Kansas City
Near 18th and Vine in the Historic Jazz District, this former union hall for African American musicians has hosted after-hours jam sessions since 1930…
Must-see entertainment in The Great Plains
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Missouri
If you're going Branson, go all in with the musical comedy show that started it all in 1959. Three generations of the Mabe family – and a lot of 'friends'…
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St Louis
A true cabinet of curiosities. The interior of this two-level club is a master class in mosaics, while the rambling outdoor garden is chock-full of folk…
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Oklahoma
Rising rockers grace the boards where Bob Wills played Western swing in the '30s and the Sex Pistols caused confusion in 1978 (check out the hole Sid…
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Nebraska
Score plenty of excitement on one of the seven fall Saturdays when the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers football team plays at home. On these days…
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Nebraska
This beautifully restored 1927 theater is a fabulous place to see a film. The non-profit running it regularly shows old classics along with modern art…
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Missouri
The multitalented Haygood family has been rocking Branson for almost 30 years with shows that see six siblings play 20 different instruments. They also…
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Missouri
Operated by the Silver Dollar City theme park, this large, recreated paddlewheel riverboat sails Table Rock Lake on a variety of themed cruises. Most…
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Iowa
One of the most famous racetracks in the US, the Iowa Speedway stays true to its gearhead roots. This is a place where fans still have grease on their…
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Oklahoma
The top local theater is known for its productions of classic and new American drama. Its regular Saturday night staging of 'The Drunkard,' an ever…
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Kansas City
This slick club, known for its jazz, blues and instrumentals, is part of the American Jazz Museum. It hosts local talent for free performances on Monday…
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Iowa
Like so much else in Winterset, this old movie theater on Courthouse Sq seems conjured up out of a Hollywood set. The neon sign out front and interior are…
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Kansas City
Locals are passionate about major-league baseball's Royals (who won the World Series in 2015) and the NFL's close-but-no-cigar Chiefs. Both play at…
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Iowa
Concerts in the newly restored historic Arnold Park concert venue take place all summer and feature everything from Glenn Miller cover bands to classic…
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Nebraska
A big, sweaty venue known for booking top indie rock bands. There's a full schedule every week of music in many styles. The Trap Room next door is a divey…
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Iowa
The top venue for music in East Village, Wooly's is a modern hall with cutting-edge sound and lighting. Shows – not every night – alternate between edgy…
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St Louis
The Cardinals play in this fun, retro stadium, opened in 2006. Second only to the New York Yankees in World Series wins (11), the Cardinals last won the…
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St Louis
Located at Powell Hall, a grand red-and-gold-hued theater that dates to 1925. There's a good balance of classical concerts and pop-culture-inspired…
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Iowa
One of the most popular AAA minor league baseball teams in the country, the Iowa Cubs have a proudly loyal fan base and play in a modern fan-friendly…
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St Louis
Part blues club, part blues museum, this glossy two-level joint has good music most nights. Tasty bar food includes popular sweet-potato fries.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie's full-time professional theater company mixes musicals, serious drama and light comedy during a season that runs much of the year.
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St Louis
A great, sweaty club that draws big regional acts. Look for rock (new and old), blues, country, punk, metal and more.
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Oklahoma
Open-air Guthrie Green, near the namesake cultural center in the Brady Arts District, often hosts events and concerts.
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Oklahoma
The NBA's Thunder play downtown at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The team has made the playoffs every season since 2009.
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Kansas City
Twin venues headline this striking complex. There's a varied schedule of theater, opera, ballet, music and more.
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Kansas City
Part dive, part cutting-edge live-music venue, Westport's Riot Room always rocks – and has many good beers.
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Nebraska
If you build it, will they come? Omaha's baseball stadium is used for college games but local boosters make no secret of the fact they'd like to lure a…
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St Louis
The Muny, an outdoor theater, hosts nightly summer Broadway musicals in Forest Park; 1450 of the 12,000 seats are free (lines start forming as early as…
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Missouri
The place where the Eagles, Journey, the Platters and many more live forever (or at least as long as their fans do). Enthusiastic performers cover hits…
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Oklahoma
A classic Route 66 drive-in movie theater, with two screens playing the latest Hollywood blockbusters. Arrive well before showtime to get a good spot.
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Oklahoma
The Triple A Dodgers (affiliated with LA) play at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, a stadium with a lot of fan-friendly features and an outfield lawn.
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St Louis
A big concert venue with great sight lines and exceptional acoustics. It attracts some of the hottest acts to pass through St Louis.
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Missouri
A drive-in icon from decades past; it shows double features of current releases.
