Catch one of the three mixed repertory seasons the Kansas City Ballet puts on each year. This 25-member professional ballet troupe has called Kansas City home since 1957. Visit KC’s destination for dance and see an excellent show, including the ever-popular Nutcracker.
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.
Experience life as a race car driver on the Kansas Speedway. This tri-oval racetrack hosts two NASCAR race weekends each year. When it is not hosting a motorsports event that will get your blood rushing, you can catch a rush of adrenaline by driving an authentic racecar around the track.