Clarence Dennis

Clarence Dennis

Stories by Clarence Dennis

A stage lit up at night with a large crowd.

Weekend Possibilities | Tacos and Tequila, Disney Music, Prairie Village Art Show

Outdoor concerts, baseball and movies under the stars – it’s summertime in Kansas City. Jump into June with a full weekend of festivals, Pride Day at “The K” or a cup a fresh Cuban coffee. Friday, May 31 5 – 11 p.m. Festa Italiana returns to Zona Rosa, 8640 N. Dixson Ave., this weekend. Each…

A wide shot of The Patriot rollercoaster at Worlds of Fun.

Weekend Possibilities | Worlds of Fun, KC Mavs and Lawrence Busker Fest

It’s Memorial Day weekend in Kansas City and with it comes patio tunes, waterpark openings and playoff hockey. Friday, May 24 5 – 11 p.m. Lawrence Busker Festival returns to Downtown Lawrence, Kansas, 833 Massachusetts St., this weekend with three days of street performances, food, vendors and Free State beer. Jugglers, fire-breathers, dancers, comedians, musicians…

Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end and host of Kelce Jam, dances across the stage during the music festival on Friday, April 28, 2023, in Bonner Springs, Kansas.

Weekend Possibilities | Kelce Jam, KC Folk Fest and Pete Davidson

A busy weekend around town brings all sorts of live music to the stage – both local artists at KC Folk Fest to major acts at Kelce Jam.

People tasting wine at the Lenexa Art Fair.

Weekend Possibilities | Mother’s Day, Beer Fest and the Lenexa Art Fair

Whether it’s creating a handmade gift or having mimosas, the weekend is full of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day. There’s also improv, Heritage Days in the West Bottoms and plenty of beer coming to Arrowhead. Friday, May 10 5 – 8 p.m. All moms are invited to the Mother’s Day Weekend Charcuterie Pop-up at Transport…

A rider holds on to a bucking bronco.

Weekend Possibilities | American Royal, Cinco de Mayo, Star Wars

Spring is in full swing and there is no shortage of celebration in May’s first weekend. In the West Bottoms, there’s the American Royal, a massive plant sale and Maria The Mexican at The Ship. Over on 18th & Vine, pick from Saturday’s Monarch Walk or Hip-Hop & Hot Wings at Vine Street Brewing Co….

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

Weekend Possibilities | Art Course, Microbrew Fest, Parade of Hearts

The schedule is full of art, beer and brunch this weekend. If you aren’t afraid of a little rain in the forecast, there’s a music crawl in Lawrence and the Great Wind Festival in Leawood. Friday, April 26 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Book your tee time for the Art Course at The Nelson-Atkins Museum…

Visitors line up at the entrance of the Kansas City Zoo.

Weekend Possibilities | Earth Day, Taylor Swift, Berkley Riverfront Fest

If celebrating Up-Down’s anniversary in the Crossroads with cheap brew isn’t the move for you this weekend, maybe a Taylor Swift listening party will do.

A golf ball near a hole on a mini golf course

Weekend Possibilities | KC Film Fest, Mini Golf Masters, Holi Fest

Filmmakers from around the world will have their work on the big screen this weekend during the KC Film Fest International. If a weekend in the sunshine sounds more your speed, there’s a Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival in Lawrence, a Holi celebration in Overland Park and North Kansas City’s Pint Path pub crawl for…

Screenland Armour Movie Theater's marquee

Weekend Possibilities | Panic Fest, Brookside Brunch, The Globetrotters

North Kansas City’s freaky film festival brings screams to the screen this weekend with Panic Fest at Screenland Armour. Spring’s social butterflies might also enjoy brunch in Brookside, First Friday in the Crossroads or a day at “The K.” Friday, April 5 Noon – 11 p.m. Panic Fest is underway at Screenland Armour, 408 Armour…

A pink orchid in the sunlight.

Weekend Possibilities | Easter Eggs, Making Movies and Orchids

Break out the baskets, Easter is this weekend and there are egg hunts for everyone. For family-friendly festivities, check out Easter Celebration at Chicken N Pickle or Downtown Overland Park’s Hop in the DOP. You can also say hello to spring with Orchid Delirium at Powell Gardens or Yoga in the Park. Friday, March 29…