Wire KC Weekender
Disproving the myth that "there's nothing to do in Kansas City" one week at a time. Forward to colleagues, friends, & visitors and see you around town!
ADDITIONS
Robyn Bedell
FRIDAY

Join us on June 15th for free appetizers, drinks, and entertainment by DJ Soap! Learn more about becoming a Big, interact with BBBSKC staff and BBBSKC Diversity Task Force members, and network with the "Who's Who" of KC multicultural leaders!

Broadway Arcade Presents:

Level up on Level Two at The Garment House!

KC Free will be providing the soundtrack to your gaming experience. Come check out our Classic Video Games, Virtual Sports, Pool Tables, Virtual Reality, Ping Pong Tables, Dartboards and more...

$5 after 10PM // 21+ // Kitchen Open Til Midnight

Come and join us for an awesome night of music and poetry focused on the upliftment of Black fathers. There will also be a wonderful silent auction. This is an effort to raise funds for the Father's Day Bail Out/Keep Out and Juneteenth celebration here in Kansas City. 

Come to Studio 54oo for the Pretty Girls Trap & Paint party. Located at 5504-5506 Troost, painting will led by Studio 54oo. This party will features a live DJ, trap music, and time for creative paint play! Photographer on site for individual and group shots.

Boulevardia: It’s our own country within a country – that just happens to be in Kansas City. You won’t need a passport, but prepare to be transported. Boulevardia is a unique beer, food and music festival. A very happy happening. A whole lotta hubbub. A delightful departure from the everyday. And it’s all going down in KC’s Stockyards District from June 15-16.

SATURDAY
For All The World To See is a nationally touring exhibition from NEH on the Road that examines the role that visual culture played in shaping and transforming the struggle for racial equality in America from the late 1940’s to the mid 1970’s. FATWTS will be coming to the Black Archives of Mid-America on Saturday, June 16th. This compelling exhibition is free and open to the public through August 11th.

Inspired by the popular series, Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr., Kansas City PBS has partnered with the Midwest Genealogy Center to offer a resourceful opportunity to explore your unknown family lineage. Resources for independent exploration at home and at the Midwest Genealogy Center will be defined in four sessions to help you start or continue the research you’ll rely on to extend your family tree.
We aren't just walking. We're Heartwalking! Thank you for joining nearly 1 million Americans at 305 events across the country to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. 

Culture Shock Presents:

Summer Dreams 2 Day Party: Silent Headphone Juneteenth Edition
Silent experience in the historic 18th & Vine District!
Enjoy great vibes on three different stations
DJ Rocky Montana || DJ Fresh || DJ Dooley

Much Ado About Nothing returns to the Festival stage. Mark your calendars for June 12 – July 1, 2018 and join us in the park for another summer of FREE professional Shakespeare. Shows start at 8:00 pm. This romantic comedy has an indelible cast of characters that dazzles us with wit and confound us with absurdity. Visit kcshakes.org for more information about our annual production and upcoming events and education programs.
SMKC will be supporting health screenings and sports physicals. 

I See You Tour @ Silverstein Eye Centers Arena

🚨The Official #Juneteenth After Party‼️ Saturday June 16th at #Jukehouse ⚠️ Core djs Brian B Shynin ❌ Dj MoHeat ❌ Dj Macc on the soundtrack 🕺🏾💃🏽 Come celebrate with the mature 25+ audience, and enjoy a night of good food, good Music, and a great experience 🙌🏽 We’re celebrating freedom and #Gemini♊️ season 🤘🏽 

This is the #1 Event for Young Professionals of Kansas City 
Open bar until 11pm | Free Admission with RSVP until 10:30pm 
10-11pm: Happy Hour Complimentary Drinks Sponsored by Dollar & A Dream 
Welcome to Allure, the event that gives you a reason to get dressed up and show out! This is not your ordinary party! Come drink, socialize and network with some of the top influencers, professionals and tastemakers in the city.

SUNDAY
Sunday, June 17th, from 10 am - 2 pm #UnderThePlane we will host our fourth Food Truck Brunch of 2018! 
NEXT WEEK DOE
With summer in full effect, join the Wire KC's network of black professionals for an evening of drinks, mingling, and relaxation. Whether you're coming to flirt or just be friends, this just might be the vibe you're looking for...

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#BiddyDaDumBoo'dUp 

#ForTheKCulture
Farewell to our friend and local legend Jenee Osterheldt, who has been a fixture in the KC Star for the last 16 years. Through her columns, commentaries, and mentorship of others on staff, she has given voice to folks of color as well as a more diverse KC than the city's biggest paper has traditionally represented. Though we'll miss her, we know Boston has big things planned for her and she's gonna kill it out east. 
Wanna highlight a dope figure, business, or institution thats doing work in the community? Send it to WireKC@gmail.com with the subject #ForTheKCulture.
#WeMadeIt 
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CONCERTS & SHOWS
Have a great weekend!
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