The English-Speaking Union
Kansas City
Celebrating 100 Years in Kansas City
1920-2020
The English-Speaking Union’s diverse educational programs are the hallmark of our mission. Our programs highlight the broad base audience we serve—students, educators, English-language learners, new immigrants, and members.
Ready to join the ESU Kansas City Branch or renew your membership? Simply click the “Join or Renew with the Kansas City Branch” button above to get started! Your 12-month membership kicks off the day you sign up or renew, and we’ll send you a friendly reminder by email a month before it’s time to renew again. We’re excited to welcome you to our community—come enjoy all the perks of membership with us!
Educator Membership
We are proud to announce our new Educator Membership, offered exclusively to teachers involved in TLab, the National Shakespeare Competition, Middle and High School Debate, and other ESU education programs.
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The 80th Anniversary of Churchill’s “Sinews of Peace” Speech
Eighty years ago, on March 5, 1946, history was made when Winston Churchill delivered his iconic “…
Find out more »Happy Hour ESU Mongolia: How English Was Introduced in an East Asian Country
Sponsored by the ESU Mongolia and Central Pennsylvania Branches The English-Speaking Union is a worl…
Find out more »Think & Drink: Distilling the Alchemy: The Research & Finding that Shaped Linda Hall Library’s New Exhibit
On March 13, the Linda Hall Library will debut Alchemy of Knowledge, the largest exhibition in the o…
Find out more »Think & Drink: The Myth of the Artist: How Kanas City Creatives Really Make a Living
A thriving arts community isn’t built on individual genius alone—it’s built on networks, partn…
Find out more »Happy Hour: Churchill’s D-Day
Operation Overlord was the code name for the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Western Europe during …
Find out more »The Science of Shakespeare
Dan Falk, award-winning author of The Science of Shakespeare: A New Look at the Playwright’s U…
Find out more »Think & Drink: The Wild is Calling and You’ve Got the Tool to Answer
What if the wild isn’t something you travel to—but something you can turn back on where you live…
Find out more »Our Favorite Things
Saturday, April 11, 2026 • Dinner: 5:30 PM • Performance: 7:30 PM Bach Aria Soloists is thrilled…
Find out more »2026 Annual General Meeting
The English-Speaking Union welcomes its members to NYC for the 2026 ESU Annual Conference on April 2…
Find out more »2026 ESU National Shakespeare Competition Weekend
The ESU National Shakespeare Competition returns to New York City for an unforgettable weekend of fu…
Find out more »WorldQuest 2026
If you love trivia contests, this event is for you! The International Relations Council is hosting W…
Find out more »ESU Festival Group Night
Macbeth is a Shakespearian tragedy play that tells the story of a brave Scottish general named …
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