Events in Shawnee
Live Music Evening with “Heat Index” Jazz – Fusion band
Enjoy an in-person live music evening featuring the Heat Index jazz fusion band. Expect a lively dance floor along with a delicious European menu. There is no cover fee, so come hungry and ready for a fun night of music and dancing.
European Market and CafeNoe Palma
Noe Palma is performing live at The Brew Top Pub and Patio. The show is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM.
The Brew Top Pub and PatioLet's Tropic Like It's Hot
Get into vacation mode with a fun, beachy painting class. Kick back, relax, and soak up the tropical vibes while you create your own artwork. A DIY scented candle add-on is available for this session.
Pinot's PaletteTIME TRAVELERS: Time for a Party Week!
Step back to 1929 with this family-friendly time-travel experience at a historic truck farm and recreated Shawnee downtown. Expect interactive activities such as farmstead-style laundry and grocery shopping, plus rotating theme activities. It runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer, with activities taking place from late morning through early afternoon and included with general admission.
Shawnee Town 1929 MuseumPickleball
Come play and practice pickleball with other players during this open drop-in session. Dates and times may shift depending on court availability. The cost is a $3 drop-in fee per person, per day.
Tomahawk Ridge Community CenterDrop-in Paint Group
Join the drop-in paint group for a relaxed, creative time where you can work on your own projects. Bring your own materials, hang out with other people, and use the session to explore your ideas whether you’re experienced or just getting started. No advance registration is required.
Roeland Park Community CenterOvernight Fishing at Shawnee Mission Park
Join for the final overnight fishing chance of the season at Shawnee Mission Park. The park stays open for fishing only, and park police officers will be on duty overnight. Anglers ages 16 to 74 need a valid Kansas fishing license, and JCPRD boat permits if applicable.
Shawnee Mission Park - Visitor ServicesThe 3rd Annual "My Lil' Lemon Drop Day Party Festival"
Get ready for the 3rd Annual My Lil' Lemon Drop Day Party Festival at Chicken N Pickle in Overland Park. The full venue is reserved exclusively for your group, with access to the inside, patio, rooftop, multiple seating areas, bars, and food stations. Dress in casual upscale attire with colors in yellow, green, and white, and please note the event is 21+ with no smoking or vaping. It’s a cashless bar, and tickets will be available at the door with a price increase.
Chicken N Pickle - Overland ParkShawn's Sunday Night Line Dance Lessons
Line dance lessons with Shawn are offered at the Shawnee Civic Centre. The cost is $5 per night.
Shawnee Civic CentreWatercolor
Join a friendly, self-paced art class focused on watercolor and mixed media. You’ll get hands-on practice while experimenting with techniques, guided by the instructor and supported by fellow artists. Since sessions are ongoing, you can start anytime, and punch art cards are valid for three months from the purchase date. Supplies are not included.
Matt Ross Community CenterBudget Open House
Join for a Budget Open House where you can learn about the proposed annual budget and the priorities shaping the community. This event takes place at Shawnee Town Hall.
Shawnee Town HallTake Note Cabaret: An evening of songs, stories & fun
Head to a fun cabaret evening featuring Sara Prince on vocals and Anthony T. Edwards on piano, with songs and stories throughout the show. This in-person performance benefits Spinning Tree Theatre, and it runs about 2 hours.
1900 BuildingMR. MOJO' RISIN Returns to Aztec Shawnee Theater
Mr. Mojo Risin’ is a tribute band that recreates the energy and live feel of The Doors, bringing both well-known hits and fan favorites to the stage. This is a retro concert experience designed to take you back to the sights and sounds of a Doors show. The venue offers auditorium seating with both general admission and reserved options, plus a full bar with beer, specialty drinks, soft drinks, popcorn, and snacks. Outside food from local downtown Shawnee restaurants and grills is allowed, but outside drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) are not.
Aztec Shawnee TheaterMirage KC Aug 15th 7pm at the historic Aztec Shawnee Theater
Catch MIRAGE KC for a high-energy set of classic and modern rock and blues covers spanning the 70s, 80s, and today. Expect crowd-pleasing songs delivered with exceptional vocals, harmonies, and a concert-style lineup featuring dueling guitar leads and keyboards. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the show starts at 7:00 PM. The venue offers food and beverage options, including a full bar, and you’re welcome to bring outside food (no outside drinks).
Aztec Shawnee TheaterPlanning Commission
The Shawnee Planning Commission meeting will be held at Shawnee City Hall. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM, and you can check the city’s agenda website for the full agenda details ahead of time.
Shawnee City HallMoonlight Market
Moonlight Market is a downtown Shawnee street party with lots of local vendors to browse, plus a beer garden, food trucks, and live music. It’s also a family-friendly event, so kids are welcome. The market runs from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Johnson Drive between Nieman and King is shut down from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Shawnee City HallCOMEDY NIGHT WITH NYC COMEDIAN NICK GRIFFIN PLUS BRYCE STANLEY at Aztec Shawnee Theater
Comedy Night brings together NYC headliner Nick Griffin with opener Bryce Stanley for an evening of stand-up. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and comedy begins at 8:00 PM. Attendees must be at least 18 years old, and the event is 21+ for drinking.
Aztec Shawnee TheaterMudflap Mafia
Mudflap Mafia is performing live at The Brew Top Pub and Patio. Expect a night of music in a pub-and-patio setting.
The Brew Top Pub and PatioWatercolor
Join a friendly, social art class focused on watercolor and mixed media. You’ll experiment at your own pace using different techniques while getting guidance and creative inspiration from the instructor and other artists. The class runs in ongoing sessions, so new participants can start any time. Supplies are not included, and punch cards are valid for three months from the purchase date.
Matt Ross Community CenterJammin' on the Green: ANNALEE AND THE LUCKY SO & SO’S
Enjoy a free outdoor swing music concert as ANNALEE AND THE LUCKY SO & SO’S bring classic Kansas City sounds from the 1930s through the 1950s. The show is part of Shawnee’s “Jammin’ on the Green” series at the bandstand, and admission is free. Bottled water and snacks are provided, and leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome. Seating is limited, so bringing your own chair is encouraged.
Shawnee Town 1929 MuseumPickleball
Play and practice pickleball with other players. This is a drop-in style program with a $3 fee per person, per day. Times and days may change depending on court availability.
Tomahawk Ridge Community CenterKC/DC with Straight To Nowhere (Alice and Chains Tribute)
Rock out with KC/DC, a tribute to AC/DC featuring two vocalists bringing both Bon Scott and Brian Johnson era styles to the stage. Straight to Nowhere also performs, paying tribute to Alice in Chains with grunge-era emotion, haunting harmonies, and heavy riffs. The Aztec Shawnee Theater offers food and beverage options including a full bar, and outside food is allowed from local downtown Shawnee restaurants and grills (but no outside drinks, alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Doors open in the early evening with the concert starting after.
Aztec Shawnee Theater