Discover the beauty of autumn in the Kansas City metro area and surrounding region! Immerse yourself in thoughtfully curated exhibitions, acclaimed theatrical productions and powerful musical performances. From outdoor art fairs to symphonic evenings indoors, these cultural offerings provide the perfect backdrop for the season. Reserve your tickets now and indulge in unparalleled cultural arts experiences this fall.
Fall Fun at Shawnee Town 1929
Join us at Shawnee Town 1929 for the 50th Annual Friends of Shawnee Town Arts & Crafts Fair & Fall Festival, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Shop over 150 local vendors showcasing their handmade & homemade items! We’ll have free farmstead activities, food trucks and drinks from the Irish American Club to enjoy while you listen to live music! $1 donation collected at the gates to benefit Shawnee Town Museum. Visit www.shawneetown.org for more details, including other programs, events and more!
Enjoy Art, Food and Music at Lawrence Art in the Park
125 local, regional and national fine art and fine craft artists will transform Lawrence’s South Park into an outdoor gallery beneath shade trees and surrounded by beautiful flower beds. On September 19 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) and 20 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) stroll through the artists’ booths, enjoy food from the many food trucks, and find one of a kind pieces of art, while live music, played on the historic gazebo, filters through the air.
Northland Symphony, Celebrating 60 Seasons of Free Orchestral Music in Our Community!
Spend your afternoon with the Northland Symphony! Join us October 11, 3 p.m. at North Kansas City High School, as they celebrate 60 Seasons of creativity, community and connection through music. This concert will feature Young Artists Competition winner, Brady Rouse, performing Keiko Abe’s Prism Rhapsody. Concerts are always free, casual and held in accessible venues with free parking.
COME FROM AWAY at KCRep’s Spencer Theatre This September!
KCRep presents COME FROM AWAY, the Tony Award-winning musical that tells the remarkable true story of nearly 7,000 airline passengers from around the world who were grounded in the small Canadian town of Gander in the wake of 9/11. This breathtaking tale of triumph will leave you cheering for the power of community. Performances run September 1 – 20 at KCRep’s Spencer Theatre, and tickets are selling fast! Secure your seats at kcrep.org before they’re gone!
Blind Boys of Alabama Live at the Midwest Trust Center
Saturday, November 14, the Blind Boys of Alabama bring their transcendent harmonies and spiritual power to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stevie Wonder’s iconic album “Songs in the Key of Life,” featuring “Sir Duke,” “I Wish” and more. This special presentation pairs many of Stevie Wonder’s classic songs with beloved selections from the Blind Boys’ own repertoire, blending gospel, soul and Americana in a joyful performance that honors both musical legacies. Tickets start at $25.
Series brings the brightest stars — and villains — to Kansas City!
Dubbed “the villain of Broadway” by Playbill, Tony Award® nominee and GRAMMY® Award-winner Patrick Page has never shied away from exploring the dark side. Now, with this tour de force show, he turns his attention to the twisted motivation and hidden humanity at the heart of Shakespeare’s greatest villains. Moving swiftly through the Shakespeare canon, Page illuminates the playwright’s ever-evolving conception of evil by delving into more than a dozen of his most wicked creations!
A day of Art and Wellness at the Nerman Museum!
Join us Sunday, September 20, 12-4 p.m. for an afternoon of Art & Wellness at the Nerman Museum that will include fun, family-friendly activities centered around self-care and mindfulness, including sound baths, yoga and a pop-up nail salon! See the museum’s exhibition, Carlos Rolón: ALL WE HAVE IS RIGHT and a special installation of Judy Chicago’s Big Blue Pink. All activities are free, RSVP requested.