First Fridays return to Kansas City Crossroads
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On the first Friday of every month from now until October, thousands of people from throughout the Kansas City metro area flock to the Crossroads neighborhood to celebrate its thriving art scene.
A beloved Kansas City tradition, First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District see art galleries open their doors for visitors to explore.
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You can explore by KC Streetcar, car, bike or foot to experience the monthly event.
First Fridays officially begin at 5 p.m. and many galleries stay open until at least 9 p.m.
Here are some of the art venues participating:
Belger Arts Center
Belger Crane Yard Studios
Buttonwood Art Space
Jones Gallery
Leedy-Voulkos Art Center
Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art
Bunker Center for the Arts
Studios Inc
Blue Gallery
Weinberger Fine Art
There is also a large selection of food trucks on First Fridays. The First Friday Food Truck Plaza is in the parking lot between 19th and 20th streets and Grand Boulevard and McGee Street. Enter from 19th Street.
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Here is a list of some of the craft breweries in the Crossroads to check out:
Border Brewing Company
Brewery Emperial
Casual Animal Brewing Co.
City Barrel Brewery + Kitchen:
Double Shift Brewing Company
Nimble Brewing
Red Sash Brewing
Rochester Brewing and Roasting Company
Torn Label
If you’re thirsty, stop by Mean Mule, Lifted Spirits or Tom’s Town for delicious drinks.
