Latest Events in Kaw Township(June Updated)

Join us for a drop-in tour led by a Kemper Museum docent on the second Saturday of the month at 1 PM. Docent guides will spark curiosity and conversation about select artworks and exhibitions. Gather at the Visitor Services desk in the Atrium at 1 PM to participate. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Head to Kemper Museum each month for an evening of community and creativity! Pick up a stool, drawing board, and provided drawing materials, or bring your own sketchbook and find a spot for open drawing at the museum. All levels of experience are welcome. Cash bar. (Kemper Museum members receive two free drinks.) Open Drawing Guidelines: Attendees are allowed to bring their own sketchbooks, paper, and pencil. Otherwise, please use the materials provided by the museum.No food or beverage in the galleries.Please use only graphite pencils, colored pencils, and crayons in all areas of the museum.Markers, ink pens, charcoal, paint, watercolor, etc. are NOT allowed (nothing that is liquid-based or highly friable) in any areas of the museum.Larger drawing boards can be used in the Atrium, but please use standard or smaller size clipboards if you enter one of the galleries.Folding stools can be taken into the galleries. No easels, tables or drawing horses in the galleries.Set up a minimum of 6 feet from artwork in the entire museum, and please do not blow or swipe graphite dust or eraser debris toward artworks.Please dispose of any pencil shavings or any other debris in trash cans provided.Click here for information on how to get to the museum and where to find our free parking lots. Kemper Museum programs are FREE thanks to support from members and other donors. Join today! By registering for this event you agree to receive email communications from Kemper Museum. You may unsubscribe anytime. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

The 2025 KC MLK Recruiting Combine, in partnership with the Heart of America Region and the 2025 KC Martin Luther King Tournament, will be held on January 17th at the Kansas City Convention Center (Hall D) and is open to any female 8th grade and high school age female player, regardless if they are participating in the KC MLK Tournament or not. The KC MLK Recruiting Combine will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and will be promoted to every NCAA Division II, Division III, NAIA and Junior College Volleyball program in the midwest region. 30+ Colleges in attendance annually! PLEASE NOTE - The 17th of January is within the NCAA Division I Recruiting Quiet Period, which means no DI programs are allowed to attend the Combine, but we will send the Player Information Packet to every NCAA Division I school in KS, MO, OK, AR, IA and NE! Volleyball players will be divided by position and graduation year to allow attending college coaches to efficiently evaluate them. Multiple courts will be used at the KC Convention Center, with each court having a court coach , to allow players to showcase their skills sets to the college coaches. The court coaches will put the players through volleyball drills within their specific positions, along with combining positions to illustrate group skill sets. The focus will be on position and group play, for easy evaluation by college coaches. Parents are not allowed into the Combine, per the request of the college coaches - This allows the players to focus on skills and the college coaches to focus on evaluations. There will be a Parent Recruiting Information Session for attending parents! PLEASE NOTE - We cannot accept cancellations within 48 hours of the Combine or Combine event - Any refunds will not include eventbrite.com fees per eventbrite.com policy... Athletic Recruiting Counselors, arcvb.com, is the official recruiting service partner of Championship Combines! ARC is a Volleyball Only service, created by volleyball folks with over 40 years of college volleyball playing, coaching and recruiting experience - They provide Unlimited Support for their client families! Click to schedule your FREE Recruiting and Membership Evaluation! Information Source: Championship Combines | eventbrite

Sing songs, read books, explore art, and make your own art with a Kemper Museum educator and Kansas City librarian. Ages 3–5. Kemper Museum programs are FREE for everyone only because they are supported by many. Join or make a gift today! Click here for information on how to get to the museum and where to find our free parking lots. By registering for this event you agree to receive email communications from Kemper Museum. You may unsubscribe anytime. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

