Weekend To-Dos
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What’s good, everybody? Feeling a little burned out? Same. It’s time to recharge. We have some killer events this week, sure to spark creative energy and provide some serious entertainment (and also feature some really rad Nellies, may we add). This weekend, we are excited to hit up some fun workshops, venture to HITIDES for some citrus avocado bagel toast and basically just pray for some sunshine. Keep reading for KC local events and weekend happenings!
Also…how to say this is one of our best playlists we’ve made in a while without saying it’s one of the best playlist we’ve made in a while? Okay, we can’t, it just is. We love it and we hope you do too, Nellies!
FRIDAY
5pm-4pm (Saturday) | Make’n’ HERstory Fundraiser 2-Day Event @ Don Bosco Center
A featured speaker series including a keynote from Tamara Day of HGTV Bargain Mansions & Growing Days KC, all presented by The Sewing Labs
Speaker series and roundtable breakouts with Kilee Nickels of Nickel & Suede, Thalia Cherry of Cherry Co. and Katie Mabry Van Dieren of The Strawberry Swing
The Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair Pop-Up at event
Catered lunch and additional snacks at food trucks.
Checkout website for more info and pricing
8PM | Kansas City Ballet @ Starlight
The Ballet is extending a very special offer to our community in celebration of essential and front-line workers with a FREE performance Saturday, May 22 at 2 p.m. as a way of thanking them for all their vital work this past year (call the Starlight Theatre Box Office at (816) 363-7827)
All ballets on the program are brand new works by extraordinarily gifted choreographers, including KC Ballet’s Artistic Director Devon Carney, KC Ballet Masters Kristi Capps and Parrish Maynard, Principal Dancer at Houston Ballet Melody Mennite, KCB II Manager Christopher Ruud, and KC Ballet Company dancers Emily Mistretta and James Kirby Rogers
11 AM-7PM | Do Good Co. & The Co11ection Pop-up @ DoGoodCo
Shop pieces from designer Sabrina Ross, inspired by her mental health journey, made special for Do Good Co.
Tune in for a live Q & A from 12-12:30 in shop, and get to know Sabrina
Join a breath work class Saturday, 10 AM-11 AM with @breathkc, tickets here,
Pop-up process from both events support @waysidewaifs and @kidstlc
SATURDAY
7AM-7:45 AM | Rush Hour Cycle Class @ Fusion Fitness with Susannah Sotos
Nellie Susannah Sotos leads this kickass 45 minute cycling class
Climbs, sprints and jumps are combined for an intense calorie and total body burn in our trademark Fly class
Get your ticket and feel the burn!
11:00AM-5 PM | KCAC May Exhibitions & OPEN STUDIOS @ Kansas City Artists Coalition
KCAC will be exhibiting Ted Hinrich and Bea Bonanno in the Main Gallery, and Robert Castillo in the SNAP Space Gallery throughout the month of May
Also hosting OPEN STUDIOS where you can tour and meet our 12 studio residents
Tickets are free but do require signing up
11:30AM-12PM | Art Course 2021 @ The Nelson Atkins
Ongoing series of an artist-designed, mini-golf 9-hole experience
All tickets include museum entry
Last weekend of the series’ “summer session”
Tee times required for all players and available on a first-come, first-served basis
5:30 PM-7:30 PM | Saturday Sisterhood Self Care Series by The Root of Us
Zoom into free weekly sisterhood circle for women (and girls) of color. Find solace in community and topics from mindfulness to advocacy to creative expression. Some of the topics covered are:
Mindfulness and Mental Health Care
Our Heart and Soul Emotion Health Care
Our Beautiful Body and Physical Health Care
Our Higher Power and Healing in Spiritual Health Care
Our Racial Identity, Racial Affirmation and Racial Pride
Our Beautiful Hair-itage and Crown Care - Self Image/Identities
Our Voice - Our Truth: Self Advocacy, Empowerment & Expression
9PM | LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY NIGHT @ The Ship
Black Creatures + Collidescope in the alley behind The Ship 9pm-11pm
Free admission, drink service intact, bring a chair or appropriate footwear
10:30PM-12:30AM | The Stars of 39th Street Drag Show @ Missie B’s
Join the Missie Bs show cast "The stars of 39th street" and the hilarious Kiki Uchawi for a night of amazing drag performances, great drinks, and big laughs
$5.00 cover starting at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Mask are required. Social distancing between groups strictly enforced
SUNDAY
11:30AM-1:00PM | Bingo & Brunch @ Chicken N Pickle
Join every Sunday for Brunch Bingo on the rooftop, not reservation required
Enjoy a Boulevard Beer with your brunch and win Chicken N Pickle gift cards
2PM-4PM | Hand Lettering Workshop with Andrea Bosnak @ Amigoni Winery
Tickets will include a hand lettering lesson, glass of wine, and work book. This workshop is great for beginners, as well as those who have dabbled in this craft
3PM-6PM | Succulents, Appetizers & Wine @ Beck Event Space
Large assortment of appetizers and desserts
Katie with Garden Gate Floral will demo how to build your own succulent garden
All of the supplies to build your own succulent garden will be provided plus a 1 free beverage with purchase of ticket
An Abby Yemm playlist for you…
A playlist created by Abby Yemm
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