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Kansas City watched local businesses get left out of the 2023 NFL Draft. The city made sure that does not happen during ...
06/06/2026

Kansas City watched local businesses get left out of the 2023 NFL Draft. The city made sure that does not happen during the World Cup.

Over 463 businesses applied. The city selected around 20 local small businesses, artists, and food spots and placed them into empty storefronts across downtown, the Crossroads, 18th and Vine, River Market, Midtown, and Westport. They just opened June 1.

Each one gets a subsidized lease, up to $10,000 in grants, and support to make it work. This is not a pop-up. This is a real launchpad for KC businesses to grow.

Mayor Quinton Lucas at the launch: "We are not going to have the same stories we had after previous events in this city, where we heard small businesses were left out."

Swipe through to find a spot near you and go support them this summer.

And if you want a full guide to every local KC business worth visiting during the World Cup, comment "world cup guide" below and we will send you a direct link.

Kansas City headlines this week include a major sign comeback, a new pro sports team, street upgrades, and more developm...
06/06/2026

Kansas City headlines this week include a major sign comeback, a new pro sports team, street upgrades, and more development across the metro.

- KC finally has a deal to relight the Western Auto sign, though it won't be ready before the World Cup begins.

- The KC Diamonds play their first-ever game June 17, bringing professional women's softball to Kansas City.

- Southwest Boulevard's $44 million redesign is officially complete, adding safer crossings, bike lanes, and pedestrian improvements.

- A proposed $73 million project could bring 200 apartments and retail space to Overland Park's Metcalf Corridor.

- Kculichi Sushi has opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in KCK after gaining a following as a food trailer.

- Blue Springs just broke ground on a $5 million downtown streetscape project focused on walkability and revitalization.

Follow for more Kansas City news, developments, and local updates.

Hollywood is back on the Plaza. Terrence Howard, the Oscar nominee from "Hustle & Flow," "Empire," and "Iron Man," has b...
06/05/2026

Hollywood is back on the Plaza. Terrence Howard, the Oscar nominee from "Hustle & Flow," "Empire," and "Iron Man," has been filming a new movie at the historic Skelly Building this week. It is reportedly titled "Broken One" and co-stars Kate Bosworth, though nothing official has been announced yet.

Fans have been catching selfies with him all over the Plaza, and by every account he could not be more down to earth. One person even got him filling up a Panera coffee cup on a break.

This is the second summer in a row a film crew has set up on the Plaza. Ted Lasso shot here last year.

Who is hoping to run into him this week?

Rebekah Arwood just graduated from UMKC School of Law. She did not walk the stage alone. Her seven-year-old golden retri...
06/05/2026

Rebekah Arwood just graduated from UMKC School of Law. She did not walk the stage alone. Her seven-year-old golden retriever Nugget walked with her and was awarded his own "Juris Dogtor" degree. He sat through two full years of classes. Every single one.

Nugget helps Arwood manage chronic depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Professional service dog training costs $15,000 or more. Arwood did not have the money or the time. She trained him herself, six to eight hours a day that summer, and he has been by her side ever since.

He became the most popular dog at UMKC. She is an introvert. He changed that.

Now she is studying for the bar. When she passes, Nugget will be in the courtroom with her.

"Just because my disability isn't physical doesn't mean it's not real.”

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As Kansas City prepares to welcome visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Andre’s Confiserie Suisse has introduced a spec...
06/05/2026

As Kansas City prepares to welcome visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Andre’s Confiserie Suisse has introduced a special collection of chocolates and quiches inspired by the countries participating in or staying in the city during the tournament.

The locally owned chocolatier spent months developing unique flavors that reflect ingredients commonly found in each nation’s cuisine, including Austrian-inspired hazelnut and apricot chocolate and an Ecuador-themed passion fruit variety.

The collection also features handcrafted soccer-themed chocolates, specialty quiches, and a Kansas City-inspired dark chocolate bar created in partnership with Q39.

Andre’s says the goal is to celebrate both the international spirit of the World Cup and the local flavors that make Kansas City unique, with some products potentially remaining available even after the tournament concludes.

Martin City Brewing Company expands across the Kansas City metro today with the opening of Martin City Tavern & Terrace ...
06/05/2026

Martin City Brewing Company expands across the Kansas City metro today with the opening of Martin City Tavern & Terrace at 1999 Main Street in the Crossroads Arts District.

