Clarence Dennis

Clarence Dennis

Stories by Clarence Dennis

A runway model walks at KC Fashion Week.

Weekend Possibilities | KC Fashion Week, Wrestling and Jim Jefferies

If your March Madness bracket is busted early, or basketball isn’t really your thing, the first official weekend of spring has plenty to offer. There’s the NCAA Wrestling National Championships at T-Mobile Center, KC Fashion Week runway shows, a plant sale and a record store pop-up on the horizon. Friday, March 22 11 a.m. &…

A view of the downtown skyline from inside the proposed Kansas City Royals ballpark.

Pondering Costs and Benefits of Royals and Chiefs Stadiums

The Chiefs and Royals want to use a Jackson County sales tax to upgrade Arrowhead Stadium and a build a new ballpark. Voters are weighing costs and benefits.

A worker cleans a basketball court floor

Weekend Possibilities | Big 12 Hoops, KC Current and St. Patrick’s Day

A busy weekend in Kansas City tips off with Big 12 basketball downtown. Away from the hardwood, KC Current play at CPKC Stadium for the first time on Saturday and there’s no shortage of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Friday, March 15 3 p.m. College basketball fans looking for fun before tipoff should check out Miller…

A Comicon fan dressed as Chewbacca.

Weekend Possibilities | Planet Comicon, Basketball and Beer

March already? It’s sheer madness. Plan your weekend around cosplay at Planet Comicon, an early St. Patrick’s Day celebration, West Bottoms Beer Fest and Big 12 basketball. Friday, March 8 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. The Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament tips off at T-Mobile Center, 1407 Grand Blvd. In the first year of a…

Kansas Citians mingle and taste wines in Union Station.

Weekend Possibilities | First Friday, Wine and Drake

This Kansas City weekend starts with First Friday fun in the Crossroads. A traditional Filipino breakfast, Uncorked: KC Wine Fest and Drake also are options.

A KC Mavs hockey player takes a shot.

Weekend Possibilities | Mavs Hockey, Johnny Cash, Illusions

Kansas City, you have a first-place hockey team.   The KC Mavericks seek to build on a historic run this weekend against the Utah Grizzlies. If you’re taking a break from sports, there are tribute bands, art classes and brewery events worth checking out.  Friday, Feb. 23  3 – 10 p.m. Celebrating five years, City Barrel…

Toasting local beer

Weekend Possibilities | KC Brew Fest, Nina Simone, Oscar Nominees 

Live music, a Mardi Gras bash and last-minute Valentine’s Day date plans are all on the table this weekend in Kansas City.   Friday, Feb. 16  6 – 9 p.m. Craft beer and live jazz will get the weekend going at Vine Street Brewing Co., 2010 Vine St. Grab a table at the 18th & Vine-adjacent…

A man carries a portrait of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes through the crowd during the Chiefs' victory celebration and parade in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. The Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game.

Weekend Possibilities | Chiefs Super Bowl Watch Parties, Dolly, Nate Bargatze 

While nearly every television in the area will be tuned in to Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday evening, we’ve picked out a few sweet Chiefs watch party options. In the meantime, here are some options to fill the time until kick-off.  Leading up to Sunday, there’s comedy, a Dolly Parton pop-up and LEGOS at Union…

Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. (7) is congratulated after scoring a run against the Cleveland Guardians during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 7, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Weekend Possibilities | Royals Rally, Mardi Gras and Jazz

The Chiefs aren't play this weekend, but the Royals are holding a rally to help fill the gap. Other weekend possibilities involve Mardi Gras and jazz.

A red dragon costume performs in front of a crowd at a Lunar New Year celebration.

Weekend Possibilities | Chiefs, Comedy and Lunar New Year

The Chiefs are back in the AFC Championship game and a big watch party is set for Sunday afternoon at J. Rieger & Co. distillery. Before the big game, weekend warriors can check out a few comedy shows, the annual Lunar New Year party at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art or Whiskey Dynamite. Friday, Jan….