Bill Nye: Science Guy | Film Screening
@ Extreme Screen at Union Station
Apr 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
6:30 pm
Bill Nye is a man on a mission: to stop the spread of anti-scientific thinking across the world. The former star of the popular kids show “Bill Nye The Science Guy” is now the CEO …
Rescheduled – Early Childhood Workshop: Small Parts Create Big Imaginations
@ KCPT Public Television
Apr 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
6:30 pm
This workshop was originally scheduled for January 11 but is now scheduled for April 19. This session looks at what learning and kindergarten readiness skills can be learned through using loose parts —materials that can be …
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Quilts Exhibition Tour featuring “Uncovered: The Ken Burns Collection”
@ International Quilt Study Center & Museum
Apr 28 @ 7:00 am – 8:30 pm
7:00 am
Inspired by our recent series, Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics, we here at Kansas City PBS searched for quilt collections — in their varied techniques, narratives and beauty — to share with you. …
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Meet Daniel Tiger at the Kansas City Zoo
@ Kansas City Zoo
Apr 28 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
10:00 am
It’s a beautiful day to join your friends and neighbors at the Kansas City Zoo! Bring your camera and join KCPT Kids inside the Helzberg Penguin Plaza to take a photo with the beloved Daniel Tiger. …
Little Women | Sneak Preview Screening
@ Alexander Majors Barn
May 2 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
6:30 pm
Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—there are few more iconic names in American literature. They are the March sisters of Concord, Massachusetts during the Civil War, created by Louisa May Alcott in her timeless novel “Little …
Pavlo In Concert
@ Theatre Lawrence
May 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
8:00 pm
International and award-winning guitarist Pavlo has built a career spanning over 20 years by offering a musical mix he calls “Mediterranean music” – a blend of Greek, flamenco, Latin, Balkan and contemporary pop influences. His …
May 9 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
6:30 pm
Young children’s successful development of early math skills is directly linked to daily opportunities and experiences with language and concepts of math. Join us to discover strategies to enhance children’s development of skills related to …
Early Childhood Teacher Workshop: Bringing Mindfulness and Yoga in the Classroom
@ KCPT Public Television
May 10 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
6:30 pm
Learn to support the mind, body, and whole child by using mindfulness and yoga in your classroom. We’ll introduce the science behind the practice and provide some simple ways to implement mindfulness and yoga into …
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Indie Lens Pop-Up | Served Like a Girl
@ National WWI Museum and Memorial
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
6:30 pm
Since the advent of the modern American military, women have actively served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Join Kansas City PBS for a free screening of a new documentary, Served Like a Girl, which chronicles …
Steven Raichlen’s “The Brisket Chronicles” Live
@ Smoke 'N' Fire
May 17 @ 6:30 pm
6:30 pm
Steven Raichlen, host of the PBS show Steven Raichlen’s Project Smoke, returns to Kansas City with new insight on a cult favorite in the culinary world: brisket. “The Brisket Chronicles” is the definitive handbook to …
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A Royal Wedding Watch Party
@ Plaza Branch - Kansas City Public Library
May 19 @ 5:30 am – 7:30 am
5:30 am
Watch the Royal Wedding on KCPT live at a free community viewing! The Plaza Library cordially invites you to watch the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince Harry and Miss Meghan Markle on the big screen, …
James Taylor & His All-Star Band with Special Guest Bonnie Raitt
@ Sprint Center
May 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
7:30 pm
Nationally recognized singer-songwriter James Taylor brings his guitar, his influential songbook and friend Bonnie Raitt to Kansas City this spring. Music admirers of Taylor’s songs can anticipate popular favorites throughout the span of his 40-year …
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Brit Floyd: Eclipse World Tour 2018
@ Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland
Jun 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
8:00 pm
Widely regarded as the world’s greatest live tribute to Pink Floyd, Brit Floyd returns to the stage for a special recognition of the 45th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s redefining album, The Dark Side of the …
Ready Jet Go! at Paradise Park
@ Paradise Park
Jun 9 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
11:00 am
Join KCPT at Paradise Park to meet Ready Jet Go! character, Jet Propulsion! Jet is an “alien” who is inspires a love of earth science, astronomy and space for Earthling kids ages 3 to 8. PBS KIDS’ Ready …
Early Childhood Anti-Bias Training Workshop
@ Kansas City PBS
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
10:00 am
The Early Childhood Initiative of the Anti-Defamation League provides anti-bias training and resources for the early childhood community. The goal of the initiative is to assist caregivers, educators and families in creating and sustaining bias-free …
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“Climbing Your Family Tree” Genealogy Seminar
