Latino Foundation for the Arts

06/15/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS! La Bodega KC is extending our hours for World Cup weekend! 🎉

Join us **Friday, June 19th** and **Saturday, June 20th** from **5:00 PM – 10:00 PM** as we continue creating opportunities for local entrepreneurs, artists, makers, and food vendors right here in the Historic Northeast.

📍 La Bodega KC
2301 Lexington Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64124

🛍️ FEATURED ENTREPRENEURS
• Mrs. Blinkx Jewels LLC
• Alba Laredo Ceramics
• Max Arts
• Magical Rainbow Sloth Creations LLC
• Young at Heart LLC
• Northeast Plant Co.
• Melissa Arroyo
• Made with Love KC

🌮 FRIDAY FOOD VENDORS
• Authentically Aquino Lemonade
• Bonita Cafe & Co
• Kona Ice
• Esquites y Elotes CDMX
• Julie's Snack Bar
• La Lonchera Tamalera
• Mini Antojitos by Jelly
• Drinks & Munchies KC
• Sassy Susy Sweets
• The Exchange Card Station World Cup Panini Book

🌮 SATURDAY FOOD VENDORS
• Bandito Burrito
• Bonita Cafe & Co
• Kona Ice
• Esquites y Elotes CDMX
• Julie's Snack Bar
• La Lonchera Tamalera
• Drinks & Munchies KC
• The Exchange Card Station World Cup Panini Book

This is what community looks like. Local entrepreneurs, local artists, local food vendors, and neighbors coming together to support one another.

As visitors from around the world experience Kansas City during the FIFA World Cup, let's show them the creativity, culture, talent, and entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in our community every day.

Shop local. Eat local. Support local.

06/12/2026

🎉 TWO AMAZING EVENTS THIS WEEKEND! 🎉
I am so excited about all the incredible things happening in our community this weekend and hope you'll get out and support local entrepreneurs, artists, food vendors, and small businesses!
📍 LA BODEGA KC I 2301 Lexington Ave., Kansas City, MO
🕑 Friday (Today) | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Come grab a bite to eat and shop from some amazing local entrepreneurs!
🌮 Food Vendors:
• Kona Ice
• Esquites y Elotes CDMX
• Julie's Snack Bar
• La Lonchera Tamalera
• Drinks & Munchies KC
• Sassy Susy Sweets
• Antojitos El Tony
📍 LA BODEGA KC I Saturday June 13th I 11am to 2pm
Bonita Cafe & Co
Kona Ice
Esquites y elotes CDMX
Julie's Snack Bar
La lonchera tamalera
Drinks & Munchies KC
El mariachi loco
🛍️ Entrepreneurs Inside La Bodega KC:
• Mrs Blinkx Jewels LLC
• Alba Laredo Ceramics
• Max Arts
• Magical Rainbow Sloth Creations LLC
• Young at Heart LLC
• Northeast Plant Co.
• Melissa Arroyo
• Made with Love KC
⚽🌎 CITY OF ENTREPRENEURS MARKETPLACE
Union Station World Cup Activation
Support local entrepreneurs during one of Kansas City's biggest international moments!
🛍️ Featured Vendors This Week:
• Mrs Blinkx Jewels LLC
• Rose Gold Boutique
📅 Friday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📅 Saturday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📅 Sunday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Every purchase supports a dream, a family, an artist, an entrepreneur, and a stronger community. Thank you for continuing to show up for local businesses and helping us create opportunities for our communities to thrive. Be on the lookout for next weekend's list of vendors!
Shop Local
Support Entrepreneurs
Build Community

06/01/2026

SOLD OUT THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!

⚾️ FREE ROYALS TICKETS! ⚾️

We have some exciting news! Thanks to an incredible community partnership, we have FREE tickets to the Kansas City Royals game on June 9 at 6:40 PM! 🎉

We have tickets available for educators, families, entrepreneurs, and administrators in our network, and we'd love to get them into the hands of community members who can use them.

If you're interested, send me a message! Tickets are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

💙 We know opportunities like this can make a difference for families, and we're excited to share them with our community.

