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Pixels, Burgers & Jazz

A competitive arcade mini-tournament turns into late-night burgers and live KC jazz.

About $66–$95 for two3 hrs 45 minSchedule-dependent
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Map of the stops for Pixels, Burgers & JazzA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Up-Down KC, the start. Stop 2, Town Topic, 0.2 miles from stop 1, 10 min walk or short ride. Stop 3, Black Dolphin, 0.5 miles from stop 2, 10 min walk or short ride. The route is about 0.7 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Crossroads. Landmarks shown: Union Station.CROSSROADSGRAND BLVDMCGEE ST18TH STBROADWAY BLVDWALNUT ST10 min walk or short rideUNION STATIONSTART Up-Down KCTown TopicBlack Dolphin123N0.1 miPixels, Burgers & JazzGamesFoodMusicWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.7 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Kon Tiki Room, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Café Corazón (Crossroads), coffee, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • PT’s Coffee (Crossroads), coffee, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • The Bird Comedy Theater, music, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Café 333, music, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Extra Virgin, food, 1 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Up-Down KCSet a shared token budget and play a best-of-five mix of unfamiliar games.about 75 min · 101 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · then 10 min walk or short rideWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Town TopicSplit a classic diner order or make this the full meal depending on budget.about 45 min · 2021 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recently · then 10 min walk or short rideWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Cosmo Burger (East Crossroads), The Brick.
  3. Black DolphinFinish with the live set that best fits the confirmed schedule.about 85 minWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Keep the three stops inside the Crossroads core and use one short rideshare if the walk is not comfortable.

Good to know

Reservations
Check with the place
Parking
Confirm one central garage or lot and current late-night access.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Casual; choose shoes that work for standing and a possible walk.

Before you go

Show times: Check Black Dolphin for a real show on your night before relying on the timeline.

Hours not confirmed for Up-Down KC. Check their pages or call before you go.

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