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Skerryvore

'Pigfoot Mary's Harlem Renaissance'

Arms and the Man

JACKED! A Beanstalk Remix

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ In Concert with The Kansas City Symphony

Kansas City Ballet Presents “New Moves”

Events for October 2026

Skerryvore

'Pigfoot Mary's Harlem Renaissance'

Arms and the Man

JACKED! A Beanstalk Remix

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ In Concert with The Kansas City Symphony

Kansas City Ballet Presents “New Moves”

Events for October 2026

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Skerryvore

'Pigfoot Mary's Harlem Renaissance'

Arms and the Man

JACKED! A Beanstalk Remix

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ In Concert with The Kansas City Symphony

Kansas City Ballet Presents “New Moves”

Skerryvore

'Pigfoot Mary's Harlem Renaissance'

Arms and the Man

JACKED! A Beanstalk Remix

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ In Concert with The Kansas City Symphony

Kansas City Ballet Presents “New Moves”

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Jan 24, 2027

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS

Three-time winners of Scotland’s “Live Act of the Year” award, Skerryvore has evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene. At the forefront of a movement that has reinvented and reignited a traditional Scottish scene for a modern, multicultural audience, the band has brought their high energy performances to audiences across the globe. From their early days in Scottish West Coast halls and bars, to festival crowds in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and throughout the UK and Europe, Skerryvore’s wide range of influences and talent produce a musically expansive, immersive yet intimate set that excites and captivates audiences. With a mix of bagpipes, fiddles, accordions, and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums and keys, Skerryvore represents the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. Their now seven studio albums demonstrate the wide range of influences the individual musicians bring to the mix—a unique fusion of folk, trad, pop and rock.

Jan 27, 2027

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS

Inspired by Lillian Harris Dean, one of Harlem’s most successful early entrepreneurs of the 1920s, this lively two-actor play bursts with jazz, bold characters, and the rhythm and dance of the Harlem Renaissance. Pigfoot Mary, secretly wealthy from her wildly popular food stand, waits anxiously for news of a property sale that could mark her final departure from Harlem. As she prepares to leave, she begins to tell stories—about her life, her hustle, and the unforgettable characters who passed through her doors. Who are Hot Fingers the Piano Player, The Garveyite, Crispus the Numbers Runner, and WWI Veteran General Wilson? What do they share with literary giants like Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, Marcus Garvey, and Zora Neale Hurston? At once fun, poignant, and educational, Pigfoot Mary’s Harlem Renaissance connects the fire of that artistic explosion to the questions of identity, ownership, and legacy that still shape us today.

Jan 27, 2027 - Feb 14, 2027

Presented by Kansas City Actors Theatre at The Frantze Family Black Box at The Goppert Performing Arts Center at Avila University Kansas City, MO

George Bernard Shaw makes his triumphant return to the Kansas City stage in KCAT’s updated version of Arms and the Man. In this brand-new adaptation from KCAT Ensemble Member Jerry Mañan, George Bernard Shaw’s enduring comedy-drama takes a satirical look at the absurdities of war as Captain Bluntschli attempts to flee the Serbo-Bulgarian war by hiding in the boudoir of the young, engaged-to-be-wed Raina. What results is a series of events that turns Raina’s household, engagement, and life upside down. “Arms and the Man is a prime example of Shaw’s knack for sneaking subversive ideas—in this case, a dismantling of war worship—into a romantic romp.” (Lighting & Sound America)

Jan 27, 2027 - Feb 21, 2027

Presented by The Coterie Theatre at The Coterie Theatre Kansas City, MO

In this reimagined world, Jack and his mother struggle to live happily ever after. When his farm can’t feed him, his community can’t support him, and his mother can’t take care of him, Jack takes matters into his own hands. After climbing a newly discovered beanstalk and stealing the giant’s goose, Jack flees home and discovers the goose’s golden eggs have a mysterious, intoxicating power that turns his world upside down. How can something so good make everything bad? Can Jack turn things around to save his village?

Jan 28, 2027 - Jan 31, 2027

Presented by Kansas City Symphony at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert brings the third film of the series together with a live symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ score live to picture. A new director, a new Dumbledore, and a darker palette — with the orchestra carrying the patronus, the dementors, and Buckbeak's flight in real time.

Jan 28, 2027 - Jan 31, 2027

Presented by Kansas City Ballet at Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity Kansas City, MO

New Moves, one of Kansas City Ballet’s most anticipated performances, offers a captivating showcase of contemporary ballet. This exclusive production allows audiences to experience the next generation of visionary choreographers in action. Set in the 180-seat Frost Studio Theater at the Bolender Center, New Moves offers an up-close experience for both dancers and viewers. Don’t miss the chance to witness our talented artists and emerging choreographers push the boundaries of expression through bold, athletic, and passionate new dance works! With ALL-NEW Choreography Single tickets will go on sale Aug. 17. https://kcballet.org/events/new-moves/ To purchase a subscription, visit https://kcballet.org/subscriptions/

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