‘Carmen’; Broadway’s leading men; Save the monarchs; Get Down(town)

The Lyric Opera of Kansas City will present ‘Carmen’, the most popular opera of all time, beginning Saturday at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
What’s shakin’ in Downtown KC
Carmen: ‘Bad Girls Make Good Opera’ – opens Saturday
Chiefs! Game Day Experience @ KC Live! – Sunday
The Coterie presents Akeelah and The Bee – now showing
GWAR: Black Death Rager Tour @ Grinders KC – Saturday

KC Symphony guest conductor Jack Everly welcomes Broadway’s Leading Men, along with the Heartland Men’s Chorus this weekend.
KC Symphony presents Broadway’s Leading Men – all weekend
Los Tigres Del Norte @ The Midland – Sunday
MAYA: The Exhibition @ Union Station – limited engagement
Melting Pot Theatre presents Mother/son – thru Sunday
‘Save the Monarch’ – Join the 60K Tree Challenge @ Union Station – Saturday
+ Live music nightly in the Big Town +
Black Box + The Blue Room + Green Lady Lounge + KC Live! Block
+ Knuckleheads + Lemonade Park + Mutual Musicians Foundation
Nighthawk + The Phoenix + Record Bar + The Ship + The Truman

Enjoy 15+ exhibitors at this free educational experience on monarch butterflies Saturday at Union Station. Monarchs and rail transportation are a symbol of North American unity, and this unique event will promote sustainable solutions to issues pollinators are facing today.
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