Arts events in Kansas City

Check out happening arts events all around Kansas City, MO

Midtown Makers Market: Merry Edition

 Sat, 22 Nov at 01:00 pm 211 W Armour Blvd Free

Aaron Lewis in Kansas City

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:30 pm Ameristar Casino and Hotel

Whitechapel, Bodysnatcher, Angelmaker, Disembodied Tyrant in Kansas City

 Sat, 29 Nov at 07:00 pm The Truman

Say Anything, Motion City Soundtrack in Kansas City

 Fri, 28 Nov at 07:30 pm Uptown Theater

Yelawolf, J. Michael Phillips, J.T. Loux in Kansas City

 Thu, 20 Nov at 08:00 pm Uptown Theater

Free Jazz Thursday with Pete Fucinaro

 Thu, 13 Nov at 08:00 pm The Ship OG Ship Room - Enter from the back alley Free

Beatles Concert in the Dark w Award Winning Violinist

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm Secret Location in Kansas City Free

Half-Cocked & Radiation // Get Punk'd

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Stray Cat Film Center USD 9

A Christmas Carol

 Sat, 29 Nov at 06:00 pm Spencer Theatre At Kansas City Repertory Theatre USD 110 to 134

LØLØ in Kansas City

 Sat, 22 Nov at 08:00 pm The Truman

Oddities & Curiosities

 Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 pm Bartle Hall USD 225

Neko Case, Des Demonas in Kansas City

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm Uptown Theater

The Power of Short Forms in the Long Rise of Indigenous Film & TV

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm UMKC Department of Art & Art History Free

Spiritbox, Periphery, Honey Revenge in Kansas City

 Sun, 23 Nov at 07:00 pm The Midland Theatre

Free First Friday Comedy

 Fri, 06 Jan at 07:00 pm The Bird Comedy Theater Free

Radiohead Concert in the Dark w Live Strings + Cacao

 Mon, 26 Jan at 07:00 pm Secret Location in Kansas City USD 0 to 354

Hayden Pedigo - USA TOUR 2025 - with Jens Kuross

 Wed, 19 Nov at 06:00 pm The Ship USD 25

Powwow People: Documentary Film Screening and Discussion

 Sat, 22 Nov at 02:00 pm The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Free

Fall Exhibitions Opening Celebration

 Thu, 13 Nov at 05:00 pm Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Free

Totally Tots featuring "Stories in Spotlight"

 Fri, 21 Nov at 10:30 am Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Free

Flirty in Kansas City 2026

 Sat, 07 Feb at 11:00 am Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City- Plaza USD 0 to 45

Titanic: Tragedy & Trial: FRIDAY NIGHT

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:00 pm Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri USD 0 to 10

Maddie Medley / Honeybee

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 pm The Ship USD 10 to 12

Pink Floyd Concert in the Dark with Award Winning Violinist and Vocalist

 Mon, 01 Dec at 07:00 pm Secret Location in Kansas City USD 0 to 354

December Open Drawing featuring Alyx Jacobs

 Thu, 04 Dec at 06:00 pm Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Free

Hannah Berner at The Midland Theatre

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm The Midland Theatre

Samara Joy at Folly Theater

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:30 pm Folly Theater

Spiritbox at The Midland Theatre

 Sun, 23 Nov at 07:00 pm The Midland Theatre

Secular Solstice 2025

 Sun, 21 Dec at 05:00 pm Arts on Broadway Free

The Smoke Exchange KC

 Sun, 23 Nov at 05:00 pm Equal Minded Cafe KC USD 5

Holiday Mini Photoshoot

 Sat, 15 Nov at 11:00 am Made in KC Creative Studio USD 25

Paint & Puff Art Class- 21 and over

 Fri, 26 Dec at 07:00 pm Happy Trees Painting USD 45

Kamaal Malik and Friends

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 pm The Ship USD 10 to 12

Breakfast With Santa @ ArtsTech

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 am ArtsTech Free

NoCap, Fredo Bang in Kansas City

 Sat, 29 Nov at 08:00 pm The Midland Theatre

Holiday Mini Photoshoot

 Sat, 22 Nov at 11:00 am Made in KC Creative Studio USD 25

Soweto Gospel Choir - PEACE at Folly Theater

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Folly Theater

Whiskey Tasting and Leather Craft

 Sat, 06 Apr at 05:00 pm Madison Flitch, East 16th Street, Kansas City, MO, USA USD 66

