Getting a little stir-crazy? It’s been a weird winter for weather here in Kansas City (three points for alliteration!) One day it’s so freezing cold you don’t even want to get out of bed, and the next it’s nice enough to kick the kids outside to play in just a lightweight jacket. It’s hard to plan. This is why we all drive big cars with lots of storage – we need room for extra jackets, gloves, hats, water bottles and a soccer ball or two. Just in case.
Here’s some options for getting out of the house this weekend regardless of the temperature.
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Friday, January 27, 2012
- Chinese New Year Celebration – Nelson-Atkins Museum(KCMO). 5-9 p.m. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with performances and family-friendly activities throughout the Museum! Come ready to record your memories! Dress in authentic Chinese robes, “ride” our traditional rickshaw and pose with the Empress and Emperor or next to a dragon balloon sculpture, built by San Francisco performer Kat the Acrobat.
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, presented by the Kansas City Repertory Theatre
- The Wrestling Season, January 24 – February 19 at The Coterie Theatre, Crown Center Shops, Level 1 (for 7th grade and up)
- Missouri Mavericks vs. Quad City Mallards hockey, Independence Events Center
- Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music at Sprint Center (KCMO)
- Strega Nona, presented by Paul Mesner Puppets, 1006 E. Linwood, KCMO
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
- Puppetry Arts Institute (Independence, MO) presents The Further Adventures of Jack’s Cow by puppeteer Anitra Steele (Two Frogs and a Turtle Puppet Co.) – Hand puppets continue the story of Jack & the Beanstalk’s cow. 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
- Play with Clay! Saturday morning and afternoon children’s classes (ages 7-12) at Red Star Studios (January 14, 21, and 28). $75 for 3 classes. For more information, call us at 816-474-7316 or visit our website, www.redstarstudios.org
- Kidsafe Awareness, noon-1:00pm (presented by Blue Valley Recreation) For ages 6-13. Kids develop safety awareness in a fun, friendly environment. Learn basic safety concepts and how to recognize and react to high-risk situations. Taught by a 25-year veteran of the Overland Park Police Department. Held at Blue Valley Karate.
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, presented by the Kansas City Repertory Theatre
- The Wrestling Season, January 24 – February 19 at The Coterie Theatre, Crown Center Shops, Level 1 (for 7th grade and up)
- Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music at Sprint Center (KCMO)
- Strega Nona, presented by Paul Mesner Puppets, 1006 E. Linwood, KCMO
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
- Kansas Day Celebration at Ernie Miller Nature Park (Olathe) – 2pm to 4pm. Celebrate all things Kansas on our statehood day! Can you name the Kansas Symbols? See some of the natural symbols live and in person. Have a piece of cake for the state’s birthday and be delighted by the stories from a pioneer. Participate in fun activities for all ages during this two-hour event and even join in a rousing chorus of Home on the Range! The cost of the program to be paid at the site is $5 per person including adults. For reservations and more information call (913) 764-7759. Reservations are required.
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, presented by the Kansas City Repertory Theatre
- The Wrestling Season, January 24 – February 19 at The Coterie Theatre, Crown Center Shops, Level 1 (for 7th grade and up)
- Kansas City Symphony presents Tchaikovsky Discovers America, part of the Family Series, Kauffman Center for Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO
- Missouri Mavericks vs. Quad City Mallards hockey, Independence Events Center
- Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music at Sprint Center (KCMO)
- Strega Nona, presented by Paul Mesner Puppets, 1006 E. Linwood, KCMO
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