Last night was my 2nd visit to see a show at the Voodoo Lounge at Harrah's Casino, the first time…read morewas about a decade ago. That seems strange because I attend about 20-25 concerts per year. They just don't seem to book a lot of shows for my demographic or taste it appears, which is sad because I like this venue. The space is well maintained and has good sound. Two bars and a few tables on the main floor with a large area in front of the stage for standing. This is a mid size venue that would be on the same size capacity as The Truman, The Madrid, or Knuckleheads Garage; just the right size for a fun crowd and still be able to get up close and personal with the performers. Another plus is that parking is free and safe and there is food and drink options on site with gambling or a hotel to make it a complete night or weekend destination. I just wish the booking agent would call me and ask what shows to bring in so I could attend more often.

We thought balcony row 1 middle would be the best seats in the venue right? Wrong. Turns out…read morethere's a row of couch seating ahead of everyone. The balcony seats are old tiny flip up stadium seats with little knee room. Row 1 is crammed up so close behind the hard wood backs of the couches that no one's knees could fit and the pain became unbearable. Although the sound was great, the lighting sucked. White strobes and spotlights blasting into everyone's retinas. Also the drinks were weak and the bar lines very long. At least the staff were nice but this venue is awful. I'd travel to another city and see the same band in a better venue.

What a cool concept! Pool, shuffleboard, cornhole - love the hanging chairs throughout!…read more Lots of drink options ( NA & not) on tap! Reasonable prices and quite a few people there on a mid day Saturday

Great Space to grab a pint, watch a game, play games, and enjoy!…read more The Bar features Cinder Block Beer on Draft along with other selections by the can and bottle. The bar is on the south end and Bay Boys sandwich shop in on the west. TVs line the walls featuring sports and games to play include foose-ball, corn hole, billiards and others. Staff are warm and helpful and the ambiance is casual. I found free street parking on Clay St, just north of 18th.

Funky lil bar with live music and a decent beer selection! Bar is in a different area than the…read morestage which is pretty nice - makes things feel less chaotic during a busy show. There are only two bathrooms (that I saw) and both were a bit dirty.

Rino is short for River North, which is fitting since this venue is in KC's coolest neighborhood…read morenorth of the river. The Rino is a plain decent-sized (200 capacity-ish?) room with a stage on one end and a soundboard at the other. The sound and lights, while not the loudest, clearest or brightest, are perfectly acceptable. There is a doorway that leads into a neighboring room. It looks like there might be a bar in there, however during my visits I've only seen bands setting up and selling merch. All ages are welcome, though during my visits, the audience has trended younger. Entertainment seems to be on the louder end including punk rock and metal bands, however I've seen hip hop and singer songwriters on the schedule. Unless larger national shows are booked, Mondays and Tuesdays are open mic nights. Wednesdays are open mic comedy nights.

We made a trip this past weekend to KC and had a blast. This was our first stop! I had seen clips…read moreon social media and knew my little book worms would love it. We bought our tickets ahead of time, so we could secure our time slot. However, it looked like you can get tickets there the day of. Tickets are fairly priced, $16/person. This place is a lot bigger than I thought. Once you go down the rabbit hole, there are little burrows to crawl through, stop by and check out the rabbits little house before making your way through. It took us about 2 hours to go through, my kids loved all the interactive pieces to it. They could climb in nearly everything, there was a slide, a fire pole, etc. If you aren't familiar with the books, don't worry, they keep them stocked at each section so you can read it! Once we were done, we made our way to the bookstore. They had a wonderful large staircase that people could just relax and read books which I thought was wonderful little touch. They had a great selection of books and had a section of all the books from the displays. They have a coffee shop but unfortunately it was closed when we were there. The staff was wonderful, the volunteers are all scattered throughout to help customers. The volunteers and staff truly love books and children. We will absolutely be back again!

Well put together museum where all the books you grew up comes alive…read more Brought my kids and their cousins here. They loved it. Got to sit on a story time and caught the bus. Make reading great again!

What an incredible show and incredible venue! We saw 5 guys named Moe tonight- it was a rollicking…read moreperformance. Singers, musicians, costumes and set were all on point. Bartender was so friendly and the drinks were delicious. You can even become a season ticket holder!

We saw Misery at the Blackbox theatre and it was FANTASTIC! The theatre is small, intimate, and…read morethe best of live performance. The cast consisted of three actors and was truly incredible. The Blackbox has a nice bar, themed drinks, and fun staff. I can't wait to go back and see another production!

Looove this place sooooo much! Try to visit at least a few…read moretimes during the year to enjoy some old school movies i have bever heard of or catch a more popular release. Classic style of order ticket and choose where you want to sit yourself. Takes away the stress of determining seat before arrival Counter lines are always quick and never leave you long to order food. Snacks are great variety from popcorn to fries to pizza. Planning to try out some drinks to see how the bar experiences treat folks 10000/10

Cute and cozy theater near River Market with the sweetest staff, fresh popcorn, and an amazing bar!…read more I love that the theaters are small and right next to the concession stand. They also have good pricing I got a large popcorn and cocktail for less than $25. I will be back.!

