Kansas City, lately I’ve been thinking… the best Kansas City recs don’t come from guides. They come from you.

Through our Do816 Insiders program, you can share your go-to spots, routines, hidden gems, and random hyper-specific recs, and we might feature you in an upcoming Locals List. Got a few places you swear by? Yeah… we want it.

Fill out the form, don’t overthink it, and definitely don’t play it safe. Coming soon to a newsletter near you. In the meantime, run over to our giveaway page, you know what to do.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Relatable chaos, teacher humor, and “we’ve all been there” moments, The Bored Teachers’ Is It Friday Yet comedy tour stops at Topeka Performing Arts Center. Get tickets to see them on April 10th for a night of stand-up that turns classroom struggles into full-on comedy gold.

• Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE, with Surf Gang, take over The Truman on June 18th for a night that’s introspective, experimental, and effortlessly cool.

• Feel-good country with big hooks and even bigger singalong moments. The Band Perry brings their anthemic energy to KC Live! on August 20th. Grab tix.

• A choir, but make it chaotic (in the best way). Pub Choir hits The Madrid on May 17th, turning the crowd into the performance with hilarious, feel-good, no-pressure group singing.

• Charlie Puth and Daniel Seavey take the stage at Starlight Theatre on May 13th for a night of chart-topping hits and late-night drive energy.

APRIL’S TOP EVENTS

April is knocking, and KC… why does it feel like we just said Happy New Year?? Time is FLYING, the group chats are finally active again, and suddenly your calendar is looking a little too empty for someone who swore this was their “say yes more” year.

We stacked April. Like… actually stacked. We’re talking 80 shows in 30 days—every single day has something worth leaving the house for.

• 04.01 – Sourdough Bread 101: Sourdough Bread – Iron District

• 04.02 – Mx Lonely, 24hr Video, Drastic Plastic – Farewell

• 04.03 – Rittz – Westport Bowery

• 04.03 – The R&B Lovers Tour – T-Mobile Center

• 04.03 – Bob the Drag Queen – The Funny Bone

IN THE FUTURE

LOCALS ONLY

• Harry’s Hop ‘n Hunt is back. Hop on over to the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum for a morning of family-friendly fun, surprises, and maybe even a little history with your hop!

• Do I have any open mic fans or aspiring performers? KC has a ton of spots for you to step up to the mic or cheer on local talent. Search by event or venue and get ready for some unexpected musical and spoken word magic.

• Starlight’s iconic imagery just got wearable! Their new apparel line, in collaboration with local maker The Pink Dinosaur Boutique, brings KC-inspired style straight to your closet. Pre-orders for all sizes are open today.

• Are you interested in turning waste into wonder? Pull up to the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium! Grab all-natural Zoo Manoo compost for your garden and support the zoo’s sustainability programs.

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