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

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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

KnuckleheadsLemonade Park + Mutual Musicians Foundation

Nighthawk + The Phoenix + Record BarThe ShipThe 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.