23 Things to Do in Kansas City This Week · June 4–7, 2026

Outdoors & Active

816 Moonlight Mile

A nighttime one-mile race starting at 10pm with bib pickup at 9pm, Nike swag for the first 100 registrants, and an afterparty at Main Street Tavern KC.

Friday, June 5, 2026 9:00 PM (bib pickup); 10:00 PM (run) · Oddly, Kansas City

Tour De Bier

A charity bike ride benefiting Head for the Cure that partners with six local KC breweries, offering 15, 30, and 50-mile ride options through the city.

Sunday, June 7, 2026 8:00 AM · Kansas City

Festivals & Special Events

Meadowbrook Park Festival

A pop-up outdoor shopping festival at Meadowbrook Park in Prairie Village featuring local vendors, makers, and artisans.

Friday, June 5, 2026 · Meadowbrook Park, Prairie Village, KS

Jazzoo

The Kansas City Zoo's wildest annual fundraiser returns with unlimited food, drinks, and entertainment for party animals across the metro.

Friday, June 5, 2026 7:30 PM · Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Family-Friendly

The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit

The beloved children's book character comes to life in a free interactive exhibit at Crown Center, open through September 7.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 · Crown Center, Kansas City

Future Stages Festival

A free, all-day family event at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts spotlighting thousands of talented local youth performers across music, dance, and theater.

Sunday, June 14, 2026 · Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Music & Nightlife

Ian Munsick at KC Live

Country artist Ian Munsick takes the KC Live Stage at the Power & Light District for the final Hot Country Nights show until July.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 6:00 PM · KC Live Stage, Power & Light District

Tim Meadows at The Comedy Club of Kansas City

SNL alum and beloved comedian Tim Meadows headlines a special event at Kansas City's top comedy club.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W 103rd St

Timbers, Cowtown Country Club, Nick Loux at recordBar

A triple-bill of local and regional country and Americana acts takes the stage at KC's intimate live music home.

Friday, June 5, 2026 6:00 PM · recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City

Godsmack at Morton Amphitheater

Hard rock heavyweights Godsmack headline a night at the outdoor Morton Amphitheater in Riverside.

Friday, June 12, 2026 7:00 PM · Morton Amphitheater, 6150 NW Music Blvd, Riverside, MO

Paul Simon at Starlight Theatre

Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon performs at Kansas City's beloved outdoor Starlight Theatre in a rare solo concert stop.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · Starlight Theatre, Kansas City

Arts & Culture

Electric Renaissance at the Gem Theater

A celebrated one-act play about the Harlem Renaissance at the historic Gem Theater, called a perfect storm of Blackness, creativity, history, and hope.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 · Gem Theater, Kansas City

POWER BALLAD: Movie Event

A special movie event screening of Power Ballad at recordBar, Kansas City's beloved independent music venue.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 7:00 PM · recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City

KCAC First Friday Reception: (Un)Focused & The Unearthing of Cavities

Opening First Friday reception for two concurrent exhibitions at the Kansas City Artists Coalition — group show by Madeline Marak and a two-person show by Eve Krahn and Moe Leady.

Friday, June 5, 2026 · Kansas City Artists Coalition

KC Symphony Presents: Rachmaninoff Celebration, Part 2: Piano Concerto No. 3

The Kansas City Symphony presents the iconic Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 in a multi-night run at Helzberg Hall.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Date Night

Mrs. Doubtfire – The Musical

The beloved story gets a Broadway treatment in this limited run at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre through June 7.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 7:30 PM · Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Broadway Rave

A uniquely fun mashup of Broadway show tunes remixed into a late-night dance party experience at recordBar.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 7:30 PM · recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City

Folly Theater Garden Party

Mingle among blooms in Old Leawood with delicious picnic fare and live jazz while supporting Kansas City's most historic theater.

Sunday, June 7, 2026 4:00 PM · Old Leawood

Steve Hackman Conducts 'Taylor Swift: The Symphony Era'

The Kansas City Symphony performs Taylor Swift's iconic catalog in a full orchestral arrangement — a truly unique concert experience.

Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Free Events

First Friday in the Crossroads Arts District

KC's beloved monthly tradition returns with gallery hops, local makers, food trucks, and free comedy at The Bird in the Crossroads Arts District.

Friday, June 5, 2026 · Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City

Streetcar Extension Open House at Cinderblock Brewery

The KC Streetcar Authority hosts a public open house to gather input on a possible streetcar extension over the Missouri River into North Kansas City.

Thursday, June 11, 2026 4:00 PM · Cinderblock Brewery, North Kansas City

Sports

Kansas City Monarchs vs. Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks

The Kansas City Monarchs host the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks at Legends Field in this home game.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 6:35 PM · Legends Field, 1800 Village W. Parkway, Kansas City, KS

Kansas City Guns N Hoses

An exciting charity boxing event pitting local firefighters against police officers in the ring to raise funds for the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 5:00 PM · Kansas City