First Saturdays at Keystone
Presented by the 18th & Vine Arts Festival Foundation
FREE to the public | Every First Saturday | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Keystone — 800 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108 (Between 18th & Vine + Crossroads)
Live Music • DJs • Food Trucks • Artist & Vendor Marketplace • Workshops
What is First Saturdays at Keystone?
First Saturdays at Keystone is a monthly arts + culture experience built to grow Kansas City’s creative economy—connecting artists, entrepreneurs, students, and community members through a curated marketplace, live performances, and professional development resources.
This series is also the public-facing activation of our Artist Resource Center (ARC)—a year-round effort focused on:
Artist growth and sustainability
Creative entrepreneurship and professional development
Cultural storytelling and humanities-based learning
Youth pathways through arts education and mentorship
Event Schedule
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Youth Artists Initiative (YAI)
Reserved youth program block — RSVP required (limited capacity).
This is a structured learning hour for students featuring hands-on art instruction and guided reflection.
✅ Important: Youth seats are limited and must be reserved in advance.
➡️ RSVP here: [PRIVATE YAI RSVP LINK]
Who can attend YAI?
Students, youth participants, and families connected through partner schools (KCPS + charter partners), plus approved community participants as space allows.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | ARC Growth Sessions (Workshops + Humanities)
This portion of the day focuses on professional development and cultural learning for creatives and community members.
Expect rotating sessions led by:
Creative business experts
Branding + marketing professionals
Banking and financial partners
Grant / residency advisors
Community partners and cultural storytellers
➡️ Want to present or partner for a session? [ARC PARTNER INQUIRY LINK]
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | DJ Set + Marketplace Energy
The marketplace stays active while the DJ sets the tone—high energy, community-friendly, and welcoming for all ages.
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Live Music Performance
A live band + featured vocalist performance bringing Kansas City talent to the stage.
9:30 PM – 10:00 PM | DJ Close-Out
We close the night with a final DJ set to keep the space lively through the final hour.
Food + Refreshments
Full bar available on-site
Two rotating food trucks each month
Family-friendly atmosphere (with adult beverage service managed appropriately)
Sponsors + Partners
First Saturdays at Keystone is built through collaboration. Sponsors help us:
Fund youth instruction + supplies
Support artist development programming
Provide high-quality community experiences
Grow sustainable creative pathways in Kansas City