@ Midwest Genealogy Center
Jun 16 @ 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
10:30 am
Inspired by the popular series, Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr., Kansas City PBS has partnered with the Midwest Genealogy Center to offer a resourceful opportunity to explore your unknown family lineage. Resources …
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Steven Raichlen’s “Project Fire” Live
@ Smoke 'N' Fire
Jun 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
6:00 pm
Steven Raichlen, host of the PBS show Steven Raichlen’s Project Smoke, returns to Kansas City with a new guide to grilling, PROJECT FIRE, a collection of more than 100 innovative recipes for grilling every kind …
Jul 13 @ 9:00 am – Sep 10 @ 5:00 pm
9:00 am
We want YOU to vote for Kansas City’s Best Loved Book! As part of “The Great American Read,” Kansas City PBS wants your help in determining Kansas City’s best-loved book. Join KCPT at one of …
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American Masters: Ted Williams | Free Screening
@ Gem Theater
Jul 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
6:30 pm
Join KCPT and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum July 18th for a special, free screening of the new American Masters documentary about Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams. During his remarkable career with the Boston …
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Splash and Bubbles Day
@ Lakeside Nature Center
Aug 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
10:00 am
Dive into a day of family nature activities and catch free previews of the newest Splash and Bubbles special “Pole-to-Pole” (10 a.m. and noon) at KC Parks’ Lakeside Nature Center. Learn about fresh and salt water creatures …
Aug 22 – Aug 29 all-day
12:00 am
Join your fellow Kansas City PBS viewers to explore parts of Europe you’ve seen on your favorite MASTERPIECE programs. The trip is a partnership with Collette Vacations and a portion of your ticket goes back …
The Invisible Wounds of War: Writing Through Injury
@ Plaza Branch - Kansas City Public Library
Sep 15 @ 10:15 am
10:15 am
The psychological toll of military combat was underscored a year ago by the Department of Veterans Affairs, which found suicide rates more than 20 percent higher for America’s veterans than non-veterans. The Veterans Writing Workshop …
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2018 Veterans Salute
@ Midwest Genealogy Center
Sep 22 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
9:00 am
Join us at the Midwest Genealogy Center on Saturday, September 22, for Mid-Continent Public Library’s annual Veterans Salute. This event pays tribute to the service and sacrifice of our community’s veterans. This year, Veteran’s Salute …
After Dark with KCPT at ‘Dinosaurs Revealed’
@ Union Station Kansas City
Sep 27 @ 6:00 pm
6:00 pm
Join KCPT for a members-only evening at Dinosaurs Revealed: Journey Across America, an epic adventure of prehistoric discovery inside Union Station. This adventure promises to educate, fascinate and excite imaginations of every age, including the …
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Meet Curious George at Paradise Park!
@ Paradise Park
Sep 29 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
11:00 am
Celebrate fall at Paradise Park! Bring your camera and take photos of your little ones meeting two of PBS Kids’ most beloved characters, Curious George and The Man With The Yellow Hat. Enjoy a Curious …
In the Kitchen with Julia and Bridget, Hosts of ‘America’s Test Kitchen’
@ The Culinary Center of Kansas City
Oct 4 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
3:00 pm
America’s Test Kitchen is coming to Kansas City! Join co-hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster for a revealing conversation about the inner workings of the test kitchen where recipes are perfected, ingredients are tasted …
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In the Kitchen with Julia and Bridget, Hosts of ‘America’s Test Kitchen’
@ The Culinary Center of Kansas City
Oct 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
6:30 pm
America’s Test Kitchen is coming to Kansas City! Join co-hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster for a revealing conversation about the inner workings of the test kitchen where recipes are perfected, ingredients are tasted …
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Oct 11 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
6:30 pm
When parents and families support child development and student achievement, promising and positive outcomes are more apt to occur. Understand the difference between parental involvement and family engagement and learn methodologies and practices to use in …
The Elders Live at Unity Temple
@ Unity Temple on the Plaza
Oct 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
7:30 pm
Kansas City PBS and 90.9 The Bridge bring you The Elders live at Unity Temple on the Plaza. The band, known for its rock ’n’ roll approach to traditional Irish music, brings it’s critically-acclaimed work …
Be My Neighbor Day
@ Toyota Plaza at Children's Mercy Park
Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
10:00 am
Join KCPT, PNC Grow Up Great® and Sporting Kansas City for “Be My Neighbor Day,” a family celebration featuring tigertastic events! The day will include appearances by Daniel Tiger of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, entertainment and hands-on learning activities focused on being a caring neighbor! Scheduled events: 10 a.m. to Noon …
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