Events in Leawood today

This fourth annual golf tournament raises funds for students in the KU School of Health Professions. All proceeds benefit students, and sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations and individuals interested in supporting them. For sponsorship details, contact Rachel Sherley at rsherley@kumc.edu or Teresa Gerard at tgerard@jayhawk.net.

Shop a wide selection of gently used books and media at The Book Nook, with fresh finds added each week. Children’s books range from 25 cents to 1 dollar. YA and teen paperbacks, including library weeds, are 1 dollar each, hardcovers are 2 dollars, and mass market paperbacks are 50 cents. Graphic novels are 3 dollars, and most adult titles are priced between 2 and 3 dollars. Explore media bargains such as CDs at 5 for 50 cents, LPs for 1 dollar, and DVDs for 1 dollar, with DVD sets priced as marked. Video games are 2 dollars. Juvenile audiobooks are 1 dollar and other audiobooks are 2 dollars. Some specialty items, including puzzles, display books, and Caldecott books, are priced as marked. Friends Members receive a 20 percent discount on all purchases.

This KPPA dinner at Red Door Woodfired Grill Lenexa welcomes both members and non-members to meet other photographers, trade ideas, and build professional networks while sharing a meal. The atmosphere centers on friendly conversation, learning from peers, and forming new connections within the photography community.

NAMI Family-to-Family offers an eight-part, no-cost course created for relatives, partners, and friends of adults living with mental health conditions. Sessions are taught by trained family members who share their lived experience to provide practical information, communication strategies, supportive connection, and a path toward hope. Registration is required and free.

Prepare your team for the GLC format and compete in a Swiss tournament that serves as the finale of an eight-event summer series. Entry is $5. The top three competitors receive prizing, and the champion takes home an enamel Viridian City Gym Badge, also known as the Earth Badge.

A weekly tournament for Sorcery Contested Realms with a $5 entry fee. Each participant receives one booster pack.

At Eclipse Bar & Grill, a soft tip darts blind draw runs with a double elimination format. Players sign up, then teams are randomly paired. Matches include Cricket and 501 played open in and open out, with the option to take the first throw or select the game. A flip determines the opener, the next leg begins with the previous game’s loser, and a cork is used when needed. Entry is $11, with one dollar going to the Mystery Out. The bar contributes to the prize pool, and side pots include the Mystery Out and the Triple Triple Double.

Enjoy a high energy blend of karaoke and a DJ set at Iron Horse Bar and Grill in Leawood. DJ Love spins popular tracks that keep the singing and dancing going, and happy hour offers specials on drinks and appetizers to help you warm up before taking the mic. It is a relaxed way to wind down or ramp up with friends in a lively setting.

Power through a high energy workout at Shawnee Civic Center that focuses on elevating your heart rate and burning calories. Expect upbeat music, clear coaching, and a supportive setting that helps you work hard and have fun. Suitable for all levels, the class is taught by Caitlin Brisendine of MissFitKC. The program runs in sessions at this center, with a new session beginning each month. The cost is $6 per class, or $24 for a month that includes four classes. Registration is available in person, online, or by phone.

Create glow-in-the-dark art under vivid black lights in a UV studio. Choose from a selection of projects and craft something that feels uniquely yours. Pricing varies by the project you pick, making for a personalized creative experience with luminous results.

Presented by the Midwest Trust Center and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, the Light Up the Lawn Concert Series brings outdoor live music from Kansas City to a relaxed, picnic-friendly lawn setting. This edition features Found a Job, an 8-piece tribute to Talking Heads formed in 2012. The set centers on the Talking Heads Expanded Heads era, with selections from "Remain in Light," "Speaking in Tongues," and "Stop Making Sense." Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets (no alcohol). Arriving early makes it easy to pick up a bite from local food trucks before the show. No reservations are required.

Browse offerings from Agora Garden Soap and body care. Many other local vendors will be there as well.

Kick-start your weekend with a lively cardio class that ramps up your heart rate, burns calories, and builds stamina so you leave feeling energized. Expect upbeat music and an encouraging environment that keeps the momentum going. Open to all fitness levels, and drop-ins are welcome. Held at the Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center. Pricing options include $10 per month for members for unlimited group classes, a $7 drop-in day pass, and monthly session purchases.

