Arts & Culture

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

Irish Fest crowd gathers below the Kansas City skyline.

(Labor Day) Weekend Possibilities | Irish Fest, Beyoncé’s Birthday and SantaCaliGon Days

Wine tastings, plenty of live music and the Westport Block Party round out an extended holiday break for Labor Day in Kansas City.

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In many places within Union Cemetery, old trees allow sunlight to dapple the landscape and create a sense of peace and quiet.

Taking a Walk With Death Prompts Pondering of Life

Walking through cemeteries is a necessary reminder that death is not optional. It’s also a chance to remember who still needs you, whom you may have hurt and to whom you need to apologize.

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Scene from a movie at the Kansas City Underground Film Festival.

Art House Extra | Going Underground for Film in KC

The Kansas City Underground Film Festival is back bigger than ever this year, featuring a whopping 114 films Sept. 16-26 at the Charlotte Street Foundation,.

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Doug Piper of Independence turns nocturnal when he chases bass in the heat of summer.

Summer Heat Pushes Fisherman’s Search for Whoppers Past Midnight

Meet Doug Piper, a nocturnal sportsman who pursues big bass in the heat of the summer while most people are asleep.

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A woman dances at The Black Box Theatre

Weekend Possibilities | Dua Lipa Dance Party, Harry Potter House Party and Seltzer Fest at Bar K

There are all sorts of options when it comes to what to do this weekend in and around Kansas City.

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