Empire Dance Academy

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 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 eight weeks in the Kemper Arena with American Royalty—American Royal Livestock, that is. This annual livestock show, horse show and rodeo has been a Kansas City tradition since 1899, and showcases the finest animal and agricultural events in the area. Ranked one of the top five rodeos in the nation, you will not want to miss out on any of the excitement!