Thu., Aug 1, 5 pm: Swope Health Equity 2024 Townhall., KC Public Library Plaza, 4801 N Main. Jeron Ravin, JD, President and CEO of Swope Health, will guide the conversation, featuring panelists Steven Anthony, Vice President of Business Development, Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City; Terrell Jolly, Managing Partner and Senior Agent, Integrity Capital Management; Pat Jordan, President, Pat Jordan and Associates; Jennifer Tidwell, Principal Impact Strategist – Place, Health Forward Foundation; and Blaine Proctor, Director, Housing and Community Development, City of Kansas City, Missouri. FREE
Fri. Aug 2, Jazz Storytelling, American Jazz Museum Atrium, 1616 E 18th St. Jazz Storytelling is a free, family-friendly, interactive show taking place behind the museum, introducing young kids to the magic of jazz! Jazz Storytelling is led by vocalist Lisa Henry, storyteller Brother John, drummer Mike Warren, and bassist Tyrone Clark. FREE
Fri. Aug 2, 6 pm: First Friday Block Party, The Velvet Freeze Daiquiris, 1827 Vine St. Block party on 18th and Vine. COST: $5+
Sat. Aug. 3, 11 am – 2 pm: 5th Annual Operation Backpack, Swope Park, 67th & Swope Pkwy. Back to school supplies and food give-aways. Computers, tablets, hot spots, books, food boxes, feminine products, immunizations, COVI vaccines and much more.
Sat. Aug. 3, 10 am – 1pm: A Safe & Healthy Community SKC Resource, Optimist Bingo Hall, 11154 Blue Ridge Blvd. Resources for safety & security, Health & Wellness, Education & Employment something for everybody. FREE
Sat, Aug 3, 8 am – 4 pm: 2024 Heart of America Hot Dog Festival. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Historic 18th and Vine District. Don’t miss a sizzling musical lineup featuring live band concert performances by: Stokely, Midnight Star, Jonathan Butler, Dazz Band, Brownstone and more! COST $35+ https://bit.ly/3YiS0yW
Sat., Aug 3, 10 pm: Afro Paradise, Scarlet Room, 2050 Central St. Get ready to groove to the hottest beats and experience the ultimate party atmosphere. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember, so grab your friends and let’s make some unforgettable memories together. COST: FREE to $100.
Sat., Aug. 3, 12 – 8 pm: 2024 KC Brew Fest, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing. Over 50 breweries, 150 beers, food trucks, and much more. COST $50+ https://bit.ly/3VNPWx9
Sun., Aug 4, 11 am – 4 pm: The Rhythm & Praise Brunch, Soiree, 1512 E 18th. Great Food, Bottomless Mimosas, and a Vibe you don’t want to miss. This is not your ordinary brunch we will be throwing up our praises and also vibing n 2 stepping to R&B while sipping our mimosas and eating good. $10 advance https://RNPBrunch.eventbrite.com
Fri., Aug 9, 5 pm: J Love Band, Blue Room, 1600 East 18th St. J Love has become one of leading soul vocalists in the Kansas City area. Her voice could only be described as earthy, and confident. FREE
Fri., Aug 9, 8:30 pm: Forever, For Always, For Love: Ultimate Tribute to Luther Vandross. Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Wyandotte. Marlin Cortez & Carlton Rashad will be joining us, for an amazing night honoring one of soul music’s most influential balladeers. COST: $35 https://bit.ly/3LCSloB
Sat. Aug 10, 9 am – 3 pm: 2024 BlaqOut Empowerment Summit, Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Rd. Join BlaqOut as we share new research, developments, and initiatives for the advancement of Kansas City’s Black LGBTQ+ community. FREE to $25 https://bit.ly/4cLaPiF
Sat. Aug. 10, 8:30 pm: James Ward Band. Blue Room, 1600 East 18th St. The James Ward Band (The JWB) is a contemporary jazz band whose shows consist of Latin, R&B, fusion, funk, jazz and gospel. COST: $10+ https://bit.ly/3Slo55q
Sat, Aug 10, 8:30 pm: Family Affair: A Tribute to Donny & Lalah Hathaway. Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Wyandotte. Presenting The RETURN of ‘Family Affair: A Tribute to Donny & Lalah Hathaway’ featuring Lee Langston and Dana Marie Mitchell. https://bit.ly/3LBO0lp
Want your event in our calendar, email the details to guillory@tcvpub.com