Arts & Culture

Stories and videos about music, dance, visual and performing arts and film in the Kansas City metro.

The National World War I Museum and Memorial.

Weekend Possibilities | Memorial Day Weekend Features Balloons, A Beer Release, The Monarchs and Ballet

The three-day holiday weekend means an extended scroll of what to do with friends and family.

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What did the pandemic change about the way we process loss, grief and life? (Illustration by Vicky Diaz-Camacho | Canva)

What the Pandemic Taught Us About the End of Life and Grief

What did the pandemic change about the way we process loss, grief and life? Everything.

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Dancers with the Kansas City Ballet perform "Look Here, Love" as part of "KC Performs."

Weekend Possibilities | KC Ballet at Starlight, Children’s Urban Book Fair, Buds and Suds

On-stage events like KC Ballet at Starlight and Freight Train Rabbit Killer at Lemonad(e) Park, plus the Park Place Farmer’s Market make for a busy weekend outdoors.

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A scene showing to hitchhikers on a highway from "Found Wandering Lost,"

Art House Extra | ‘Found Wandering Lost’ Finds An Audience

Filmmaker Nicholaus James discusses “Found Wandering Lost,” which won to big prizes at the recent Kansas City Film Festival International.

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The Mavericks band rides in a convertible.

Weekend Possibilities | Underachiever’s Run, Crossroads Wine Walk and Two Nights of The Mavericks

Two nights of The Mavericks, plus dinosaurs at Arrowhead Stadium and Kearney’s Strawberry Festival make for a May weekend chock-full of fun.

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Local rock band Radkey is featured in "What Drive Us," a new documentary about life on the road for aspiring bands.

Art House Extra | Radkey Hits the Road With Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl

“What Drives Us,” a new documentary directed by Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, features St. Joseph’s preeminent rock band, Radkey.

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Mom with baby

Weekend Possibilities | Mother’s Day, Tattoo Convention and Baseball: A Musical Love Letter

Celebrating Mother’s Day is front and center, while outdoor movies, a tattoo convention and, of course, live music round out the weekend.

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Some experts say Cinco de Mayo celebrations began in California. Pictured at the historic Avila House in 1953 are Miguel Garcia, Margarita Garcia, Virginia Henandez, and Beatrice Aguirre. (Herald-Examiner Collection | Los Angeles Public Library)

A Kansas City Historian Explains the Origins of Cinco de Mayo

Here’s a brief lesson on the history behind Cinco de Mayo.

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Kansas City brewer Rodney Beagle hefts a glass of Island Pie coconut cream pie ale

Tap List | Farewell To A Kansas City Beer Giant, Rodney Beagle

The Kansas City craft brewing community is mourning the loss of Rodney Beagle.

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Sirenna Beyer, aka KC Hoop Girl, is popularizing hula hooping as a fun and healthy exercise alternative in Kansas City.

KC Hoop Girl Puts a New Spin on Exercise

Sirenna Beyer, aka KC Hoop Girl, is popularizing hula hooping as a fun and healthy exercise alternative in Kansas City.

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