Cerbera Gallery
invites you to a public First Friday opening

When The Sun Saw The Sky

New Works by Annieo Klaas

Friday, May 1 | 5 – 9 PM (CST)
Cerbera Gallery
2011 Baltimore Ave
Kansas City, MO 64108

The artist will be in attendance.

In When The Sun Saw The Sky, Annieo Klaas presents a series of oil paintings inspired by sunlight filtering through window blinds, casting golden rays across her studio. As these rays fall onto her painted skies, a subtle visual loop emerges — light illuminating the sky, while the sky seems to look back at itself.

Capturing these fleeting moments, Klaas creates atmospheric compositions that blur the line between interior and exterior, offering a quiet meditation on light, reflection, and perception.

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Free and open to the public
For more information:
📞 +1 – 844-202‑9303
✉️ info@cerberagallery.com

May 1, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00PM

Glass blowing demo at the Belger Glass Annex

Watch members of the Fountain Project 2026 lead the glass blowing demo at the Belger Glass Annex. This demo is in conjunction with other public events, including the unveiling of the Fountain at Powell Gardens on Saturday, May 2.

At the Belger Crane Yard Gallery, view our exhibitions Second Skin: Exploring Adornment as an Extension of Self and Mathew McConnell: These Things Take Time before closing on Saturday, May 2. Shop our seasonal gallery collection, Here Comes the Sun, open through May 30.

Affäre and Casual Animal Brewing Company are teaming up for another First Friday beer-brat collaboration pairing the best German-inspired street food with memorable craft brews for a win on the world stage.

On Friday, May 1, Affäre Chef Martin Heuser and the team at Casual Animal Brewing Company offer a limited fútbol food themed menu inside the Crossroads brewery’s taproom. The collaboration is designed as both a First Friday draw and a preview of how the two brands are preparing to work together when 650,000 global travelers from around the world are expected to arrive in Kansas City this summer to cheer on their favorite teams.

“Excitement is building around the World Cup, to be sure, but I feel that our locals should be even more excited by how small businesses are working together and partnering in creative ways to support each other,” said Lara Casual, owner of Casual Animal Brewing Company.

“These collaborations elevate the entire community experience and could last well beyond the World Cup if mutually successful. Small businesses in the Crossroads offer an unapologetically authentic, local experience for Kansas City residents and visitors alike. We hope everyone finds value and enjoyment in these partnerships and comes out to not only support small business ventures but also celebrate them,” she said.

The May 1 menu will feature Affäre’s house-made German favorites paired with Casual Animal Brewing Company’s beers:

• Authentic German brat on a bun
• Frikadellen (German meatballs)
• Wiener sausages served with potato salad

The limited menu begins at 5 p.m. and will be served until sold out.

“We’re excited to pair our German street food classics with great beers for Kansas City soccer fans and international fans this summer,” said Chef Martin Heuser, a soccer fan who often listens to matches while prepping for Affäre’s dinner service. “This collaboration gives both teams a chance to test the waters.”

“Our first round was a win,” said Katrin Heuser, co-owner and general manager of Affäre. “First Friday crowds offer a unique chance to fine-tune the experience and share what we do in a more relaxed setting. It’s also about what the Crossroads represents – independent businesses coming together to create an experience to remember.”

Alongside the food collaboration, Casual Animal Brewing Company will host additional local vendors during First Friday. Guests can visit Whaley Sweet, a line of sometimes irreverent-themed custom cookies. Literacy KC will also be part of the event and $2 off every pint of bronze lager sold in June is donated to free literacy, digital and English language learning programs for adults and their families.

The collaboration will continue on First Fridays throughout the summer with additional dates to be announced. Follow @affarekc and @casualanimalbrewing for updates.

Explore the beauty of repetition, rhythm, and reflection in Patterns & Perspectives, an inspiring exhibition featuring original artworks from artists across the region and beyond. This exhibit invites viewers to experience how patterns — both visual and metaphorical — shape our understanding of the world and how perspectives shift with time, space, and emotion.

From intricate textures and bold geometry to symbolic storytelling and expressive brushwork, each piece offers a unique lens into the artist’s vision. Whether you’re drawn to abstraction, realism, or mixed media, this show brings together diverse styles and voices in a celebration of creativity and connection. This exhibit is open to artist interpretation and we can’t wait to see what you will submit!

Proceeds from the exhibition will benefit Pathway to Hope, a local nonprofit committed to providing support and education for individuals and families navigating mental illness. By purchasing artwork, patrons not only support local and regional artists, but also make a direct impact in empowering mental health in our community.

Artworks may include: paintings, photography, 3D pieces, fiber works, jewelry, and much more! 50% of sold artwork sales will go directly to artists, with the remaining 50% benefiting Pathway to Hope.