Weekend Possibilities | Briar Fest, Patio Pints And Other Virtual Events [Video]

As Kansas City creeps gingerly toward “normal,” the chance to get out and enjoy summertime’s live music and patio libations might have some extroverts getting just a little giddy.

On the other hand, if you’re still waiting until capacity counts and limited seating arrangements disappear, there are a handful of virtual events to enjoy from the living room as the calendar approaches the summer solstice.

No matter your strategy, stay safe friends of Flatland.

Noon – 5 p.m. North Kansas City’s Big Rip Brewing Company’s patio is a perfect way to ease back into the local brewery scene. Check Big Rip’s website for an updated real-time capacity count as it carefully reopens its taproom, then grab a few happy hour beers between noon and 5 p.m.

4 p.m. Seven Kansas City-based artists are taking the stage for Briar Fest VI Friday evening at Knuckleheads Saloon, 2715 Rochester Ave. …