Upcoming Events
Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 1–3 PM
Back to School Drive
Join us for a Back-to-School Drive at Charlotte Street as we celebrate the close of another season of Block Party Club and prepare for the school year ahead.
This community gathering will feature a school supply drive, clothing swap, local vendors, creative activities, and resources for students and families. Whether you're looking to donate, connect with neighbors, stock up on essentials, or simply celebrate the end of summer, there's something for everyone.
Come help us send students into the new school year feeling supported, equipped, and inspired. Connect with community organizations including CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Hold 'Em Up 4 Care, Happy Bottoms, and Our Spot. Enjoy music from DJ OSHAE alongside a hands-on zine-making activity led by Anthony Procopio-Ross and indigo dyeing with Cherline Philogene. The school supply drive is supported by Scraps KC, the book swap is made possible by Lead to Read KC, and snacks will be provided by Ah'Leisha's Cookie Co.Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
In(SITE): Give the Drum Machine Some!
In(SITE) is a multidisciplinary performance series curated by Patrick Alexander that highlights local, regional, and national acts at pivotal points in their practices. Each performance showcases contemporary works that push boundaries, take risks, and demonstrate excellence in performing arts.August 13 through August 15; Showings @ 7 PM Each Night
Wordlessly
When we say love, what do we mean? Step into the circle and explore the many shades that word contains in an hour of exceptional dance.
Is the love we feel for our parents different than the love we feel for our siblings? For our friends? For our lovers? For a pint of Ben and Jerry’s? For a favorite sweater? And if that love is different, why do we use only that one word: love? Each movement of Wordlessly explores a different facet of this concept.
The show is set to a score by Joey Weisenberg, a musician, singer and composer who explores ancient and traditional Jewish melodies. Joey is a prolific composer of Nigunim: melodic, non-lyrical tunes sung in group settings. In lieu of lyrics, a nigun uses non-lexical syllables, like “lai-lai-lai” or “dum-dai-dum." Having emerged in the 18th century as part of the Chassidic movement, nigunim are a fundamental part of Ashkenazi Jewish culture. They are often sung around the table, or at festivities and celebrations.
Thus it all comes together: dance in a circle, to wordless melodies. Nigunim, like dance itself, serve as a universal language with which to examine love. And it all happens universally, the audience surrounded by dance and music.
Through her company Yonah Dance Theatre, Liat Roth has brought together 12 Kansas City-based dancers for an unforgettable evening of dance. You won't want to miss it.
Tickets are required for this performance; tickets are available through Eventbrite here.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 7:30-9:00 PM
ProdoLAB—August 2026
ProdoLAB is a bimonthly experimental platform in partnership with musician/composer Eddie Moore that pairs Kansas City time-based artists, producers, and musicians to collaborate on a new piece for a one-night-only showcase at Charlotte Street. Each performance is followed by a Q&A session with the artists.Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 3:00-5:00 PM
Artist Market—September 2026
Charlotte Street hosts a quartely pop-up vendor market featuring a curated selection of Kansas City’s creative entrepreneurs and organizations. Come join us and explore a breadth of offerings for sale, from ceramics to books, wearables, prints, as well as local resources. The rotation of vendors, resources, and performers changes for each iteration. Check back here soon to see who we will have offerings from!Interested in participated in Charlotte Street’s Artist Markets for 2026? Fill out the 2026 Artist Market Interest Form.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 7:30-9 PM
EMAS Presents—September 2026
EMAS Presents is an experimental and improvised music series curated by Seth Andrew Davis + Evan Verploegh. An extension of the collective Extemporaneous Music & Arts Society, EMAS Presents highlights local, national, and international music practitioners to grow Kansas City’s improvised music community.Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 7:30-9:00 PM
ProdoLAB—October 2026
ProdoLAB is a bimonthly experimental platform in partnership with musician/composer Eddie Moore that pairs Kansas City time-based artists, producers, and musicians to collaborate on a new piece for a one-night-only showcase at Charlotte Street. Each performance is followed by a Q&A session with the artists.Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 7:30-9 PM
EMAS Presents—October 2026
EMAS Presents is an experimental and improvised music series curated by Seth Andrew Davis + Evan Verploegh. An extension of the collective Extemporaneous Music & Arts Society, EMAS Presents highlights local, national, and international music practitioners to grow Kansas City’s improvised music community.November 13 & 14, 2026
Nightshades Experimental Animation Festival
Nightshades is a free experimental animation screening by and for the animators of Kansas City, Missouri happening November 13 and 14, 2026! Applications are now open to the submit your work to be part of Nightshades! It is free to submit (and to attend).This program will feature short animation that uses techniques and processes beyond what is considered “industry standard” in animation today. This could include stop motion films that use physical materials in new and exciting ways, unconventional digital techniques, and non-traditional narrative structures.
Requirements for submission:
- Filmmakers must live in or be from Kansas or Missouri
- Animation must be "experimental" in content, medium, or technique.
- Films should be approximately 15 seconds to 15 minutes in length.
- No AI
- Films must be finished (no in process work)
- Content is NOT required to be family friendly, but no racist, homophobic, or otherwise offensive content will be allowed.
SUBMISSIONS DUE OCTOBER 10th, 2026
Films will be screened by a panel of jurors (TBD); Selected works will be notified via email by October 20th, 2026.
Apply through this Google form: bit.ly/nightshades-apply
Friday, November 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
In(SITE)—November 2026
In(SITE) is a multidisciplinary performance series curated by Patrick Alexander that highlights local, regional, and national acts at pivotal points in their practices. Each performance showcases contemporary works that push boundaries, take risks, and demonstrate excellence in performing arts.Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 3:00-5:00 PM
Artist Market—December 2026
Charlotte Street hosts a quartely pop-up vendor market featuring a curated selection of Kansas City’s creative entrepreneurs and organizations. Come join us and explore a breadth of offerings for sale, from ceramics to books, wearables, prints, as well as local resources. The rotation of vendors, resources, and performers changes for each iteration. Check back here soon to see who we will have offerings from!Interested in participated in Charlotte Street’s Artist Markets for 2026? Fill out the 2026 Artist Market Interest Form.