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FIRST FRIDAYS with MESSENGER COFFEE + IBIS BAKERY: MAY 3rd!

May
3
6–8:30pm

Messenger Coffee

  • 1624 Grand
  • Kansas City, MO 64108
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    We are open from 6 – 8pm every first Friday! Come explore our three floor cafe filled of art. Visual Artists will have tables on the first floor. On the second floor, Performing Artists will showcase work on the hour and half hour between 6 – 8pm. On the roof, there will be live music most first Fridays between 7 – 8pm. Majority of our artists are our talented staff. In addition, Messenger and Ibis will present a special First Friday Menu featuring coffee, pastries, and food. 

    Featured Artists Of The Month:

    Visual Artists:

    Sid Sullivan @donuts_and_daydreams

    Spencer Eugene @taxidermy.crows.art

    James Holt @j3.illustrated

    Performing Artist:

    Olivia Emert @olivia_emert / www.oliviaemert.com

    Live Music: Dylan Johnson

    Special May 3rd Food and Drink Menu:

    • Messenger Mule
    • Elderflower Espresso Tonic
    • Cold Brew Root Beer Float
    • Sparkling Lavender Lemonade
    • IBIS Pretzels: Classic salted knot with cheese dip & Cinnamon Sugar knot with icing dip\
    • First Friday Frank
    • Huehue Tenango Coffee Brisket Slider
    • IBIS Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish w/ Kahlua Chocolate dipping sauce 

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