Libby Hanssen
ContributorOriginally from Indiana, Libby Hanssen is a freelance writer in Kansas City. She is the author of States of Swing: The History of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, 2003-2023. Along with degrees in trombone performance, Libby was a Fellow for the NEA Arts Journalism Institute at Columbia University. Learn more at Proust Eats a Sandwich.
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Para la Copa Mundial 2026, la vigente campeona Argentina se hospedará y entrenará en Kansas City, donde jugará su primer partido el 16 de junio. Conoce a la selección masculina de Argentina y algunas formas de explorar su cultura en la región. -
For the 2026 World Cup, the returning champions Argentina will be staying and training in Kansas City — and will play their first game here on June 16. Get to know the Argentinian men's national team and find out how explore the culture around this region.
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Get to know Kansas City's neighborhoods and its local artists by exploring our many nighttime art walks and pop-ups — from First Fridays and special World Cup night markets in the Crossroads to Third Fridays on Strawberry Hill. -
Whether you're looking for Quixotic's modern take, chorus girls, queens, or even instructional classes, Kansas City offers a range of ways to explore the cabaret art form. -
More than a decade after escape rooms first arrived in Kansas City, your options for life-size puzzle solving have never been greater — or more challenging. Check out this guide to escape rooms to try around the region, and some tips for better solving. -
From The Better Cheddar to dedicated charcuterie stores, Kansas City has an abundance of specialty cheese shops, cheesemakers and cheese-making classes to explore. These are some of our favorite places to find gourmet cheeses. -
One of the most popular games in the world, mahjong has recently gotten big around Kansas City — with the metro's first dedicated parlor opening this year. You can now find places to play casually and competitively, or learn the game for the first time. -
At the Kansas City Renaissance Fair and beyond, you can explore historic arts and heritage crafts — including blacksmithing, armor and chainmail making, basket weaving and more — with local artisans, classes, and clubs. -
Paletas — a traditional Mexican popsicle — are found in shops all over the Kansas City region. Find out more about this delicious frozen treat, where to find it, and what else is available at the city's paleterías. -
Whether you're craving a float, a split, a phosphate or a vintage egg cream, find nostalgic sweet treats at these soda fountains around the City of Fountains.
