Lenexa Public Market

<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2019/Utepils_Eventbrite.jpg" alt="Utepils at Lenexa Public Market" title="Utepils at Lenexa Public Market" style="width: 100%; height: 51%;">&nbsp;</p> <p>Say "Cheers!" to outdoor beers! Join us for our second annual Utepils -- a celebration of springtime and beer at the Lenexa Public Market.<br> <br> Start your day with Joe &amp; Hash (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) for brunch, grab a beer and come outside to enjoy the spring weather. Activities will be happening all day and include:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Yard games from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.&nbsp;</li> <li>A beer garden&nbsp;</li> <li>Beer samples from select breweries from 1 to 4 p.m.&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beerd-mustache-contest-part-of-utepils-at-the-lenexa-public-market-2019-tickets-58000387721" target="_blank" title="The Beer-d &amp;amp; Mustache Contest">The Beer-d &amp; Mustache Contest</a> from 3 to 4 p.m.&nbsp;</li> <li>Video bingo from 4 to 5:30 p.m.&nbsp;</li> <li>Special beer-related vendors&nbsp;</li> <li>Live music from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HolmesStreetBand/" target="_blank" title="Holmes Street">Holmes Street</a> from 7 to 10 p.m.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Admission is free. Registration is not required.&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Pets are welcome outside on the Lower Commons, but only service animals may come inside the building.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p class="" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2019/04272019_FoodTrucks_Sancho.png" alt="Sancho Steretside - Food Trucks at the Lenexa Public Market" title="Sancho Steretside - Food Trucks at the Lenexa Public Market" style="width: 600px; height: 600px;"><br> To further your foodie experience, head to the Lenexa Public Market on Saturdays! We'll be featuring a different food truck each week. This week, we're excit<span style="background: white;">ed to host </span><a href="https://www.sanchostreetside.com/" target="_blank" title="Sancho Streetside">Sancho Streetside</a>. They'll be serving Latin food streetside - You can find them parked on the south side of eastbound 87th Street Parkway, next to the market.</span></p>

<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2019/04302019_InstantPot.jpg" alt="4 photos of various foods" title="4 photos of various foods" style=""></p> <p>Ugh! It's dinner time again! You know that hungry dinner hour rolls around every evening, but crazy schedules change it from home cooking to another dinner at the drive-through. Then, the magical Instant Pot came on the scene, and dinner was promised to be ready in a snap &mdash; so you unboxed the mysterious pot, but it stopped you dead in your tracks. How do you cook in this perplexing pot? Why does this appliance have a cult following and what do "they" know that you don't? Whether you have the Instant Pot or one of the many other great brands, the electric pressure cooker or multipot is an easy ticket to quick, family-friendly dinners.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Format: </strong>Instructor-led</p> <p><strong>Recommended age: </strong>16+ (Ages 12 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult with their own ticket)&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Skill level:</strong> Beginner</p> <p><strong>Registration deadline: </strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-dinners-in-an-instant-tickets-58803176885" title="Registration">6 p.m. on April 26, 2019</a></p>

<p class="" style="background: white;"><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2019/05042019_MothersDayBrunch.jpg" alt="Hands grabbing at a variety of foods" title="Hands grabbing at a variety of foods" style="width: 600px; height: 349px;"></p> <p class="" style="background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif; color: black;">What better way to celebrate Mother's Day than with the perfect 3-course brunch menu. The entire menu is naturally gluten-free, so that there is something for everyone no matter what your dietary limitation are.&nbsp;We will start with sweet potato bruschetta, then make brunch pizzas on a homemade quinoa crust and finish with lavender protein cake donuts.</span></p> <p class="" style="background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif; color: black;">You can take the class yourself and surprise mom with the skills to prepare her a delicious spread or bring mom along for the culinary adventure. Why not make it a girls' outing and bring your sister, aunt, friend, daughter or neighbor and take advantage of our special group rate (group of 3 only $130 before service fees).</span></p> <p class="" style="background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif; color: black;"><strong>Format: </strong>Combination of instructor-led and hands-on.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="" style="background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif; color: black;"><strong>Recommended age:</strong> 15+ (Under 15 must be accompanies by an adult with their own ticket)&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="" style="background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif; color: black;"><strong>Skill level: </strong>Beginner</span></p> <p class="" style="background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif; color: black;"><strong>Registration deadline: </strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mothers-day-brunch-cooking-class-gluten-free-tickets-59718795525" target="_blank" title="Eventbrite registration">6 p.m. May 1, 2019</a>.</span></p>

