Community Calendar

Thursday, April 14 – Coffee, Conversation, and Culture hosts “Coffee From Three Continents” from 10 to 11 a.m. Eleos Coffee tastings from Ethiopia (Africa), Guatemala (South America) and Sumatra (Asia) and a special guest speaker from Kenya. 2657 Independence Avenue, Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Community Room, all are welcome.
Facebook event link: https://fb.me/e/1Q72pTZPo

Tuesday, April 19 – Northeast Kansas City Historical Society will host another guest speaker to educate on specific historic aspects of the Historic Northeast community on Tuesday, April 19 at PH Coffee, 2200 Lexington Avenue, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. with local historian and writer Diane Euston. RSVP to this free event before it fills up at chairman@nekchs.com.

Tuesday, April 19 – Northeast High School School Advisory Committee (SAC) is hosting a workshop covering “The Basics of Affordable Housing” from 12:30pm until 2:00pm in-person and via Zoom. Lunch will be served. Free translation will be available for those who may not use English as a first language. You do not have to be affiliated with Northeast High School to attend. To RSVP, please contact Melvin Brown at (816) 418-3316 or mbrown1@kcpublicschools.org

Thursday, April 21 – Northeast High School is hosting its annual Families on the Football Field Community Engagement Event from 4 to 6 p.m. on April 21. Their goal is to allow students and their families the opportunity to learn of all the amazing resources our community partners have to offer.

Thursday, April 21 – The exciting new play, ‘Gabby for God,’ premieres at The Arts Asylum on Thursday, April 21. ‘Gabby for God,’ by Kansas City playwright Jennifer Cannady, explores the universal struggle to find common ground between differing beliefs. Located at 824 Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, Mo., the Arts Asylum’s new location is an addition to the A to Z Theatrical Campus. “Gabby for God” runs through Sunday, April 30.
Tickets are available at theartasylum.org.

Saturday, April 23 – Spring Plant Exchange from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Farmers, gardeners or anyone that wants to try and get a green thumb can come and bring plants and receive plants for free. If someone is brand new to this, they can come and pick a few plants and take them home to learn how to grow. From 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Opening of the “Old Country Store,” a hub for local farmers; meat, produce, mushrooms, etc. to sell through the year. It will be open 3 days a week to start with for customers to purchase local products. Farmers market vender meeting from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., followed by potluck. All at Agape Grow Education Center, 8319 Independence Ave. Facebook event link: https://fb.me/e/18heCHn4z

Every Sunday – Art Garden KC, an outdoor art festival featuring local handmade arts/crafts, food trucks, live music, open mic, family activities and more! Free to attend. Located at 2233 Lexington Ave from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (weather permitting)
Follow @ArtGardenKC on Facebook or Instagram for updates.