Upcoming Events
Jun 13, 2025
JAZZ ONLY presents RE/GEN "A Groove Session"
Jazz Only presents Re/Gen "A Groove Session" Jazz is a music of its time period, it should reflect the present. “Re/Gen” is the regeneration of Kansas City’s historic jazz culture through modern artists. The infusion of Hip-hop, R&B, Soul, Funk, and Jazz will be performed live in between sets from the DJ. The interchange between digital and visual art will resonate with the current state of popular music. To further merge music with culture, we have brought in multimedia artist Kodiak. Known for his exploration in looped, recycled video projections, Kodiak uses his tools much like an instrumentalist — improvising a live performance to create a stellar immersive experience. Run of show: The show will feature a house rhythm composition led by tenured jazz keyboardist, Eddie Moore, accompanied by a rotating cast featuring some of KC’s most forward thinking artists, including The Royal Chief (MC), Henry Scamurra (Sax), and YBC (Young Black Creatives). As the night continues, invited artists will join the team on stage for “friends sets” to reinforce the interchange between the artists and the audience. Together, the exchanges will dovetail musically to embody the cornerstone of Kansas City’s identity. Curated stage and visuals by Kodiak. Light design and video projection. *Doors at 7pm
Jun 14, 2025
NOMADA mvmt — Qigong with Aliena Mobley 6.13
NOMADA Movement Yoga with Aliena Mobley 6:45pm Friday 6.13.25 This Friday Evening: Qigong at ITLF. This is an ancient movement practice that supports the harmony of your qi (life-force-energy) throughout your organs and meridians. During this session, you'll focus on intention, breathing, and movement to create space for optimal health in all areas of your life. Come and cultivate qi with us—nourish your mind, body, and spirit—here in the lowest ferns. a note from your instructor: "As a trauma-informed yoga practitioner, I can offer modifications to make the practice accessible to every body" - Aliena M. *Stay after for Full bar service, serving cocktails, mocktails, coffee, juices + rotating market and food vendors. Let's get together. 8pm - Late
Jun 14, 2025
SirQueens Disco Cathedral "Big Gay Disco" Edition
SirQueens Disco Cathedral "Big Gay Disco" Edition "Without the contributions of Queer communities of color, trans artists, or the many brave pioneers of club culture who tilled the soil that gave life to the multicultural style of music known as Disco, there’d be no Disco Cathedral. This pride month, the Queer House Collective (Amanda, DJ Santi, Nick Steady, M.Luc, SirQueen) is taking you on a Big Gay Disco Cathedral excursion through the 4-to-the-floor discoverse of sound. Calling all the disconauts. Calling all the frea(Q)s. Calling those seeking the realness. Join us. Bring your friends. Bring your whole self. Unapologetically. Welcome to Disco Cathedral.” In the name of the fader, the sub, and the holy strobe light, join DJ Santi and the rest of the QHC crew for an evening of devout worship at SirQueen’s Disco Cathedral, ITLF, KCMO. Amen. ___ DJ Santi: A proud member of Kansas City's Queer House Collective, DJ Santi resides in the Crossroads neighborhood, weaving together the threads of local nightlife and supporting local DJs who dare to chase rhythms and remix their dreams. Inspired by legends like Frankie Knuckles, Danny Tenaglia, Underground Sound of Lisbon, and Deep Dish, this sonic alchemist curates minimal yet boundary-pushing tracks, always with an open ear for the vocals that stir the soul. Whether it's at a rave or an intimate club, Santi's sets are more than music — they are invitations to lose yourself, find yourself, and embrace the liberation of sound. Nick Steady: Nick began his journey as a DJ 25 years ago with roots in the late 90’s early 2000’s rave scene. At that time, his focus was on the burgeoning drum n bass sound until taking a step back from the scene around 2010. Even during this hiatus he never hung up his headphones for good. After the pandemic, he decided it was time to reemerge. This time around, however, he focused on his love for house. Though having cut his teeth on bass music, he had always been immersed in the sounds of house being close friends with many of the local djs of that genre over the years. Now he’s ready to show the dance floor his take on house, with selections of the latest tracks as well as classic anthems. SirQueen: SirQueen is a Kansas City-based DJ, producer, and founding member of the Queer House Collective--a group of queer-identifying underground DJs and producers. He's been djing house and disco in Kansas City and the surrounding region since 2019. An avid collector of classic house and disco records, SirQueen finds inspiration in the rich history of dance music, and pays homage to the pioneers who paved the way for future generations seeking to keep the groove alive. His sets are rooted in the pulsing energy of the disco beat, with a hearty dose of deep, chugging house and just the right amount of acid to tickle your sense in all the right ways.
