Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 3:00-10:00 PM
2026 Open Studios with Charlotte Street Studio Residents
Charlotte Street’s Studio Residency Program opens its doors on Saturday, April 25, 2026 for its annual Open Studios event. This free community event will be located at Charlotte Street’s campus from 3:00 to 10:00 PM.
Visitors will enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process for many of the most forward-thinking emerging and mid-career artists in Kansas City. This free campus-wide event is an opportunity to meet with artists and enjoy free performances and readings throughout the day. Meet Charlotte Street's 31 visual artists, writers, and performers in their studios for this once-a-year opportunity!
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 7:30-9 PM
EMAS Presents—May 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.Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 3:00-5:00 PM
Artist Market—May 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.
Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Charlotte Street Block Party
Join Charlotte Street for a free community block party featuring campus-wide family-friendly activities, giveaways, interactive art experiences, community partners, and food. Stay tuned for more information on how you can connect with the Charlotte Street's larger community of neighbors, arts organizations, and community partners at this year's Block party.Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 7:30-9:00 PM
ProdoLAB—June 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, July 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
In(SITE)—July 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.Wednesday, July 15, 2026 from 7:30-9 PM
EMAS Presents—July 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.Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
In(SITE): Give the 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.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.