Events at Kanbe’s Markets
Kanbe’s Upcoming Events
From Ugly Dinners to givebacks and hands on classes, our events bring people together around food, creativity, and access to fresh produce.
A ticketed dinner series spotlighting local chefs, rescued ingredients, and conversation around food access.
Hands-on classes led by Kanbe’s and partners—
from jam-making to food preservation and more!
Looking for Volunteer Events? Click here!
Partner-hosted events where a percentage of sales support Kanbe’s Markets and fresh food access.
Upcoming Featured Events:
2026 Ugly Dinner Series
For four years now we have partnered with the best KC restaurants and most talented local chefs. Inspired by our mission, they have opened their kitchen, to create heartfelt, intimate, and memorable dishes. We have grown a community of foodies that flourished through these dinners, and it has been our honor to share these meals with you all.
More spectacular dinners are just around the corner!
All dinners and ticket links are first announced through our email list, so make sure to stay subscribed, and tell your friends as well!
Kanbe’s Classes & Workshop
Hands-on classes led by Kanbe’s and partners—from jam-making to food preservation.
Kanbe’s Givebacks
Every decision we make is shaped by a clear sense of purpose. Our journey has been anything but ordinary. Through every step, we've focused on staying true to our values and making space for thoughtful, lasting work.
more events coming soon!
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Grassroots Growers Members Page
Are you a member?
You can check out all the special events, updates, and behind-the-scenes content right here! This page is password protected.
Don’t have the password?
Contact Risa at Risa@kanbesmarkets.org to get access.
2026 Ellis Open: Driving Out Hunger
Mark your calendars for October 5th, 2026, for an un-fore-gettable golf tournament at the prestigious Shoal Creek Golf Club benefitting Kanbe’s Markets. Get ready for a day filled with great competition, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a chance to win incredible prizes! Together, we can drive out hunger! 🏌
RSVP TODAY!
Ugly Dinner at Prima Facie
Chef James and the Prima Facie culinary team will create a custom multi-course menu inspired by fresh produce redirected by Kanbe’s, transforming ingredients that might otherwise go to waste into dishes created especially for the evening. It is a delicious expression of something at the heart of Kanbe’s mission: food worth saving is food worth celebrating.
Bingo and Plants benefiting Kanbe's Markets at Brown & Loe
Join us for a night of Bingo and Plants benefiting Kanbe's Markets! Sunday, October 11th from 4pm-6pm we will be playing Bingo for plant prizes!
Doors open at 3:30pm~ Get your tickets today for this local event - fun for all ages!
Tickets $45 each (additional bingo cards will be available for purchase)
*Three Bingo Cards, each with Three Opportunities to Win!
*Complimentary House Made Chili and Cornbread
*Pumpkin Raffle
A portion of the proceeds from sales will go directly back to Kanbe's to support their mission to build a more inclusive food system by transforming food loss into food access across the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
Plant Bingo Tickets Here
Claymates | Decorate a Platter Workshop - A Kanbe's Giveback Class
Decorate a Platter Workshop - A Kanbe's Giveback Class Hosted by Claymates
Join Us for a Fun Workshop Decorating a Platter!
Grab a mate and get your hands dirty in this 2.5-hour workshop, where you’ll hand-build your very own ceramic platter. Pretty enough to use for hosting or hang on your wall. You will make and decorate your platters with a wax, carving and inlay technique in this workshop. No clay experience? No problem! This workshop is perfect for beginners.
Decorate a Platter Workshop
Sip & Prep | Hunger Action Month
Help us transform rescued produce into ready to go servings to make meals a little easier on our hunger relief partners.
Space is limited. RSVP Now to save your spot.
Hunger Action Month | Sip 'N Sort
Hunger Action Sip ‘n Sort: Wrap up the day with us at the warehouse. RSVP | SEPT 22ND SIP ‘N SORT
Ink for Impact Hosted by Old Souls Tattoo
Ink for Impact is back! Join Kanbe’s Markets and Old Souls Tattoo for round two on September 19th at Old Souls’ NEW location. Five artists, new and returning flash, walk-ins, first come first served, and food + coffee from Disco Burger and Oddly Correct. Proceeds support fresh food access in Kansas City. Save the date — new flash sheets dropping soon!
Disco Burger Pop Up 12-3PM (or sold out)
Hunger Action Weekend Sort
A special volunteer sort at our warehouse.