Classes are great! Teachers are very helpful and instructive. I had never done ceramics before and…read moretheir beginner and intermediate classes gave me the confidence to start doing it on my own. I am goin to take the advanced class soon and am so excited. The classes are well priced for the size of the class and the quality of tools and glaze offered. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get into pottery.

I have been taking classes here since November and there is a reason I keep coming back! I have…read moreloved every class I've taken and all of my instructors have been outstanding. I have taken hand-building and multiple wheel classes. I'm currently in the advanced wheel class where the owner is my instructor and she is truly amazing. I can see my progress with every class, and I feel like I have gotten a lot out of my experiences here. I have really awesome pottery I have made myself, but I also find myself feeling more confident creatively! McKenzie is very easy to get in contact with, she is very responsive to any questions I have asked, and really does what she can to make sure you get the most out of your class. I also find them to be a really good value, you leave with a lot of pieces! Coming to Driftwood has really been such an enriching experience for my life, and I can't wait to become a member of the studio one day!

I was hosting a surprise birthday party for my partner which included watching Tenet on the…read more(backyard) big screen. Mike reached out from my form request from the site within 10 minutes. There was no question that I'd even need to shop around for a better deal or experience. Mike was top notch professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating. On the big day, he quickly set up the equipment, played an additional memory slideshow and music, and made a bunch of our neighborhood kiddos weeks with his popcorn machine. The sound quality and screen quality was perfect, even as a Christopher Nolan film usually demands an IMAX. For all future movie set ups for our family and probably our neighborhood, we'll be using Backyard Box Office KC

I would give 10 stars if I could, as I truly cannot recommend Michael and his amazing team at…read moreBackyard Box Office KC enough. We connected with Michael about hosting a movie night for our volunteers and staff at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, and he immediately responded to our request and scheduled a time for a site visit. From our first interaction, he was friendly, genuine, on time, and communicative without fail. He has immense knowledge about his industry & equipment and has an impressive arsenal of processes in place so that his team is ready for anything. We had to postpone our first date due to weather, and Michael was in communication with us the whole time we were working to reschedule. We even had a hiccup with our planned site the night of our rescheduled event, and he and his team pivoted their entire set-up process like it was nothing. As a person in the events industry, I cannot say enough about their unwaveringly calm demeanor and creative problem solving. The night of the event, they arrived with plenty of time to set up the screen, sound system, lights, and popcorn machine. Everything was set up on time and looked organized. The screen was bright and displayed the picture beautifully, and the sound system was top notch. Michael and his team worked tirelessly to make our event seamless so that our staff could enjoy the event as well, and they thought of every little thing. They were prepared for anything & the pinnacle of professionalism, and I cannot wait to work with them again!

oustanding performances well you know except for that one lol…read morewe goto 10 of them each time just wish if your sick coughing sneezing wiping your nose all over your hand stay the (&^&^%^%!! HOME!

Kansas City has a lot of annual arts events and festivals that are phenomenal; but Fringe Fest is…read morethe standout in my playbill. After a 2 year Covid break, the 2 week festival returned to Kansas City and runs until 7/31/22. Over 55 different productions are being presented across 15 venues over 2 weeks, which equates to almost 300 separate performances! There is also a visual arts display and film. The festival is in it's 18th year, but this is only my 3rd year to attend and as long as it returns so will I. You must purchase a $5 button and then with the button, you are allowed to purchase event tickets for $10 per show. The performances range from dance, stand-up, story telling, drama, music... from family entertainment to risque' adult themed cabaret. I have attended 3 events this past weekend and have seen an intense drama with adult language and violence, a one man comedy dealing with mental health issues and relationships and another one man presentation based on the biblical book of Ecclesiastes. I have never had a bad experience in the 3 years and 10+ shows I attended. I'm eager to finish out this weekend with at least 2 more shows. For only $10 I'm able to support local and traveling artists, attend an event at one of KC's top venues and walk away with a something to ponder. Open Your Mind and Support Local Art!

Had a fantastic time here a couple weeks ago at a showing of "Chess." The cast was excellent - all…read morepeople who have to hold down full-time jobs in order to "play" in their free time. Great singing, decent pricing, and comfortable seats. Support local theater. Or there won't be any.

A lovely community theatre organization, this group doesn't take itself too seriously while putting…read moreon high quality productions. They have lots of ways to become involved, either on or off stage. If you're looking for a new hobby, check out one of their shows and then ask how you can be involved. There is so much to do for each production! You'll meet new people and possibly make new friends.