420 Friendly Art Class- Paint your pet

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Happy Trees Painting USD 55

Dizzy Wright in Kansas City

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:30 pm Warehouse On Broadway

Trivium, Jinjer, Heriot in Kansas City

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:30 pm Uptown Theater

ANDREW'S VIDEO VOID! 1st Annual Video Potluck

 Sun, 23 Nov at 07:00 pm Stray Cat Film Center Free

Holiday Mini Photoshoot

 Sat, 29 Nov at 11:00 am Made in KC Creative Studio USD 25

Blackhawk at Uptown Theater Kansas City

 Sat, 31 Jan at 08:00 pm Uptown Theater Kansas City

Various Blonde / Bags Bags Bags / 90 Min Cassette

 Fri, 28 Nov at 09:00 pm The Ship USD 10 to 12

Food for the Hungry VOLUNTEER- Christmas with Chris Tomlin /Kansas City, MO

 Sat, 13 Dec at 05:30 pm Sheffield Family Life Center Assemblies of God Free

Empyrean Ball

 Sat, 22 Nov at 08:00 pm Fountain City Winery USD 0 to 93

Risqué Secrets by Risqué Revelry

 Sat, 29 Nov at 07:00 pm 824 E Meyer Blvd USD 19 to 43

420 Friendly Art Class- 21 and over

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Happy Trees Painting USD 45

Coffee Culture and Conversation, 11-13-25

 Thu, 13 Nov at 10:00 am Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Free

The 2025 AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition

 Wed, 19 Nov at 03:30 pm City Stage Theatre Free

TrapSocaFlow With Tai (Arts Tech KC) Thurs, November 20, 2025

 Thu, 20 Nov at 06:30 pm ArtsTech USD 14

OSC Presents: Ember

 Sat, 15 Nov at 05:00 pm Good Karma Coffee USD 5 to 10

2025 Local Author Fair

 Sat, 15 Nov at 01:00 pm Mid-Continent Public Library - Woodneath Library Center Free

YUNG MEHICO & FRIENDS ~ Chill Vibes in the OG Lounge

 Fri, 21 Nov at 10:00 am The Ship OG Ship Room - Enter from the back alley USD 10 to 12

“Odds & Ends” Art Sale

 Sat, 15 Nov at 11:00 am Zhou B Art Center Kansas City Free

Chris D'Elia

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm The Midland Theatre - MO

Santa Paws in the Park

 Sat, 06 Dec at 01:00 pm Jacob L. Loose Park USD 0 to 15

A Thanksgiving Dinner Party: An Improvised Play

 Fri, 28 Nov at 09:30 pm The Bird Comedy Theater USD 16 to 20

Kansas City Ballet - Snow White at Folly Theater

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm Folly Theater

Chris D'Elia at The Midland Theatre

 Sat, 22 Nov The Midland Theatre

Titanic: Tragedy & Trial: SATURDAY NIGHT

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri USD 0 to 10

Lucas Parker Band & Jessica Paige

 Sat, 29 Nov at 09:00 pm The Ship OG Ship Room - Enter from the back alley USD 10 to 12

The Freedom Affair - A Thanksgiving Tradition

 Wed, 26 Nov at 08:00 pm The Ship - All Else The Sea USD 19 to 25

IFCKC November Meeting

 Wed, 19 Nov at 07:00 pm The Bird Comedy Theater Free

Good Spirits Author Event with BK Borison

 Fri, 14 Nov at 06:30 pm EL TORREON KC, Inc. USD 30

Inspiring Civic Leadership Through the Arts (Gallery Walk)

