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Mobsters & Mayhem: Exploring the Early Years of Crime in Kansas City - Lunch & Learn
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In the late 1800s, the Town of Kansas was on the doorstep of the Wild West, becoming the settled-upon home to cowboys, railroaders, steamboat travelers & immigrants. By the turn of the century, Kansas City was recognized as a lawless, wide-open town, where nothing seemed to be off-limits. The Pendergast Machine and the KC Mob took hold of the city government and ruled for decades.
Sci-Fi and Superhero Science in Science City
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Suit up and assemble! It’s time to learn all about everyone’s favorite superheroes and all things Science Fiction at Science City! Dress as your favorite character and celebrate all things super in one action packed day with special indoor and outdoor activities, interactive demos, and hands-on make-and-take projects! Come explore the science behind the superpowers and enjoy a fun day shared with your fellow heroes!
Superhero Day at Science City activities:
Taste of AAPI: Asian-American & Pacific Islander Food & Cultural Festival
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4th Annual Taste of AAPI: Shed the Past: Asian-American & Pacific Islander Food & Cultural Festival
Join us on the first Saturday in May, in the West Bottoms of Kansas City, as we celebrate the awesomest food festival showcasing authentic foods from Asians and Pacific Islanders.
Big Slick
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BIG SLICK CELEBRITY SOFTBALL GAME
Kauffman Stadium
Schedule & Tickets:
- Friday, May 30th
- 4:30p - Gates open
- 5:00p - Celebrity Softball Game
- 7:10 - KC Royals vs Detroit Tigers
- Tickets: starting at $29 - Buy Softball / Royals Tickets
Big Slick Show
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BIG SLICK SHOW
T-Mobile Center
Schedule & Tickets:
- Saturday, May 31st
- Doors:
- 5:30 -VIP
- 6:30-Konica Minolta Founder's Club
- 7:00-General
- 6-7:30p-VIP Pre-Party
- 8:00p-Show starts
- Tickets:
- $75 / $100 / $150 (*upper/lower/premium rows)
- Premium section + Konica Minolta Founder's Club access & open bar: $375
Margarita Wars!
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Come out and celebrate the start of Cinco De Mayo weekend with margarita wars!! We are taking over downtown Overland Park with drinks, music, and of course Margs!
Act Natural in Science City
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The curtain is up on kinetic thinking! Leap into a world where science and performance come to life. Our movement-based activities invite visitors of all ages to explore how your body balances, reacts, and performs while stepping into imaginative scenarios that make science feel like an adventure. In these high-energy, interactive sessions, we’ll explore the art of movement through dramatic play, character creation, and storytelling. Whether you're acting out a scene, building your own hero moves, or solving a movement puzzle, it’s all about learning through play.
NASCAR Race Weekend
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SPRING NASCAR WEEKEND
Experience the Heartland when the most competitive racing returns to Kansas Speedway! Secure your seats today.
Friday, May 9, 2025 | 7:00 PM
ARCA MENARDS SERIES
2025 SPRING ARCA MENARDS SERIES RACE
The Power of Storytelling for a Healthy Democracy
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By sharing our stories and listening to the stories of others, Carol Quillen says, we can bridge divides, foster empathy and inspire civic connection and collective memory, all of which are vital to preserving our democracy.
Quillen, the president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation since January 2024, will discuss the importance of storytelling – rooted in historic places – in maintaining a healthy democratic society.