18 Things to Do in Kansas City This Week · August 13–16, 2026

Arts & Culture

Dead Media: Roadshow Screening at Atlas9

Horror festival darling Dead Media screens at Atlas9, with writer-director Joseph Scrimshaw in attendance to discuss Midwestern cinema.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Atlas9, Kansas City

Wicked

The Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation takes over Music Hall Kansas City for 24 performances with a $10 million production.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM · Music Hall Kansas City, 301 West 13th St., Kansas City, MO

The Ritz by Terrence McNally

Unicorn Theatre presents Terrence McNally's riotous comedy set in a gay bathhouse, running through August 30.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:30 PM · Unicorn Theatre, Kansas City

Music & Nightlife

Coors Light Hot Country Nights: Tucker Wetmore

Tucker Wetmore performs at the KC Live Stage in the Power & Light District as part of the Hot Country Nights series.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:00 PM · Kansas City Live! at the Power & Light District, 13th & Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Pat McCarthy at The Comedy Club of Kansas City

Stand-up comedian Pat McCarthy performs at The Comedy Club of Kansas City with a 7:00 PM show.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W 103rd St, Kansas City, MO

Willow Avalon at The Record Bar

Willow Avalon performs a live set at The Record Bar, Kansas City's beloved intimate music venue.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:30 PM · The Record Bar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Kate Cosentino Album Release Party

Eclectic singer Kate Cosentino celebrates her album 'Weirdly Normal' with a release party at recordBar, joined by Melina KB and Lombardy.

Friday, August 14, 2026 7:00 PM · recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Light Up the Lawn: The Swallowtails

The Midwest Trust Center presents The Swallowtails for an outdoor evening concert on the lawn at Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art.

Friday, August 14, 2026 8:00 PM · Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Johnson County Community College

Free Events

Black Business Month Vendor Pop-Up

A vendor pop-up celebrating Black Business Month at the Visit KC Visitor Center featuring local Black-owned businesses.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Visit KC Visitor Center, Kansas City

816 Run Club Saturday Group Run

Kansas City's welcoming community run club meets every Saturday at Rochester Coffee in the Crossroads at 7:30am for routes of all distances.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 7:30 AM · Rochester Coffee, Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, MO

Yoga on the Vine KC

Community outdoor yoga under the Jay McShann Pavilion in the 18th & Vine Jazz District, led by Black yoga instructors in a welcoming community space.

Sunday, August 16, 2026 9:30 AM · Jay McShann Pavilion, 18th & Vine Jazz District, Kansas City

816 Day Free Block Party

The free annual block party celebrating Kansas City's 816 area code features live music, local vendors, and food specials from 11AM to 9PM.

Sunday, August 16, 2026 11:00 AM · Power & Light District, Kansas City, MO

KCAC 50th Anniversary Community Celebration

A free outdoor block party honoring the Kansas City Artists Coalition's 50 years, featuring artist demos, interactive art, live music, local food, and community organizations.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 3:00 PM · Parking lot at 3124 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64109

Festivals & Special Events

KC Pet Project: Love Finds a Way Gala

An elegant gala featuring a cocktail hour, silent auction, seated dinner, and live auction benefiting KC Pet Project's animal rescue mission.

Friday, August 14, 2026 6:00 PM · Kansas City

Soul Sundays Art Fair & Makers Mart

A vibrant outdoor art fair and makers market on the Rock Island Bridge celebrating local artists and makers.

Sunday, August 16, 2026 · Rock Island Bridge, Kansas City

Date Night

Nina Cherry Jazz at The Ship

Jazz vocalist Nina Cherry performs a live jazz set at The Ship, one of KC's most atmospheric music bars.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:00 PM · The Ship, 1221 Union Ave, Kansas City, MO

Outdoors & Active

Yoga on the Vine KC (Saturday)

Free outdoor yoga under the Jay McShann Pavilion in the 18th & Vine Jazz District — bring your mat and water bottle for Saturday morning sessions.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 9:30 AM · Jay McShann Pavilion, 18th & Vine Jazz District, Kansas City

KC Wine Co Sunflower Festival

Thousands of golden sunflowers, 60+ outdoor activities, wine slushies, soft serve margaritas, and Highland cow cuddling at KC Wine Co in Olathe.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 10:00 AM · KC Wine Co, Olathe, KS