Jun 14, 2025
NOMADA mvmt — Sculpt with Ashlyn Jumpponen 6.14
NOMADA Movement Sculpt Fusion with Ashlyn Jumpponen 11am Saturday 6.14.25 This Saturday: Sculpt Fusion, at ITLF—designed for all levels—join us for a Evening of mindful movement, focusing on core strength, flexibility, and realization of the energetic truths hidden between your muscle fibers. Come strengthen, tone, and turn-up with your community — here in the lowest ferns. Mats and water provided. *Stay after for Full bar service, serving cocktails, mocktails, juices, and coffee at In The Lowest Ferns. Let's get together. 12pm - 4pm
Jun 14, 2025
NOMADA mvmt — Sculpt w/ Natalie Cordray ft Tibi dj set 6.14
NOMADA Sculpt with Natalie Cordray ft Tibi dj set 6:45pm Saturday 6.14.25 This Saturday 6:45pm we're combining breathwork, a live DJ set, and movement to manifest a liberating flow of energy to the beat. This is Sculpt—blending elements of traditional yoga with dance postures matched to the beat, we're encouragining you to release with joy. We'll explore fluid asanas (yoga postures), free flowing mvmt, and rythmic breathing excercises designed to awaken and empower your body, mind, and spirit. Here is a safe and supportive space for self-expression—so come; center thyself; and be uplifted — in the lowest ferns. Mat and Water provided *Stay after for full bar service, serving cocktails, mocktails, coffee, and juices at In The Lowest Ferns. Let's get together. 8pm - Late
Jun 15, 2025
Justin Carter (NYC) - All Night
Justin Carter (NYC) - All Night Justin Carter is an artist, musician and DJ as well as the co-founder of Nowadays, the Planetarium deep listening series, and the Mister Sunday and Mister Saturday Night parties. His practices of space making and music are intertwined, aligning to create moments for community and catharsis. Among his tools are turntables; his voice; records that create either vast, detailed scenes in the mind, the deep urge to move the body, or both; and even the words you are reading now. In his early teens, Justin started playing guitar and spending his nights at underground shows at makeshift venues in his small town in the southwest of Virginia. Arriving in NYC in the late 90s, he started performing at and putting on shows and parties in the early Brooklyn DIY scene, starting to DJ in 2003. He soon became a resident DJ, booking person and the label manager at Nublu and the Music Director and a resident DJ at APT, two of the last bastions of NYC underground dance music in the wake of 9/11 and the 90s culture wars. Between 2009 and 2011, Justin and fellow DJ Eamon Harkin started Mister Saturday Night and Mister Sunday, parties that happened mostly in friends’ loft spaces and back yards. In 2015, spurred by a need for more permanent space for their own parties as well as a desire to create space for the larger nightlife community, they opened Nowadays. Justin runs and regularly performs at a series called Planetarium, an event where people bring pillows, blankets and sleeping bags, lie in silence and listen deeply to music. He also co-owns Mister Saturday Night Records, a label that's released music and mixes by Suso Saiz, Esteban Adame, CCL, Anthony Naples, Musclecars, Avalon Emerson and Floating Points. As a musician, Justin has released an album of solo material called "The Leaves Fall" (2017) as well as collaborative EPs with The Twilite Tone and Move D. He also performed in the Chorus of Poets conducted by the late downtown experimental jazz musician Butch Morris. Opening Set by Mr.Bungalow
Jul 13, 2025
BARRACA 7.12 ft. BONTAN (UK)
BARRACA on Saturday, July 12th! We're bringing the energy with 2 stages, joining forces with IN THE LOWEST FERNS to offer both an indoor and outdoor sonic experience featuring some of Kansas City's favorite DJs alongside international talent. We’ve repurposed a massive, vintage military tent, equipped it with our HI-FI sound system, and set up camp right in the heart of the West Bottoms. Inside ITLF: Coughman, Pino, Bilateral Motion, and Metaphysic keeps the dance floor ember with their deep selections and thoughtful grooves inside the loading dock. Open till 2 AM. Outside: Bontan. Hailing from the North West of England, he's firmly cemented his place in the contemporary and tech house scenes. Renowned for chart-dominating tracks on labels like Hot Creations, Circus Recordings, and Toolroom; Bontan brings his signature sound–chunky, rolling basslines, crisp percussion, and infectious rhythms–perfectly suited to the tent. He's joined by Saul Gucci and Sync, who contribute their own deep selections of house, garage , tech, and rhythms. Open till 1:00 AM.
Aug 24, 2025
BARRACA 8.23 ft. KY WILLIAM (NYC)
Join the next transmission: BARRACA returns Saturday, Aug 23rd! Experience energy across 2 stages, merging indoor and outdoor sonic journeys with IN THE LOWEST FERNS. Discover KC talent alongside special guests in our unique West Bottoms repurposed military tent, featuring a HI-FI sound system. This is BARRACA – communication through rhythm and shared experience. Out in the Tent: special guest: Ky William. Brooklyn-Based, this premier selector & producer brings his rising underground house sound. Expect music underpinned by deep grooves and hip hop influences, crafting a dynamic set perfect for the BARRACA atmosphere. Ky is joined by KC favorites Can't Bump Cult and Carlo Z, powering the outdoor vibes. Inside: Embark on a journey through deep selections and thoughtful grooves in a more intimate setting. Keep the dancefloor moving with selectors Sirqueen and Lektrik.
