Here are ten things to do in KC this weekend, April 2—5 including Whiskey Dynamite, Pat Metheny and KC Current vs. Gotham FC.
Moby Dick: A Sea Shanty
Music Theater Heritage brings a new sea shanty-filled spin on Herman Melville’s classic novel to the stage. Written and directed by the organization’s artistic director Tim Scott, the tale follows Captain Ahab’s frenzied, incessant voyage for the whale that took his leg, all narrated to the tune of sailor Ishmael’s maritime ballads. The production features musical direction by multi-instrumentalist Fritz Hutchison, a mainstay of the KC’s music scene.
March 26–April 19. Times vary. Main Stage at Crown Center.
Spring Fest
Spring has sprung at Zona Rosa’s family-friendly festival. Enjoy crafts and a petting zoo with bunnies and chicks, and snap a free photo with the Easter Bunny. Plus, browse a lively vendor market and grab a bite at food trucks throughout Central Park.
April 4. 11am. Zona Rosa.
Spring Song
Grammy award-winning Kansas City Chorale will fill the Nelson Atkins’ lofty and reverberant Kirkwood Hall with lush harmonies for the choir’s annual Easter eve celebration of spring. Conductor Charles Bruffy leads the chorus for this one-hour program.
April 4. 6 pm. Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Pat Metheny, Side-Eye III+
By the time jazz guitarist Pat Metheny was 15, the Kansas Citian had already made a name for himself by regularly playing in clubs across the city alongside seasoned musicians. It didn’t take long for Metheny to spread his wings: At 21, he released his breakthrough album, Bright Sized Life, and he’s since gone on to release more than 30 albums and garner 20 Grammy Awards in the past five decades. Known for his fluid jazz fusion style, the guitarist returns to KC for a homecoming performance.
April 4. 7:30 pm. Muriel Kauffman Center.
Bob The Drag Queen
It’s been ten years since Bob The Drag Queen took home first place on the hit reality show RuPaul’s Drag Race. Since then, the multitalented performer has written a book, recorded music and appeared in TV shows and movies—but comedy is this queen’s forte. Bob The Drag Queen delivers a night of stand-up (in full glam, of course) at Zona Rosa’s Funny Bone Comedy Club.
April 3 & 4. Times vary. Funny Bone Comedy Club.
“The R&B Lovers Tour”
Artists like Joe, Dru Hill, Ginuwine, Keith Sweat and Kut Klose dominated Billboard R&B charts throughout the ‘90s. Headlined by Keith Sweat, these legendary performers team up on “The R&B Lovers Tour” for a night of throwback hits like “Twisted” and “Nobody.”
April 3. 8 pm. T-Mobile Center.
Whiskey Dynamite
The electrifying show Whiskey Dynamite returns and is set to captivate audiences once again with explosive performances and an engaging cast. This interactive multimedia performance—self described as a “nonsensical neowestern cabaret”—blends acrobatics, immersive visuals and live music. The event is produced by KC’s own innovative performance art collective, Quixotic, to bring audiences a unique multi-sensory celebratory experience.
January 16—April 18. Times vary. The Grand Theater (at Crown Center).
KC Current vs. Gotham FC
KC, baby! The Kansas City Current returns to CPKC Stadium for its second home game of the season, facing off against Gotham FC. The last time these teams met, the Current’s season ended in a narrow loss during the NWSL Quarterfinals.
April 4. 3 pm. CPKC Stadium.
“The World in Kansas City”
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art prepares for this summer’s World Cup matches with its latest exhibition, “The World in Kansas City.” Representative not only of the global event but also of KC as a multicultural hub, the exhibit features a diverse array of artists with ties to the region. Curator Jessica S. Hong says the display aims to showcase “how we all belong to a shared, complicated and nuanced social and cultural fabric.”
March 6–August 9. Times vary. Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
Orchid Delirium
A stunning and vibrant display awaits at Powell Gardens’ Orchid Delirium. Originally launched in 2022, the annual indoor exhibit showcases hundreds of alternating blooms from the garden’s extensive collection. This year’s exhibit is inspired by the United States’ 250th anniversary,
March 5—April 19. Times vary. Powell Gardens.
