Weekend Possibilities | Independence Day, Fireworks and More

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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…

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

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

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…

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

A person with a rainbow Pride flag.

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…

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

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

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…

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