On the eve of the 13th annual KC Fringe Festival an 11-day performing and visual arts extravaganza spread across multiple Kansas City venues ¬ some of its hottest acts deliver a special preview.

From theater and film to comedy, burlesque, music, storytelling, visual arts, puppetry, and fashion, the festival boasts an eclectic lineup of performances and exhibitions featuring not only local and regional talent but also artists from across the nation and around the world. Last year’s Fringe Festival featured 475 performances by 108 groups at 23 different venues.

This year’s festival runs from Thursday, July 20, through Sunday, July 30, 2017.