Events

OCTA is a 501c3 organization that began in 1973. Through the strength and dedication of our community and the help of our invaluable volunteers, we continue to share high-quality, thoughtful theatre with Olathe and the greater Kansas City area. The Father is a critically acclaimed play by French playwright Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton, that explores dementia through the disorienting experience of its protagonist, André, a retired dancer. The play uses a fragmented, non-linear structure, with shifting characters and settings, to mirror André's confusion as he struggles with memory loss and questions his reality, leading to a poignant and heartbreaking look at aging and family dynamics. It premiered in Paris in 2012 and has since been staged internationally, winning numerous awards, and was adapted into a successful 2020 film starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman.  Key aspects of the play Plot: An elderly man, André, resists his daughter Anne's help as his memory deteriorates, leading to a confusing reality where people and places change, and he questions who he can trust.  Structure: The play is a "tragic farce" that uses repetition and shifting perspectives to create a sense of disorientation for the audience, making them experience André's confusion firsthand.  Themes: Identity, memory, aging, the parent-child relationship, and the cruelties and complexities of love.  Characters: The roles of Anne and her partner are played by different actors throughout the play, further disorienting both André and the audience.  Impact: It is praised for its powerful and empathetic portrayal of dementia, making the experience accessible and deeply moving for the audience.  Film adaptation Zeller co-wrote and directed the 2020 film adaptation, which won Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins). 

Naka-Kon is an annual three-day convention, celebrating anime, manga, cosplay, music, fashion, gaming, and more! Every year, we bring your favorite voice actors, musicians, cosplayers, artists, designers, and industry experts to the Overland Park Convention Center. Catch guest panels and performances, be part of our cosplay competitions, enter contests, and learn about working in the anime, manga, and music industries.

Dust off your Walkman, tease up that hair, and crank the synthesizer — because we’re going Back to the 80s! March 20th, 2026 7:30p March 21st, 2026 7:30p March 22, 2026 3:30p Celebrate the decade that shaped a generation — and gave rise to HMCKC — with this neon-soaked, nostalgia-packed tribute to the music that made us. From pop anthems and power ballads to guilty pleasures and dance-floor favorites, the full chorus brings big harmonies, big laughs, and even bigger shoulder pads to the Folly stage. It’s a flashback you won’t want to miss — full of retro joy, radical moves, and heart you can’t fake. Totally live. Totally proud. Totally 80s.

Welcome to Planet Comicon Kansas City 2026! Whether you’ve been with us since the very first Planet in 1999 or you’re making your first trip, pre-launch planning will allow you to make the most of your experience. We look forward to seeing you at Bartle Hall for Planet Comicon Kansas City, March 27-29 2026! Planet Comicon KC 2026 happens at the Kansas City Convention Center (Bartle Hall) 301 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64105 Friday March 27: 1:00PM-8:00PM (Weekend Fast Pass Holders & VIP 12:30pm) Saturday March 28: 10:00AM-7:00PM (Weekend Fast Pass Holders & VIP 9:30am) Sunday March 29: 10:00AM-5:00PM  

Las Vegas Fur Con (LVFC) is a gathering for fans of anthropomorphic (commonly known as “furry”) art and works held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The convention is organized by Southern Nevada Anthropomorphic Events (SNAE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in Nevada. SNAE is committed to empowering communities and raising funds to help charitable causes, particularly those relevant to its missions of diversity; at present, the Board of Directors numbers 12, being majority BIPOC, majority transgender, and majority non-male. LVFC and SNAE grew out of UNLV’s Rebel Anthropomorphic Works and Recreation club, or RAWR, which has hosted smaller gatherings in the past, before bringing on new talent in order to organize a proper convention. This new talent includes sole proprietors, artists, furmeet organizers, and locals chatroom moderators.

Anime STL is St. Louis' largest anime convention! Join thousands of your fellow fans at the St. Louis region’s largest anime and manga focused, comic con style event!  For almost two decades, fun industry guests, a variety of exhibitors, creative cosplays, and interactive programming has filled our venue to the brim; and we’re looking forward to doing it again in April!  Plan ahead and pre-register in order to save on your admission, and enjoy checking out all the details as we plan for another fun year.

HELLA GOOD DEEDS AND CAFE CA PHE PRESENT OUR 6th ANNUAL ASIAN AMERICAN NATIVE HAWAIIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL — May 2, 2026! The Art of Being AANHPI returns for an entire day of celebrating the many ways we are…us. We are incredibly honored to support Hella Good Deeds’ mission to love on our community. Join us for an entire day of celebration. Food, performances, multiple floors of art, many vendors, wellness practices, incredible activations for your kids + the entire family. What makes us beautiful? What makes our hearts and bellies full? What does it feel like to listen to the melodies of our ancestors while teaching the new generations the tastes we grew up with?All of these things we explore during our festival and we are so thrilled to bring you another event that tightens our community’s thread together. Tickets are available now. Register for your ticket - link in bio

Furry Weekend Atlanta is one of the largest furry conventions in the world! We are a community-driven, volunteer-led organization that is devoted to providing memorable, educational, inclusive, and safe experiences where our community is encouraged to explore and express their true self.We're proud to be a place that so many people in this incredibly welcoming, creative community call home!

Twelfth Night: A Musical Adaptation Of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night Conceived by Kwame Kwei-Armah & Shaina Taub Music and Lyrics by Shaina Taub Directed by Ashton Botts Music Direction by Ashley Jones Rivers May 29th-June 14th, 2026 “…a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery. Twelfth Night tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess and falls hard for a Duke. As she navigates this strange and wonderful new land, she finds her true self and true love in the process.” (Concord Theatricals)