Hunger Action Weekend Sort | SIGN UP!
Hunger Action Month Pancake Breakfast
Hear from our team and partners on what you can do to fight hunger and eat with more intention.
TICKETS $15 | RSVP FOR OUR PANCAKE BREAKFAST!
Plate & Pallet: 10 Years of Kanbe's Markets
This special evening invites you into the heart of Kanbe’s operations, for a thoughtful dining experience filled with warm conversation, gracious hospitality, and the kind of atmosphere that turns strangers into a table of friends.
This year’s dinner will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Kanbe’s Markets!
Plate & Pallet Tickets
Hunger Action Month Kickoff: Dolly Sip & Sort
Kick off Hunger Action Month with Kanbe’s Markets! Volunteer to intercept fresh food before it goes to waste and get it to local food pantries, where it becomes meals instead of loss.
SIP ‘N SORT SIGN UP
Kanbe’s Markets August 22nd Jam Class
Turn surplus fruit into bold, delicious jams! Learn, taste, stir, and take home a jar you made yourself.
AUGUST 22ND JAM CLASS TICKETS HERE
Stained Glass Class - August
New design alert! Our August stained glass class introduces the first piece in our upcoming Hunger Action Month stained glass series—a colorful peppers, tomatoes, and onions panel inspired by the ingredients that show up together in kitchens every day. Learn the basics of stained glass, enjoy a welcoming creative experience, and leave with a handmade piece that celebrates food, art, and community.
$100 Tickets | August Stained Glass Tickets
Kanbe’s Markets August 16th Jam Class
Turn surplus fruit into bold, delicious jams! Learn, taste, stir, and take home a jar you made yourself.
AUGUST 16TH JAM CLASS TICKETS
August Sip N' Prep
Come hang for an evening of sipping and prep. We’ll be getting fruit ready for what’s next—nothing too serious, just good company and something to sip along the way. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the good stuff gets started.
Sign Up for August Sip N’ Prep
Plant Bingo Giveback Night
Kanbe's Markets is hosting plant bingo at Brown & Loe! Join us in celebrating both Brown & Loe and Kanbe's 10 year anniversaries! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Kanbe's. 3 rounds of Bingo with plant prizes and complementary snacks on Sunday August 2nd from 4pm - 6pm.
Bingo - $35.00
3 rounds of Bingo, 1 card each round, small bites provided. Additional cards are available for purchase separately.
VIP - $55.00
Includes premium seating, charcuterie service at the table, and 3 bingo cards per game.
Register Here!
July Sip N' Prep
Come hang for an evening of sipping and prep. We’ll be getting fruit ready for what’s next—nothing too serious, just good company and something to sip along the way. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the good stuff gets started.
Sign Up for July Sip N’ Prep
Stained Glass Afternoon Class - July
Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly stained glass workshop led by Tara of Lost & Found Design, where you’ll learn the basics while creating your choice of an orange slice, strawberry, or taco.
No experience needed—the glass is pre-cut, the pace is easy, and the group is intentionally small so there’s time to ask questions, learn, and admire everyone else’s fruit-based masterpieces.
Spots are limited and tend to fill quickly.
$80 Tickets | Afternoon Stained Glass RSVP
Stained Glass Morning Class - July
Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly stained glass workshop led by Tara of Lost & Found Design, where you’ll learn the basics while creating your choice of an orange slice, strawberry, or taco.
No experience needed—the glass is pre-cut, the pace is easy, and the group is intentionally small so there’s time to ask questions, learn, and admire everyone else’s fruit-based masterpieces.
Spots are limited and tend to fill quickly.
$80 Tickets | Morning Stained Glass RSVP
Blair & Blythe Presents: First Annual Mahjong Tournament: The Mahjong Social Cup
Join Blair & Blythe for The Mahjong Social on Saturday, July 25 at The Carriage Club! Enjoy an afternoon of friendly Mahjong, delicious bites, drinks, and prizes—all while supporting Kanbe's Markets. Single reservations are available for $130.
RSVP FOR THE MAHJONG TOURNAMENT TODAY!
Kanbe’s Markets July Jam Class
Turn surplus fruit into bold, delicious jams! Learn, taste, stir, and take home a jar you made yourself.
