When you live in the same city long enough, it begins to shift from vibrant to varying shades of gray. You might find yourself a patron of the same three restaurants or traversing the streets with no GPS necessary. I have moved five times in my life, so I haven’t had the opportunity for much complacency. However, I’d like to propose a perspective to live by.
Imagine your hometown as a foreign land you have never traveled to before. Taste the cuisine of Africa, Austria or India in the culturally diverse restaurants around town. Walk, rather than drive to your usual destinations, and greet passersby with a wave. There are so many secrets and experiences waiting in your backyard. Go see something new. Become a tourist of your own city.
Monday night restaurant feature: Grunauer
Don’t let menu items like “geschmorte schweinehaxe” or “altwiener tafelspitz” shy you away from this stellar dinner destination. Grunauer serves traditional Austrian and central European cuisine right in the heart of Crossroads KC. Grunauer was inspired by a restaurant of the same name that the family once ran in Vienna. They continue to craft authentic food that will send you around the world in one bite.
Category: Food and Drink
Location: Crossroads Art District
Menu: http://grunauerkc.com/
UMKC haunted campus tours
Have you ever heard mysterious whispers in the Performing Arts Center Bathroom? Have monsters been catching your eye in Haag Hall? The reason is simple. UMKC is haunted. Come for a spooky campus tour and see what mysteries lurk down the halls of your university.
Category: Entertainment
When: Tuesday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m.
Location: UMKC Volker Campus
More information: https://calendar.umkc.edu/event/15105-umkc-haunted-campus-tours
Broadmoor Bistro culinary homecoming
The Broadmoor Bistro is run entirely by high schoolers. Students from the Broadmoor Technical Center’s culinary classes have the opportunity to hone their skills in a real restaurant setting. Who are the patrons? We are. This Wednesday, six alumni are headed back to their educational kitchen to craft five courses for attendees and show off their skills gained since graduation.
Category: Food & Drink
When: Wednesday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m.
Location: Broadmoor Bistro
More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadmoor-bistro-culinary-homecoming-2021-tickets-182909315687?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Mythbusters: personal finance edition
Did you acquire stock market investment skills through TikTok, or learn how to secure multiple streams of income on YouTube? It’s true that many people our age get our financial advice online from people looking to profit off of us. UMKC is hosting an event teaching students how to manage their personal finances and who to trust when it comes to advice about money. This might be a smart way to spend your Thursday.
Category: Education
When: Thursday, Oct. 28, 2 p.m.
Location: Student Union
More information: https://calendar.umkc.edu/event/13960-mythbusters-personal-finance-edition
UMKC Theatre presents: Everybody
The UMKC Theatre division is putting a new spin on the 25th-century play, “Everyman Follows Everybody.” Come out to support your UMKC thespians and enjoy an evening of theatre.
Category: Entertainment
When: Friday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m.
Location: James C. Olson Performing Arts Center
More information: https://calendar.umkc.edu/event/16012-everybody-umkc-theatre
Halloween party: CarnEVIL
The KC Power and Light District is hosting a circus nightmare this weekend. Each venue will have a different theme and costumes are strongly advised. Bounce around a few spots and enjoy some terrorizing fun, or splurge on the all-inclusive package that includes food, drinks and waived cover charges at all participating locations. There will be a costume competition, so come dressed to win.
Category: Entertainment
When: Saturday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.
Location: Power and Light
More information: https://www.powerandlightdistrict.com/events/20211030_-halloween
KC Crew graveyard 5k
Here is another opportunity to start your weekend off on the right foot. A 5k will take place among the historic Elmwood Cemetery. The run is not meant to be scary, but rather an opportunity to take in the beauty of the grounds and headstones. The event proceeds will go toward Elmwood Cemetery maintenance.
Category: Health & Fitness
When: Saturday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m.
Location: Elmwood Cemetery
More information: https://kccrew.com/events/graveyard5k/
Movie night: The French Dispatch
The French Dispatch is a love letter to journalists and takes place in France, so yes I will be attending opening night. The artistic film features well-known stars from Owen Wilson to Bill Murray. See the film at North KC’s Screenland Armour, a four-screen theatre featuring rotating beers on tap, a full bar and house-made pizza and sandwiches to munch on.
Category: Entertainment
When: Sunday, Oct. 31, 6:45 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.
Location: Screenland Armour Theatre
More information: https://screenland.com/movie/the-french-dispatch
