First Friday
First Friday
First Friday First Friday
First Fridays at Café Corazón bring together live music, local artists, small vendors, and nonprofit spotlights to create a vibrant, community-driven celebration of culture and connection.
First Friday: August
First Friday: Tropical Fiesta Night 🌴☀️🍹
Escape to the tropics at this month's CaféCITÓN as we bring the energy of a Tropical Fiesta to Kansas City! Join us for an evening filled with Latin music, dancing, handcrafted cocktails, and community while supporting a great local cause.
This special edition benefits Boots on the Ground Midwest, helping make a positive impact while bringing people together through culture and connection.
✨ What to Expect:
A beginner-friendly Salsa Class led by Aládun from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Live Latin tropical music featuring DJ Ulises Torres
Our featured cocktail: Spicy Mangonada Lime – a refreshing blend of mango, habanero, lime, sparkling water, and Tajín
Specialty coffee, handcrafted cocktails, and delicious food
A vibrant atmosphere perfect for meeting new people, dancing, and celebrating Latino culture
Whether you're an experienced dancer or stepping onto the dance floor for the first time, CaféCITÓN is designed to bring people together through music, movement, and community.
📅 Thursday, August 7
🕖 Salsa Class: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Café Corazón Crossroads
110 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Come dressed in your favorite tropical attire and enjoy an unforgettable evening of salsa, tropical rhythms, delicious drinks, and great company—all while supporting Boots on the Ground Midwest. We can't wait to dance the night away with you! 🌺💃🏽🕺🏽🍹
First Friday: September
First Friday x UMKC 🎨☕🎶
Kick off First Friday with a special edition of CaféCITÓN, where art, music, and community come together for an unforgettable evening in the Crossroads District.
This month, we're partnering with UMKC to celebrate creativity, culture, and connection. Whether you're exploring the First Friday art walk, meeting new people, or looking for a fun night out, CaféCITÓN is the perfect place to start your evening.
✨ What to Expect:
A beginner-friendly Salsa Class led by Aládun from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Live Latin music mixed by DJ Luis
Our featured drink: The Roo Remix – a refreshing blueberry spritz topped with pineapple cold foam and blue sprinkles
Specialty coffee, handcrafted cocktails, and delicious food
Face painting with donations supporting our nonprofit partner, UMKC
A welcoming atmosphere to dance, connect, and celebrate Latino culture
Whether you're joining for the salsa lesson, grabbing a signature drink, or enjoying the energy of First Friday, CaféCITÓN is all about bringing people together through music, culture, and community.
📅 First Friday – September
🕖 Salsa Class: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Café Corazón Crossroads
110 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Bring your friends, discover new connections, and experience one of Kansas City's favorite Latin social events. Enjoy great music, local art, signature drinks, and community while supporting UMKC through face painting donations. We can't wait to see you there! 🎨💃🏽☕🍹
First Friday July
✨ FIRST FRIDAYS AT CAFÉ CORAZÓN ✨
Kick off July with a night of music, movement, and community energy at Café Corazón ❤️
This First Friday brings together rhythm, dance, and purpose—celebrating culture while giving back to our community.
🎶 DJ set by DJ YULI
💃 Dance class by Aládùn
🤝 Non-profit spotlight: Big Brothers Big Sisters
🍹 Special featured non-profit drink: TBD
This month we’re highlighting mentorship, impact, and community growth through Big Brothers Big Sisters—supporting youth through meaningful one-to-one relationships.
Expect a night of dancing, connection, and high energy from start to finish ✨
📍 Café Corazón – Crossroads
🗓 Friday, July 3
⏰ 6–10PM
Culture • Community • Music • Movement 🌈🎶💃
Queer Night at Café Corazón
🔥🌈 PUTTI FRUITY 🌈🔥
Loud music, Latina joy, queerness, and perreo all night long — welcome to Putti Fruity 💃✨
Putti Fruity is a Pride Month celebration centered around queer Latinas, community, and culture. This night is about showing up fully—joyful, loud, soft, powerful—and taking space through music and movement.
Presented by Café Corazón x La del Tumbao, this collaboration brings together the energy, beauty, and diversity of Latinas in Kansas City.
Expect nonstop reggaeton, perreo, and community connection—from classics to current icons shaping the sound of now. Featuring inspiration from artists like Karol G and Young Miko, plus many more voices defining Latin music and queer expression today.
This is a night for dancing, belonging, and celebrating queer Latina identity in a space made for us ❤️🔥
🎶 Reggaeton + Perreo all night
🤝 Community + Culture
🌈 Queer Latina celebration
Come ready to dance, sweat, and perreoooo all night long 💃✨
First Friday June
✨ FIRST FRIDAYS AT CAFÉ CORAZÓN ✨
Join us for an evening of culture, community, and creative energy at Café Corazón ❤️
🎶 Live DJ set by Pedipano
💃 Dance class by Aládùn (7–8PM)
🎨 Featuring Healing Heroic Healers spotlight + community showcase
🍯 Special non-profit drink: Honey Yerba Mate Latte
🤝 This month’s non-profit partner: Healing Heroic Healers
Come connect with artists, dancers, musicians, and the community for a vibrant First Friday night full of movement, music, and meaning ✨
📍 Café Corazón – Crossroads
🗓 Friday, June 5
⏰ 6–10PM
Culture • Community • Healing • Creative Arts 🎨🎶🌈
May First Friday
🌌✨ CAFÉ CORAZÓN x SUPERNOVA ✨🌌
Get ready for a night where art, music, and community collide 💫
We’re teaming up with Supernova (Nonprofit) to bring you an unforgettable experience powered by creativity and purpose.
🎧 Sounds by DJ Monse
🎨 Live Artist Showcase: immersive painting experience
🛍️ local vendors
🍹 Drink Highlight: Cosmic Corazón
A celestial-inspired creation crafted to match the vibe of the night — bold, vibrant, and out of this world 🚀
This is more than an event — it’s a space to connect, support a meaningful cause, and celebrate culture through music, art, and flavor.
📍 Café Corazón Crossroads
📅 May 1st, 2026
⏰ 6-10pm
Bring your people. Catch a vibe. Support the mission.
🎨✨ FIRST FRIDAY: LATIN JAZZ + ART NIGHT ✨🎶
🎨✨ FIRST FRIDAY: LATIN JAZZ + ART NIGHT ✨🎶
Presented by Café Corazón • First Fridays KC
Get ready for a vibrant night of art, music, and community as we bring First Fridays to life at Café Corazón Crossroads! This month, we’re blending live Latin jazz, local art, and purpose-driven energy for an unforgettable cultural experience. 🎷🎨🔥