19 Things to Do in Kansas City This Week · August 6–9, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Koe Wetzel at Azura Amphitheater

Koe Wetzel brings his Texas country-rock sound to Azura Amphitheater with special guests Shane Smith & The Saints, Bayker Blankenship, and Logan Jahnke.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 5:45 PM · Azura Amphitheater, 633 N 130th St, Bonner Springs, KS

Tyler Hubbard: Coors Light Hot Country Nights

Country star Tyler Hubbard headlines the Hot Country Nights concert series at KC Live Stage in the Power & Light District.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:00 PM · KC Live Stage, Power & Light District, 1100 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO

Robopocalypse: The Musical! at recordBar

Puppeteers For Fears presents Robopocalypse: The Musical!, a unique puppet-infused theatrical music show at Kansas City's beloved recordBar.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 7:00 PM · recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Herbie Hancock

Jazz legend Herbie Hancock performs live at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in a one-night-only show.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 7:30 PM · Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO

George Lopez at The Comedy Club of Kansas City

Comedy legend George Lopez performs two sold-out special event shows at The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Friday, August 7, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W 103rd St, Kansas City, MO

Arts & Culture

Intimate Apparel by Kansas City Actors Theatre

Lynn Nottage's acclaimed play about a Black seamstress in 1905 New York runs through August 23 at City Stage Theatre at Union Station.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 7:30 PM · City Stage Theatre at Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Monty Python's Spamalot at Starlight

The Tony-nominated comedic musical Monty Python's Spamalot plays its final nights at Starlight Theatre through August 9.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 8:00 PM · Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Rd, Kansas City, MO

Child Protection Center – Color Outside the Lines

First Friday art benefit for the Child Protection Center, featuring a gallery showing and reception chaired by Taylor Smith.

Friday, August 7, 2026 5:00 PM · Kansas City, MO

Wicked at Music Hall

The Tony Award-winning Broadway smash Wicked begins its Kansas City run at Music Hall, the story of the Witches of Oz like you've never seen it.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Music Hall Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

Sports

Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins

The Kansas City Royals host the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium for a home game.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:40 PM · Kauffman Stadium, 1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO

The Whole Person – The Whole Classic Pickleball & Cornhole Tournament

An annual pickleball and cornhole charity tournament benefiting The Whole Person, where friendly competition meets community impact.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 10:00 AM · Kansas City, MO

Free Events

First Friday at the Crossroads

Kansas City's beloved monthly First Friday art crawl returns to the Crossroads Arts District with open galleries, studios, local makers, food trucks, and free comedy at The Bird.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, MO

First Friday at Belger Arts

Belger Arts hosts a free First Friday event with a glass fusing activity, artist remarks, and new gallery collection exhibitions.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · Belger Crane Yard Studios and Gallery, Kansas City, MO

Festivals & Special Events

Fantasy GenreCon

A one-day convention celebrating fantasy, magic, dragons, and adventure with panels, vendors, and cosplay in Kansas City.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Kansas City, MO

Starlight – Starry Night 2026

Starlight's peer-to-peer fundraising gala highlights All-Stars and directly benefits the Bob Rohlf Internship program.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 6:00 PM · Kansas City, MO

Date Night

A Blanco y Negro at recordBar

An intimate live music evening at recordBar featuring A Blanco y Negro for a perfect late-night date night in the Crossroads.

Friday, August 7, 2026 8:00 PM · recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Outdoors & Active

Kansas Run Club Weekly Run

Kansas Run Club meets weekly at Mill Creek Park for a community group run open to all paces — bring the energy and run with your people.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 7:00 AM · Mill Creek Park, Kansas City, MO

816 Run Club Saturday Run

816 Run Club meets every Saturday at Rochester Coffee in the Crossroads for a community run with marked routes from 10 feet to 20+ miles.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 7:30 AM · Rochester Coffee, Crossroads, Kansas City, MO

Yoga on the Vine – Outdoor Yoga in the Jazz District

Join the community for weekly outdoor yoga under the Jay McShann Pavilion in the 18th & Vine Jazz District, led by local Black yoga instructors.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 9:30 AM · Jay McShann Pavilion, 18th & Vine Jazz District, Kansas City, MO