TICKETS HERE
SIP N’ SORT
Come for an evening of sorting and stay for the sipping! Join us for a fun casual evening sort with drinks and light snacks and maybe meet a new friend while you're at it!
Must be 21+
Sign Up!
Stained Glass W/ LOST & FOUND DESIGN *AFTERNOON CLASS
Skip the errands and spend your afternoon making stained glass food. In this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop led by Tara of Lost & Found Design, you'll learn stained glass basics while creating your choice of a taco, strawberry, or orange slice. Leave with a finished piece that's guaranteed to catch sunlight and compliments.
Stained Glass W/ LOST & FOUND DESIGN *MORNING CLASS
Spend your Saturday morning making stained glass fruit (or a taco). Join Tara of Lost & Found Design for a beginner-friendly workshop where you'll create a stained glass orange slice, strawberry, or taco from start to finish. No experience needed—just come ready to learn, create, and leave with something delightfully unexpected.
MORNING STAINED GLASS CLASS TICKETS HERE!
Ugly Dinner at The Campground
Join Kanbe’s Markets and Chef Donovan Stabler at The Campground for an intimate Ugly Dinner featuring a multi-course menu built around Kanbe’s produce. Cocktail hour, seasonal dining, and a shared table experience supporting fresh food access across Kansas City. Campground Tickets Here
May Orange Stained Glass Workshop
A hands-on orange stained glass class led by Tara of Lost & Found Design. Learn the basics of stained glass in a relaxed, small-group setting as you foil, solder, and finish your own glowing, fruit-inspired piece—no experience needed. Tickets are $80
Ugly Happy Hour at Mineral Lounge
Ugly Happy Hour at Mineral Lounge
A happy hour crafted from Kanbe's Markets's rescued produce
4:30PM, Sunday, May 3, 2026
Immediately following the matinee performance of Of Mice and Men
Mineral Lounge
1700 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
(one block south of the Kauffman Center, on the corner of 17th and Broadway)
Come celebrate Of Mice and Men following the final performance on May 3! Join Lyric Opera and Kanbe's Markets for an Ugly Happy Hour at Mineral Lounge—located directly across the street from the Kauffman Center. Your ticket includes a themed cocktail and appetizer crafted by Mineral Lounge using Kanbe's rescued produce. Gather to reflect on the opera, support fresh food access, and mingle with fellow arts lovers and foodies.
Please note: we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Presented in partnership by Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Kanbe's Markets, and Mineral Lounge.
Ugly Dinner at Aixois
An intimate evening at Aixois featuring a multi-course dinner crafted with Kanbe’s produce. Gather around the table for good food, real connection, and a shared commitment to making fresh food more accessible across Kansas City.
Kanbe’s Markets April Jam Class
Turn surplus fruit into bold, delicious jams! Learn, taste, stir, and take home a jar you made yourself.
TICKETS HERE
April - Stained Glass with Lost & Found Design
Spend a creative afternoon at Kanbe's Markets learning stained glass with Tara from Lost & Found Design. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll create a fruit-inspired stained glass piece, with pre-cut glass, relaxed instruction, and a small class setting. No experience needed—just come ready to make something bright and take home your own finished glass artwork.
Earth Day Sip N' Prep
Come hang for an evening of sipping and prep. We’ll be getting fruit ready for what’s next—nothing too serious, just good company and something to sip along the way. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the good stuff gets started.
Sign Up For Earth Day Sip N’ Prep!
Fruit Bowl Workshop with Claymates!
Create your own ceramic fruit bowl in this beginner-friendly 2.5-hour workshop. No clay experience needed—just come ready to get creative. Espresso and pastries will be provided by Penrose, and proceeds support Kanbe's Markets.
SOLD OUT!
xo HiFi / Triune Progressive Ugly Dinner
Kick off Kanbe’s 2026 Ugly Dinner Series with a Progressive Ugly Dinner in the Westside. Enjoy cocktails, a multi-course meal made from rescued produce, and support equitable access to fresh fruits and vegetables in Kansas City.
Flash For Fresh Food Hosted by Windhorse Tattoo
Flash for Fresh Food is a one-day tattoo giveback on March 28 at Windhorse Tattoo. Enjoy fruit and veggie-inspired flash tattoos, tooth gems by Brandy Lee, and baked goods made with redirected produce — all supporting Kanbe’s Markets. Walk in, pick your design, and make a difference.