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Spend some time with family and friends at the Cool Crest Family Fun Center. Putt your way around at the mini-golf course, challenge each other to a go-kart race, sneak in a few hits at the batting cages or spend some time in one of the finest gaming arcades in the nation.

The Phoenix Jazz Club has thrived like its namesake since 1888. Located in the corner of downtown, the Phoenix was once a shady hotel, rumored to be more of a bordello and complete with a speakeasy saloon. Nowadays, this jazz club is known for its classy, relaxed nightlife atmosphere and is a great place to listen to the smooth tunes of a live band with friends.

Spend an evening at Kansas City’s premier indoor theater for live entertainment! Arvest Bank Theatre At The Midland hosts a variety of spectacular shows by some of the best musicians, comedians and other performing artists in the nation. The historic ambiance of the theater is complemented by its state-of-the-art technology and many amenities, like the full-service bar and lounge.

The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art hosts the permanent collection of Bebe and R. Crosby Kemper Jr. The bright, light central atrium opens up to two wings of exhibits and attractions, which showcase both the permanent collection and a variety of special exhibitions. You can also enjoy a meal at the Café Sebastienne, where the world of contemporary arts meets contemporary cuisine.