Mardi Gras Celebrations in Kansas City 2009:
Mardi Gras, (or Fat Tuesday to most) is the celebration before before Ash Wednesday, and is also called "Shrove Tuesday" or "Pancake Day". Most people associate Mardi Gras with New Orleans, but celebrations are found around the world...even in Kansas City. Head to one of these great Fat Tuesday celebrations.
Martini Gras at Martini Corner 2009:
The Martini Corner hosts their own 'Martini Gras' on Saturday, February 21st, 2009 from 5pm-?.
The five bars of the Martini Corner will celebrate with drink specials all night (think $3 bomb shots and $3 hurricanes) and guarantee a great time.
Visit the Brooksider website for details.
Beads and the Blues :
The 18th Annual Kansas City Blues Society Pub crawl teams up with Westport this year on Fat Tuesday (February 24th) for their Beads and the Blues celebration.
Listen to some serious blues at local jam spots including Kelly's, Blaynet's, Harpos', ONE80, Darkhorse, Firefly, McCoy's and the Foundry.
Tickets are $7 in advance at participating venues and $10 at the door.
Visit the Kansas City Blues Society Website for details.
http://www.kcbluessociety.com/
Beads, Balconies and Bands at Power and Light:
The KCP&L's 'Beads, Balconies and Bands' Mardi Gras event starts at 9pm. This no cover event will have Mardi Gras specials at participating venues throughout the district, as well as musical guests Pomeroy (on stage at 8pm).Jazz Lousiana Kitchen:
Both locations (39th Street and Legend's at Village West) will celebrate Fat Tuesday the only way they know how with live bands, thousands of beads, and all the Hurricanes, and Rum Runners you can muster. course THE FOOD!
