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Pints & Possibilities: Exploring AI

Join WeCodeKC for a relaxed after-work gathering to dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence! Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a curious learner, or someone eager to connect with others in the field, this event is for you. WeCodeKC is committed to helping the next generation lead in AI, and we’re excited ...

Science on Tap

In partnership with UMKC, Science on Tap is an ongoing series (Every 3rd Thursday) that allows attendees to learn something new. Life is one big classroom, and so is our taproom! Enjoy a 45-minute lecture with Q&A and social networking with science researchers and professionals. View upcoming topics and speakers below. ...

National Salad Month - ALL SUMMER at Minsky's!

Celebrate National Salad Month all Summer with TWO Crave-Worthy Salads from Minsky’s!Minsky’s Strawberry Mandarin Summer Salad and all NEW Mediterranean Salmon Salad are available ALL SUMMER at all 17 Kansas City metro and Lawrence Minsky’s locations! Don’t miss out on these super-fresh summer salads!

Summer of Celebrations at Union Station

Union Station is your one shop stop for summer fun! Whether you’re visiting from out of town or planning your very own staycation, there’s a whole world of fun located under one roof. Plus, you can have even MORE unbeatable fun at a low price! When you purchase tickets to both Science City and The Science of Gui...

We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System and Save Our Climate

One of today’s biggest environmental issues is how to curb the encroachment of farmland on natural habitats.  Agriculture significantly impacts climate change – more than transportation or industry and almost as much as electricity. To meet the global population’s food demands by 2050, scientists...

The People, the President, and the Constitution

Nearly 90 million Americans who were eligible to vote in the November 5 election did not, according to U.S. News & World Report. Yet, many of those people have very strong opinions leaning to one extreme or the other. Can respectful conversation knit the nation back together and inspire more Americans to participate? 

Creating Belonging in a Fractured World

Tourism in Kansas City is soaring. As residents look ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and an estimated 650,000 visitors — half expected from abroad — the opportunity to interact with openness, curiosity, and inclusion has never been greater. But many of the ideas that once guided these interactions — ...