What to expect at RadioActive

RADIOACTIVE PRE-CHECK

Get Express Check-in ready

This year we expect more than 1,000 KCUR fans to join us. Please take a moment now to get Express Check-in ready.

• Log in to your OneCause account (click the "My Account" button, located on the top right-hand side of the page on desktop, or the top left-hand side on mobile) and be sure all fields, including your name, contact information and credit card details are filled in. This will save you time and get you to the party more quickly!
• New privacy requirements mean that those who are NOT Express Check-in ready will need to be manually checked in at the event -- a process that will take at least 10 minutes per person and lead to long lines before the reception.

If you've completed your Express Check-in ahead of time, on the night of RadioActive you'll only need to have your registration finalized by one of our dozens of volunteers, receive your program, and you'll get right to the party.

• Don't get caught in line! Get Express Check-in ready now!

GETTING THERE

Options and Parking

We’re thrilled to return to downtown KCMO for RadioActive at the fabulous Loews Hotel. Loews pros tell us these great tips:

• Take a rideshare or hire a service to 1) avoid traffic, 2) save time by skipping the parking and getting dropped off at the front door and 3) arrive home safe! Check out transportation options, courtesy of Visit KC. or
• Consider carpooling to save on parking and arrive with your friends, or,
• Meet up and park in a free parking area nearby. Click here to view the downtown KCMO parking map., or,
• We’ve arranged for discounted parking at Loews for RadioActive guests: $12 for self-park or $18 for valet. Parking is subject to availability. Note: If you choose to park at Loews, you’ll need to have your parking ticket validated at the RadioActive check-out table before you leave in order to receive the discount.

Click here for directions to Loews.

A few additional notes:

• There are approximately 40,000 parking spaces in Downtown Kansas City, including on street parking, 8 municipal parking garages and two surface lots. View the KCMO parking garages and lots.
• There is limited off-street parking, and parking apps for off-street parking may present extra costs and will be limited - expect to walk a few blocks even if premium parking is found!
• Due to multiple events in the Kansas City downtown area, surge pricing and limited rideshare access could be experienced. Beat the rush and schedule your rideshare early (yes! You can schedule days ahead of the event with companies like Lyft and Uber).
• Consider planning your route based on the home location(s) of your table-mates. For instance, can you plan a route for an XL rideshare option (like Uber or a black car service) and ride together - make the ride part of the speakeasy mystery and experience.
• Consider public transportation: the KC Streetcar and Iris.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

This is not a costume party!

What does "festive cocktail" mean? Wear whatever you feel most festive in (be sure you can dance in it!) for this public radio party.

THE MENU

Full, open bar at reception with passed hors d'ouevres. Wine served with dinner before bar re-opens. Please indicate any dietary preferences or restrictions in your OneCause account no later than June 4, 2025.

Salad:

A vibrant mix of baby leaf lettuce and radicchio with red wine–poached pear, candied pecans, and crumbled goat cheese. Finished with delicate curls of watermelon radish and carrot, with a bright mango-grapefruit vinaigrette.

Entree 1:

"Surf and Turf" Hawaiian black salt–crusted ribeye served with a rich port veal demi-glace and herb-roasted sea bass topped with Manchego-arugula pesto, served with a crispy potato cake, roasted heirloom carrots, and tender broccolini.

OR

Entree 2 (Vegetarian):

Poblano pepper stuffed with quinoa roasted corn hash and fried tofu.

Dessert bar:

A selection of thoughtfully crafted sweets will be available after the program:

• Cocoa Noir Brownie – Rich, fudgy, and indulgent (Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free)

• Coconut Leche Cake – Light, moist, and delicately tropical (Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free)

• Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry – A classic favorite with a glossy chocolate finish (Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free)

• Key Lime Curd Mini Tartlet – Tart and creamy with a buttery crust (Contains: gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, tree nuts)

• Whiskey Coffee Cream Éclair – Bold, silky, and decadent (Contains: gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, alcohol)

Questions about updating your dietary information in your OneCause account? Click here.