Courtesy Paramount Pictures It’s a real shame studios don’t invest in comedies as much anymore, especially right now, when so many of us could benefit from a night out where we get to enjoy ourselves and laugh at a bunch of dumb jokes. Most of the blame for this obviously lies at the feet of execs who have a limited…
Courtesy of Dreamworks Animation Like a lot of adults, I’ve often been guilty of scoffing at family-friendly entertainment, even though I’m well aware the genre has plenty of well-made entries that appeal across the age spectrum. For every Despicable Me sequel (how many are there now? I forget) there’s a Paddington. For every Spies in Disguise there’s a Lego Movie….
KC Sipps logo by Theodore Rosen Life in KC is pretty delicious. In fact, there is often so much going on that it can be hard to decide where to go and what to try. That’s where I come in. I’ve curated this weekly list of events, openings, deals, and celebrations to keep you in-the-know. Cheers! Something New News Bites:…
Atlanta came out swinging in Game 1, but Kansas City’s bats and bullpen carried them to two straight wins, culminating in a historic extra‑innings shutout capped by Salvador Perez’s walk‑off single. Our photographer Tarik Sykes was there to capture the action on Games 2 and 3. Game 2: July 29, 2025: Game 3: July 30, 2025: Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta, Braves,…
Xo Hifi Lounge // Photo by Ivywild Visuals Music can be a tough beast to tame in the bar and restaurant space. Plenty of places serve up background music or loud, in-your-face jams to encourage you out on the floor. For XO HiFi in the Westside neighborhood, the music is the central focus. It’s a true listening bar, prioritizing vibes,…
Radiatore and Whole Branzino at Lazia // Photo by Sarah Sipple If we have to suffer at the hands of corn sweat, at least people like Chef Aaron Cross Wells-Morgan and the team at Lazia make the most of each kernel, purely for our culinary enjoyment. Lazia Restaurant is Italian cuisine at its foundation, but leaves itself open to regional,…
Photo Courtesy of Tumble As legal cannabis has developed in the Show-Me State, plenty of different products have become available to Missourians. For those on the go wanting a quick fix, a pre-roll is an easy choice. Like all products within the cannabis industry, pre-rolls come in many shapes and sizes: .5g, 1g, and for the stoners with the highest…
Toad the Wet Sprocket. // photo credit Chris Orwig Long-running alternative rock favorites Toad the Wet Sprocket are bringing their Good Intentions tour to Grinders on Saturday, August 2, with fellow ’90s veterans Sixpence None The Richer and The Jayhawks for what is sure to be an evening of harmonies, chill tunes, and intense audience sing-alongs. Additionally, for each summer…
Larks // Photo By Tiffany Watts Thursday’s at Larks is a steal: they do $1 wings all day, so we made a whole day out of food, drinks, and games, and it was exactly the kind of easy afternoon I needed. No rush, no big plans, just me and my friends hanging out in the West Bottoms, a margarita in…
Shinedown. // photo by Ethan Thompson Shinedown with Bush and Morgan Wade T-Mobile Center Tuesday, July 29 Rockers Shinedown brought their Dance, Kid, Dance tour to the T-Mobile Center Tuesday night, sharing live glimpses at their upcoming and as-yet-untitled eighth album, as well as playing from throughout their 20 year catalog and dropping in a couple covers, as well. Alt…
Photo Courtesy of Megan Bennett Ten broken ribs, two brain bleeds, a broken collarbone, and a concussion so severe it was considered shaken baby syndrome. Andy Brown was not supposed to survive. The now 75-year-old co-founder of War Horses For Veterans had spent the last decade helping combat veterans and first responders heal from their own traumatic injuries. But on…
Oso Oso. // photo by Alex Agueros Jade Lilitri has plenty to celebrate. Since his debut as Oso Oso in 2015, Lilitri has parlayed a name-your-price “Mixtape” into a pair of acclaimed albums on Triple Crown Records – including the instantly essential Basking in the Glow – and most recently released Life Till Bones on Yunahon Entertainment LLC, named after…
