One of Kansas City's most popular jazz venues, Green Lady Lounge, is temporarily closed after a fire in a rooftop air conditioning unit Sunday. The venue is expected to be open in time for World Cup visitors.

"Scenic Natural Wonders of Missouri" includes shut-ins for summertime fun and trails for hiking and dirt bike riding.

The event on Wed., May 27, 2026, highlighted partnerships and new plans designed to provide support for small businesses not only during the World Cup, but into the future.

The Iowa-based brewery opened last week on the second floor of the old Macy's in Prairie Village. Along with award-winning brews, popular menu items include a tuna poke bow, and giant Taphouse Bruger.

For the 2026 World Cup, England's national team is headed to Kansas City to live and train — although they aren't scheduled to play any games here. Get to know the English men's national team and find out how explore British culture around this region.

The first woman to chair the Kansas City Art Institute’s ceramics program retired this month. Cary Esser overhauled the department’s curriculum, modernized studio facilities and supported a generation of student artists.

Heartland Mini Con will welcome all fans of comics, video games, and cosplay, to a space where Black nerds can connect and support one another. The organizer says it’s aimed at counteracting the racial discrimination some experience at bigger, more popular conventions.

World Cup visitors and locals can still get free tickets for the Fan Festival, which will host performances and a giant watch party to see the tournament matches.

There are plenty of outdoor pools opening around the Kansas City this weekend. Here's a guide to swimming pools, splash pads and aquatic centers across the metro.

Olathe this week became just the second Johnson County city to opt in to a new Kansas law allowing extended alcohol sales 23 hours a day during the tournament. Even so, many local bars won't be participating.

Dragon Wagon, Kansas City’s first Vietnamese food truck, launched in 2024. But when they started selling Labubus too, owner Ling Vong said the viral Chinese toys started to eclipse the food truck — pushing her to pivot again.

For the 2026 World Cup, Algeria’s home base will be Lawrence, Kansas, a college town about an hour outside of Kansas City. Get to know the Algerian men's national team and find out how explore the culture around this region.