Clarence Dennis

Clarence Dennis

Kansas City PBS Audience & Digital Content Strategist

Clarence Dennis is the Audience & Digital Content Strategist at Kansas City PBS. Previously, he was a social media manager and regular contributor to Flatland, keeping a pulse on what's happening when it comes to fun around town and covering niche sports. Clarence connected with Flatland in July 2019, following a year in Los Angeles covering the Super Bowl LIII runner-up L.A. Rams. A proud first-generation college graduate of the University of Kansas, Clarence is a passionate fan of the Jayhawks. He's most likely listening to the Grateful Dead.

Stories by Clarence Dennis

A tractor spews mud up as it drags a weighted sled across the mud.

Weekend Possibilities | Cass County Fair, Beer Fest and Barbie

Round out your weekend plans with county fair corndogs, concerts, cold beer and Barbie – just in time for the dog days of summer. Woof.

Taylor Swift on stage.

Weekend Possibilities | Taylor Swift, Vine Street Brewing and a Bike Ride

If you weren’t lucky enough to land tickets to the sold-out Taylor Swift shows at Arrowhead Stadium this weekend, Flatland feels for you. There are, however, a few ways to celebrate Taylor’s weekend in Kansas City without emptying the bank account. Friday, July 7 5 – 9 p.m. Be among the first to explore the…

fireworks

Weekend Possibilities | Independence Day, Fireworks and More

Can’t wait until the Fourth of July? Kansas City and the surrounding area have some options for early Independence Day celebrations. Friday, June 30 5 p.m. The Kansas City Reggae Music and Jerk Festival will get the weekend going at Berkley Riverfront Park, 1298 River Front Drive. The festival promoting cross-cultural experience and understanding will…

Ribs and chicken sizzle over charcoal at the “Ribstock” barbecue contest in Millard, Neb. (Photos: Brian Seifferlein | Harvest Public Media)

Weekend Possibilities | BBQ at Arrowhead, Jesus Christ and an SNL Star

Music, food festivals and an outdoor movie will make the first weekend of the season a doozy. Friday, June 23 7:30 p.m. Prejudice & Pride comes to The Arts Asylum, 824 E. Meyer Blvd., stage Friday night. The new folk musical is a play on Jane Austen’s classic novel that tells the heartfelt and hilarious…

Artwork doubled as signs and selfie opportunities for Boulevardia attendees.

Weekend Possibilities | Boulevardia, Juneteenth and Father’s Day

Father’s Day will share the long weekend with Boulevardia and Juneteenth festivities. If you’d rather avoid the crowds, consider escape rooms at Union Station or a brand-new art exhibit in Overland Park. Why not do it all with dad? Friday, June 16 4 p.m. Boulevardia is back this weekend at Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd….

A person with a rainbow Pride flag.

Weekend Possibilities | KC Pride Fest, Luke Combs and Christmas Con

Break out the sunscreen, summertime activities are officially on across the Kansas City area. Mid-June means KC Pride Fest, country music at Arrowhead Stadium and a movie night under the stars. Friday, June 9 2 – 8 p.m. Counting the days until cooler weather? Christmas Con at Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., could…

David Koechner, Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, and Eric Stonestreet pose with a large check at a past Big Slick Weekend.

Weekend Possibilities | Big Slick, Weston Roots Festival, Disc Golf

June’s opening weekend is headlined by a homecoming of Kansas City’s hilarious Hollywood stars for Big Slick. In Weston, the inaugural Weston Roots Music Festival will take over the quaint town with 16 acts from the local Americana, bluegrass and folk scenes. Friday, June 2 Noon Kansas City is known for its quality and variety…

Celebration at the Station

Weekend Possibilities | Celebration at the Station, Lawrence Busker Fest, The Mavericks

Memorial Day weekend festivities range from Celebration at the Station to Lawrence Busker Fest and The Mavericks at Knuckleheads.

The Gem Theater marquee

Weekend Possibilities | Jazzy Jackie, KC Folk Fest and Willie Nelson

Between a jazzy tribute to Jackie Robinson at the Gem Theater, Kansas City Folk Fest and Willie Nelson at Azura Amphitheater, May’s penultimate weekend will have plenty of songs to fill the air. Friday, May 19 Noon – 1:30 p.m. Kansas City Community Gardens, 6917 Kensington Ave., will host What’s Really Bugging You? Insects in…

Kansas City Current players celebrate a goal.

Weekend Possibilities | Mother’s Day, SERV, Space Camper

Your weekend possibilities in Kansas City include brunch, booze and ballet on Mother's Day. Other options include pickleball at SERV and a Space Camper event.