWI Museum and Memorial

2026 Patio Party: A Benefit Concert for KC Pet Project – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Concerts

2026 Patio Party: A Benefit Concert for KC Pet Project

KC Pet Project at KCCAC

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May 22
Music & Dance

Adrian Bartholomew’s Piano Prelude

Uptown Lounge

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

All-New Spring Salads at Minsky’s Pizza! – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Food & Specialty Dinners

All-New Spring Salads at Minsky’s Pizza!

Minsky’s Pizza – Plaza

All-New Spring Sippers at Minsky’s Pizza! – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Food & Specialty Dinners

All-New Spring Sippers at Minsky’s Pizza!

Minsky’s Pizza – Plaza

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May 22
Outdoors

Alpacas After Hours: Rewind & Unwind

Yaya’s Alpaca Farm

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May 22
Food & Specialty Dinners

American Pie Memorial Weekend Special at Minsky’s

Minsky’s Pizza – Plaza

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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

Behind the Walls: Kansas State Penitentiary Historical Tour – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Exhibits

Behind the Walls: Kansas State Penitentiary Historical Tour

Historic Kansas State Penitentiary Tours

Ben Rector with the Kansas City Symphony – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Concerts

Ben Rector with the Kansas City Symphony

Kansas City Symphony

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May 22
Music & Dance

Blues & Funk Fridays

Uptown Lounge

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May 22
Food & Specialty Dinners

Cinco de Mayo all May at Misnky’s

Minsky’s Pizza – Plaza

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

DJ Night & Shot Specials

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Lee’s Summit

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

DJ Night & Shot Specials

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Leawood

Double Date Night – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Food & Specialty Dinners

Double Date Night

Melting Pot

Dueling Pianos – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Music & Dance

Dueling Pianos

Hammers Dueling Piano Bar

Fireworks Friday: Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Outdoors

Fireworks Friday: Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners

Kansas City Royals

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

Jurassic Quest – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Kid-Centric

Jurassic Quest

Overland Park Convention Center

Kansas City Monarchs vs Lake Country Dockhounds – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Sports

Kansas City Monarchs vs Lake Country Dockhounds

Kansas City Monarchs Baseball Club

Kansas City Plaza Walking Tour with Just One Day Tours – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Outdoors

Kansas City Plaza Walking Tour with Just One Day Tours

Just One Day Travel Tours

Kaw Point Urban Hike, Tacos & Live Music – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Food & Specialty Dinners

Kaw Point Urban Hike, Pizza & Live Music

Urban Hikes Kansas City

Lawrence Busker Festival – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Concerts

Lawrence Busker Festival

eXplore Lawrence

LEGO® F1® – themed ‘Build the Thrill Event’ at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City at Crown Center – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Special Events

LEGO® F1® – themed ‘Build the Thrill Event’ at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City at Crown Center

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City

Let It Be: The Music of The Beatles – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Music & Dance

Let It Be: The Music of The Beatles

Music Theater Heritage

Live Music at Bourgmont Winery – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Free Events

Live Music at Bourgmont Winery

Bourgmont Winery

Lobster Fridays – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Food & Specialty Dinners

Lobster Fridays

Beer Kitchen

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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
Exhibits

Nelson- Atkins Museum of Art Timeless Mucha

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

One Way Streetcar Tour with Just One Day Tours – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Outdoors

One Way Streetcar Tour with Just One Day Tours

Just One Day Travel Tours

Opening the Vault: The Story of US – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Exhibits

Opening the Vault: The Story of US

Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

Pottery Date Night at Belger Arts – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 22
Nightlife

Pottery Date Night at Belger Arts

Belger Arts Center

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