22 Things to Do in Kansas City This Week · April 30–May 3, 2026

Food & Drink

KC Feastival: Monstrous Dinner

Chef-crafted bold bites and whimsical dishes at Union Station benefit Harvesters food bank, with every bite helping provide meals to those facing food insecurity.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Union Station, Kansas City

Music & Nightlife

Keyon Harrold Live at International Jazz Day KC

Grammy-nominated trumpeter Keyon Harrold performs live at The Distrkct in Kansas City, presented by the Mutual Musicians Foundation for International Jazz Day.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 · The Distrkct, Kansas City

Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra at The Savoy

Pablo Sanhueza leads the Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra in an evening of vibrant Latin jazz at The Savoy in downtown Kansas City.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 7:00 PM · The Savoy, 219 W 9th St, Kansas City

Puscifer at The Midland Theatre

Maynard James Keenan's avant-garde rock project Puscifer brings their theatrical live show to the historic Midland Theatre.

Friday, May 1, 2026 8:00 PM · The Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St, Kansas City

David Byrne at Starlight Theatre

Talking Heads founder and music legend David Byrne performs live at KC's iconic Starlight Theatre outdoor amphitheater.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · Starlight Theatre, Kansas City

Festivals & Special Events

Brookside Art Annual

Kansas City's first outdoor art show of the year celebrates its 40th edition with nearly 180 artists from across the country, live entertainment, food & drink, and a 'Back to the 80s' theme along 63rd and Brookside Blvd.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · 63rd and Brookside Blvd, Kansas City

HABITAT House Music Night at the Zoo

Dance to house music under the stars surrounded by animals at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium in this unique outdoor festival experience.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, Kansas City

Arts & Culture

Nelson-Atkins presents Joe Quesada: From Mucha to Marvel

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art presents a special program featuring Marvel's Joe Quesada exploring the artistic lineage from Art Nouveau master Mucha to Marvel Comics.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 · The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City

Studio Night: The World in Kansas City

An evening art studio event at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art celebrating international culture and creativity in Kansas City.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:00 PM · Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City

Lyric Opera: Of Mice and Men

Lyric Opera closes its season with a powerful adaptation of Steinbeck's classic, following George and Lennie's unbreakable bond through the Great Depression, at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre.

Friday, May 1, 2026 7:30 PM · Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City

Next Stop Comedy at Lifted Spirits Distillery

Catch stand-up comedy at the craft distillery Lifted Spirits, pairing laughs with local spirits in an intimate setting.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:00 PM · Lifted Spirits Distillery, Kansas City

Free Events

Olathe Live! Lake Nights - Big Band Night

The City of Olathe hosts a free outdoor big band jazz night at Lake Olathe Park, open to all ages.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 · Lake Olathe Park, Olathe, KS

Boone Theater Community Open House

The historic Boone Theater in 18th & Vine, originally built in 1924, reopens after an $8.7M redevelopment with a community open house, reimagined as a multi-use space.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Boone Theater, 18th & Vine, Kansas City

Date Night

Ken Lovern's OJT (Organ Jazz Trio) at Green Lady Lounge

Ken Lovern's Organ Jazz Trio plays an intimate evening set at the beloved Green Lady Lounge, one of Kansas City's finest jazz bars.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:00 PM · Green Lady Lounge, 1809 Grand Blvd, Kansas City

Dueling Pianos at Hammers Dueling Piano Bar

An interactive and rowdy night of dueling piano performances featuring crowd-driven song requests at Kansas City's top piano bar.

Friday, May 1, 2026 8:30 PM · Hammers Dueling Piano Bar, 3901 Main St, Kansas City

Prime Social Derby Day 2026

Celebrate Kentucky Derby Day at the Prime Social Rooftop with stunning views, themed cocktails, and a festive party atmosphere high above Kansas City.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Prime Social Rooftop, Kansas City

Progressive Streetcar Evening

SOL singles group hosts a progressive evening hopping KC streetcar stops for drinks, food, and socializing across the city.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:00 PM · Kansas City Streetcar, Kansas City

Family-Friendly

Lenexa Art Fair

The Lenexa Art Fair brings together artists and makers for an outdoor celebration of visual art in the City of Lenexa, Kansas.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · City of Lenexa, Kansas

Outdoors & Active

Painted Garden at Powell Gardens

Joy and color return to Painted Garden at Powell Gardens May 2–June 21, celebrating 'The Prairie Is Our Home' with vibrant spring blooms, open prairie views, and art throughout the Gardens including a new barn quilt installation.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Powell Gardens, Missouri

816 Run Club Saturday Morning Run

Join the 816 Run Club for a free community group run starting at Rochester Coffee in the Crossroads at 7:30am, with marked routes accommodating all distances and paces.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 7:30 AM · Rochester Coffee, Crossroads, Kansas City

Blacksmith Trade Tomahawk Weekend

Learn the craft of blacksmithing and tomahawk making in a hands-on weekend workshop at Hammerspace Community Workshop and Makerspace.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 11:00 AM · Hammerspace Community Workshop and Makerspace, Kansas City

Kansas Run Club Wednesday Run

Kansas Run Club hosts a free weekly 3-mile community run at Mill Creek Park near the Plaza every Wednesday at 6:30pm.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 6:30 PM · Mill Creek Park, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City