Community Conversation: The Voice of Your Heart

Community Conversation: The Voice of Your Heart This event is currently at capacity. Click the button above to join the event waitlist. Curated by oral historian and Chicana scholar Christina Loya, this event at The Museum of Kansas City will delve into the rich tapestry of Mexican American identity and the multifaceted story of immigration … Read more

Stories in the Spotlight: Cruzar la Cara de la Luna

Stories in the Spotlight: Cruzar la Cara de la Luna Para la versión en español de esta página, haga clic aquí.   Bring the whole family to Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s mariachi opera Cruzar la Cara de la Luna and enrich the experience with Stories in the Spotlight, a three-part program designed for learning … Read more

Meet the Artists of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna

Meet the Artists of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna Meet the talented artists of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna! Learn more about their careers, their unique experiences bringing this groundbreaking opera to life, and the stories behind their performances. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect directly with the … Read more

From Here and There

From Here and There Dr. Genaro Méndez, speaker Dr. Stacy Méndez, speaker Mica Méndez Bauer, speaker Join us for an overview of the rich story and music of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna. Drawing on their own lived experiences, the Méndez family will provide an illuminated synopsis of the opera with insights into mariachi, … Read more

Lyric Opera Ball: Classically Opera

Lyric Opera Ball: Classically Opera Please join us on April 5, 2025 for the annual Lyric Opera Ball held at the Loews Kansas City Hotel. We are excited to announce the theme, Classically Opera – A Black and White Ball. This will be an elegant evening, including famous opera melodies, an exclusive auction, exquisite dinner, … Read more

Latinx Artists Market / Mercado de Arte Latinx

Latinx Artists Market / Mercado de Arte Latinx Michael and Ginger Frost Production Arts Building 712 E. 18th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64108 December 7, 2025 | 10:00 am–4:00 pm Join us in celebrating Kansas City’s rich cultural heritage at our pop-up marketplace spotlighting Latinx artists. Support local Latinx makers, purchase unique artisan gifts and … Read more

Immersive Opera Dinner: The Marriage of Figaro

Immersive Opera Dinner: The Marriage of Figaro Join Orpheus KC at Wandering Vine at the Castle for an immersive dining event celebrating The Marriage of Figaro. This exquisite nuptial evening promises an unforgettable blend of fine dining, live opera, and the allure of storytelling. Don’t miss this opportunity to indulge in a sensory journey inspired … Read more

Music and Mind

Music and Mind Join renowned soprano Renée Fleming and an esteemed panel of experts in neuroscience and music therapy at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art for an enlightening discussion on the arts’ profound impact on the brain. Discover how music can shape neurons, aiding cognitive development, healing, and therapy across all stages of life, from … Read more

Music and Mind

Music and Mind This event has passed. Join renowned soprano Renée Fleming and an esteemed panel of experts in neuroscience and music therapy at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art for an enlightening discussion on the arts’ profound impact on the brain. Discover how music can shape neurons, aiding cognitive development, healing, and therapy across all … Read more

The Timeless Charm of The Barber of Seville

The Timeless Charm of The Barber of Seville Martin Nedbal, speaker The Barber of Seville, Gioachino Rossini and Cesare Sterbini’s masterful comic opera, premiered in 1816. This beloved work captures the witty and vibrant spirit of its characters through Rossini’s iconic musical style, reflecting the compositional trends and cultural atmosphere of early 19th-century Europe. Join … Read more