Kansas City, when I tell you I’m OUTSIDE this summer, you better believe it.

I’m currently finishing this email sitting at Angad in St. Louis. Why, you ask? Well, it’s St. Louis Pride weekend, and I couldn’t miss it.

Anyways, happy Free Stuff Friday. Y’all should head over to our giveaway page and enter to win tickets to see Koe Wetzel at Azura Amphitheater on August 6th. Run over to our giveaway page.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• On June 28th, HERS takes over The Arcade with Listening Session 003 featuring NYARA, serving as their Pride celebration. Rooted in Black Music Month, the set moves through Hip Hop, Ballroom, and club sounds that feel like memory, resistance, and release all at once.

• TURNSTILE hits the University of Kansas, On The Hill, on October 6th for THE NEVER ENOUGH TOUR. This is not a sit-down show—this is a sprint, a shout, and a full reset of your nervous system. Enter now for a chance at tickets.*

• Sonic Live In Concert speeds into The Midland Theatre on March 26th. A high-energy night of iconic music and visuals bringing the world of Sonic to life in real time. You can win tickets on us.*

• Laid-back but somehow still deeply existential, Kurt Vile & the Violators hit Liberty Hall on November 11th. Expect fuzzy guitar riffs, winding jams, and the kind of indie rock that makes you want to romanticize your entire life.

KANSAS CITY’S FAV LOCALS

It’s Friday, which means it’s time to spotlight some of our favorite Kansas City locals. Every week, we celebrate the people making KC better, along with the projects they're creating, the places they love, and the recommendations they swear by.

Know someone we should feature? Let us know—we’re always looking for more amazing locals to celebrate.

• Where to Get Work Done + Wind Down with Jhy Coulter

• Where to Shop Local in KC with Lexi Rosado

• Jackie and Café Cà Phê

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