 Fri, 05 Dec at 05:30 pm 2301 Lexington Ave Free

Date Night: Travis Feutz and The Stardust Cowboys

 Thu, 20 Nov at 06:00 pm The Ship Free

Poetry Mixer Happy Hour

 Sat, 22 Nov at 01:00 pm The Borough KC Free

Lost Keys at Waldo Folk

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm The Tap Room at Waldo Pizza USD 25

Kansas City Ballet: New Moves

 Thu, 29 Jan at 06:00 pm Frost Studio Theater At The Bolender Center Free

Samara Joy

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm Folly Theater

Paint & Puff Art Class- 21 and over

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm Happy Trees Painting USD 45

All About Soul 2.0 - A Very Campy Christmas

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:00 pm St. Mark Hope and Peace Lutheran

KC Fatty Baddies' First Anniversary Party

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:30 pm Frost KC USD 50

Michelle Buteau at The Midland Theatre

 Fri, 21 Nov The Midland Theatre

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

 Sat, 02 May at 06:00 pm Uptown Theater - KC

Inspiring Civic Leadership Through the Arts

 Thu, 13 Nov at 05:30 pm 2301 Lexington Ave Free

Chris Combs , Duo Cataclysma, and more: Improvised Ambiance in the Lounge

 Sat, 22 Nov at 09:00 pm The Ship USD 9 to 11

Men Of Men

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 pm The Ship OG Ship Room - Enter from the back alley USD 10 to 12

Thin-Blood Nights

 Sat, 29 Nov at 07:00 pm Pawn and Pint USD 39 to 61

2nd Annual Holiday Sh!tshow: Charity Fundraiser Variety Show

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm The Ship - All Else The Sea USD 14 to 89

Liney Blu Album Release / Jolson & TFOS / Alex May & Friends

 Fri, 21 Nov at 09:00 pm The Ship USD 9 to 11

Beaten Boat | A New Musical Workshop

 Sun, 23 Nov at 03:00 pm The Bird Comedy Theater Free

Desi Banks

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm Uptown Theater - KC

Autumn Hues Paint & Sip

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Cocoa Spaces

Thursday Jazz: The Project H (Free Show)

 Thu, 11 Dec at 08:00 pm The Ship OG Ship Room - Enter from the back alley Free

Blondshell

 Sun, 16 Nov at 06:00 pm The Truman - Kansas City

Beyond the Studio: Ellie Naeger

 Thu, 04 Dec at 06:00 pm Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Free

Paint Your Pet Workshop | Creative Culture Westport

 Thu, 13 Nov at 07:00 pm Creative Culture Westport USD 18 to 65

Blackhawk

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm Uptown Theater - KC

Teenage Bottlerocket in Kansas City

 Tue, 16 Dec at 07:00 pm recordBar

Thanksgiving Paint and Sip Class - Relax, Learn, Socialize & Create Art

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:45 pm Hook Gallery & Framing USD 37

The Grammy-winning KC Chorale: A Christmas Carol

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm Country Club United Methodist Church

Gabbys Dollhouse Live at The Midland Theatre

 Wed, 26 Nov The Midland Theatre

Paint & Puff Art Class- 21 and over

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm Happy Trees Painting USD 45

420 Friendly Art Class- 21 and over

 Fri, 28 Nov at 07:00 pm Happy Trees Painting

December 1 KC Women Leaders Missional Network Christmas Gathering

 Mon, 01 Dec at 06:00 pm Cliff's Taphouse USD 20

Ancient Aliens Live at Uptown Theater Kansas City

 Fri, 19 Dec Uptown Theater Kansas City

Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors Present: The Annual Jam Awards Gala

 Sun, 30 Nov at 05:00 pm Gem Theater Free