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We♥KC – August 16-31 2021 Upcoming Shows (Kansas City / Lawrence, KS)

Things remain in flux as new strains of the virus seem to have things take a step back instead of forward. In the Kansas City / Lawrence, KS area, concerts still commence, but often with added protocols, last-minute cancellations, and location changes, so check those venue, band, and social sites before heading out.

First Avenue and Prince: Before the Rain exhibits at Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

Celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this coming week, First Avenue & 7th St. Entry have been the heart of the Minnesota music scene since its first show (featuring Joe Cocker) in a converted bus station originally called The Depot, then Sam's. That fabled history is documented in a unique exhibit now on display called First Avenue: Stories of Minnesota's Mainroom at the Minnesota History Center.

We♥KC – February 16-29, 2020 Upcoming Shows (Kansas City / Lawrence, KS)

Mid-February and the midwest finds itself in the dog days of winter. While Minnesota remains in the deep permafrost, the Kansas City area (still exhaling from the Chiefs Super Bowl win and subsequent massive parade) is in a weather pattern that is anything but predictable-- 72 and sunny on Super Sunday, then single-digit overnight lows soon after, then back to close to 60- wash, rinse, repeat.

We♥Kansas City! – WeHeartMusic coverage extending to Kansas City area

With the advent of a new year and new decade and the Kansas City Chiefs...