Get fat and happy at one of Kansas City’s best-kept culinary secrets. Happy Gillis Café & Hangout is a local favorite, serving up specials and smiles in beautiful, old Columbus Park. Enjoy a casual lunch, a leisurely brunch or a delightful dinner at one of KC’s most unique dining experiences.
Celebrate Shakespeare in Kansas City at the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival. For over 20 years, the actors in the Hearts of America Shakespeare Festival have produced high-quality performances that strive to make the Great Bard’s works accessible to a diverse audience. Come by for a free show in the park or show how big a fan you are by reserving a seat in the crowd.
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.