KC Orginals’ Urban Picnic Sunday

You may never have heard of the Kansas City Originals, but you certainly know its components. The 40 restaurants in the organization are all locally owned and range from upscale spots such as Aixois and Tatsu’s to workingman bars like Harry’s Country Club.

The group holds its eighth-annual picnic and live auction this Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Hollywood Room. In addition to food samplings from many member restaurants, there will be beer from Boulevard and wine from Tilia along with the musical stylings of Grand Marquis. Missy Koonce is the host of the live and silent auction.

Tickets are $45 if you order online by noon Saturday, which you can do here. After that and at the door tickets are $55.