The 2025 Girl's KC MLK Recruiting Combine, in partnership with the Heart of America Region and the 2025 KC Martin Luther King Tournament, will be held on January 17th at the Kansas City Convention Center (Hall D) and is open to any female 8th grade and high school age female player, regardless if they are participating in the KC MLK Tournament or not. The KC MLK Recruiting Combine will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and will be promoted to every NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, Division III, NAIA and Junior College Volleyball program in the midwest region. 30+ Colleges in attendance annually! Volleyball players will be divided by position and graduation year to allow attending college coaches to efficiently evaluate them. Multiple courts will be used at the KC Convention Center, with each court having a court coach , to allow players to showcase their skills sets to the college coaches. The court coaches will put the players through volleyball drills within their specific positions, along with combining positions to illustrate group skill sets. The focus will be on position and group play, for easy evaluation by college coaches. Parents are not allowed into the Combine, per the request of the college coaches - This allows the players to focus on skills and the college coaches to focus on evaluations. There will be a Parent Recruiting Information Session for attending parents! PLEASE NOTE - We cannot accept cancellations within 48 hours of the Combine or Combine event - Any refunds will not include eventbrite.com fees per eventbrite.com policy... Athletic Recruiting Counselors, arcvb.com, is the official recruiting service partner of Championship Combines! ARC is a Volleyball Only service, created by volleyball folks with over 40 years of college volleyball playing, coaching and recruiting experience - They provide Unlimited Support for their client families! Click to schedule your FREE Recruiting and Membership Evaluation! Information Source: Championship Combines | eventbrite

Join us for an evening of figure drawing! Artist Sophia Cuevas will guide participants through instruction and live demonstration, drawing inspiration from works on view while making connections to her own practice. Materials provided. Drawing sessions take place at Kemper Museum. All levels of experience are welcome. Cash bar. Capacity is limited! If your plans change and you can no longer make it, we appreciate you canceling your reservation to give someone else the chance to attend. Click here for information on how to get to the museum and where to find our free parking lots. Kemper Museum programs are FREE thanks to support from members and other donors. Join today! By registering for this event you agree to receive email communications from Kemper Museum. You may unsubscribe anytime. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Join us for a drop-in tour led by a Kemper Museum docent on the second Saturday of the month at 1 PM. Docent guides will spark curiosity and conversation about select artworks and exhibitions. Gather at the Visitor Services desk in the Atrium at 1 PM to participate. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Kemper Museum welcomes the return of newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble as they present a concert connected to the exhibition, Infinite Regress: Mythical Abstraction from the Permanent Collection and Beyond. newEar is a professional chamber music ensemble featuring the music of living composers. Programming a wide range of musicians, instrumentations and styles, newEar often blurs the boundaries of classical art music, rock, jazz, world music, and the avant garde, creating eclectic musical interpretations. Following the performance, continue your visit by enjoying brunch at Oil on Linen and perusing the Museum Shop and galleries. Click here for information on how to get to the museum and where to find our free parking lots. Kemper Museum programs are FREE thanks to support from members and other donors. Join today! Image credit: Friedel Dzubas (American, 1915–1994), Augenblick, 1986, acrylic on 17 canvases, 107 1/8 x 250 3⁄4 inches, Collection of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, Missouri. © Estate of Friedel Dzubas. Photo: Dan Wayne. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Sing songs, read books, explore art, and make your own art with a Kemper Museum educator and Kansas City librarian. Ages 3–5. Kemper Museum programs are FREE for everyone only because they are supported by many. Join or make a gift today! Click here for information on how to get to the museum and where to find our free parking lots. By registering for this event you agree to receive email communications from Kemper Museum. You may unsubscribe anytime. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Head to Kemper Museum each month for an evening of community and creativity! Pick up a stool, drawing board, and provided drawing materials, or bring your own sketchbook and find a spot for open drawing at the museum. All levels of experience are welcome. Cash bar. (Kemper Museum members receive two free drinks.) Open Drawing Guidelines: Attendees are allowed to bring their own sketchbooks, paper, and pencil. Otherwise, please use the materials provided by the museum.No food or beverage in the galleries.Please use only graphite pencils, colored pencils, and crayons in all areas of the museum.Markers, ink pens, charcoal, paint, watercolor, etc. are NOT allowed (nothing that is liquid-based or highly friable) in any areas of the museum.Larger drawing boards can be used in the Atrium, but please use standard or smaller size clipboards if you enter one of the galleries.Folding stools can be taken into the galleries. No easels, tables or drawing horses in the galleries.Set up a minimum of 6 feet from artwork in the entire museum, and please do not blow or swipe graphite dust or eraser debris toward artworks.Please dispose of any pencil shavings or any other debris in trash cans provided.Click here for information on how to get to the museum and where to find our free parking lots. Kemper Museum programs are FREE thanks to support from members and other donors. Join today! By registering for this event you agree to receive email communications from Kemper Museum. You may unsubscribe anytime. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Join us for a drop-in tour led by a Kemper Museum docent on the second Saturday of the month at 1 PM. Docent guides will spark curiosity and conversation about select artworks and exhibitions. Gather at the Visitor Services desk in the Atrium at 1 PM to participate. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

