Vignettes, the pop-up bar space in North Kansas City, has unveiled its next theme: popular Nickelodeon cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants. Called “SpongeBar,” it opens Aug. 18 at 2376 Armour Blvd.

The Coterie Theatre returns to indoor performances on its mainstage with the world premiere of a new version of The SpongeBob Musical never before seen. Adapted from the beloved animated series ...