Here are ten things to do in KC this weekend, January 23—26, including Sensatia, Hiplet Ballerinas and Lunar New Year Festival.
Park ICM Presents Park Trio in Recital
Park University’s International Center for Music has a reputation for being home to top-notch artistry—faculty members and students alike. The conservatory’s resident faculty ensemble, the Park Trio, will perform works by romantic era composers Antonín Dvořák and Anton Arensky in Mission Woods’ luxurious 1900 Building. The trio is made up of violinist Ben Sayevich, cellist Daniel Veis and pianist Lolita Lisovskaya-Sayevich.
January 24. 7:30 pm. 1900 Building.

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).

Ida y Vuelta: Flamenco Songs from Mexico and Cuba
Spearheaded by KC guitarist and music director Beau Bledsoe, Ida y Vuelta: Flamenco Songs from Mexico and Cuba is set to be a captivating and free evening of music and dance. Choreographed by Melinda Hedgecorth, the performance will feature some of KC’s finest musicians in addition to guest singers Antonio Rojas Flor from Sevilla, Spain and Fedra Cooper Barrera from Veracruz, Mexico.
January 23. 6:30 pm. InterUrban Art House.

Hiplet Ballerinas
Homer Bryant, founder of Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center, is the visionary behind the Hiplet technique. A distinct approach that melds classical ballet with hip-hop, African and Latin styles, Hiplet Ballerinas took the world by storm in 2016 with a viral video dancing to Jason Derulo’s “If It Ain’t Love.” The Black-led dance troupe reimagines ballet to captivate modern audiences, dancing on pointe to Beyoncé and combining arabesques with traditional African drum patterns.
January 24. 7:30 pm. Yardley Hall.

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.

Yellowjackets
Formed in the 1970s as a back-up band for guitarist Robben Ford, the Yellowjackets have long been a staple of jazz fusion. Although the band split ways with Ford after their debut album, they’ve recorded over 20 albums and amassed 17 Grammy nominations throughout the course of their career. Their Kansas City performance is a part of the Folly Theater’s 43rd Jazz Series.
January 25. 7:30 pm. Folly Theater.

Celebrating the Steptoe Neighborhood
After the Civil War, KC’s Steptoe neighborhood soon became home to many formerly enslaved people looking to purchase property. Located just south of Westport, the Midtown community also became home to the Penn School, the first Black school west of the Mississippi. While few buildings remain, the legacy endures. Celebrating the Steptoe Neighborhood is an exhibit of photographs from the area’s rich history. The opening reception will include music and storytelling from former residents.
January 25. 2––4 pm. Westport Center for the Arts.

Lunar New Year Festival
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is celebrating the Lunar New Year with a free festival. Marking the year of the snake, the event will celebrate cultural traditions with regional food, live performers, demonstrations by artists and crafts for all ages.
January 26. 10 am––4 pm. Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees
Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees is a tribute to the Gibb brothers’ band and their disco-era dominance. Dance the night away to hits like “How Deep Is Your Love” and “More Than a Woman.”
January 24. 7:30 pm. Uptown Theater.

Natalie Jane
In 2020, powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Natalie Jane gained fame as a Top 40 finalist on American Idol while still in high school. Since then, the TikTok star has released hits such as “AVA” and “Intrusive Thoughts,” showcasing her dynamic voice. Singer-songwriter Chandler Leighton will open the show.
January 24. 8 pm. The Truman.
