Clarence Dennis

Clarence Dennis

Stories by Clarence Dennis

Patrick Mahomes throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 23, 2022.

Weekend Possibilities | Chiefs Watch Party, Daniel Tiger, Onesie Bar Crawl

Can’t wait until Chiefs kickoff? Fill up on fun before the big game this weekend with at Rewind Video, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac or an ultra-cozy bar crawl.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes

Weekend Possibilities | Chiefs Playoffs, KC Restaurant Week, Monster Jam

Frigid temperatures, Chiefs playoff football and Kansas City Restaurant Week – it must be January in Kansas City. If football isn’t your thing, there are always monster trucks, an early MLK Day celebration and an everything-must-go vinyl sale. Friday, Jan. 12 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. The Kitchen at Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Lane,…

A person walks on a sunny path through the woods.

Weekend Possibilities | Hiking, The MGDs and Winter Waterland  

The first winter weekend of 2024 is here. Whether you spend it winding down with a guided hike or singing One Direction all night at recordBar – that’s up to you.   Friday, Jan. 5  11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Committed to making a lasting change in the new year? Flashback Tattoo Parlor, 2938 Southwest Blvd.,…

Champagne on ice

Weekend Possibilities | New Year’s Eve, KC Wheel and the Rodeo 

Looking for last-minute New Year’s Eve plans? Options range from pancakes and beer, to an avant-garde, modern disco in the Crossroads. 

Stockings hang above a fire place.

Weekend Possibilities | Radkey, Elves Night and Christmas 

Want to rock out over the Christmas weekend? Radkey and Kadesh Flow will play their respective holiday gigs on Saturday night. Drinking and skating with elves is another option.  Friday, Dec. 22  7:30 – 9 p.m. How well do you know the classics? Weston Wine Co., 540 Main St., will host Christmas Movie Trivia on…

A crowd of people move through a holiday lights maze.

Weekend Possibilities | Enchant, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Santa Rampage

There are holiday happenings across the board this weekend, as Krampus, the Grinch and Trans-Siberian Orchestra come to town. There’s also Enchant’s massive light display at Legends Field, a different take on “The Nutcracker” and a Santa Rampage.  Friday, Dec. 15  3 – 8:30 p.m. Blipmas at Blip Roasters, 1301 Woodswether Road, will bring festivities…

The KC Streetcar with a holiday wrap on it.

Weekend Possibilities | Distillery Divided, Tina Turner and Streetcar Jams 

Crafts, a holiday classic and a big-time college basketball clash set the scene for a spirited December weekend.  Friday, Dec. 8  6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Black Being, a multimedia exhibition and in-studio performance piece on display at Charlotte Street Gallery, 3333 Wyoming St., through Jan. 6 explores the beauty and normalcy of Black existence. Friday…

Dancers on stage performing "The Nutcracker."

Weekend Possibilities | ‘The Nutcracker,’ Holiday Shopping and Jazz  

As the calendar flips to December, celebrate the season with the Sugar Plum Fairy in "The Nutcracker," swinging jazz and, of course, holiday shopping.

Folks pose for a photo while holding baskets of goodies in front of a colorful mural.

Eat Local, Eat Wild 

The first-ever Wild Foods Cook-Off, put on by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, drew a crowd of contestants and community members to eat wild foods.

Country Club Plaza holiday lights

Weekend Possibilities | Plaza Lights, Mariah Carey and Cats  

Just like that, the holiday season is here. Enjoy your turkey dinner and set the weekend itinerary around Thursday night’s Plaza Lighting Ceremony, Mariah Carey at T-Mobile Center, Black Friday Record Store Day and Sunday’s big Sporting KC match.  Thursday, Nov. 23  5 – 8 p.m. Get your Thanksgiving nap in and head to The 94th…