⚾️ June 9
🕡 6:40 PM
🎟️ FREE while supplies last

Feel free to share with an educator, family, entrepreneur, or administrator who might enjoy a night at the ballpark!

06/01/2026

Happy Pride! Today and always! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🌈🤍❤️💜💙🩵🩷💛💚🩶🤎🖤🧡♥️

05/29/2026

Saturday June 13th Entrepreneurs and Food Vendors! Save the Date!

2301 Lexington Ave. KCMO 64124
10am to 2pm (Food Trucks/Vendors may stay longer)

Bonita Cafe & Co
Kona Ice
Esquites y elotes CDMX
Julie's Snack Bar
La lonchera tamalera
Drinks & Munchies KC

Entrepreneurs!
Mrs Blinkx Jewels LLC
Alba Laredo Ceramics
Max Arts
Magical Rainbow Sloth Creations LLC
Young at Heart LLC
Northeast Plant Co.
Melissa Arroyo

05/28/2026

La Bodega KC Food Vendors/Trucks officially start Friday, June 12th! 🌮⚽

Y’all probably tired of seeing me post 😂 but there’s seriously SO much happening this summer and I don’t want anyone missing out on what’s being built for our community.

🌮 Food Vendors for Friday, June 12th:
Kona Ice • Esquites y Elotes CDMX • Julie’s Snack Bar • La Lonchera Tamalera • Drinks & Munchies KC

🛍️ Entrepreneurs Inside La Bodega KC:
Mrs Blinkx Jewels • Alba Laredo Ceramics • Max Arts & Cosplay • Magical Rainbow Sloth Creations • Violet Projas • Melissa Arroyo & more to come!

📍 La Bodega KC Hours:
Tuesdays: 3PM–6PM (no food vendors this date/time)

Fridays: 2PM–6PM Food Vendors onsite
(check with vendors/trucks, some may stay longer)

Saturdays: 10AM–2PM Food Vendors onsite
(these dates also line up with the PH Coffee Soccer Activations from 5PM–8PM, so vendors/trucks may stay later too ⚽)

🔥 We’ll continue posting the food vendors/trucks for each date throughout the summer!

See y’all at La Bodega KC ❤️

05/27/2026

CALLING ALL FOOD TRUCKS & FOOD VENDORS!

We’re excited to bring more food, culture, and community to our La Bodega KC Open Hours this summer!

We are currently looking for:
🚚 Food Trucks
🌮 Food Vendors

This is an exciting opportunity to connect with:
🌎 World Cup energy in KC
🛍️ Local entrepreneurs
🎶 Community activations
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families & visitors

We’re creating vibrant community spaces centered around cultura, entrepreneurship, and connection — and we want YOU to be part of it!

📅 Multiple Dates Available in June & July

📝 Interested in participating? Register here:
https://forms.gle/aAV3S2dt3bPWRboRA

Let’s make this summer unforgettable together! ⚽🔥

Thank you for your interest in participating as a food vendor or food truck during the La Bodega KC Entrepreneur Space hours! We are looking for food vendors and food trucks interested in serving during the La Bodega KC Entrepreneur Space hours Friday & Saturdays, with the opportunity to stay longer...

05/26/2026

🌎⚽ ENTREPRENEUR OPPORTUNITY: WORLD CUP AT UNION STATION ⚽🌎

The Chicano Center for the Arts has been invited to participate in The City of Entrepreneurs at Union Station during the World Cup, and we want to share this incredible opportunity with our entrepreneur community!

We will be selecting 2 entrepreneurs per weekend to showcase their business inside our space during this internationally recognized event.

