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Around the Region




January 20-25
“Chicago – The Musical”
A six time Tony Award winner, two time Olivier Award winner and Grammy winner with performances in the Muriel Kauffman Theatre at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
816.994.7222 | kauffmancenter.org

January 22-25
“Kansas City Boat & Sportshow”
Find gear and accessories for every outdoor activity imaginable; from boating, fishing and hunting to camping and more at Bartle Hall.  Kansascitysportsshow.com

24 | Saturday
“Yun-Chin Zhou, Pianist”
The show is a free discovery concert presented by the Harriman-Jewell Series, now in its 48th season at the Folly Theater at 7 p.m.  816.842.5500 | follytheater.org

“Jammin at the Gem”
The five consecutive Jammin’ at the Gem concerts will occur, one each month, beginning on Jan. 24 with Brian Culbertson at 8 p.m.
816.474.0074 | americanjazzmuseum.org

25 |  SUNDAY
“TLC Groundhog Run”
Back for its 33rd installment, the Children’s TLC Groundhog Run will draw close to 4,000 runners to Hunt Midwest SubTropolis for the nation’s biggest all-underground 10-kilometer run. A 5K run is also available. It starts at 8 a.m. and the entry fee is $35. 
816.756.0780 | childrenstlc.org
 
30 | Friday
“ArtsKC Awards Luncheon”
Considered one of Kansas City’s most inspiring business events of the year, the ArtsKC Awards Luncheon is attended by more than 500 leaders in the business, civic, and arts communities at Starlight Theatre from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
816.994.9232 | artskc.org

31 | SATURDAY
“Child Protection”
The Child Protection Center, which serves abuse victims in Jackson and Cass counties, presents “An Evening with Shane Koyczan,” the Canadian poet and writer who explores those themes in his work.
It starts at 7 p.m. at the Off Center Theatre at Crown Center, and tickets are $150.
816-778-8013 | cpckc.org

“Sake with Friends”
Hosted by the Children’s TLC Friends Association, Sake With Friends is an exclusive and energetic event featuring sake tasting, an open bar and live entertainment
at Grand Street Cafe Event Space at 8 p.m.
816-756-0780 | childrenstlc.org

February

1 | SUNDAY
“Harriman-Jewell Brunch”
William Jewell College presents a 50th Anniversary Gala and Brunch to celebrate its Harriman-Jewell Series, which has operated in the area since 1965. Brunch starts at 11:30 a.m., followed by the concert at 2 p.m., featuring mezzo soprano Joyce DiDonato and
tenor Juan Diego Flórez, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $500.
816.415.7814 | hjseries.org

2 | MONDAY
“Food Fight 6”
CCVI, the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired, presents CCVI Food Fight 6: The Final Course, featuring the creations of prominent pastry chefs, offerings from area restaurants, a wine tasting and live auction. It all starts at 6 p.m. at Union Station’s Science City, and tickets start at $70.  816.841.2284 | ccvi.org

6 | FRIDAY
“Valentine Gala”
Sunflower House, a child-abuse prevention center, presents its 33rd Annual Valentine Gala, a black-tie-optional event
with a party theme based on the board game Clue. The event includes dinner, silent and live auctions, liquor-tasting bar, music, and dancing. It gets going at 6 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center, and tickets are $150.
816.699.8413 | sunflowerhouse.org

7 | SATURDAY
“Bayou Bash”    
Horizon Academy, serving students with learning disabilities, presents its 11th annual Bayou Bash, a Mardi Gras-themed event featuring Cajun food, auction, entertainment, and dancing. Cocktail attire. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. at Starlight Theatre, and tickets are $135.
913.789.9443 | horizon-academy.org

“Art for the Children”
The Medical Missions Foundation provides low-cost, high-impact interventions to
ensure that medical care, aid and human services are available to the world’s disadvantaged. An evening of drinks, dinner and dancing and participate in a world-class art auction at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza at 6:30 p.m.,and tickets are $150.
913-338-0343 | mmfworld.org