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Evan ZimmermanAfter the holiday programs are over, Kansas City theaters will be bringing in national Broadway shows, putting on original dramatic works, and showcasing an array of kids programs and experimental new shows. We put together a guide to the must-see theater around the metro. -
Joel CashThis year saw the formation of the Kansas City area's first Women’s Pinball League. The Strawberry Hill bar is a place where beginners and pros of all ages and “walks of life” gather each Thursday for slap-saves, snacks, and sisterhood.
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Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, as she retired after a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in an overwhelmingly white art form. -
A local weather phenomenon holds that the 6,100-person town of Tonganoxie, Kansas, can weaken and divide thunderstorms and tornadoes. Experts are mixed on its existence — and what causes it — but locals say otherwise. -
With the KC Streetcar getting its own stop at the Country Club Plaza, now is the perfect time to check out the historic shopping district's restaurants, shops, arts offerings and more. -
The country's first jet bombing crashed in rural Missouri. Those who came to help are still affectedEight crew members and 37 passengers — many from the Kansas City area — died in one of the deadliest air crashes in U.S. history. A book explores how, for some residents and families who responded to the disaster, the impacts can be lasting. -
Desmound Logan, a car enthusiast and salesman, was tired of hearing about the loud and dangerous sideshows on downtown streets. So, the entrepreneur established a legal, safer place for the extreme car community to gather. -
More than a dozen bars that promise to air women's sports on TV have popped up across the country over the last few years. After more than a year of renovations and setup, The Dub is ready to bring the movement to downtown Kansas City. -
The first three of 30 paintings sold in Los Angeles for a record-shattering $662,000. The rest will go up for auction in various cities throughout 2026. Ross painted many of them live on his PBS show. -
Want to discover more Kansas City artists? Our city's art scene is poised for a bountiful harvest this autumn with an impressive lineup of exhibitions at local galleries and museums. -
The Kansas City Defender's second Black Feast Week is underway now with nearly 20 participating businesses. After a string of closures hit Black-owned Kansas City restaurants last year, organizers saw a need to help owners with marketing. -
After surviving cancer, Kansas City restauranteur Shawn McClenny is opening Lilico's Taverna in the former home of The Pairing. The Spanish-inspired cafe will specialize in sangria, charcuterie boards, caviar, and an array of imported tins of seafood. -
Roan belted out “Casual,” “Good Luck, Babe!” and other favorites for a sold-out crowd of 30,000 on the lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial. -
The KC Streetcar expansion will bring more people in walking distance to Kansas City's Westport and midtown neighborhoods, which are home to some of the metro's best restaurants, bars, nightlife and shops. Hop off the streetcar and head to these great spots.
