📚 Author Talk w/ Monica Garner

Today at BLK + BRWN. (6PM)

Pull up and celebrate one of Kansas City’s own, Essence bestselling author Monica Garner! Get the inside scoop on her new romance novel, Summer on Cape May, and connect with fellow book lovers.

🎉 4th Annual Independence Juneteenth Celebration

Today–Saturday at Uptown Market (10AM)

Join the city of Independence for three days of music, culture, food, and community honoring Juneteenth. Family-friendly, fun-filled, and full of heart—this celebration brings everyone together. Learn more here.

🖤 14th Annual Heritage Festival

Saturday at 18th & Vine (12PM)

Celebrate culture, community, and history at the heart of KC! The Heritage Festival brings together music, food, art, and family fun in the iconic 18th & Vine District.

🎶 The R&B Rooftop Brunch: A Juneteenth Celebration

Sunday at Chicken N Pickle (11AM)

Celebrate Juneteenth with soulful vibes, rooftop views, and R&B grooves. Grab a plate, sip something sweet, and vibe out on one of our favorite rooftops.

🎬 Chasing After Freedom

Sunday at Central Library (2PM)

Join local historian Erik Stafford for a powerful Juneteenth program exploring the resilience of Black freedom-seekers in KC through Underground Railroad stories and early entrepreneurs.