Eleven Things To Do In KC This Weekend, April 9—12
Here are eleven things to do in KC this weekend, April 9—12 including Stereophonic, Seth Meyers and Ruth Moody Band.
And Wonder
Owen/Cox Dance Group brings KC native and singer-songwriter Krystle Warren home from France for the world premiere of And Wonder. The collaboration melds Warren’s original works—including unreleased songs—with contemporary choreography, resulting in a moving, immersive program.
April 10—12. Times vary. City Stage Theatre (Union Station).
Stereophonic
Set in a recording studio in 1976, Tony Award-winning play Stereophonic follows a rising rock band on the precipice of stardom. As they record their sophomore album, tensions run high during the make-or-break moment—and it doesn’t help that the band is romantically intertwined. What begins as a straightforward process stretches into a dramatic year-long affair.
April 7–12. Times vary. Muriel Kauffman Theatre.
Ruth Moody Band
Best known for her work as a founding member of The Wailin’ Jennys, Ruth Moody’s soaring soprano vocals reawakened traditional folk songs like “Long Time Traveller” and “The Old Churchyard.” But beyond the folk trio, Moody performs as a solo artist. Whether she’s plucking a banjo, strumming a guitar or seated at the piano, the multi-instrumentalist commands the room. Moody’s Folly Theater performance follows the release of Wanderer, her first solo recording since 2013.
April 10. 7:30 pm. Folly Theater.
Back Alley Brass Band Album Release Show
New Orleans-style brass band Back Alley Brass has become a staple of the Kansas City scene. Performing repertoire from the more traditional New Orleans second-line marching tradition, as well as the region’s second wave of brass bands—which draws heavily from funk and hip-hop—the 10-piece ensemble consistently delivers dynamic performances. This weekend, the band celebrates the release of its latest album, Some Bright Morning, with a boisterous show at North Kansas City venue The Rino.
April 11. 8 pm. The Rino.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
From a young age, German composer Felix Mendelssohn was captivated by Shakespeare—so much so that he wrote accompaniment for the playwright’s comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 17 years old. Although one of his early compositions, the piece’s overture remains one of his best-known works. The Kansas City Symphony performs this Mendelssohn selection, as well as Toshio Hosokawa’s trumpet concerto Im Nebel and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s aptly timed Spring.
April 10–12. Times vary. Helzberg Hall.
Seth Meyers
Comedian Seth Meyers’ career blossomed in the Netherlands, of all places. While performing with Amsterdam improv troupe Boom Chicago, Meyers workshopped sketches and honed the writing skills that ultimately made an impression on Saturday Night Live producers. In a tenure he held for 13 years, the comic served as SNL’s head writer before succeeding David Letterman as host of NBC’s Late Night talk show. Following the release of his HBO comedy Dad Man Walking, Meyers comes to KC for an evening of back-to-back shows.
April 11. 4 pm & 7:30 pm. The Midland Theatre.
Orchid Delirium
A stunning and vibrant display awaits at Powell Gardens’ Orchid Delirium. Originally launched in 2022, the annual indoor exhibit showcases hundreds of alternating blooms from the garden’s extensive collection. This year’s exhibit is inspired by the United States’ 250th anniversary,
March 5—April 19. Times vary. Powell Gardens.
Moby Dick: A Sea Shanty
Music Theater Heritage brings a new sea shanty-filled spin on Herman Melville’s classic novel to the stage. Written and directed by the organization’s artistic director Tim Scott, the tale follows Captain Ahab’s frenzied, incessant voyage for the whale that took his leg, all narrated to the tune of sailor Ishmael’s maritime ballads. The production features musical direction by multi-instrumentalist Fritz Hutchison, a mainstay of the KC’s music scene.
March 26–April 19. Times vary. Main Stage at Crown Center.
Whiskey Dynamite
The electrifying show Whiskey Dynamite returns and is set to captivate audiences once again with explosive performances and an engaging cast. This interactive multimedia performance—self described as a “nonsensical neowestern cabaret”—blends acrobatics, immersive visuals and live music. The event is produced by KC’s own innovative performance art collective, Quixotic, to bring audiences a unique multi-sensory celebratory experience.
January 16—April 18. Times vary. The Grand Theater (at Crown Center).
Kansas City Mavericks vs. Wichita Thunder
After seven years straight without advancing past the first round of the ECHL playoffs, the Kansas City Mavericks have turned it around the past few seasons. The team earned a divisional title in 2023-24 and advanced to the Kelly Cup; last season, the Mavs sat atop the Mountain Division once again, qualifying to the Western Conference finals for the second straight year. Now, with 53 season wins, the team ranks number one in the ECHL. This weekend, the Mavs hit the ice for the final home game of the regular season, facing off against Wichita Thunder.
April 11. 6:05 pm. Cable Dahmer Arena.
“The World in Kansas City”
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art prepares for this summer’s World Cup matches with its latest exhibition, “The World in Kansas City.” Representative not only of the global event but also of KC as a multicultural hub, the exhibit features a diverse array of artists with ties to the region. Curator Jessica S. Hong says the display aims to showcase “how we all belong to a shared, complicated and nuanced social and cultural fabric.”
March 6–August 9. Times vary. Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
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