July is coming to a close, and as summer continues there’s still plenty to do around the Kansas City area. Here’s some ideas for your weekend, brought to you courtesy of Dani Beyer Real Estate.
July 28 – 30
Movies in City Market Park – The Big Lebowski
Friday, July 28
8:30 p.m.
FREE Event
There’s two opportunities to catch a free outdoor movie this Friday evening. The Crown Center Weekender series continues with Jurassic World, or catch The Big Lebowski at City Market Park. City Market Park and Kansas City’s beautiful skyline are the perfect setting for the community to gather on a summer evening and enjoy a cult classic feature film together. Come early and enjoy dinner at your favorite City Market restaurants, then head over to City Market Park to grab a spot for the Alamo Drafthouse pre-show starting at 8:30 p.m. Feel free to bring your own lawn chair, blanket and cooler. Treats will be available for cash purchase from Alamo Drafthouse concessions. City Market Park is at 3rd & Main just west of City Market Square, movie begins at 9:00 p.m.
City Market
20 E 5th St,
Kansas City, MO 64106
Legends Live: Summer Concerts
Saturday, July 29
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
FREE Event
Legends Live is back this summer and better than ever with free outdoor entertainment at Legends Outlets. Turn up the heat with live performances every Saturday, June 10 to Aug. 5, featuring favorite local bands including Red Guitar, The Zeros, Run With It, Rattle & Hum, Mr. Stinky Feet and more. Plus, register to win prizes and gift cards during the Legends Live concerts at the Civic Courtyard Fountain near AMC Legends 14 Theatre. This weekend, Legends Live welcomes Big Time Grain Company, Kansas City’s premier country western and country rock band performing crowd favorites from many artists.
The Legends Outlets
1843 Village West Parkway,
Kansas City, KS 66111
2017 KC Fringe Festival
Thursday, July 20th – Sunday, July 30th
Performance Times Vary
Purchase $5 Button to Attend any Performance
Fringe Festival is back and continues through this weekend. The annual KC Fringe Festival is a celebration of performance and creativity that tiptoes the line between the avant-garde and pieces with mass appeal. The 11-day extravaganza typically features performances in dance, theater, comedy, spoken word, visual arts, film, burlesque and music. KC Fringe Festival is a city-wide celebration of local, regional and national artists. Check out their extensive online schedule to find a show that interests you.
Performance Locations Vary, Fringe Headquarters is located at Union Station
30 W Pershing Rd.,
Kansas City, MO 64108
The Great Car Show
Sunday, July 30
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Youth: $2
Adults: $5
Spend your Sunday with the Kansas City Automotive Museum and the National World War I Museum and Memorial at The Great Car Show. Showcasing a variety of all types of years, makes and models, the show will feature up to 400 unique vehicles, along with live music, educational displays, food trucks, demonstrations, ride-alongs and much more.
National World War I Museum and Memorial
100 W 26th St.,
Kansas City, Mo 64108