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Things to Do in Kansas City, MO: Events, Live Music & What's On This Week

From the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts to the 18th & Vine Jazz District, WOW Kansas City is your guide to what's on, and where, in Kansas City, MO.

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Top 10 Things to Do in Kansas City, MO This Week

10 standout Kansas City events from the Evvnt calendar this week, from live music and comedy to sports and family days out. All times Central.

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  1. Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour at SEA LIFE Kansas City

    SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium

    Fans of the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game and Aquarium visitors alike will enjoy a variety of exciting features.

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  2. Caleb Hearon

    Uptown Theater

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  3. Cliff Hanger Run

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  4. Graveyard 5k Run & Fun Run

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  5. Punchis Punchis Banda Rave

    The Truman

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  6. Kansas City Ballet - Swan Lake

    Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre

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  7. The Aces

    CPKC Stadium

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  8. Turning Jane

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  9. Lauren Babic

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  10. Ryan Bingham

    Uptown Theater

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