Arts & Culture

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

Two cardboard cutouts of fans resting in Kauffman Stadium's bleachers, ready for the home opener.

Royals Opener at The K Should Feel Just Like Home

The home opener for the Kansas City Royals is going to feel a little different during this pandemic.

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A Royals baseball player

Weekend Possibilities | Royals Watch Party, KC’s New Virtual Reality Bar and Jewish Film Fest

A watch party for the Royals’ home opener, KC Jewish Film Fest and KC’s newest virtual reality bar Double Tap are in the cards as calendars flip to August.

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The pandemic has changed our way of life, even how we dine

curiousKC: Your List of Outdoor Dining Options

Don’t know where to safely dine? curiousKC compiled a few resources and a list for you.

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"Art House" guests Michelle Davidson Bratcher and Patrick Rea

Art House | A Celebration of Heartland Filmmaking

“Art House” guests Patrick Rea and Michelle Davidson Bratcher discuss filmmaking in the heartland.

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Monarch butterflies rest on branches.

Weekend Possibilities | Festival of Butterflies, Royals Opening Day, Double Shift’s Anniversary Party

Butterflies, baseball and beer — sounds like summer. Better late than never, baseball is back. While we can’t enjoy a day at “The K” or even frequent some favorite in-door drinking spots, there’s still plenty to fill mid-summer afternoons this weekend across the metro. Friday, July 24 10 a.m – 6 p.m. Each year, millions…

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Main Post Office in Kansas City

More Than Mail: A Brief History of Kansas City Post Offices

The story of Kansas City’s post offices spans the City Beautiful Movement, World War II and some forgotten local architects.

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Steve Carrell and Rose Byrne co-star in "Irresistible."

Art House Extra | ‘Irresistible’ Plays Politics in Rural America

Kansas City filmmaker Patrick Rea reviews the new political satire “Irresistible,” written and directed by Jon Stewart.

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A group of cyclists ride in a pack.

Biking Booms in Kansas City Despite Lagging Infrastructure

Between stay-at-home orders, empty offices and closed gyms due to the pandemic, the bike industry is seeing its biggest boom in a decade.

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Three performers pose with instruments.

Weekend Possibilities | Virtual Fringe Fest, Parking Lot Provisions at The Rieger and Outdoor Activities

This weekend in Kansas City has a little something for everyone, from a virtual Fringe Fest to farmers markets and family yoga.

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Bill Snyder Family Stadium

College Football Schedules Unsettled As Coronavirus Cases Spike In Kansas

Colleges in Kansas need to make a tough call on football as the number of coronavirus cases climb across the country and in their own ranks.

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