2026 Events
2026 EVENTS Please reach out to Natalie Gonzales at ngonzales@mattierhodes.org for sponsorship opportunities or more information!
Community Conversations Interview with Day of the Dead Featured Artist, Liz Gonzalez “Zelaznogzil”
Back in September, I had the privilege of sitting down to chat with Liz Gonzalez, also known as Zelaznogzil, to discuss her experiences growing up between Chihuahua, Mexico, and Kansas City, finding Mattie Rhodes as a budding artist in her…
2025 Dia de los Muertos
Day of the Dead Opening Celebration First Friday, October 3rd | 6pm MRC Cultural Center, 1701 Jarboe, KCMO 64108 Join us in the opening celebration of our Annual Day of teh Dead exhibition! Stop by our Cultural Center to view…
Community Conversations Interview with Chicano Forever Featured Artist, Ray Olais
Community Conversations documents the experiences of artists, activists, and community members in Kansas City throughout their lives. It will highlight their work, lives, and connection to the arts in Kansas City and here at Mattie Rhodes. It will also…
MRC’s NE Back to School Event
Please join us on Thursday, August 7th from 4-6pm at our MRC NE Office 148 N. Topping Ave, KCMO 64123. We will have free backpacks, free immunizations, free eye exams, free snacks and more! Thank you to Mercado Fresco for…
2025 Mattie’s Masquerade Gala
2025 Mattie's Masquerade Gala We can't wait for you to join us for another night of fun on Saturday, September 13th at The View at Briarcliff! Be sure to join us for a fabulous night of entertainment, dinner, dancing, drinks…
Proud UW Impact 100 Partner
Mattie Rhodes Center is pleased to announce it has once again been selected by United Way of Greater Kansas City as a 2025 Impact 100 partner organization. This annual list is comprised of 100 vital health and human service organizations…
Senior Health Focus Groups
Mattie Rhodes invites Seniors (ages 65+) to our Focus Group Discussions in English and Spanish! Call to REGISTER: 816-581-5609 Refreshments provided! English Discussions: Tuesday, June 17th from 10am -12pm at MRC Northeast Office 148 N. Topping Ave, KCMO 64123 OR…
Chicano Forever Exhibit
Join us for our Chicano Forever Exhibit! We have a number of different events throughout May and June to celebrate this moving exhibit and hope to see you at MRC! PACHANGA - Friday, June 6th, 6pm - 10pm Come join…
April Community Health Fair
NO TE PIERDAS NUESTRA FERIA DE SALUD! Una mañana de examenes de la salud completamente gratis. Tambien estaremos distribuyendo despensas de comida. Acompáñanos a nuestra Feria De Salud el Sabado, 5 de Abril de 9am-1pm. Mattie Rhodes Cultural Center 1701…
2025 MRC Golf Tournament
2025 MRC Golf Tournament We can't wait for you to join us for this year's Annual Golf Tournament! We know everyone's eyes are on the weather, but it looks like the storms will hold off until the evening. We are…
MUJER: PODER Y FUERZA
Mujer Opening Reception Friday, March 7th, 6pm - 9pm Opening of our Mujer Exhibit! Come celebrate Women's History Month with us while viewing amazing artwork created by local women artists. Mujer Symposium Saturday, March 15th, 9am - 2pm Join us…