✨ NO COST TO PARTICIPATE
✨ High visibility and foot traffic
✨ Opportunity to reach visitors from across Kansas City and around the world
✨ Showcase your products, services, and brand

📍 Union Station – The City of Entrepreneurs
📅 June 11 – July 12, 2026
🗓 Thursday – Sunday

Hours:
⏰ Thursday & Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
⏰ Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

⚠️ IMPORTANT:
• You must be available for the entire duration of your selected weekend dates
• You must remain onsite for the full event hours each day
• Only 2 entrepreneurs will be selected per weekend
• Selection is competitive and based on availability, readiness, product mix, and overall representation of our entrepreneur community

Selected entrepreneurs will receive:

🛍️ A dedicated opportunity to activate and personalize the interior space
📣 The ability to display business information, products, marketing materials, and branding throughout the inside of the booth
🤝 Exposure to thousands of attendees during the World Cup festivities

This is a unique opportunity to put your business in front of a large and diverse audience during one of the most exciting moments in Kansas City's history.

🔥 Interested in being considered? Complete the interest form here:
📋 https://forms.gle/oQxFJAqqJer426Rv9

Let's showcase the talent, creativity, and entrepreneurship of our community on a global stage! 🌎❤️

05/21/2026

🎉 GRAND OPENING IS THIS FRIDAY! 🎉

We are so excited to officially open the doors and begin celebrating the incredible entrepreneurs, artists, and creatives who are part of our new community entrepreneur space! ❤️✨

We want to shout out just a few of the amazing businesses that will be featured this weekend:

💎 Mrs. Blinxx Jewels LLC
Come shop:
✨ Elegant Quinceañera Jewelry Sets
✨ Chains, Necklaces & Bracelets
✨ Rings & Accessories
✨ Beautiful pieces for Quinceañeras, Damas & Gifts

🎨 Maxs Art
TikTok:
Instagram:

🇲🇽 Multimedia artist + creative space rooted in self-expression, fandom art, culture, and inclusivity 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
English/Español + safe space energy always ✨

🌈 WareMoore Jewelry Line
WareMoore is a unity-rooted, community-driven brand centered on creativity, connection, and entrepreneurship. Featuring handmade beaded jewelry, custom bracelets, thrifted finds, and one-of-a-kind pieces designed to celebrate self-love and collective joy. 💖

🦥 Magical Rainbow Sloth Creations
A Kansas City mother-daughter small business creating handmade accessories for kids and adults! From bows, mini handbags, keychains (including pan dulce & elote designs 🌽✨), decorated mirrors, and dog accessories — there’s something magical for everyone.

And this is only the beginning… 👀
More entrepreneurs are scheduled to set up over the next week as we continue building this space FOR our communities BY our communities. ❤️

Come support local artists, makers, and entrepreneurs with us this Friday!

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05/20/2026

🔥 4TH FRIDAYS IS THIS FRIDAY! 🔥

Pull up to the West Bottoms for a night of culture, community, music, lowriders, food, art, shopping, and local entrepreneurs!

✨. We partnering with Historic West Bottoms for their Heritage Days Celebration!

📅 Friday, May 22
📍 Liberty Courtyard – West Bottoms Under the I-670 Bridge KCMO; Street Parking
🕕 6PM – 10PM
🎶 Featuring:
🔥 DJ 2Tall & Jose G.
🎤 LIVE PERFORMANCES BY:
🎙 G-Smooth
🎙 Young Loc

🛍 FEATURED VENDORS:
Nunez Food + Arely Roxana Body Art + Martinez Creations + Sparked KC Permanent Jewelry + 2311 Decor and More + Teen Angels Beauty Shop + Taco, Tavo & Co. + Seamoss Sanctuary KC LLC + Waffle Crunch + Michelle's Creations KC + The Tipsy Lariat + Aguas Frescas Pacheco + Snapped by Liz / Sueños Event + Adelina's Treasures + Antique Andy's + SHOOTERS ONLY Photography and Merch Co. + Pi**he Madre + So Cal Burritos LLC + La Mexicanita + Young at Heart LLC + The Pink Mariposa + Antojitos El Tony LLC + Adorable Cups and Crafts + Unique Artesanal + THE ICERÈ + Mrs Blinkx Jewels LLC + Sponge Lento

PLUS:
🚘 Lowriders + Custom Cars + Motorcycles + Bikes
🌮 Amazing Food
🎨 Community Vibes + Cultura
🔥 Supporting Local Entrepreneurs & Artists

Bring your people, lawn chairs, and good energy as we continue building a space FOR our communities BY our communities. ❤️