Events

ack Alley Brass Band – bringing the spirit of New Orleans to the streets of Kansas City! Since they started in 2018, Back Alley Brass Band has been making serious waves on the live music scene. Recently voted “Best Jazz Entertainment – 2025” in Kansas City, the band has become one of the most sought-after groups for every kind of event. They were also named “Best of KC” by The Pitch in 2024. The high-energy players have a powerful sound that makes this the perfect band to perform at public events, private parties, clubs, and any event where a crowd wants to have a great time The musicians: Trumpets: Justin Crossman, Tom Lawlor, Joe Lu Saxes: Eric Rothmier (Alto), Alex Toepfer (Tenor) Trombones: Matt Hubbel, Matt Fillingham, Chacko Finn Rhythm: Patrick Yeh (Sousaphone), Jeremey Reynolds (Drum Set), Hunter Sprong (Auxiliary Percussion)

The Commemorative Air Force's Heart of America Wing presents: OPEN HANGAR DAYS The first Saturday of every month: May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6 10am - 2pm, rain or shine! Join us for this FREE and FUN FAMILY event! WW2 Museum Jeep Rides Kid’s Activities Airplanes   https://www.cafhoa.org

The Backyard Garden is an Extension Master Gardener demonstration garden here in Johnson County. It is located at the Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center south of De Soto. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the start of this garden. Why is it so special? This garden showcases research-based, sustainable techniques that can be replicated for home gardeners to grow their own fruits and vegetables in their backyard. Fruit trees, blueberry bushes, squash, cucumbers, herbs, cut flowers, and much more are grown in this 1-acre area. What happens to all this food that is grown here? It gets donated to local food pantries to strengthen our local food systems and combat food insecurity in Johnson County. Are you aware that 1 in 5 Johnson County children is food insecure? In 2024 alone, this productive space donated over 6,000 lbs of fresh, healthy harvest to local food banks. Typically, this garden is only open during Extension Master Gardener workdays or by appointment. However, on Sept. 6 from 10 am to 1 pm, the Extension Master gardeners are hosting a special open house celebrating 20 years of impact, education, and community connection at the Backyard Garden. This is your chance to explore this vibrant living classroom, featuring research-based techniques for growing vegetables, herbs, fruits, pollinator-friendly plants, and native species — all in a home-garden setting. Registration is requested so we can plan for a great day. Let’s celebrate 20 years of garden magic together. Registration link:  Backyard Garden 20th Anniversary Celebration

Billboard charting Sons of Serendip is a unique genre-bending ensemble using emotionally stirring interpretations of pop music, arranged with a unique blend of vocals, harp, piano, and cello. Tickets start at $25. Visit https://www.jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events/2025-2026/serendip.html for more information.