What’s HOT in Downtown KC: 4.24-30

What’s HOT in Downtown KC: 4.24-30

The legendary Paul Simon returns to Downtown KC on Saturday to perform at The Midland Theatre. During his amazing career, Simon has earned 12 Grammy Awards, three of which (“Bridge Over Troubled Water”, “Still Crazy After All These Years” and “Graceland”) were albums of the year. Click here for tickets and more.

Ailey II: KC Friends of Alvin Ailey @ The Folly – Friday & Saturday

Carousel @ MTH Main Stage – thru Sunday

Charlotte’s Web: Folly Kids Series @ The Folly – Wednesday, 2 shows

Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale @ The Coterie – thru May 4

Civic Orchestra Season Finale: Pipe Organ Symphony @ Helzberg Hall – Sunday

Crescendo – UMKC Conservatory in Concert @ Helzberg Hall – Tuesday

Decades: Back to the 80s – Kansas City Symphony @ Helzberg Hall – Friday

The Emerald Birthday Party @ The Black Box – Saturday

Farmers Market @ The City Market – Saturday & Sunday, 8a-3p

Film Screening: ‘Finding Refuge in KC’ @ Kansas City Museum – today

Frasier: The Sitcom Series @ The Black Box – Monday

Glassblowing Demo @ Belger Glass Annex – Saturday

KC’s Best Improv / Sketch Troupe @ The Bird Comedy Theater – Friday

Moon Market @ West Bottoms Farmers Market – 4th Fridays, 6-10p

Brace yourself for non-stop adrenaline as Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Knockout: PBR Teams Missouri vs. The World showcases the toughest sport on dirt at the T-Mobile Center. The Kansas City Outlaws will team up with the Missouri Thunder to take on eight remaining teams, going head-to-head for bragging rights. Click here for tickets and much more.

PBR Knockout: Missouri vs. the World @ T-Mobile Center – tonight

Ports to Posts: Latter Day Saints Gathering, 19th Century @ Central Library – Sunday

Louis Prima Exhibition @ American Jazz Museum – thru May 4

Quixotic: Sensatia @ The Grand Theater – Friday & Saturday

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel MTH Main Stage – thru Sunday

Science of Guinness World Records @ Union Station – now open

Paul Simon: A Quiet Celebration @ The Midland – Saturday

Snoopy and The Red Baron @ Crown Center – thru May 4

UFC Fight Night – Machado Garry vs. Prates @ T-Mobile Center – Saturday

Ulysses Grant Speed: Sculptures from Bill Haw Sr. Collection @ The Box Gallery – now

Wanderfest KC 2025 @ Tower East District – Sunday

WWE Monday Night Raw @ T-Mobile Center – Monday

Youth Symphony of KC: Spring Concerts @ Helzberg Hall – Saturday, 2 & 7 p.m.

UMKC Crescendo in Concert – coming to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday – features a kaleidoscope experience featuring music, theater and dance performances. Click here for tickets and more.

Downtown Joints Are Jumpin’

The Bird Comedy ShowBlack Dolphin * The Blue Room

Corvino Supper ClubChartreuse SaloonElectric Park

Gem Theater * Green Lady Lounge

Harry’s Country ClubThe Hey! Hey! Club * Howl at the Moon

Knuckleheads * The Majestic * Mutual Musicians Foundation

Nighthawk * No Other Pub * PBR Big SkyPercheron

The Phoenix * recordBarThe SavoyThe Ship

The TrumanVine Street Brewing * VOO Lounge