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BROOKSIDE AND WALDO

Blues Matinee & Ice Cream

Barbecue and a free live blues matinee on a Saturday afternoon, then ice cream in Waldo. The sweet stop rotates by date.

About $32–$56 for two2 hrs 20 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Blues Matinee & Ice CreamA map of a neighborhood or two, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, B.B.'s Lawnside Blues & BBQ, the start. Stop 2, Betty Rae’s Ice Cream (Waldo), 2.0 miles from stop 1, 10 min drive. The route is about 2.0 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Waldo.WALDOWORNALL RDHOLMES RDTROOST AVE10 min driveSTART B.B.'s Lawnside Blues & BBQBetty Rae’s Ice Cream12N¼ miBlues Matinee & Ice CreamFoodDessertDriveStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 2.0 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Waldo Pizza, food, 6 min walk from stop 2
  • Bobby Baker's Lounge, drinks, 7 min walk from stop 2
  • City Barrel Pizza + Patio, food, 7 min walk from stop 2
  • Dodson's Bar & Commons, games, 8 min walk from stop 2
  • Lew's Grill & Bar, drinks, 10 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. B.B.'s Lawnside Blues & BBQOrder barbecue and stay for the set; confirm the matinee.about 100 min · 1205 E 85th St, Kansas City, MO 64131 · hours checked recently · then 10 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Betty Rae’s Ice Cream (Waldo)A scoop to finish.about 30 min · 7140 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Crows Coffee (Waldo).

How the night flows

The Saturday matinee is listed from 2 to 5pm with no cover. Eat during the set, then drive to Waldo.

Good to know

Reservations
Check with the place
Parking
Confirm parking at each stop.
Getting around
Driving
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

Hours, prices and reservations change. Anything we haven't recently source-checked is marked “Confirm today” in the planner rather than presented as fact. Check the venue's own page before you head out.

We last looked over this date on September 17, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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