Kansas City, we love you, but sometimes we just have to get outta town. Preferably somewhere with live music, a nice hotel, and absolutely no airport expenses. Which brings us to Nashville...

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JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Lotus is bringing its genre-bending blend of jam, funk, and electronic music to The Bottleneck on January 21. Bring your dancing shoes and grab tickets.

  • Rick Springfield has plenty of songs besides “Jessie's Girl,” but good luck not screaming every word when he plays Ameristar on March 6. Get tickets.

  • Somewhere, your old burned CD collection just got very excited. Matchbox Twenty hits Morton Amphitheater on May 20, so grab tickets and prepare to sing like it's 1999.

  • Good music and good food are a pretty convincing combination. See what Sound Bite Social has cooking and get the details*.

  • Plus other just announced shows from Joe Gatto, Richard Thompson, Emo Orchestra and more!

SCARY GOOD PLANS

October in Kansas City is basically one long excuse to dress weird, stay out late, and make questionable decisions in a wig. Whether you're hunting for haunted houses, costume parties, spooky pop-ups, or somewhere to show off the outfit you've been planning since August, we've got your Halloween plans covered.

  • Amuck, Amuck, Amuck! at PH Coffee

  • End of Days Halloween Party at KC Live

  • KC Bar Crawl

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LOCALS ONLY

  • A reminder that one of KC's best museums doesn't charge general admission. Go stare at some art, wander the sculpture park, and pretend you have your life together. Plan a visit.

  • The Kansas City Public Library is more than a place to borrow books you'll definitely return on time. Check out its free resources, programs, and events before spending money on another hobby. See what's available.

If you see someone in a full Halloween costume at the Nelson-Atkins this weekend, mind your business. They're either appreciating art or having a very complicated Thursday.