Arts & Culture

Stories and videos about music, dance, visual and performing arts and film in the Kansas City metro.

Violinist Orin Laursen.

KC Performs | New Program Celebrates KC’s Performing Arts

“KC Performs,” a new program developed by Kansas City PBS, is designed to help close the gap between artists and audiences during the pandemic.

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Market at Grand Place

Plan for Arts Programs at Former Kansas City Star Building Draws Mixed Reviews

Developer Vince Bryant’s $98 million plan to convert the former Kansas City Star building into a mixed-use project has taken an artistic twist.

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A family drives through a Winter Magic light display.

Weekend Possibilities | Winter Magic, Leftover Spookies and KC’s Largest Street Art Gallery

November’s first weekend welcomes a few leftover haunts, early light displays, virtual live music and more.

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Scene from "The Stylist."

Art House Extra | ‘The Stylist’ Takes a Little Off the Top and Sides

“The Stylist,” is Kansas City filmmaker Jill Gevargizian’s first feature film, and it’s a humdinger of hairdresser horror.

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A beast-like creature waves at the camera in front of The Beast Haunted House.

Weekend Possibilities | Halloween Happenings, Sweet Beer Release and Troostival

A busy Halloween weekend in Kansas City offers plenty of ways to celebrate, whether it’s from the comfort of your home or on the dance floor.

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