The Wealth Gamers Throne Clash is set to take place at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City on March 15, 2025. This highly anticipated event will bring together gamers from all over to compete in thrilling clashes for the throne. With ticket prices ranging from $10 to $430, attendees can choose the option that best suits their budget and preferences. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to witness top gamers battle it out for glory and prizes at Wealth Gamers Throne Clash in Kansas City.

Featuring hands-on art-making activities, guided mini-tours of the galleries, storytelling and more, Kemper Museum invites you for an art-filled day of fun for everyone! Schedule of Events 10am - 1pm Drop-in anytime for maker activities in the Engagement Space inspired by works on view. Join a docent for a family-friendly mini-tour. 1 - 2pm J to the A to the Double Z: HERStory Engage in an educational performance led by 2025 Individual Artist of the Year, Certified National and International Storyteller Karen E. Griffin (KE). Drawing inspiration from the exhibition Riffs on Real Time with themes of jazz and Women’s History Month, participate in this call & response program. Accompanied by musician Tyrone Clark. All Day! Take an adventure throughout the museum with two special scavenger hunts! Enter to win a giveaway from Kemper Museum Shop! Learn more about memberships! Before you leave! Make sure to grab a takeaway activity from the visitor services desk! Kemper Museum programs are FREE for everyone only because they are supported by many. Join or make a gift today! Click here for information on how to get to the museum and where to find our free parking lots. By registering for this event you agree to receive email communications from Kemper Museum. You may unsubscribe anytime. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Stan Douglas: MetronomeCorporate Coffee + Walkthrough Join us at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art for coffee & pastries while getting an exclusive walkthrough of Stan Douglas' latest exhibition, Stan Douglas: Metronome. This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into the artist's creative process and the inspiration behind his works. Don't miss out on this unique chance to network with others while enjoying this very special exhibition. Art Credit: Stan Douglas (b. 1960, Vancouver, Canada) Luanda-Kinshasa, 2013, single-channel video projection, 6 hours 1 min (loop), color, sound, Courtesy the artist, Victoria Miro, and David Zwirner © Stan Douglas. Courtesy the artist, Victoria Miro, and David Zwirner. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Stan Douglas: Metronome Artist Talk Join us at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art for an exclusive artist talk with the acclaimed Stan Douglas. The evening will begin with opening remarks from Executive Director Jessica May and Curator Kevin Moore, followed by an introduction to Douglas and his latest exhibition, Stan Douglas: Metronome. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the artist and gain deeper insight into his creative process and the themes explored in his work. Art Credit: Stan Douglas (b. 1960, Vancouver, Canada) Luanda-Kinshasa, 2013, single-channel video projection, 6 hours 1 min (loop), color, sound, Courtesy the artist, Victoria Miro, and David Zwirner © Stan Douglas. Courtesy the artist, Victoria Miro, and David Zwirner. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Head to Kemper Museum each month for an evening of community and creativity! This month featuring live music by Kirstie Lynn of Manor Records. Pick up a stool, drawing board, and provided drawing materials, or bring your own sketchbook and find a spot for open drawing at the museum. New this year, select Open Drawing nights will feature live music organized by Manor Records. All levels of experience are welcome. Cash bar. (Kemper Museum members receive two free drinks.) Open Drawing Guidelines: Attendees are allowed to bring their own sketchbooks, paper, and pencil. Otherwise, please use the materials provided by the museum.No food or beverage in the galleries.Please use only graphite pencils, colored pencils, and crayons in all areas of the museum.Markers, ink pens, charcoal, paint, watercolor, etc. are NOT allowed (nothing that is liquid-based or highly friable) in any areas of the museum.Larger drawing boards can be used in the Atrium, but please use standard or smaller size clipboards if you enter one of the galleries.Folding stools can be taken into the galleries. No easels, tables or drawing horses in the galleries.Set up a minimum of 6 feet from artwork in the entire museum, and please do not blow or swipe graphite dust or eraser debris toward artworks.Please dispose of any pencil shavings or any other debris in trash cans provided.Click here for information on how to get to the museum and where to find our free parking lots. Kemper Museum programs are FREE thanks to support from members and other donors. Join today! By registering for this event you agree to receive email communications from Kemper Museum. You may unsubscribe anytime. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Experience an electrifying night of rock music at the Papa Roach & Rise Against: Rise of the Roach Tour in Kansas City. The event will take place at the T-Mobile Center on April 9, 2025. Don't miss the opportunity to catch these two iconic bands live in action at 1407 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64106. Get ready to rock out with Papa Roach and Rise Against at this unforgettable concert event.

