🕯️ The Whisper — Thursday Highlights
📍 VOO Lounge · Thu, Jul 31 | 7:30 PM–Late
Soul Jazz Live at VOO
A double-header of smooth jazz in KC’s favorite noir-lit lounge. No cover, always a vibe.
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📍 Hey! Hey! Club at J. Rieger & Co. · Thu, Jul 31
Tropical Tease!!
Lounge grooves, rum-based cocktails, and a Caribbean breeze on the inside.
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🥃 House Favorites
Solid. Familiar. Never Fails. Just the kind of place you want folks to know your name — and maybe don’t tell everyone about it?!
The Monarch
📍 Country Club Plaza
📸 @themonarchbar • 🔗 themonarchbar.com
A bar with massive five-star hotel lobby energy. Stay late and I might see ya!
The Vault @ Tom’s Town
📍 Crossroads
📸 @tomstown • 🔗 toms-town.com
Beneath the distillery. Nothing but vibes.
VOO Lounge
📍 Downtown KC
📸 @voo.lounge 🔗 VOO Kansas City
KC’s OG lounge. Noir-lit lounge with moody décor, soulful jazz, and top-tier cocktails.
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🌆 Can’t-Miss Weekend Plans
📍 American Jazz Museum · Thu, Jul 31 | Free
Jazz Storytelling
A fun, family-friendly jazz education session blending stories, music, and rhythm.
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📍 Powell Gardens · Thu, Jul 31 | 6–9 PM
Jurassic Garden Brews & Beats
Adults-only: beer tastings, live music, grilled dinner, and night-time strolls through dino exhibits. 🎟️ $30–65 includes tour + drinks
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📍 Kansas City Zoo · Now–Aug 24
🦕 Dinosaurs Around the World
Stomp into prehistoric wonder with full-scale dinos and immersive displays. Perfect family-friendly detour.
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📍 Crossroads galleries + shops · Fri, Aug 1
🖼️ First Fridays Crossroads District
Art walks, vintage treasures, and after-hours pop-ups — the local creative scene out in force.
ℹ️ Explore →
📍 VOO Lounge · Fri, Aug 1 | 8 PM
Drew Six Live
Powerhouse soul and pop vocals with a killer band. First Friday heat.
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📍 Sherri’s Executive Lounge · Fri, Aug 1
Echos of the Soul ft. Lydia Alem
An intimate night of rhythm, poetry, and culture.
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📍 The 1909 Club, Lee’s Summit · Sat, Aug 2 | RSVP Required
The J. Love Band
Smooth R&B, soulful vocals, and groove that doesn’t quit. Perfect date-night energy.
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🎶 On the Radar
Toad the Wet Sprocket, Semisonic & Sixpence None the Richer
📍 Grinders KC · Thu, Jul 31 | Doors 6 PM
Iconic ‘90s vibes hit the Crossroads. Expect a packed crowd and nostalgic bangers all night. Tell the sitter you’ll be late.
🎟️ Tickets
📸 Spotted!
VOO Lounge | Downtown KC, MO
📸 @voo.lounge 🔗 VOO
Big Shout out and mad love to the staff at VOO for accommodating us, and to Shaun Munday, who plays a FOUR-string bass, not five! Get the Fruit Salad Fizz AND the Wonton Nachos!! More delectable photos on SecretKC 📸
Shaun Munday @VOO
Prescription Sour FTW!
🎤 Sunday Soundtrack
Green Lady Lounge · Sun, Aug 3
No TVs. Just Jazz Locals.
Matt Hopper Trio | 6–9 PM
Mark Slimm Duo | 9:30 - Close
📸 @greenladylounge 🔗 Green Lady Lounge
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Stay sharp.
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