Nine Things To Do In KC This Weekend, January 15—18
Here are nine things to do in KC this weekend, January 15—18 including Cowtown Vintage & Art Exchange, The Band That Fell To Earth and Minería Symphony Orchestra.
Cowtown Vintage & Art Exchange
Every third Thursday of the month, this grassroots market brings a curated pop-up to Midtown’s El Torreon. Set to the soundtrack of local bands and DJs, shoppers can browse everything from trendy Y2K pieces to handmade goods to books. The event series, which recently celebrated its first anniversary, pays homage to the venue once known as the Cowtown Ballroom, a hall that hosted artists like Frank Zappa and Van Morrison throughout the ’70s.
January 15. 6 pm. El Torreon.
Isaiah Petrie’s FLO/DIS
Vibraphonist Isaiah Petrie is a force to be reckoned with. A current Charlotte Street Foundation studio resident, the artist describes his band FLO/DIS as a “soundscape capturing emotions untold by words.” Petrie will be joined by saxophonist Henry Scamurra, pianist Andrew Oullette, bassist Sebastian Arias and drummer Ryan Lee for a free show in the West Bottoms.
January 15. 8 pm. The Ship.
The Band That Fell To Earth
KC’s popular David Bowie tribute band, The Band That Fell To Earth, formed as a result of the glam rock artist’s death in 2016. Now, the group is celebrating its 10th anniversary with two jam-packed weekends of music at recordBar. With a cast of over twenty local musicians—including members of Katy Guillen & The Drive, The Freedom Affair and Frogpond—the production will pay homage to Bowie’s many personas, from alien rockstar Ziggy Stardust to a strung-out Major Tom. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit LGBTQ+ non-profit Our Spot KC.
January 16, 17, 23 & 24. 8:30 pm. recordBar.
Minería Symphony Orchestra
Since its founding in 1978, Minería Symphony Orchestra has become a cultural institution throughout Mexico. The program will predominately feature music from throughout Latin America, like Cuban-American jazz musician Paquito D’Rivera’s Concerto Venezolanoand Sonoran composer Arturo Márquez’s magnum opus Danzón No. 2, but the symphony will perform some Haydn, too. Presented by the Harriman-Jewell Series, the orchestra is joined by renowned trumpeter Pacho Flores.
January 19. 7 pm. Helzberg Hall.
Talya Groves
Former Broadway performer Talya Groves is a Kansas City music scene star. Singing anything and everything from showtunes to jazz standards to pop songs, Groves’ magnetic presence seems to always captivate the room. Nearly every Friday night, she commands the stage at The Phoenix.
January 16. 4:30—8:30 pm. The Phoenix.
Kansas City Restaurant Week
From longstanding establishments like Cascone’s in North Kansas City to hot new spots like Leawood’s LaPez Mod Mex, Kansas City Restaurant Week is a great time to sample the metro’s wide-ranging culinary scene. Returning for its 17th year, the premier dining event offers 10 days of prix fixe multi-course menus from over 100 participating local restaurants.
January 9–18. Locations vary. kcrestaurantweek.com.
Raven Halfmoon
Building on the Kemper Museum’s legacy of visionary commissions, the museum will present a solo exhibition by artist and Native American Raven Halfmoon. Known for her monumental ceramic sculptures, Halfmoon has emerged as a leading artistic voice. Born and raised in Norman, Oklahoma, Halfmoon’s influences range from ancient Indigenous pottery, Moai monoliths and elements of Western culture, such as cowboy hats. For this exhibition, she explores the various cultural histories that make up Kansas City.
November 14–April 19, 2026. Times vary. The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
Linda Lighton: “Love & War, A Fifty-Year Survey, 1975-2025”
Born into an affluent Kansas City family, Linda Lighton was expected to marry well and become a housewife. Instead, she became an artist, helped publish a leftist newspaper and joined a commune in Washington state. Now, Lighton presents her ceramics at the Nerman Museum. Her sculpture captures her story and the universal story of love and politics and social strife over the past 50 years of her career. The exhibition—which focuses on gun violence, gender inequality and environmental activism—is accompanied by a 208-page book, chronicling her boundary-pushing ceramic work.
December 13–May 3. Times vary. Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art.
Snow Creek
No need to head to the mountains to go skiing––enjoy the slopes at Snow Creek. Located just outside of Weston on the scenic Missouri River bluffs, the 25-acre resort offers skiing, snowboarding and tubing throughout the season, or for as long as temps stay below freezing.
December 26—March. Times vary. 1 Snow Creek Dr, Weston, MO.
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