As the weekend approaches, Kansas City offers a variety of events to suit diverse interests. Here are some highlights for May 15-17:
Friday, May 15
Theater: ‘Don’t Touch My Hair’
Unicorn Theatre presents ‘Don’t Touch My Hair,’ an electrifying play celebrating Black womanhood and self-discovery. Showtime is at 7:30 PM.
Dance: ‘The Great Gatsby’
Experience the glamour of the Roaring Twenties with Kansas City Ballet’s production of ‘The Great Gatsby’ at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The performance begins at 7:30 PM.
Sports: Kansas City Current vs. Houston Dash
Cheer on the Kansas City Current as they face the Houston Dash at CPKC Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM.
Saturday, May 16
Comedy: Jim Jefferies
Comedian Jim Jefferies brings his ‘Son Of A Carpenter’ tour to the Uptown Theater. The show starts at 7:00 PM.
Music: Dayseeker’s ‘The Pale Moonlight Tour’
Rock band Dayseeker performs at Grinders KC as part of their ‘The Pale Moonlight Tour.’ Doors open at 7:00 PM.
Concert: Triumph
Legendary rock band Triumph takes the stage at Starlight Theatre. The concert begins at 8:00 PM.
Sunday, May 17
Classical Music: Opus 76 Quartet
Enjoy an afternoon of classical music with the Opus 76 Quartet at Yardley Hall. The performance starts at 2:00 PM.
Community Event: Pub Choir
Join the community singing event ‘Pub Choir’ at Madrid Theatre. The event begins at 8:00 PM.
For more events and details, visit local event listings and venues’ official websites. Enjoy your weekend in Kansas City!