Our July 2024 Events Calendar highlights Fringe Fest, The Last Dinner Party, and The Room
July 19-27
Fringe Festival, Across the Metro
Welcome to the 20th anniversary of KC Fringe. Over the past two decades many artistic careers and multiple theater and production companies were launched in KC Fringe. And you were there. You witnessed world premieres of countless plays and films as well as works by established creators pushing their artistic visions to new limits. You also attended the first showing of a visual artist who has gone on to have a vibrant, sustainable career.
ONGOING
July 9-14
Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Starlight Theater
July 10-12
Art of the Imagination Summer Camp, National Museum Of Toys And Miniatures
July 19 and 20
Summer Chill Art & Craft Expo, The Pavilion at John Knox Village
July 31-August 3
Leavenworth County Fair, Leavenworth County Fair
July 23-August 4
Moulin Rouge, Music Hall Kansas City
EVENTS
July 2
JJ Grey & Mofro, Knuckleheads
July 3
Independence Day (Film), Screenland Armour
July 4
Stars and Stripes Picnic, National WWI Museum
Tyler Booth, Power & Light
Lenexa Freedom Run/Community Days Parade, Lenexa
Four on the Fourth, Ward Parkway
4th of July Celebration, Downtown Parkville
Stars and Stripes Picnic, National WWI Museum and Memorial
Liberty 4th Fest, Capitol Federal Sports Complex of Liberty
Red, White, & Blue Springs, Blue Springs South High School
July 4th Fireworks, College Boulevard Activity Center Olathe
Platte City 4th of July, Platter City
Independence Day, Baldwin City Golf Course
Smithville Fireworks Show, Smith’s Fork Park
Star-Spangled Spectacular, Corporate Woods Office Founders’ Park
CarrollTON’s of Fun Day, Carrollton Recreation Park
4th of July Celebration & Bike Parade, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead
Independence Day, Missouri Town Living History Museum
De Soto Celebration, Riverfest Park
July 6
David Marshall, KC Wine Co.
Kenny Chesney with Zac Brown Band, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
July 7
Totally Tubular Festival 80s Cover Bands, Grinders KC
July 11
Mitchell Tenpenny, Power & Light
Fireworks: 1860s Style!, Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
July 12
Wallflowers, Liberty Hall
Friday Flamingle: Christmas In July, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
July 13
AnnaLee & the So & So’s, Downtown Raytown Greenspace
homesick. New paintings & Old Photographs, Alcott Arts Center
Legends of Whiskey Festival, Argyle Events by Sporting KC
Yelawolf & Prof, Grinders KC
July 14
The Beach Boys, Uptown Theater
July 15
Barbie: The Movie in Concert, Starlight Theater
July 16
Niall Horan, Starlight Theater
July 17
Train, Starlight Theater
July 18
Festival of Butterflies, Powell Gardens
Randall King, Power & Light
Bowling for Soup, The Truman
July 19
Royals vs White Sox: Teachers Night, Kansas City Royals
Pride Concert featuring Alex Newell, Folly Theater
July 21
Jason Mraz, Starlight Theater
Lawn Party, Country Club Plaza
Down Dog Yoga, Casual Animal Brewing Company
July 22
Vampire Weekend, Starlight Theater
Tesla, The Truman
Maren Morris, The Midland Theatre
July 25
The Room + Big Shark with Greg Sestero, Screenland Armour Theatre
Widely known as one of the “worst movies ever made,” Tommy Wiseau’s The Room will be screened at the Screenland Armour Theatre for its 20th anniversary, featuring live commentary and a Q&A with actor Greg Sestero. Sestero is also known for his critically-acclaimed 2013 memoir, The Disaster Artist, which details the film’s tumultuous development and production. The book was later adapted into a film of the same name starring and directed by James Franco. Sestero also recently appeared in the 2020 Netflix miniseries The Haunting of Bly Manor. After The Room screening, Sestero will present Tommy Wiseau’s 2023 film Big Shark for its Kansas City debut. Big Shark follows three firefighters — Georgie, Patrick, and Tim — who must save New Orleans from a gigantic shark. Like The Room, the film stars Sestero along with Wiseau himself. In addition to providing live commentary and a Q&A, Sestero will offer a meet-and-greet opportunity for filmgoers after the screening. To purchase tickets or find more information about the screening, visit screenland.com.
July 26
Olivia Rodrigo, T-Mobile Center
July 27
Chalk Walk, The Concourse Park
Sarah Sherman, The Truman
July 28
GM & Corvette Car Show for Children’s Mercy, 19100 E. Valley View Pkwy
July 31
Charley Crockett, Midland Theater
The Last Dinner Party, The Truman
British Indie band The Last Dinner Party will be coming to Kansas City at the end of the month to perform their latest record Prelude to Ecstasy. The female and queer-led band has had a massive year with hits “Sinner” and “Nothing Matters” taking off so quickly that they’ve faced industry plant allegations. After touring with Hozier last year as an opening act, they will be kicking off their solo American leg right here in KC. With their campy aesthetics and Kate Bush-inspired tracks, the show will definitely not be one to miss. Tickets are selling now, and they’re selling fast. Be sure to get yours before it’s too late.
