Arts & Culture

Plate of barbecue

Weekend Possibilities | Wettest Block Party, Beer and BBQ Festivals and Mother’s Day

By Clarence Dennis | May 5, 2022

There are many weekend possibilities. But remember, it’s really all about mom.

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A mural of two young, Brown children painted on a red brick wall illustrates the difficulty kids felt being isolated from friends and family during the pandemic. One of the images shows a boy holding a notebook, with pages flitting around him that say "Te extraño amiga" and "go away virus."

5 Ways to Observe La Batalla De Puebla, aka Cinco de Mayo, in KC

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho | May 4, 2022

The meaning of May 5th for Mexicans in the U.S. is oft-misunderstood. Learn the history and how to honor The Battle of Puebla (known as Cinco de Mayo) in Kansas City.

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Kansas City FilmFest International guests pick up tickets for screenings at the festival box office.

Filmmakers Reckon With Pandemic and Marginalization at Kansas City FilmFest International

By Park Zebley, Ji Stribling | April 29, 2022

In the wake of a pandemic that wreaked havoc on the exhibition industry, filmmakers were eager to share their work at the Kansas City FilmFest International.

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Vi Tran performing in "Art Moves Us."

‘Art Moves Us’ | Vi Tran Band

By Brad Austin | April 29, 2022

Vi Tran Band performs “Sherlock” as part of “Art Moves Us,” which celebrates the arts in Kansas City.

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A beer flight. The Parkville Microbrew Fest is returning in October after a one-year hiatus.

Weekend Possibilities | Parkville Brewfest, Okoye Celebrity Roast and ‘Friends of Dorothy’ at the Gem Theater

By Clarence Dennis | April 28, 2022

This weekend features lots of live music, Parkville Brewfest and festivals in Waldo and Brookside.

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