Summer in the City at Oppenstein Park

A free to the public pocket park activation with local performers, community activities, yard games, artist vendors and food trucks.
About this Event

Summer in the City August 20th Line-Up

12:00-1:00pm - Lunchtime Performance

• Black Crack Revue, The Galaxy's Only Afro-Nuclear Wavabilly Funk Swing Reggae Tango Turska Band.

1:00-2:30pm - Community Activity

• Fan Decorating Workshop (supplies provided)
  

5:00-7:00pm - Art Market with Local Art Vendors:

• Adrian Halpern, whose creative process often involves ink drawing, music production, laser engraving, video editing, and printmaking.
• Summer Brooks’ artworks explore the intersections between Black joy, femininity, and race. Using soft colors, glitter, diamonds, and gold, she captures the gentle essence of Black women.
• Tokeya Waci U Richarsdon recreates a modern style of Native American Ledger art that is traditionally a visual reference to reflect the stories and teachings that one would hear from their elders.  
• Muriel Hansen is a ceramic artist, nature enthusiast, and avid reader. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, They work out of their home studio making functional pottery. Muriel is an active member of Cherry Pit Collective
• Sarah Taylor’s, A Craft and A Prayer, work is a combination of art, jewelry and assemblage with a touch of cartography.

6:00-7:00pm - Evening Performance

• Ayllu (pronounced I-U) is a Pan-American musical ensemble.  Its essence lies in its name - the Quechua word for family.  

Through their unique instrumentation, uplifting rhythm, and vibrant melody, they celebrate the joy of creating community.   Ayllu roots their sound in the rhythms, melodies and instruments of the rich cultures of the Americas, honoring the Mother Earth, and by extension, all her children. The songs fluctuate between personal introspection and high-energy festival, leading the listener through a dynamic heart-opening experience. 

Lunchtime and Evening Food Truck:

With the goal of engaging workers and residents, Summer in the City supports our thriving, creative community by weaving various talented artists and community members of Kansas City into the tapestry of Downtown. Sponsored by the Downtown Community Improvement District (DCID), in partnership with Jackson County, Art in the Loop, The Downtown Council and area businesses, Summer in the City ignites, activates and celebrates the greater community of Downtown Kansas City.

For more information visit: https://www.downtownkc.org/summerinthecity