Join us to watch and sing along to our favorite musicals! Bring your own food and drink and comfy seating. We will start the movie at 6 p.m. This month is "My Fair Lady." *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
Join fellow Oasians at Celebrate Ameri'kana, a music & arts festival in The Concourse Park. We'll plan to gather around 6 but feel free to go earlier. Also, Art as Mentorship and small businesses are encouraging locals to celebrate true Americana by offering an engaging tool: Passports are now available at places like Café Corazón, Café Cà Phê, and Baba’s Pantry, inviting customers to collect stamps in exchange for prizes redeemable at the free Celebrate AMERI’KANA Music & Arts Festival on August 1. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
Musical guest: Ramona Clay (https://www.facebook.com/RamonaClayMusic) Community moment: TBA Featured speaker: Joseph Germain Keehn II, "Unmentionable Histories: Looking at the Past Queerly" History is often presented as a collection of settled facts, but the stories we tell about the past are shaped by the questions we ask. What happens when we stop asking whether queer people existed in history and start asking how they lived, loved, performed, and imagined their futures? In this interactive lecture, artist and historian Joseph Germain Keehn II explores what it means to view history through a queer lens — examining the people, relationships, performances and possibilities...
August's book is "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris. Please bring a snack to share. This vibrant collection of expat essays from legendary humorist David Sedaris is a cause for jubilation. Sedaris' move to Paris in the early aughts inspired hilarious pieces, such as "Me Talk Pretty One Day," about his attempts to learn French. His family is another inspiration — "You Can’t Kill the Rooster" is a portrait of his brother who talks incessant hip-hop slang to his bewildered father. And no one hones a finer fury in response to such modern annoyances as restaurant meals presented...
*Note: It's okay if you can't get there until 5:15-5:30. At Kansas City Oasis our values are "People are more important than beliefs," "human hands solve human problems," and "meaning comes from making a difference." In that spirit, we partner with Micah Ministry the FIRST MONDAY of each month in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Some Oasians choose to go every Monday. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food and offer beverages. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
Join KC Oasis for a fun-filled evening at Atlas9 (atlas9.com), an immersive art experience set in a transformed ’90s movie theater where scenes from forgotten films come to life. Explore interactive installations, hidden storylines, live Quixotic performances, and unique food and drink venues while uncovering a mysterious story. Tuesday discount: $20/adults, $15/kids 3-12 (normally $40/adults and $20/kids). Additional discounts for Wyandotte County residents, seniors, teachers, nurses, EMTs, firefighters, police officers, active military, and veterans. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
Ready to dance to the songs you love to hear on the radio? Join the KC Swingsters this August for Line Dancing Lessons and learn fun, easy-to-follow dances set to today's hits and throwback favorites! No partner needed, no experience required—just come ready to move, laugh, and have a great time. Whether you're looking for a new hobby, a fun workout, or a reason to get out with friends, this class is for you. 🩷 Beginner-friendly 🎵 Fun music & crowd favorites 👟 Wear comfortable shoes ✨ Meet new people and have fun #LineDancing #DanceLessons #KCEvents #LetsDance #NoPartnerNeeded #DanceFitness #AugustFun
A secular grief support group for those of us who don't find religion helpful in our grief journey. Feel free to come and share and support in a safe space. No prayers. No proselytizing. No dogma. People are more important than beliefs. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
Swingster Showcase & Community Potluck Join The Swingsters for an evening of vintage vibes, community connection, and plenty of dancing! Event Highlights: 6:30 PM – Swingster Showcase - Enjoy a fun, high-energy dance performance from our talented dancers! 7:00 PM – Community Potluck + Open Dancing - Bring a dish to share and hit the floor—social dancing will be open during the potluck! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just want to move, all are welcome. Come ready to eat, connect, and groove in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Location: KC Oasis - 1717 W 41st Street, Kansas City, MO Cost:...
Musical guest: Music by Skippy (https://www.musicbyskippy.com/) Community moment: TBD Featured speaker: Dr. Benjamin Reed, "Box Turtles" Dr. Benjamin Reed is a behavioral and physiological ecologist whose research with undergraduate students focuses on the Ornate Box Turtle. Benjamin leads teams of students that work at field sites and laboratory settings in Western Nebraska and Eastern Kansas every summer. The team's recent research has focused on the movement ecology and behavioral types (personality) traits of box turtles with the ultimate aim of better understanding these fascinating creatures to better inform public education and management practices. By participating in this event, you agree...
