14 Things to Do in Kansas City This Week · June 18–21, 2026

Arts & Culture

Best of Kansas City Comedy Night

The Comedy Club of Kansas City presents its Best of Kansas City showcase featuring local comedians.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W 103rd St, Kansas City, MO

Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed

Jonathan Van Ness brings his Hot & Healed comedy and performance show to the Muriel Kauffman Theatre for one night only.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 7:30 PM · Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO

The Kansas City Symphony Presents: Rhapsody in Blue and Dvořák's New World Symphony

The KC Symphony performs Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue alongside Dvořák's beloved New World Symphony in a landmark classical program.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO

Free Events

Art in the Loop Oppenstein Park Performances

Free outdoor arts performances in Oppenstein Park as part of the Art in the Loop program, featuring live music, visual art, and community activations in downtown KC.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Oppenstein Park, Kansas City, MO

Outdoor Yoga at the 18th & Vine Jazz District

Yoga on the Vine KC hosts free outdoor community yoga sessions under the Jay McShann Pavilion in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 9:30 AM · Jay McShann Pavilion, 18th & Vine Jazz District, Kansas City, MO

Make Music Day Kansas City

Kansas City joins 1,000+ cities worldwide for Make Music Day, a free daylong celebration of live performances on streets, parks, sidewalks, and community spaces across the city.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 · Various locations, Kansas City

Sports

Kansas City Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals

The Royals host their cross-state rivals the St. Louis Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium for a home game.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:40 PM · Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO

Music & Nightlife

Ella Langley

Rising country star Ella Langley performs live at Cable Dahmer Arena.

Friday, June 19, 2026 7:00 PM · Cable Dahmer Arena, Kansas City

Get Smart!, The Embarrassment, The Scriveners

An indie rock triple bill at recordBar featuring Get Smart!, The Embarrassment, and The Scriveners.

Friday, June 19, 2026 7:00 PM · recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Ensemble Ibérica 'Kicking Off – A Musical Tour of Algeria, Argentina, England, and the Netherlands'

Ensemble Ibérica performs a World Cup-themed concert touring the musical traditions of four competing nations — Algeria, Argentina, England, and the Netherlands.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 · Kansas City, MO

Outdoors & Active

816 Run Club Saturday Run at Rochester Coffee

The community-driven 816 Run Club meets weekly for a Saturday morning group run from Rochester Coffee in the Crossroads, with marked routes from 10 feet to 20+ miles.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 7:30 AM · Rochester Coffee, Crossroads, Kansas City, MO

Kansas Run Club Wednesday Group Run

Kansas Run Club meets every Wednesday evening for a 3-mile group run at Mill Creek Park in the Plaza area.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 6:30 PM · Mill Creek Park, Kansas City, MO

Family-Friendly

Dragons and Fantastic Beasts at Powell Gardens

An immersive festival experience at Powell Gardens featuring dragons and fantastic beasts throughout the botanical garden grounds.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Powell Gardens, Blue Springs, MO

Date Night

Sip + Sweat at Starlight

Starlight Theatre hosts a Pilates workout experience paired with sipping, combining fitness and fun at Kansas City's iconic outdoor venue.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO