It's getting hot in here...

KC, it is a little too toasty today. But you know what's even hotter than 94-degree weather? A free trip to Chicago. Enter to win two tickets to see The Black Keys at The Vic Theatre on July 15th, plus a flight credit and hotel stay. Now that's a cool way to beat the heat.*

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• Raise your hand if “Way Down We Go” accidentally became the soundtrack to at least one life crisis. KALEO is bringing that same soul-shaking sound to GrindersKC on July 18th, and yes, it'll sound even better live.

• Derek Hough is bringing the moves to The Midland on July 12th. Enter to win tickets to Symphony of Dance: Encore and experience the award-winning dancer live!

• Equal parts indie rock and Southern soul, Futurebirds are pulling into recordBar on July 8th. Expect harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and the kind of show that pairs perfectly with a warm summer night.

• Stretch those vocal cords now, because you're about to lose them. The R&B Festival lands at Grandview Amphitheater on September 5th with Jacquees, Lloyd, H-Town, Changing Faces, Big Bub, and hit after hit.

• Symphonic metal takes center stage on September 12th. Catch Kamelot, Visions of Atlantis, and Frozen Crown at The Truman for a night of massive vocals, crushing riffs, and pure spectacle.

THIRSTY THURSDAY: SOFT-SERVE MARGS

If you need me today, I'll be wherever the air conditioning and frozen drinks are. At 94 degrees, this isn't "hot girl summer"... it's "please don't make me walk across the parking lot" summer.

Thankfully, Kansas City now has soft-serve margaritas, and they might be the greatest thing to happen since someone invented shade. Here are the spots scooping up the coolest drink of the season.

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