Things to Do in Kansas City this weekend . . .

Things to Do in Kansas City this weekend . . . 

‘Rock of Ages’ | Today through Sunday

Fans of ’80s hair bands finally have a Broadway show to call their own. The Tony-nominated “Rock of Ages” tells the story of a small-town girl and a big-city rocker who “fell in love to the greatest songs of the ’80s.” The show is full of music from bands like Journey, REO Speedwagon, Twisted Sister, Poison and Whitesnake, and it stars “American Idol” finalist Constantine Maroulis. The New York Times called it “a seriously silly, absurdly enjoyable arena-rock musical,” even though its endless guitar solos “are tethered to a thin plot concocted from showbiz clichés.” The show is at the Music Hall, 13th Street and Central Avenue. Tickets are $46-$69.20 at www.ticketmaster.com.

Mother’s Day 5k Run/Walk for Women | Sunday

More than 4,000 women and girls are expected for this annual event, which is hosted by Kansas City Express, a running and walking club for women. It starts at 8 a.m. at Corporate Woods Building 40, 9401 Indian Creek Parkway in Overland Park. Advanced registration is required at Dick’s Sporting Goods, 11801 Nall Ave., Leawood. Stop by 4-9 p.m. Friday or 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. The race costs $30 for adults, $25 for girls 18 and younger. A portion of race fees will benefit the American Heart Association. Details atMothersDayRun.com.

Food Truck Friday | Friday

The food trucks and their colorful owners featured in last Sunday’s Star Magazine (go to www.kansascity.com/living) will host Food Truck Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Star parking lot at 18th and McGee streets. Vendors include Port Fonda, Indios Carbonsitos, CoffeeCakeKC, Good You, Magical Meatball Tour, 3 Girls Cupcakes and the Roasterie. Admission is free; just bring cash or credit cards to buy food and drink.

Cinco de Mayo | Friday through Sunday

Celebrate Mexican heritage with three days of music, dancing, food, rides and art at Guadalupe Centers, 1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez. Events include a dance from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday (admission is $2 for ages 13 and up) and a farmers market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Details, GuadalupeCenters.org.

Flower Power | Saturday

This year’s Farm to Table Celebration series at City Market kicks off with Flower Power, offering a wide selection of bedding plants, hanging baskets, flowering shrubs, perennials and annuals. Experts will offer tips on planting. The event runs from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Details, www.thecitymarket.org.

Friday, May 6th, 2011

• First Friday in the Crossroads - A new monthly tradition.
• Friday Farmers' Market @ Bad Seed in Downtown Kansas City, 4:30pm
• KidScape, JoCo Museum of History, Shawnee
• Food Truck Friday, 18th and McGee, 5pm
• 'Embarassment of Riches', Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
• 'Diana: A Celebration', Union Station, through June 12th.
• 'The 39 Steps', American Heartland Theatre
• Harold D. Smith, 'Colors of Jazz', American Jazz Museum
• James Naismith's Original Rules of Basketball, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
• 'Peer Gynt', KC Rep Copaken Stage
• 'Ben Franklin's Apprentice', Coterie
• Monet's 'Water Lily's', Nelson, through August 
• Lucky Strike Friday, Lucky Strike Lanes KC Power and Light
• 'Let's Do It: The Lyrics of Cole Porter', Quality Hill
• Mosaic Friday, Power and Light
• 'Colors of Jazz', American Jazz Museum
• Shanks - A crowd favorite. Go for it Craig!, Friday Nite Live @ P&L
• 'Shout: The Mod Musical', Barn Players, Mission, through 5/15
• Pink Floyd's 'The Wall Tribute', Living Room at Power and Light, also May 2nd, 6th and 9th
• 'The Color Purple', Midland by AMC
• Spirit of Mission Days
• 150 Things I Love About Kansas, Kansas Museum of History, Topeka
• Ford Free Fridays Nelson Atkins
• Stephanie Laws Benton's Prime , 7:30-11:30.
• FREE Friday Wine Tasting , Gomer's Lee's Summit,201 North Hwy 291, 5-8pm.
• Westport Live! 11pm Friday.

Saturday, May 7th, 2011

• Saturday Family Workshops at Union Station
• Flower Power at City Market
• 'Evolution of Jazz', American Jazz Museum
• Shatto Milk's Cheese Making Facility grand opening
• St. James Festival, 2011, Sion/Locust Campus
• Under the Sea Adventure, Crown Center
• Stories of Kansas Film Series, National Archives
• Folly Jazz series featuring Karrin Allyson
• Roller Warriors Superbout, Muni
• 'Odd Couple', New Theatre, through June.
• 'Moves' KC Ballet/li>
• Royals vs Oakland
• T-bones home opener at CommunityAmerica Ballpark
• Dueling Piano Show at Ernie Biggs, Westport, 8pm-1am. If you haven't gone, this is the weekend to go.

Sunday, May 8th

• Happy Mother's Day to Mom's Everywhere!!!
• Sunday Jazz at Capitol Grill
• Independence Buck Day (museum admissions just $1)
• Jurassic Garden, Powell Gardens
• Mom'a Day Ice Cream Sunday, free admission at the KC Zoo
• Sunday Nite Brew Jam at the 75th St. Brewery, 8pm-close.
• Lucky Strike SIN night, 9pm.
• DJ E Live Sunday at the Quaff, 1010 Broadway, 9-2:30am.

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