Embrace the festive spirit of the holiday season in Kansas City and the surrounding region. Prepare to be enchanted by a multitude of seasonal festivities, including fresh, exciting events and cherished traditions that are sure to touch your heart. Lose yourself in the thrill of live performances and find distinctive gifts for all your loved ones. Call your friends and family, secure your tickets today and kickstart the celebrations!
Find unique gift items at the Lawrence Holiday Art Fair!
Shop for unique holiday gifts from local and regional artists at the Lawrence Art Guild’s Holiday Art Fair! Find quality, original, handmade items by 25 area artists, December 14, 10-5. and December 15, 10-4. at the Cider Gallery. Also check out the All Members Show highlighting work from more than 50 member artists, November 29 – January 24. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments and live music at the Opening Reception, November 29, 5:30-9.
‘TIS THE SEASON OF KINGS…AND ONE GLAMOROUS QUEEN!
December 9, Kansas City’s favorite mezzo-soprano, Joyce DiDonato, joins with Grammy-nominated a cappella group Kings Return and pianist Craig Terry to bring a program filled with holiday favorites and surprises – from I’ll be Home for Christmas to Motown Medley, and Ave Maria to Nutcracker Suite – this performance will be filled with absolute joy! And December 19, the beloved King’s Singers return with their holiday program bringing their gold standard a capella to the Folly Theater.
Experience the Winter Wonder Pass in Lawrence!
Experience the magic of the Winter Wonder Pass. Sign up for free, visit Lawrence, check in to earn points, redeem coupons and use your points to enter the sweepstakes! From the Old Fashioned Christmas Parade to shopping on “Mass St.” Lawrence is a don’t miss destination this winter season. For more information visit our website or follow us on social media at @explorelawrence.
See “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” at the MTC
Back by popular demand, Owen/Cox Dance Group performs their raucous version of E.T.A Hoffman’s holiday classic December 13 & 15 at the Midwest Trust Center. In partnership with The People’s Liberation Big Band of Greater Kansas City, revel in the return of the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.” Extend your festivities by purchasing tickets to the Holiday High Tea following the Sunday performance.
Bach Aria Soloists presents their Annual Holiday Concert
Bach Aria Soloists invites you to our beloved Holiday Concert in beautiful St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with heartwarming music that includes joyous arias from Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, Handel, plus traditional carols. “Mellifluous baritone,” [San Francisco Classical Voice] Cameron J. Rolling makes his debut with Bach Aria Soloists from the Detroit Opera. This is a holiday concert for the entire family you don’t want to miss! Adults $40 | Student $20
St. Joseph Chorus and Fountain City Brass Celebrate Christmas
St. Joseph Community Chorus invites you to Christmas at the Cathedral with Kansas City’s world-renowned Fountain City Brass Band at the historic Cathedral of St. Joseph (519 N. 10th St., St. Joseph, MO). Performances are on Sunday, December 15 at 3 p.m. and Monday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 adults, $20 seniors (55+), all students free. Purchase at the door or at www.stjoechorus.org/tickets. Mozart’s Requiem coming this spring!
Flip the switch and kick off your holidays with HMCKC!
In a time of uncertainty, change, and divisiveness that can make it hard to embrace the holiday spirit, join us to unwrap a musical package of love, joy and hope. From time-honored classics to the freshest sounds of the season, HMCKC delivers the magic of the holidays with unmatched class and sass! All is Bright this December 6-8 at the Folly Theater.
Create handmade holiday ornaments with artist and activist, NedRa Bonds.
WANTED: Retired art teacher is seeking folks interested in exploring “handmade holiday ornaments.” Join NedRa Bonds—artist, educator, activist, and great grandmother—for the next Make and Sip at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures! An opportunity to connect with the exhibition “Portraits of Childhood: Black Dolls from the Collection of Deborah Neff”, participants will create handmade holiday ornaments using household materials. Art supplies, wine and light refreshments will be provided. This event is 21+.
Knights of Lights Holiday Extravaganza at Kansas City Renaissance Festival!
Stroll through a Renaissance wonderland with lights, shopping, food, entertainment and fun. Visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Christmas Mermaid will captivate you, and the sights, scents and sounds will enchant you. Gift bags for all adults, children and even the dogs. Open November 29 through December 31, Fridays & Saturdays 5:30 – 10 p.m., Sundays 5:30-9 p.m., PLUS Dec 23/24/31 5:30 – 9 p.m. PLUS “Poppin’ Penguins” New Year’s Eve party Dec 31st 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. for those 21 & over.