<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2019/05052019_Mealprep.png" alt="Turkey meatballs and turkey lettuce wraps" title="Turkey meatballs and turkey lettuce wraps" style="width: 600px; height: 300px;"></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;">In this class, Megan Weathers will demonstrate how to prepare two meal-prep options using ground turkey: turkey meatballs with coconut curry and turkey lettuce wraps with peanut sauce. She will also demonstrate how to make an easy, allergen-free granola. Participants may volunteer to assist in various steps during the class. All participants will be provided with the recipes prepared during this class that they may take home. Food may be tasted during the class, but no food may go home with the participants.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><strong>Format: </strong>Combination of instructor-led and hands-on.&nbsp;<br> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><strong>Recommended age:</strong> 16+ (Ages 12 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult with their own ticket)&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><strong>Skill level: </strong>Beginner</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif;"><strong>Registration deadline:</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/perfectly-prepared-meal-prepping-for-a-healthy-lifestyle-tickets-59711100509" target="_blank" title="Eventbrite registration">6 p.m. May 2, 2019</a>.</span></p>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/The-Roasterie-public-cupping.jpg" alt="pouring coffee" title="pouring coffee" style=""><br> <br> The Roasterie Caf&eacute; holds free Public Cuppings (coffee tastings) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lenexa Public Market. Come sample a variety of coffees from all over the world! Roasterie staff will guide you through the samples and answer questions in an informal setting.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong><a href="https://www.theroasterie.com/about/tours/tour-booking" title="Register for Public Cupping" target="_blank">Must register in advance to attend.</a></strong> Maximum of 12 people per cupping.<br>

<p class="" style="background: white;"><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2019/05102019_Handlettering.jpg" alt="Postcard that says Hand Lettering" title="Postcard that says Hand Lettering" style="width: 600px; height: 600px;"></p> <p class="" style="background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif; color: black;">Learn how to double up on your down strokes to mimic calligraphy fonts. In this class, we'll be breaking down the script font into six different strokes that the whole alphabet is built upon. We will also go over sans serif and serif fonts. Each participant will receive a pen and 50-page booklet to take home and practice their new skill.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong>Format: </strong>Combination of instructor-led and hands-on&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="" style="background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif; color: black;"><strong>Recommended age: </strong>All ages</span></p> <p class="" style="background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif; color: black;"><strong>Skill level:</strong> Beginner</span></p> <p class="" style="background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri Light&quot;, sans-serif; color: black;"><strong>Registration deadline:</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-of-hand-lettering-tickets-59704667267" target="_blank" title="Eventbrite registration">6 p.m. May 7, 2019</a></span></p>

<p class="" style="background: white;"><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2019/05212019_GrillingSohaila.jpg" alt="Table full of food" title="Table full of food" style="width: 600px; height: 300px;"></p> <p class="" style="background: white;"><span style="background: white; color: rgb(17, 17, 17);">In this class, Sohaila will teach students how to make a summer favorite on the grill, Tandoori Chicken Skewers. Tandoori chicken is essentially BBQ grilled chicken cubes marinated in yogurt, garam masala, cumin powder, lemon juice and other homemade spices. Students will also learn the basics of cooking with spices and helpful techniques to cooking authentic Pakistani cuisine. Appetizers, dinner and dessert will be served, and students can take some home, too! Dietary accommodations can be made if requested in advance (e.g. vegetarian/vegan substitution).</span></p> <p class="" style="background: white;"><strong><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4pt; color: black;">Category:&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4pt; color: black;">Hands on</span></p> <p class="" style="background: white;"><strong><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4pt; color: black;">Format:&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4pt; color: black;">Combination of instructor-led and hands-on</span></p> <p class="" style="background: white;"><strong><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4pt; color: black;">Recommended age:</span></strong><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4pt; color: black;">&nbsp;12+ </span></p> <p class="" style="background: white;"><strong><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4pt; color: black;">Skill level:&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4pt; color: black;">Beginner</span></p> <p class=""><strong><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4pt; color: black;">Registration deadline:</span></strong><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4pt; color: black;">&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grilling-with-sohaila-pakistaniindian-style-summer-tickets-60542661731" target="_blank" title="Eventbrite Registration">6 p.m. on May 18, 2019</a></span></p>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/The-Roasterie-public-cupping.jpg" alt="pouring coffee" title="pouring coffee" style=""><br> <br> The Roasterie Caf&eacute; holds free Public Cuppings (coffee tastings) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lenexa Public Market. Come sample a variety of coffees from all over the world! Roasterie staff will guide you through the samples and answer questions in an informal setting.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong><a href="https://www.theroasterie.com/about/tours/tour-booking" title="Register for Public Cupping" target="_blank">Must register in advance to attend.</a></strong> Maximum of 12 people per cupping.<br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/The-Roasterie-public-cupping.jpg" alt="pouring coffee" title="pouring coffee" style=""><br> <br> The Roasterie Caf&eacute; holds free Public Cuppings (coffee tastings) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lenexa Public Market. Come sample a variety of coffees from all over the world! Roasterie staff will guide you through the samples and answer questions in an informal setting.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong><a href="https://www.theroasterie.com/about/tours/tour-booking" title="Register for Public Cupping" target="_blank">Must register in advance to attend.</a></strong> Maximum of 12 people per cupping.<br>

