How Kansas City celebrates Women's History Month
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From the Crossroads to Overland Park, Women's History Month brings a full slate of events across the Kansas City metro this March. Here's what to check out.
🍽️ MUSE: A Soirée for Women in Food, Drink & the Arts
Rose Productions KC brings together women chefs, beverage professionals and artists in the Crossroads for a tasting event benefiting Girls on the Run KC.
Stop by: The soirée is on March 8 at The Guild KC ($125).
📚 Redefining Sarah Rector
The Kansas City Public Library is hosting a Women's History Month program throughout March, during which they will dig into the life of Sarah Rector, once known as the richest Black woman in America.
Stop by: The program is scheduled for March 8 at the Central Library.
🤝 Give to Gain
This networking event will connect women in business through local vendors, authors and wellness experiences.
Stop by: The event is on March 12 at The Pod Project in Overland Park.
🌍 The Worlds of Eleanor Roosevelt
Mid-Continent Public Library (MCPL) offers a virtual talk exploring Eleanor Roosevelt's legacy as a feminist, civil rights advocate and global leader.
Stop by: It's on March 16 and will be held online; registration is required.
🎨 Women Floral Painters Through the Centuries
MCPL will also present an online art history program highlighting women painters from the 17th century through modern icons, including American painter Georgia O'Keeffe.
Stop by: The Zoom lecture is set for March 24. Registration is required.
🍷 Women Behind the Vine Dinner
Rye Leawood hosts a five-course wine dinner featuring women-owned wineries and women winemakers.
Stop by: The dinner takes place on March 26 at Rye in Leawood ($179).
🛍️ Women's History Month Pop-Up Night Market
Strawberry Swing curated a market to showcase women-owned brands, makers and creatives.
Stop by: The night market is scheduled for March 27 at J. Rieger & Co.