Things to do in Kansas City this weekend, Nov. 12 to 15
Jason Sudeikis hosts Thundergong at the Uptown
By Lou P. and the Kansas City Loop editors. Thursday, November 12, 2026
Jason Sudeikis hosts Thundergong at the Uptown on Saturday, and the Blind Boys of Alabama play the Midwest Trust Center that same night. Closer to the ground, the Nelson-Atkins runs a free weekend called Mini to Monumental, and Jon J Muth stops by The Rabbit hOle.
IF YOU ONLY DO ONE THING
Free Weekend Fun: Mini to Monumental
It is free, it runs all weekend, and it is at the Nelson-Atkins.
Saturday (see the event page for times) · The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64111
FREE THIS WEEKENDcosts nothing
Inaugural Holiday Parade
Saturday at 1 pm
Independence Center Mall, 18801 E 39th St S, Independence, MO, 64057
Leawood Fire Department Open House
Saturday at 12 pm
Leawood Fire Station No. 1, 9621 Lee Blvd., Leawood, KS, 66206
WITH KIDSbring them
Fables & Fairy Tales: An All-Ages Improvised Musical
Saturday at 5 pm; also 6 pm
The Bird Comedy Theater, 103 w 19th st, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
A fully improvised musical built from fairy tales and fables, with the audience's suggestions shaping a new story, songs and all. It runs an hour and suits kids and grown-ups alike.
A Visit from Jon J Muth at Lucky Rabbit Books
Saturday at 11:30 am
The Rabbit hOle, 919 E 14th Ave, North Kansas City, MO, 64116
Historic Baking at Missouri Town
Saturday at 11 am
Missouri Town Living History Museum, 8010 E Park Rd, Lee's Summit, Missouri
OUTSIDEfresh air
Pokémon Go to the Zoo
Saturday at 10:30 am
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, 6800 Zoo Dr., Kansas City, MO, 64132
Wilderness Run
Saturday at 7 am
Shoal Creek Living History Museum, 7000 Northeast Barry Road,, Kansas City, MO, 64156
A trail race with a 5-mile and a 2-mile option, open to ages 6 and up. Natural terrain and a few endurance challenges make it a good fit for families and casual runners.
DATE NIGHTfor two
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Elusive Ear
Through Nov. 29
Unicorn Theartre, 3828 Main Street, Kansas City, MO
A young, not-yet-famous Vincent van Gogh brings Sherlock Holmes a strange case, and Holmes, Watson and Irene Adler chase a conspiracy that could rattle the art world. Includes one Pay What You Can performance.
BRING A TOTEmarkets and sales
Magpie Makers Market 2026
Saturday at 12 pm
Magpie Creative Reuse, 3331 Roanoke Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64111
Lake Quivira Holiday Bazaar
Friday at 2 pm
Lake Quivira Country Club, 100 Crescent Blvd, Lake Quivira, Kansas, 66217
BIG SHOWSyou've heard of these
- SAT 7:30 PMSteps of Faith presents Thundergong! Hosted by Jason Sudeikis, Uptown Theater
- THU 8 PMOn Cinema Live, The Midland Theatre - MO
- SAT 7:30 PMBlind Boys of Alabama, Midwest Trust Center
PLAN AHEAD
WHAT DID WE MISS?
We do our best to read every calendar in Kansas City, and we still miss good stuff. The church supper, the band at the corner bar, the block party your neighbor is throwing. If you know about something, tell us. Just write hello@loopcities.com. We read every note.
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