Come together for an evening of visual art inspiring the spoken-word at Kemper Museum. Join noted poets, José Faus, Glenn North and Huascar Medina as they respond to Lucia Vidales: Hambre through a series of site-specific poetry. In addition, attendees will be invited to participate in a renga, also known as a linked poem consisting of joined voices. Click here for information on how to get to the museum and where to find our free parking lots. Photo: Installation view, Lucía Vidales: Hambre, September 20, 2024 - July 13, 2025, Atrium, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, Missouri. Photo: E. G. Schempf, 2024. The In Community programming series will provide a variety of entry points and opportunities to gather at the museum and explore music, spoken word and storytelling, art-making and food tied to Kemper Museum’s latest Atrium project: Lucia Vidales: Hambre. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Join us for a drop-in tour led by a Kemper Museum docent on the second Saturday of the month at 1 PM. Docent guides will spark curiosity and conversation about select artworks and exhibitions. Gather at the Visitor Services desk in the Atrium at 1 PM to participate. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

The Kemper Teen Arts Council invites KC area professionals to share a behind-the-scenes look into their art-related industries to help teens learn more about creative career paths. Listen as each presenter briefly shares their background and current career. Following introductions, speakers will join attendees for more in-depth conversations. Full speaker list coming soon! Kemper Museum programs are FREE thanks to support from members and other donors. Join today! B y registering for this event you agree to receive email communications from Kemper Museum. You may unsubscribe anytime. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Join me for a fun night at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art looking for fun and unique pieces of art. There will be 10 challenges to find inside the museum with a bonus challenge. We will either work as one group or if more women come then smaller groups to complete the scavenger hunt. There will be prizes at the end for those that complete all the challenges. We can grab dinner nearby afterwards if anyone wants to join me. Information Source: Women Who Explore | eventbrite

