Events

RSVP HERE -  Educator Appreciation Event  We Love Our Educators! Nobody deserves a little fun more than you, which is why Main Event is throwing a complimentary appreciation party! We’re calling all school teachers, administrators, and coaches to attend this free event in honor of your hard work and dedication to your students. This celebration is our way of saying thank you for all that you do and the positive impact you have on the community. Date: Thursday, February 26th, 2026 Time: 5-7pm What’s Included: Unlimited activities 60 minutes of free Game Play Enjoy our fan-favorite Game Changer banquet Learn about Play Academy, our Accredited STEAM curriculum program with lesson plans included, plus reward-based trips that bring the best of learning and playing to kids Play Academy Lab will be featured at the event for a hands-on experience Reservations are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to join us for a memorable evening.

Brain Health in the Kitchen, Culinary Medicine for Cognitive Vitality Think Well is a four-part community education series created in partnership with AdventHealth Neuroscience Program, AdventHealth Whole Health Institute and the Alzheimer’s Association. Offered throughout 2026, this series empowers individuals and families with practical, evidence-based strategies – like nutrition, movement, sleep and stress management – to support lifelong brain health. Join us for the first session specially designed to help you discover how food can support a healthier brain. During this interactive event, you’ll explore simple, delicious ways to nourish cognitive function and learn practical tips to use at home to support a healthy, resilient brain – one meal at a time. RSVP is required, space is limited, please use link to RSVP:  https://events.blackthorn.io/411NfML7/4a5kKifz2m

Are you, or someone you know, thinking about grad school, finishing a bachelor's degree, or making a career move? KU Edwards’ team of recruiters and Certified Agilities Career Coaches invites you to an interactive, in-person event designed to help you clarify your next step. This is not a traditional information session. You’ll receive brief 1:1 coaching, hear from current students and alumni, explore flexible academic options, and walk away with concrete, personalized next steps—not just more information. Design Your Pathway @ KU Edwards March 3, 2026 4:30–7:00 PM KU Edwards Campus, Overland Park Stay for the full event or drop in whenever you can. Register here Questions? Contact Dr. Julie Myer (myerj@ku.edu).

With more than 100 attendees, the coffees are the largest weekly networking event in the Kansas City metro area. They are held on Thursdays at a different member business or organization each week. Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue. Guests are welcome!

Join us at the Nerman Museum on Wednesday, March 11 for an artist talk and reception for Angeline Rivas: I Had a Dark Night of the Soul and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt. Angeline Rivas and Christina Catherine Martinez will engage in an open conversation from 6-7 p.m. with a reception to follow. Livestream option available. This event is FREE, RSVP is requested. Angeline Rivas (b. 1981) was born and raised in Kansas City, MO and is now based in Los Angeles, CA. Rivas earned her MFA in 2022 from the ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena, CA and her BFA in 2005 from Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA. Christina Catherine Martinez lives and works between Los Angeles, Mexico City, and New England. Her practice is a marriage of her experience as a freelance art critic and her background as a classically trained clown. Christina has written for The Eric Andre Show and Women Wearing Shoulder Pads, the first ever Spanish-language show on Adult Swim. Angeline Rivas: I Had a Dark Night of the Soul and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt will be on view in the Nerman Museum’s Kansas Focus Gallery, First Floor, through May 3, 2026.

With more than 100 attendees, the coffees are the largest weekly networking event in the Kansas City metro area. They are held on Thursdays at a different member business or organization each week. Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue. Guests are welcome!