Pregnancy brings profound changes, and Prenatal Yoga at Full Circle Yoga KC focuses on functional movement and strength-building alongside breathwork, pelvic preparation, and mindful practices. The goal is to support confidence in your body through pregnancy, birth, and the transition into motherhood. Expect a class that builds strength and stability for a changing body, improves mobility, balance, and alignment, and shares practical tools to support labor and birth. Sessions also encourage a deeper connection with your body and baby while creating space for calm, rest, and reflection. Friendship and community are central to the studio, offering a supportive environment that blends movement, education, and connection.

An inaugural kickball tournament at Blue Valley Southwest Baseball Complex brings together firefighters, police, dispatchers, paramedics, nurses, healthcare workers, friends, and family. Teams pay $300, which covers tournament t-shirts. Each roster can include up to 15 players and must feature at least five women. The champion will take home a trophy. First responder, healthcare, and community teams are welcome. A registration link will be available soon.

This boot camp class blends cardio and endurance work to help maximize calorie burn, with fresh, challenging workouts every time. It welcomes participants of all fitness levels. Pricing options include a $7 drop-in day pass, a $25 monthly plan based on four classes, and a $10 unlimited monthly pass for members. For questions, the center can provide more information.

Beat the summer heat with racing in cool, air conditioned comfort at Central Resource Library - Johnson County Library. Enjoy track time while staying comfortable during the peak of the season.

An engaging role-playing game session brings creativity to life through collaborative storytelling and character exploration. Suitable for newcomers and veteran players alike, it offers a welcoming setting to grow skills, work as a team, and embark on imaginative adventures.

A deeply immersive breathwork and sound experience at StillPoint Studios invites the community to release stress, soothe anxiety, and reset the nervous system. If life has felt overwhelming or you are seeking relief, guided practices and enveloping soundscapes provide steady support throughout. The approach is powerful for long held trauma while remaining intentional and safe, so anyone living with anxiety can expect a gentle, capable container. Many participants report leaving with a calmer mind, greater clarity, a grounded feeling, and better sleep. Each month introduces a new theme and journey designed to help you let go of what no longer serves and reconnect with yourself. It is more than breathwork... it is a full mind body reset. Change your breath and change your life. Admission is one ticket per person, and each attendee must complete an individual waiver. No duplicate information when booking, and a name, email, and phone number are required for every participant. Two ticket options are available. VIP provides a memory foam mattress with a yoga mat, bolster, blanket, and pillow prepared for you, so you only need to bring water and, if you like, a journal. General Admission includes a yoga mat, bolster, blanket, and pillow, with water and an optional journal recommended. Free parking is available in front of the studio, and arriving a little early makes it easy to park and settle in. For questions, call or text 913-333-7896.

Bring a favorite drink and dive into a relaxed sip and paint session that lets creativity take the lead. Pick from a wide variety of painting designs while instructors offer personalized guidance to help shape a finished piece. Groups can choose a party-style experience, either with everyone working on different paintings or with the instructor teaching a single design step by step. Both formats are supported, making it easy to tailor the experience to the group.

At Eclipse Bar & Grill, players compete in a soft tip blind draw that uses a double elimination bracket. Signups are followed by a team draw, and games include Cricket, 501 OI OO, and 301 DI DO. Starts may be decided by flip, loser start, or cork. The entry fee is $11, with one dollar going to the Mystery Out pot, and the bar matches the pot. There is also a Triple Triple Double pot.

An outdoor concert series designed for balmy evenings, upbeat energy, and memorable nights. On the SERV Courtyard Stage, Madd Honey delivers a high-energy set filled with familiar favorites, keeping the vibe lively all night. The setting features an open-air stage paired with the largest screen in Overland Park and a spacious courtyard with room to relax or gather with friends. Multiple bars and a food truck hall feel round out a social atmosphere that works for a full night out or a quick stop. Sunset Sessions at SERV brings together standout live music, good drinks, and a vibrant crowd for an energizing evening.

Starting Over brings a soulful, high-energy acoustic set that blends country, classic rock, and modern favorites. This dynamic two-piece keeps it simple with one guitar and a commanding vocal, turning well-loved songs into raw, heartfelt renditions. Their stripped-back sound connects with audiences.

Enjoy live music at Sunset Grill.

