You made it through the summer, Kansas City. Now celebrate the first weekend of fall with film, food, art, and dance.
9 to 5
September 26
We know it’s the weekend, but how about a little more 9 to 5? Screenland Armour is screening the 1980 film this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. It’s an office comedy about a trio of ladies (played by Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, and the late Dolly Parton) who get revenge on their pig of a male boss. Yes, the hit song is in it.
Tickets are $13. If you miss Saturday’s showing, it runs again on Tuesday.
Plaza Art Fair
September 25–27
After a weekend off, Kansas City’s run of art fairs resumes this last weekend of September.
First, a colossal cultural mainstay is back for its 95th year. You probably know the deal with the Plaza Art Fair: it brings an ocean of artist booths, plus live music and plenty of food and drink, to the Country Club Plaza. It’s free to enter, and we love its setting, energy, and variety of stop-you-in-your-tracks art.
18th & Vine Arts Festival
September 25–27
The 18th & Vine Arts Festival, meanwhile, is the most multidisciplinary art fair of the season. Across three lively days in the historic jazz district, you’ll find visual art booths and exhibitions, plus film and fashion on Friday, the Live on the Vine music competition on Saturday, and culinary showcases on Sunday…