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Daily Email - Monday - 6/30/2025

June 30, 2025

This is not a drill—Slightly Stoopid is bringing the island-infused energy to Azura on July 13th. Reggae, rock, and pure summertime bliss… win your tickets before it sells out.

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Garage rock thunder is coming to Lawrence. Bass Drum of Death brings the SIX USA Tour to The Bottleneck on November 21st. Fuzzed-out riffs, loud hooks, and zero apologies. You in?

  • Three Texas legends. One legendary stage. Jesse Dayton, Ian Moore, and Johnny Moeller join forces as Texas Headhunters for a night of grit, groove, and guitar magic at Knuckleheads on August 31st.

  • Let Jewel light up your night at The Blue Room on July 4th. Expect haunting harmonies, storytelling, and vibes that linger long after the encore.

  • A little elegance, a lot of soul. Georgia & Laura Barge light up Johnnie’s Jazz Bar on July 3rd with smooth vocals and classic charm. Come sip something good.

  • Step into movie-quality sets and unlock adventure at The Escape Game. You’ve got 60 minutes to solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and escape. Enter to win tickets for the date of your choice now!*

KANSAS CITY’S BEST HIKES & TRAILS

It’s easy to get distracted by KC’s big hitters, barbecue joints, and jazz clubs; we see you. But tucked between the bites and beats are some seriously underrated hiking trails just waiting to be explored.

THIS WEEK

🎤 Karaoke Uncut with Tyler Too

Tonight at miniBar (9PM)

Step up to the mic and let it rip—no judgment, just vibes. This unfiltered karaoke night is the perfect midweek release. Catch Tyler Too tonight.

🎸 Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton

Tomorrow at Uptown Theater (8PM)

The legend returns! Elvis Costello and The Imposters hit the stage with special guest Charlie Sexton for a night of iconic hits, lyrical genius, and rock ‘n’ roll magic.

🎭 HOLE: An Open Show

Wednesday at The Bottleneck (7PM)

Step into a night of raw, real, and riveting performances. HOLE: An Open Show invites artists of all kinds to take the stage and share their truth in an open-mic style celebration of expression and community.

🍔 Ha Ha Tonka Cookout

Thursday at Lemonade Park (7PM)

Kick back with killer tunes and tasty bites! Ha Ha Tonka is serving up their signature indie rock sound under the stars at Lemonade Park. It’s part cookout, part concert.

🤠 Trace Adkins – What Color’s Your Wild Tour

Friday at Ozarks Amphitheater (7PM)

Country legend Trace Adkins is bringing his soulful voice and down-home vibes to the Ozarks Amphitheater. Get ready for a night full of hits, heart, and a whole lot of wild.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Anchor Island’s been hit hard this summer, and like many local spots, they need us now more than ever. If you love this Troost gem (or any small business in KC), show up, bring friends, and spread the word. Every visit counts.

  • Do816 is hiring a Content Intern to join our team. If you love writing, obsess over local culture, and have strong opinions about Instagram captions, this is for you.*

Stay caffeinated, friends!