Here are ten things to do in KC this weekend, February 13—16, including Lorna Kay, Blindsided Book Launch Party and Little Women The Musical.
Winterlude Jazz Festival
Since 2010, the two-day Winterlude Jazz Festival has showcased an array of what the scene has to offer. The annual festival primarily features local musicians across two stages at Johnson County Community College’s Midwest Trust Center. Friday’s headliner is KC vocalist Deborah Brown, while Saturday’s major draw is New Orleans Songbook, a production presented by NYC’s Jazz at Lincoln Center.
February 15–16. Performances start at 1 pm. Midwest Trust Center.
Lorna Kay
Scoot your boots to KCK for honky-tonk singer Lorna Kay. Alongside Lauren Lovelle and The Midnight Spliffs, the singer’s crystal clear voice will command country classics. If weather allows, take a break in between sets by the patio firepit.
February 14. 8 pm. Hillsiders.
Blindsided Book Launch Party
Stephanie Carey’s latest novel Blindsided is centered around the importance of friendships and self-love. The former co-owner and publisher of KC’s alternative paper The Pitch is celebrating the book’s release with a Galentines celebration.
February 13. 5—7 pm. Bliss Books & Wine.
Just Ask!
Based on the book written by Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor, Just Ask! is a heartwarming, family-friendly musical about the power of curiosity. The story follows young people of varying abilities as they work to create a garden. Sonia, a newcomer to the group, is hesitant to share something personal about herself and hopes her new friends will accept her. Co-produced by the Coterie Theater and What if Puppets, this performance run marks the world premiere of the musical.
January 29—February 23. Times vary. Coterie Theater.
Little Women The Musical
Music Theater Heritage’s production of Little Women brings the classic Louisa May Alcott novel to the stage in a heartfelt musical adaptation. The empowering coming-of-age story follows the March sisters as they navigate love, loss and ambition amid the Civil War.
February 13—March 2. Times vary. Music Theater Heritage.
Lara Ruggles
Tuscon-based singer-songwriter Lara Ruggles is making a stop at Midtown’s miniBar in support of her latest album, Anchor Me. Ruggles will be joined by Lawrence-based indie-folk artist Aud Whitson.
February 14. 7 pm. miniBar.
Silent Concert: Echoes and Reverberations
Experience a one-of-a-kind silent concert in celebration of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art’s exhibit, Riffs on Real Time. Led by the museum’s chief curator Jessica S. Hong, the immersive event—orchestrated by Silent KC—invites guests to explore the art of riffing in new ways.
February 15. 1—2 pm. Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
A Match Made in Heaven
St. Louis artist Katherine Bernhardt and KC fashion designer Jeremy Scott come together for a vibrant exhibit at Overland Park’s Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. Scott, the designer behind Katy Perry’s iconic Met Gala burger look, will showcase over 100 looks alongside over 35 of Bernhardt’s bold paintings in the newly-opened exhibit, A Match Made in Heaven.
February 7—August 3. Times vary. Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art.
Sensatia
Kansas City-born and internationally renowned performance art collective Quixotic brings an interactive multimedia performance this winter. Blending acrobatics, futuristic visuals, live music, and perfumery, Sensatia promises a wildly unique sensory experience. This weekend marks the opening weekend of the original production.
January 24—March 29. Times vary. The Grand Theater (at Crown Center).
Snow Creek
No need to head to the mountains to go skiing—enjoy the slopes at Snow Creek. Located just outside of Weston on the scenic Missouri River bluffs, the 25-acre resort offers skiing, snowboarding and tubing throughout the season, or for as long as temps stay below freezing.
January 9—March. Times vary. 1 Snow Creek Dr, Weston, MO.
