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The theme for Kwanzaa 2022 is “Reclaiming Our Community Through Cooperative Economics.”  “The theme acknowledges the current displacement of Black children in the inner city by school closings,”

— Jawanza Hardy, the event coordinator

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Kansas City Kwanzaa celebrations returns for 41st year

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🗓 Upcoming Events

Mon., Dec 19, 5:30 pm – Right for America hosts Free Market Monday Social Mixer, 3808 Wabash Ave. Join us as we share and socialize about innovative ways to capitalize in our free market economy. Our mission is to support business growth.Cost $10 

Wed., Dec 21, 6 pm – Home at the Range, Front Range Coffeehouse & Provisions 400 East Gregory Blvd.  A cozy cabin coffeehouse. Warm, soulful music.Partnership between Made in KC and Underground Homies, which is focused on connecting the city to its local musical artists through intimate moments.  FREE

Thu., Dec 22, 4:30 pm – 15th Annual Musicians’ Appreciation Day, Jazz Incubator, 1616 E 18th. “Bringing Healing to the Community One Note at a Time”  shows our appreciation to the musicians who sustain the lifeline to Kansas City, Jazz. FREE

Dec. 26 -31, 6 pm – 41st Annual Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration. Reclaiming our community through cooperative economics. GEM Theater, 1615 E 18th. Presented by the National Black United Front in partnership with the American Jazz Museum. FREE

Fri., Dec 30, 6 pm – Brown Sugar Collective: Vision Mapping Workshop, Urban Neighborhood Initiative 2300 Main St. This interactive workshop has been designed to help women make shift happen in 2023, Facilitator: AshleyMarie. Cost $30

Sat., Dec 31, 9 pm – Wild West Bottoms NYE Blowout with Sheppa, The Phantastics, and more.  The Ship, 1221 Union Ave.  All Else The Sea: The Phantastics launch the boat early, then Sheppa steers the boat into the new year. Special guest DJs begin the journey with chill waves and build into a celebratory storm. Open bar, Champagne toast for everyone at midnightCost $75.

Sat., Dec 31, 6 pm –  Afrobeats in The City, Sourze Westport 427 Westport Rd. There will be drinks, and refreshments provided. The music is centered around Afrobeats and Afrohouse. We will be showcasing traditional dances, songs and food from across the African diaspora. Cost $30

Sat., Dec. 31, 10 am – Kansas City Gangster Tour, Union Station (front entrance), 30 West Pershing Rd. Hop on the bus and be immersed in a melodramatic look at mob homes and hangouts, turf wars and infamous crimes like the Union Station massacre.

Event’s may change times or locations, or be cancelled on short notice. this calendar may not reflect last-minute changes or could contain inaccurate information; please check in advance on all events.

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