Arts & Culture

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

Kaleb Brooks plays Call of Duty.

Explosive Esports Growth Blasts Into Kansas City’s Sporting Consciousness

The Kansas City Esports Expo attracted a horde of gamers to the Overland Park Convention Center last weekend.

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A caramelized onion tart sits on a platter.

Weekend Possibilities | KC Restaurant Week, TED Talks, and Chiefs Watch Parties

There’s a little bit of everything on deck for January’s second weekend, and it starts with the launch of Restaurant Week and Chiefs watch parties.

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Bloch Building

Pondering the Future of Art Philanthropy in Kansas City

As an older generation passes, Kansas City civic leaders are pondering who will carry on their legacy of art philanthropy.

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Art House Recommendation | “Brief Encounter”

Flatland’s Blake Miller recommends “Brief Encounter,” a British romance directed by David Lean, in this week’s installment of “Art House.”

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A crowded vintage store counter.

Weekend Possibilities | Vintage Revival, KC’s eSports Expo, and New Year’s Resolution Rush

Kansas City’s weekend possibilities include Vintage Revival, the Kansas City eSports Expo and New Year’s Resolution Rush.

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Art House Review | “Parasite”

Art House host John McGrath reviews “Parasite.”

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Champagne on ice

Weekend Possibilities | Last-Minute NYE Plans, Alabama: An American Story, and Kwanzaa in KC

The final weekend of the decade in Kansas City has plenty to do, including live music, theater, movies and a city-wide Kwanzaa celebration. Laying low until the ball drops? Check out a last-minute list of New Years Eve options that should do the trick for anyone ready to bid au revoir to 2019.

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Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom

Finding Sisterhood in a Season of Giving

Kansas City area Jews and Muslims are joining together to perform holiday season acts of goodwill to mark Sadaqah-Tzedakah Day.

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Art House Preview: “Pickup on South Street”

Tivoli at the Nelson-Atkins curator Jerry Harrington discusses “Pickup on South Street.”

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KC Bier Co.'s seasonal Winterbock.

Weekend Possibilities | Holiday Toasts, “A Christmas Carol,” and a Tesla Sleigh Ride

Kansas City’s weekend possibilities include plenty of holiday toasts, a Tesla sleigh ride and “A Christmas Carol.”

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