Arts & Culture

People gathered around the new historic marker at the former site of The Willows Maternity Sanitarium on Union Hill.

Remembering The Willows: KC’s Adoption Hub of the Nation

The Willows Maternity Sanitarium, on the hill south of Union Station, helped make Kansas City the nation’s hub for adoption in the early 20th century.

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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.

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