As part of our In Community series, Kemper Museum invites the American Jazz Museum to host Jazz Storytelling. Aimed at toddlers to early childhood learners, Jazz Storytelling is led by vocalist Lisa Henry, storyteller Brother John, drummer Mike Warren, and bassist Tyrone Clark. With masterful skills, they bring an innovative performance for all to enjoy! Participants will be able to engage with Lucia Vidales’ artwork in the museum Atrium through music, storytelling, and sound. Click here for information on how to get to the museum and where to find our free parking lots. Photo: Installation view, Lucía Vidales: Hambre, September 20, 2024 - July 13, 2025, Atrium, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, Missouri. Photo: E. G. Schempf, 2024. TheIn Communityprogramming series provides a variety of entry points and opportunities to gather at the museum and explore music, spoken word and storytelling, art-making and food tied to Kemper Museum’s latest Atrium project:Lucia Vidales: Hambre. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Studio Night looks a little different this month! We’ve all heard of life drawing, but what about ‘life writing?’ Join us at Kemper Museum for an evening of ‘life writing’ – responding to prompts in real time with written prose, short stories and/or stream of consciousness writing. As a part of the museum’s In Community series, Kansas City Public Library’s Kaite Stover will lead this workshop centered around themes in Lucia Vidales’ Hambre. Click here for information on how to get to the museum and where to find our free parking lots. Photo: Installation view, Lucía Vidales: Hambre, September 20, 2024 - July 13, 2025, Atrium, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, Missouri. Photo: E. G. Schempf, 2024. The In Community programming series provides a variety of entry points and opportunities to gather at the museum and explore music, spoken word and storytelling, art-making and food tied to Kemper Museum’s latest Atrium project: Lucia Vidales: Hambre. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Featuring hands-on art-making activities, guided mini-tours of the galleries and more, Kemper Museum invites you for an art-filled day for homeschoolers! What's on? Drop-in anytime for maker activities in the Engagement Space inspired by works on view. Join a docent for a family-friendly mini-tour. Take an adventure throughout the museum with two special scavenger hunts! Share ideas with educators for future homeschool programs at Kemper Museum. Before you leave! Make sure to grab a takeaway activity from the visitor services desk! Kemper Museum programs are FREE for everyone only because they are supported by many. Join or make a gift today! Click here for information on how to get to the museum and where to find our free parking lots. By registering for this event you agree to receive email communications from Kemper Museum. You may unsubscribe anytime. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Once again, the museum hosts its annual Block Party, to highlight one of the most creative blocks in KC in partnership with the Kansas City Art Institute! Celebrate music and community with a number of offerings inspired by featured exhibitions: Stan Douglas: Metronome and Riffs on Real Time. Check out live music, art activities, food trucks, and more at Kemper Museum. Preview the neighborhood’s upcoming walking tour, The Arterie, connecting Kemper Museum, KCAI and the Nelson-Atkins. Make sure to include a stop to see the exceptional work of student artists at KCAI’s End of Semester Exhibition + Sale! 2025 Kemper Museum Block Party Programming Partners KC Estilo Car Club DJ Joe “The Mad Scientist” & DJ Ice Kole Art As Mentorship Sumner Academy Drumline Rolling Records Pop-up with Manor Records Face Painting by the Kansas City Art Institute Animation Club Kemper Teen Arts Council Caricatures by Gardner Littleton Caricatures by Gabe (representing Caricatures by Marietta) Midtown KC Now / The Arterie TeenTixKC GOCHEW Burger & Sandwich Sugar Skull Grill Kona Ice Clarissa Knighten x Kemper Museum Shop Oil on Linen Click here for information on how to get to the museum and where to find our free parking lots. Kemper Museum programs are FREE thanks to support from members and other donors. Renew your membership at the Block Party or join online today! By registering for this program, you agree to receive email from Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. You may unsubscribe anytime. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite

Join us for an evening of figure drawing! Artist Stuart Hamby will guide participants through instruction and live demonstration, drawing inspiration from works on view while making connections to their own practice. Materials provided. Drawing sessions take place at Kemper Museum. All levels of experience are welcome. Cash bar. Capacity is limited! If your plans change and you can no longer make it, we appreciate you canceling your reservation to give someone else the chance to attend. Click here for information on how to get to the museum and where to find our free parking lots. Kemper Museum programs are FREE thanks to support from members and other donors. Join today! By registering for this event you agree to receive email communications from Kemper Museum. You may unsubscribe anytime. Information Source: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | eventbrite