<p> <img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_4323159/Image/Government/Departments/ParksRec/Arts/City-Center-Live-logo.jpg" alt="City Center Live logo" title="City Center Live logo" style="width: 100%; height: 54%;"></p> <p>City Center Live is a free performing art series partnership between the Johnson County Library and the Lenexa Arts Council.&nbsp;Grab a drink or bite to eat from the Lenexa Public Market and join us for the show!<br> <br> Enjoy a solo performance by country singer/songwriter <a href="https://www.casijoy.com/" target="_blank" title="Casi Joy website">Casi Joy</a>. The Smithville, Missouri, native is based in Nashville and was a past contestant on NBC's "The Voice."&nbsp;<br> <br> The performance will be followed by a public meet and greet.<br> <ul> </ul> <a class="btn green" href="http://www.lenexa.com/government/departments___divisions/parks___recreation/festivals_events/city_center_live"><span style="color: white;">City Center Live</span></a></p>

<p>&nbsp;<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_4323159/Image/Calendars/City%20Events%20Calendar/08112018_Orchestra-min%20(1).jpg" alt="Lenexa Community Orchestra" title="Lenexa Community Orchestra" style="width: 100%; height: 65%;"></p> <p>Enjoy music performed by members of the Lenexa Community Orchestra, which is comprised of volunteer musicians in the community.</p> <p>Bring a lawn chair, grab refreshments from the Lenexa Public Market, and sit back for a great show. Admission is free. Provided seating is limited.&nbsp;</p> <a class="btn green" href="https://www.lenexa.com/government/departments___divisions/parks___recreation/arts/community_orchestra"><span style="color: white;">Community Orchestra details</span></a>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/The-Roasterie-public-cupping.jpg" alt="pouring coffee" title="pouring coffee" style=""><br> <br> The Roasterie Caf&eacute; holds free Public Cuppings (coffee tastings) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lenexa Public Market. Come sample a variety of coffees from all over the world! Roasterie staff will guide you through the samples and answer questions in an informal setting.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong><a href="https://www.theroasterie.com/about/tours/tour-booking" title="Register for Public Cupping" target="_blank">Must register in advance to attend.</a></strong> Maximum of 12 people per cupping.<br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/The-Roasterie-public-cupping.jpg" alt="pouring coffee" title="pouring coffee" style=""><br> <br> The Roasterie Caf&eacute; holds free Public Cuppings (coffee tastings) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lenexa Public Market. Come sample a variety of coffees from all over the world! Roasterie staff will guide you through the samples and answer questions in an informal setting.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong><a href="https://www.theroasterie.com/about/tours/tour-booking" title="Register for Public Cupping" target="_blank">Must register in advance to attend.</a></strong> Maximum of 12 people per cupping.<br>

<p> <img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_4323159/Image/Government/Departments/ParksRec/Arts/City-Center-Live-logo.jpg" alt="City Center Live logo" title="City Center Live logo" style="width: 100%; height: 54%;"></p> <p>City Center Live is a free performing art series partnership between the Johnson County Library and the Lenexa Arts Council.&nbsp;Grab a drink or bite to eat from the Lenexa Public Market and join us for the show!<br> <br> Enjoy an evening with <a href="http://www.abelramirezbigband.com/" target="_blank" title="Abel Ramirez Big Band website">Abel Ramirez Big Band</a>, a 17-piece band that performs classic big band jazz in the style and tradition that made Kansas City famous.<br> <br> <a class="btn green" href="http://www.lenexa.com/government/departments___divisions/parks___recreation/festivals_events/city_center_live"><span style="color: white;">City Center Live</span></a></p>