22 Things to Do in Kansas City This Week · September 3–6, 2026

Arts & Culture

Hunslem 'I Dream in Color' Opening at Blue Gallery

Opening night of a major new exhibition of 24 paintings by Hunt Slonem at the Blue Gallery KC, featuring his signature colorful, layered imagery.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Blue Gallery KC, Kansas City

Opening Reception: '20 Shades of Blue' by Xiao Faria daCunha

Opening night reception for a new fine art exhibition at Bunker Center for the Arts featuring the work of Xiao Faria daCunha, free to attend on First Friday.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Bunker Center for the Arts, Kansas City

Come From Away

Tony Award-winning musical about 7,000 airline passengers stranded in a small Canadian town on 9/11, presented by Kansas City Repertory Theatre at Spencer Theater.

Friday, September 4, 2026 8:00 PM · Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Spencer Theater

Disney's Newsies at Starlight

The final Broadway show of Starlight's 2026 regular season, Disney's Newsies features a cast of high-flying, tap-dancing newsboys in the classic underdog story.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · Starlight Theatre, Kansas City

KC Underground Film Festival

Kansas City's premier free independent film festival returns for its 6th year with 9 days of bold international and local cinema at Charlotte Street, running September 11–19.

Friday, September 11, 2026 7:00 PM · Charlotte Street Foundation, Kansas City

Music & Nightlife

Hatebreed

Hard rock and metal veterans Hatebreed bring their intense live show to Warehouse on Broadway.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 4:45 PM · Warehouse on Broadway, Kansas City

Jessimae Peluso at The Comedy Club of Kansas City

Stand-up comedian Jessimae Peluso performs multiple shows over the weekend at Kansas City's premier comedy club.

Friday, September 4, 2026 6:00 PM · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W 103rd St, Kansas City

JSTJR at Mosaic Ultra Lounge

DJ JSTJR brings his 'Make Techno Fun Again' set to Mosaic Ultra Lounge in the Power & Light District.

Friday, September 4, 2026 8:00 PM · Mosaic Ultra Lounge, Power & Light District, Kansas City

3DEEP – Monta At Odds, Modeling, Bobcat Attack, Korgtron at recordBar

A local indie showcase with four acts—Monta At Odds, Modeling, Bobcat Attack, and Korgtron—at Kansas City's beloved independent music venue.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 7:00 PM · recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City

Kansas City Symphony Presents: Prometheus, The Poem of Fire

The Kansas City Symphony opens its 2026/27 season with a dramatic program anchored by Scriabin's Prometheus.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Sports

Kansas City Royals vs. Miami Marlins

The Royals host the Marlins at Kauffman Stadium in a home MLB series with some of the best-value tickets in the league.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 6:40 PM · Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City

Mizzou Alumni Beat kU Watch Party

Free border showdown watch party at KC Live! for Missouri vs. Kansas football, open to all Mizzou fans.

Friday, September 11, 2026 5:00 PM · KC Live!, Power & Light District, Kansas City

Free Events

First Friday at Belger Arts – Exhibitions Closing + Live Clay and Glass Blowing Demo

Belger Crane Yard Studios closes its summer exhibitions with live clay and glass blowing demonstrations, artist remarks, and a free community celebration.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Belger Crane Yard Studios and Gallery, Kansas City

KCAC Cross Threaded Closing First Friday Reception

The Kansas City Artists Coalition closes its textile group show 'Cross Threaded' with a final First Friday reception at KCAC Gallery.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Kansas City Artists Coalition Gallery, Kansas City

Power Hour Sculpt Fusion at Power & Light

A free outdoor sculpt fusion fitness class hosted at the Power & Light District.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5:00 PM · Power & Light District, Kansas City

Date Night

Two Tenor Tussle Jazz at The Ship

An intimate jazz showdown between two tenor saxophonists at The Ship, a beloved Kansas City jazz bar.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 7:00 PM · The Ship, 1221 Union Ave, Kansas City

Candlelight: 90s Unplugged

An intimate candlelit concert performing beloved 90s acoustic hits inside the atmospheric Unity Temple on the Plaza.

Friday, September 4, 2026 6:30 PM · Unity Temple on the Plaza, Kansas City

Symphony League of Kansas City – 2026 Symphony Ball

An elegant gala evening with cocktails, gourmet dinner, silent auction, and a live Kansas City Symphony performance.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Kansas City

Festivals & Special Events

SantaCaliGon Days Festival

The legendary Labor Day Weekend festival takes over the Historic Independence Square with 'Main Street 1849' themed events, entertainment, and vendors, running September 4–7.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Historic Independence Square, Independence, MO

Food & Drink

Black Restaurant Week in Kansas City, KS

Kansas City, Kansas celebrates its first-ever Black Restaurant Week September 7–13, featuring 11 Black-owned restaurants across Wyandotte County with diverse cuisines.

Monday, September 7, 2026 · Wyandotte County, Kansas City, KS

Kanbe's Markets' Plate & Pallet: 10 Years of Kanbe's Markets

A special 10th anniversary celebration dinner held in the heart of Kanbe's food distribution operations, benefiting fresh food access in the KC community.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 6:00 PM · Kansas City

Outdoors & Active

Saint Luke's Foundation – Plaza 10K

Run along Brush Creek and through the Country Club Plaza in this annual 10K benefiting Saint Luke's Home Care and Hospice, in partnership with KC Running Company.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 7:30 AM · Country Club Plaza, Kansas City