★ Fabio Frizzi and the F2F Band at the Grand Temple
Fabio Frizzi and the F2F Band perform at the Grand Temple, presented by recordBar.
11 Things to Do in Kansas City This Week · October 8–11, 2026
Top Picks This Week
★ Dark Forest
A holiday activity listing at Powell Gardens.
★ Art of the Piano: Gabriela Montero
Pianist Gabriela Montero brings a program shaped by the many voices of Spain, from courtly sonatas onward.
Food & Drink
Nick Goellner Guest Chef's Tasting
A guest chef tasting featuring Chef Nick Goellner, a nationally recognized James Beard Awards Finalist, at Palm Tree KC.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 6:30 PM · Palm Tree KC, KC Live! (Power & Light District)
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Sports
Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational
Two nights of boxing action at KC Live! in the Power & Light District, with this Friday event kicking off the invitational.
Friday, October 9, 2026 4:00 PM · KC Live!, Power & Light District
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Free Events
Coca-Cola Game Day: Kansas City vs. Los Angeles
A free watch party at KC Live! to cheer on Kansas City.
Sunday, October 18, 2026 1:00 PM · KC Live!, Power & Light District
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Music & Nightlife
Fabio Frizzi and the F2F Band at the Grand Temple
Fabio Frizzi and the F2F Band perform at the Grand Temple, presented by recordBar.
Friday, October 9, 2026 7:00 PM · The Grand Temple
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Big Head Todd and The Monsters
Big Head Todd and The Monsters play the Uptown Theater.
Friday, October 9, 2026 7:30 PM · Uptown Theater - KC, Kansas City, MO
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Family-Friendly
Festivals & Special Events
Farfalla Fall Fest at Zona Rosa
Farfalla Events' outdoor fall pop-up shopping festival with local vendors at Zona Rosa.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 11am-5pm · Zona Rosa, 8640 N Dixson Ave, Kansas City
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Arts & Culture
Francisco Ramos
Stand-up comedy show at The Comedy Club of Kansas City.
Friday, October 9, 2026 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W 103rd St
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Do Your Worst: A Shameless Art Auction
A live auction of intentionally imperfect artwork hosted by the Kansas City Artists Coalition, with 100% of proceeds supporting KCAC.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Vine Street Brewing, 2010 Vine St, Kansas City, MO
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Art of the Piano: Gabriela Montero
Pianist Gabriela Montero brings a program shaped by the many voices of Spain, from courtly sonatas onward.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 7:00 PM · The Folly Theater
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Date Night
Sam Tallent
Stand-up comedy show at The Comedy Club of Kansas City.
Friday, October 16, 2026 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W 103rd St
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