The Ukulele Gent, Greg Gent, leads two ukulele workshops followed by an informal jam session at Asbury United Methodist Church in Prairie Village, Kansas. Admission is $25, with payment accepted at the door. Participants should bring a ukulele.

Now in its 20th year, the Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic brings golfers together at Ironhorse Golf Club in Leawood, Kansas. The tournament follows a four-person scramble format, with breakfast and lunch provided, and an awards reception after the round.

Find calm in a supportive group setting led by Delight Davis, featuring breathwork, tapping, meditation, and sound practices designed to ease stress. Each gathering lasts about an hour and is held weekly. The first session of each month operates on a donation basis, so participants can contribute what they are able.

KindCraft presents a hands-on service project that blends creativity with kindness. Families will paint and assemble rock-based activity kits to be donated to children in therapy, seniors in nursing homes, libraries, hospitals, and others in the community, all to spark play, conversation, and connection. Each family chooses one of four options to make. Create a tic tac toe game set for friendly fun, craft paired stones for a memory match that supports focus and social interaction, design story stones that fuel imagination, storytelling, and language growth, or make emotion stones with expressive faces that help children recognize feelings, start conversations, and build social emotional skills. Every handmade kit can boost confidence for a child in therapy or bring smiles and meaningful conversation to an older adult, showing how small acts of care can lead to lasting connections.

A laid-back Monday road ride rolls out from the shop, turning a long-running tradition into a more official outing. Expect an easy recovery spin at an average pace around 15 with rotating ride leaders for a mellow start to the week.

Compete in a weekly Riftbound tournament with a $5 entry fee. Every participant receives a booster pack for taking part. Matches are typically best of one, helping the event wrap up in a reasonable timeframe.

Muddy Mondays introduces newcomers to the pottery wheel with hands-on practice supported by knowledgeable instruction. Alongside throwing, participants can work with sculpting tools and use a glazing station to add personal touches, and all work is fired each week for a finished result. After completing basic pottery 101, individuals may reserve private wheel time and make use of open studio hours with flexible come-and-go access.

At Eclipse Bar & Grill, this weekly steel tip darts blind draw uses a double elimination bracket. Sign ups lead into a team draw, followed by games of Cricket, 501 played open in and double out, and 301 played double in and double out. Starts are decided by a cork, the loser throws first in the next leg, then another cork sets the following start. The entry fee is $7, with $2 allocated to the high and low pots, and the bar matches the pot. Highlights include high 501 out, low 501 out, and a triple triple double pot.

The session starts with meditation instruction, followed by a group practice divided into two 30 minute segments. The second segment is optional, so participants may choose to finish after the first half or stay for the full hour.

Hands-on creativity welcomes little explorers at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, where Discovery Day takes place in the LongHouse Visitors Center on the first Tuesday of each month. Each session features a fresh make-and-take activity inspired by nature, and all materials are provided. Projects are available on a first-come, first-served basis for the first 100 participants. The first Tuesday also coincides with Free Admission Day, so entry to the gardens and this craft experience are both free. In September, the project invites participants to build a bug or create a bug hotel.

Power through a dynamic boot camp that blends cardio and endurance work to help maximize calorie burn. Each session features a fresh mix of exercises to keep the challenge high and the routine engaging. The class is open to all fitness levels. Pricing options include a $10 monthly member plan with unlimited classes, a $7 drop-in day pass, or $25 per month based on four classes.

Build your West Coast Swing skills while getting plenty of practice in a friendly class and practicum. Experienced instructors are on site to offer quick coaching as you work through techniques and patterns. The program begins with a focused class featuring a rotating mix of topics and teachers, a good window to ask for feedback, run drills on your own or with a partner, and get brief clarifications. It then shifts into social dancing and community practice so you can apply what you learned. Each month follows a simple rhythm. Week one offers leveled instruction for Levels 1 and 2. Week two continues those levels and adds a Move of the Month for Level 2. Week three is dedicated to open practice. Week four features mini private lessons, with the chance to sign up for two or three brief sessions with a variety of instructors. Tuition is $20. The venue is C.A.S.T.KC. Instruction is led by Jesse Lopez. For questions, contact 913-999-9050 or socialcabaret@gmail.com.

Karaoke takes center stage at Fox & Hound in Overland Park every Tuesday. Step up to the mic with DJ Rosie-J, shoot some pool between songs, and enjoy food while the music carries the evening.