The new venue marks the brewery's seventh KC-area location and features its signature wood-fired pizzas, house-brewed beers, craft cocktails, and an expanded tavern menu.

It also adds a rooftop terrace built as a gathering space for everything from casual lunches and happy hours to pre-event meetups — another dining and entertainment option in one of Kansas City's fastest-growing districts.

06/05/2026

🗓️ KC WEEKEND ROUNDUP | June 5–7

PrideFest opens, AfroKC hits the Plaza, and Jazzoo takes over the zoo — KC has a full weekend.

- KC PrideFest & Parade
📍 Theis Park | ⏰ Fri 5–9 PM · Sat 12–9 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
Three-day LGBTQ+ festival with music, vendors, and community organizations. Saturday parade steps off Westport Road at 11 AM toward Theis Park. ~$10/day · parade free.

- First Friday in the Crossroads
📍 Crossroads Arts District | ⏰ Fri 5–9 PM
Galleries, studios, and art vendors open late across the Crossroads. Art Alleys between Baltimore and Wyandotte. Free.

- Jazzoo at the KC Zoo
📍 Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium | ⏰ Fri 7:30 PM–midnight
Adults-only fundraiser. Unlimited food, open bar, live entertainment, and rides all night. $250/ticket.

- JuneteenthKC Cultural Parade
📍 18th & Vine Jazz District | ⏰ Sat noon
9th Annual parade — drill teams, bands, motor clubs, and community groups through the Jazz District. Free.

- AfroKC Festival
📍 Unity Temple on the Plaza | ⏰ Sat 5–9 PM
2nd Annual. African music, fashion showcase, food, and art vendors celebrating Afrodiasporic culture. $30/ticket.

- Old Shawnee Days
📍 Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee KS | ⏰ Fri 6–10 PM · Sat 11 AM–10 PM · Sun 12–6 PM
Free festival with carnival rides, live music, and vendors. Saturday parade at 10 AM. Free.

✨ Know about a local pop-up or performance this weekend? Drop it in the comments.

Tag your crew + save this for weekend plans 🗓️

Comment “P&L” to get a direct link to the calendar.The Kansas City Power & Light District is bringing back Soccer in the...
06/04/2026

Comment “P&L” to get a direct link to the calendar.

The Kansas City Power & Light District is bringing back Soccer in the City this summer with a lineup of watch parties, live entertainment, podcasts, and fan events centered around major international soccer matches.

Highlights include a documentary screening on June 10, Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11, USA vs. Paraguay on June 12, Argentina vs. Algeria on June 14, a Netherlands match-day experience and USA vs. Turkey watch party on June 25, and a performance by BUNT. on June 26.

Most events at KC Live! are free and open to all ages, offering fans a lively downtown gathering spot throughout the tournament.

A new venue in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District is redefining nightlife by combining live jazz, food, and alcohol-...
06/04/2026

A new venue in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District is redefining nightlife by combining live jazz, food, and alcohol-free beverages in a welcoming social setting.

Cafe 333, located in the former Cafe Gratitude space, was opened by recovery coach and entertainment entrepreneur Cory Martin with the goal of creating a place where people can enjoy music and connect without alcohol.

The club features nightly performances from local jazz, blues, folk, and comedy acts, along with a menu of creative mocktails, botanical nonalcoholic spirits, and shareable dishes.

Martin, who also founded Social Cabaret, hopes the venue will support local artists while offering a new kind of entertainment experience.

Cafe 333 plans to operate Tuesday through Saturday evenings, with future plans to add coffee service and expanded hours.

Comment “RIVERSIDE” and I’ll send you the direct link to sign up!⚽ Riverside residents have a chance to score FREE ticke...
06/04/2026

Comment “RIVERSIDE” and I’ll send you the direct link to sign up!

⚽ Riverside residents have a chance to score FREE tickets to watch the Netherlands National Team train ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

The community training session is set for June 10 at Riverside Stadium, and the city is giving away 120 tickets through a random drawing. Winners will receive two tickets each, and attendance and parking are completely free.

Residents must be 18+ and can enter online or at City Hall through noon on June 5. The drawing will take place later that afternoon.

Tag a soccer fan who would love this opportunity.

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