Here are ten things to do in KC this weekend, January 8—11 including Kansas City Mavericks vs. Tulsa Oilers, Monster Jam and Molly Healey String Project.
Brahms’ Fourth Symphony
Often regarded as Beethoven’s successor, Johannes Brahms was a leading composer ushering in a new style of Classical music—romanticism. Led by guest conductor Roderick Cox and joined by pianist Avery Gagliano, the Kansas City Symphony performs Brahms’ moody Fourth Symphony. The orchestra will also perform Clara Schumman’s Piano Concerto, a masterwork she completed just days before her sixteenth birthday.
January 9—11. Times vary. Helzberg Hall.
Kansas City Mavericks vs. Tulsa Oilers
The Kansas City Mavericks hit the ice for two home games against the Tulsa Oilers. Currently ranked number one in the ECHL Western Conference, the Mavericks face off against the Oilers in a rematch following a narrow 1-0 win over Tulsa this past Sunday.
January 9 at 7:05 pm. January 10 at 6:05 pm. Cable Dahmer Arena.
Grand Marquis
KC roots and blues band Grand Marquis’ brassy and soulful style celebrates the region’s musical heritage while infusing their own 21st century sound. Grab a bite at The Ship’s Friday matinee show and listen to a band that is beloved for a reason.
January 9. 7 pm. The Ship.
Monster Jam
Sometimes you want to go to the symphony. Sometimes you just need to watch oversized Matchbox cars tumble over each other in the dirt. And that’s okay. Life is about balance.
January 9—11. Times vary. T-Mobile Center.
Songbird Sessions: Open Mic
At Songbird Sessions, non-profit organization Manor Records spotlights musicians from the local scene. Each second Sunday of the month, the concert series switches things up with an open mic night, welcoming seasoned songwriters and burgeoning artists alike.
January 11. 6 pm. Arts KC.
Kansas City Restaurant Week
From longstanding establishments like Cascone’s in North Kansas City to hot new spots like Leawood’s LaPez Mod Mex, Kansas City Restaurant Week is a great time to sample the metro’s wide-ranging culinary scene. Returning for its 17th year, the premier dining event offers 10 days of prix fixe multi-course menus from over 100 participating local restaurants.
January 9–18. Locations vary. kcrestaurantweek.com.
Molly Healey String Project
Multi-instrumentalist Molly Healey is a longtime fiddle player for the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, but her solo act is truly a sight to behold. Playing cello, violin, guitar and piano, Healey loops and layers instrumental tracks and vocals on stage in real time. KC-based singer-songwriter Kasey Rausch opens.
January 10. 7 pm. recordBar.
Raven Halfmoon
Building on the Kemper Museum’s legacy of visionary commissions, the museum will present a solo exhibition by artist and Native American Raven Halfmoon. Known for her monumental ceramic sculptures, Halfmoon has emerged as a leading artistic voice. Born and raised in Norman, Oklahoma, Halfmoon’s influences range from ancient Indigenous pottery, Moai monoliths and elements of Western culture, such as cowboy hats. For this exhibition, she explores the various cultural histories that make up Kansas City.
November 14–April 19, 2026. Times vary. The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
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.
December 26—March. Times vary. 1 Snow Creek Dr, Weston, MO.
Linda Lighton: “Love & War, A Fifty-Year Survey, 1975-2025”
Born into an affluent Kansas City family, Linda Lighton was expected to marry well and become a housewife. Instead, she became an artist, helped publish a leftist newspaper and joined a commune in Washington state. Now, Lighton presents her ceramics at the Nerman Museum. Her sculpture captures her story and the universal story of love and politics and social strife over the past 50 years of her career. The exhibition—which focuses on gun violence, gender inequality and environmental activism—is accompanied by a 208-page book, chronicling her boundary-pushing ceramic work.
December 13–May 3. Times vary. Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art.
