March 2024 Events Calendar highlights Planet Comicon, Jenny Lewis, Hembree, Golden Girls, and West Bottoms Beer Fest
Ongoing:
March 1-3
13 Years of Vintage Revival, Bella Patina
Yachtly Groove with Big Bam Boom Hall & Oates Tribute, Knuckleheads
March 1-16
Dolly Pop-Up: The Best Little Tribute Bar in Kansas City, Vignettes
March 1 – April 14
Orchid Delirium, Powell Gardens
March 2-3
Drake & J.Cole, T-Mobile Center
March 5-10
Mamma Mia, Kansas City Convention Center
March 8-10
Planet Comicon Kansas City, Kansas City Convention Center
Planet Comicon returns with Ian McDiarmid, known to many as Emperor Palpatine, as their featured VIP. It features a variety of over 100 writers, artists, actors, and other creators. Guests will be hosting their own stands, and some will have full panels. Planet Comicon also features a variety of vendors selling their creative works at their own stands. More information on vendors, panels, guests, and other general things will be added to their website closer to the day of the event. Three-day passes for adults start at $91.99, with single-day and youth tickets available.
March 8-10
62nd Kansas City Gem and Mineral Show, KCI Expo Center
March 9, 15, 17
Roméo et Juliette, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
March 22-24
Vintage Market Days Kansas City presents “Homemade,” Village West Kansas City
Heartland Men’s Chorus Presents “Princes of Pop,” Folly Theater
Events:
March 1
Grande Wine Affair, Pierpont’s at Union Station
Emo Nite LA, recordBar
March 2
Voivod, Prong, Violenteer, recordBar
INZO, The Truman
Braxton Keith, PBR Big Sky
Uncorked: KC Wine Fest, Union Station Kansas City
The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Starlight Theatre
Hike with a Naturalist – Winter Edition, Lakeside Nature Center of KC
12th Annual Kansas Craft Brewers Expo, Abe and Jake’s Landing
March 3
Loveless, The Madrid Theatre
Martin Farrell Jr., Blood Daubers (Early Show), Replay Lounge
Swallow the Rat, Discotek Mama, Powerline Lisa, Replay Lounge
Got Hair’s Got Drag!, 315 Westport Rd.
March 4
HEELS w/ Tina Rojas, Crossroads Hotel Kansas City
Lany, Uptown Theater
March 5
Jenny Lewis, The Truman
Jenny Lewis is a singer-songwriter born to a set of entertainers in Las Vegas. She had her first taste in the limelight as a child actress. She spent time acting in the ‘80s and ‘90s and formed Rilo Kiley, her first indie group, in 1998. After Rilo Kiley, she participated as a member in several groups before making her debut as a solo artist in 2006 with the album *Rabbit Fur Coat*. Join Jenny and friends for the Joy’All Ball at The Truman on Tuesday, March 5. Tickets range from $30-65. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m.
The Moss, recordBar
March 6
Dancing With the Stars: LIVE!, The Midland
Chris O’Leary Band, Knuckleheads
March 7
Vine Street Bingo Night, Vine Street Brewing Co.
The Psychology of Serial Killers, Uptown Theater
March 8
Hembree “Money Time Love” Release Show w/ Wildermiss & #ASSJAMZ, The Ship
Local group Hembree is coming back home to celebrate the release of their newest album, *Money Time Love* at The Ship on Friday, March 8. They will be joined by Wildermiss from Denver and local DJ duo #ASSJAMZ. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. This event is for ages 21+.
Flogging Molly: Road to Rebellion Tour, Uptown Theater
The Surfrajettes, McCharmlys, recordBar
March 9
West Bottoms Beer Fest, Hy-Vee Arena
Featuring over 100 craft beers and ciders from local and national, West Bottoms Beer Fest will take root at Hy-Vee Arena on Saturday, March 9, from 2-6 p.m. Tickets start at $50 for general admission. VIP tickets are available for $75 for those looking to get an extra hour in, along with a few other bonuses. This year, the special event will be a cornhole tournament hosted by KC Crew. Participation in the tourney costs $150 and includes two general admission tickets.
Brunched: A Boozy Breakfast Club, The Guild KC
Queer Bar Takeover, Shark Bar KC
Blackberry Smoke: Be Right Here Tour, Uptown Theater
Westport St. Patrick’s Day 4 Mile Run, Westport
Gear Swap, Big Muddy Gear Exchange
The Disappeared, Red Kate, Gascan, miniBar
March 10
Around the World in 80 Days, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
March 11
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Season to Risk, recordBar
March 12
Letterkenny Presents: A Night of Stand Up, Folly Theater
March 13
Young Professionals Social Networking, Nighthawk
Guster, The Madrid Theatre
March 14
Jo Koy, The Midland
March 15
KC Metaphysical SPRING Fair 2024, Harrah’s Kansas City Casino & Hotel
Tropidelic, recordBar
Truck Noises, The Bird Comedy Theater
March 16
Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl, Howl at the Moon
The Arcadian Wild, recordBar
Snake Saturday Parade, North Kansas City
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Downtown Overland Park
Retro Market, Westport Flea Market Bar & Grill
Heroes & Heroines for the Arts: A Celebration of Impact, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
March 17
3rd Sundays w/ Daisy & Mark, Enzo KCMO
March 19
Necrot, Final Atomic Battle, miniBar
Venus Twins, Foil, Joust, Farewell KCMO
March 20
Night at the Arboretum, Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
March 22
Warrant with Lita Ford, Firehouse, and Jack Russell’s Great White, Hy-Vee Arena
Adam Ant with special guest The English Beat, Uptown Theater
Boogie T, TRUTH, Saka, VEIL, The Midland
March 23
Kansas City Goth Coffee Swap N Shop, Westport Flea Market Bar & Grill
Sisters, Birdhands, miniBar
‘68, The Rino
Jim Jefferies, The Midland
March 24
Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1976), Stray Cat Film Center
March 25
Sleater-Kinney w/ Palehound, The Truman
March 26
Bad Bunny, T-Mobile Center
March 28
Ryan Caraveo: Trouble in Paradise Tour, recordBar
March 29
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
The Golden Girls reunite for one last hurrah. With one out on bail after being busted for running a drug ring for retirees, two having founded a thriving sex app for seniors, and the fourth with a much younger and sex-crazed love interest, the night is sure to entertain. The show is not intended for younger audiences. Tickets range from $55.59-66.99. The event starts at 8 p.m.
MoonShroom with Shakedown Strings, Knuckleheads
Kaivon, The Truman
Doubledrag Record Release Show, recordBar
March 30
Emo Prom, Nimble Brewing
JAM: Michael Jackson and Bruno Mars Tribute, Knuckleheads
Spring Fest at Zona Rosa, Zona Rosa Central Park
Bunny Egg-stravaganza, Broadmoor Park
Taylor Fest, Granada
HOP IN DOP, Downtown Overland Park
Winter Farmers Market, Lenexa City Hall
Quinceañera w/ Making Movies, The Ship
March 31
Edhochuli, Horseboy, Farewell KCMO
R&B Super Fest starring Anthony Hamilton & Friends, Cable Dahmer Arena
Savage Master, Screamer, Bloodstar, recordBar