The Lumineers. // photo by Daniel Fuchs The Lumineers with Hippo Campus T-Mobile Center Saturday, July 26 Bringing their Automatic world tour to the stage of the T-Mobile Center Saturday night, folk-rock superstars The Lumineers ran through a massive setlist to the delight of an enthusiastic crowd. Minnesota indie rockers Hippo Campus opened, and our photographer Daniel Fuchs was there…
Old Dominion. // photo by Kylee Gregg Old Dominion with ERNEST and Redferrin Azura Amphitheater Friday, July 25 Bringing their How Good is That world tour to the stage at Azura Amphitheater, country stars Old Dominion managed to avoid the rain which plagued the Mumford & Sons show just the night prior, and brought ERNEST and Redferrin along for the…
Photo Courtesy of Andrew Grayman-Parkhurst In the rehearsal studios of Spencer Theatre at UMKC, dozens of “orphans” dance across the vinyl floor, their shoes stomping defiantly. Their voices are powerful, filling up the room with their exciting enthusiasm as they perform “It’s The Hard Knock Life”—one of the most iconic songs in theatre history. Complete with prop buckets and rags,…
Photo Courtesy of Luke Salvatore Question of the day? Why do hundreds of people willingly stand in an obnoxiously long line every Saturday morning at the Overland Park Farmers Market? Two words: Luca Bagel. Kansas Citian Luke Salvatore has built a weekly carb pilgrimage thanks to his pitch-perfect bagels that harken back to his East Coast roots. A Northeast Italian-Croatian kid who grew…
Photo by Justina Kellner Kansas Citians, Boxknife is back whether you like it or not with a bold new single, “Ready or Not”. As a Kansas City queer dark-pop band made up of members Stephanie Bankston, Britt Wild, Mia Morrow, Brook Worlledge, and KJ Jarboe, Boxknife explores themes of mysticism, mental health, and the queer experience to create a kind…
Photo by Tarik Sykes On Saturday, July 26, Kansas Citians made their way to Made Mobb studios for the 2025 Red Bull Dance Your Style North. 16 dancers competed against each other, as local vendors, food trucks, and live music maintained steady vibes throughout. Our photographer Tarik Sykes captured the fun: Categories: Sports Tags: dancing, MADE MOBB, photo gallery, photos,…
Jaeda Roth and other protestors from Abortion Action Missouri unfurl “Stop the Ban” banners as the Missouri Senate passes a proposed constitutional amendment to ban abortion (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent) Republican lawmakers’ decision to overturn a voter-approved expansion of paid sick leave means benefits Missouri workers accrued in recent months will disappear on Aug. 28. They also placed a question on…
Xuyen Vietnamese Cafe // Photo by Alexander Omorodion When it comes to comfort food, few dishes rival the warmth of a steaming bowl of phở. Xuyen Vietnamese Cafe delivers this comfort through both its food and its inviting atmosphere. Located in Gladstone, Xuyen offers a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes alongside an array of boba teas. Among these dishes is…
Mumford and Sons. // photo by Allison Scavo Mumford and Sons with Gregory Alan Isakov Azura Amphitheater Thursday, July 24 Mumford & Sons took the stage 45 minutes early, racing the weather. When the rain came hard (the reason there aren’t many photos, I’m sorry), they didn’t flinch. The band tore through a set that spanned their full catalog. The…
40 Watt Sun. // photo by Maddy Shugart 40 Watt Sun with Serpentent and Low Forest recordBar Tuesday, July 22 The hardcore become separated from the amateurs during a Tuesday evening bar show. On July 22 at recordBar, they came for a reason, drawn into a manically quiet hypnosis — making it clear that those in attendance, roughly 25-30 people,…
Thimastr. // image courtesy the artist It’s been over five years since Lawrence’s Thimastr dropped their debut album, Between The Knees And Squeeze, via High Dive Records. In the intervening time, there’s been some lineup changes, along with changing the spelling of the band’s name, but the group’s dreamily surfy indie rock has remained gloriously great the entire time. The…
Courtesy of Le Champion Owning, operating, and acting as the head chef at a single restaurant is a big ask for anyone. The pressure is turned up even higher when stepping into the space of a much-beloved former occupant. Lucky for us, Westport’s newly-opened Le Champion—located at 4149 Pennsylvania Avenue, in the former home of Ça Va—is being guided by…
