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 Missouri
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
