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Coming up at Lyric Opera, don't miss
The Gershwins®' Porgy and Bess.
Upcoming Events
Community Conversation: Porgy and Bess in Context
Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch
Feb 17, 2026
The Gershwins®' Porgy and Bess
Kauffman Center
Kauffman Center
Kauffman Center
Feb 28 - Mar 8, 2026
Opera Dives Deep: Meet the Artists of Porgy and Bess
Black Archives of Mid-America
Mar 2, 2026
Langston Hughes: A Lyrical LIfe
Join us March 15–April 2, 2026 for free community performances of Langston Hughes: A Lyrical Life, honoring Hughes’s extraordinary legacy and amplifying his singular voice and texts.
becoming a redwood:
The Songs of Lori Laitman and Dana Gioia
Learn More and RSVPA recital of songs celebrating the extraordinary collaboration of composer Lori Laitman and poet Dana Gioia.
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Maya and the Magic Ring
Touring in Spring 2025 in spaces where communities gather.
Learn MoreBe careful what you wish for!
