Calendar of Events - March

Women's History Month

Irish American Heritage Month

Through Mar 6-“Weaving Splendor: Treasures of Asian Textiles”, Nelson-Atkins Museum. nelson-atkins.org

Through Mar 20-
AUSCHWITZ - Not long ago. Not far away. Union Station
For the first time, 75 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, a touring exhibition dedicated to the historical significance of the camp is being presented to a U.S. audience.
This exhibit goes to only 2 US cities. An international exhibition of unprecedented importance. A story to shake the conscience of the world - unparalleled opportunity to confront the singular face of human evil.
This groundbreaking exhibition brings together more than 700 original objects and 400 photographs from over 20 institutions and museums around the world; unionstation.org/event/auschwitz


Through Mar 21 - War Remains: An Immersive Memory, in the National WWI Museum and Memorial’s Memory Hall.
This is not a game. This is History. Live through the war to end all wars unlike ever before. an immersive virtual reality experience that sends visitors to the Western Front of the First World War. Stunning visual effects, powerfully designed sound and tactile elements transport the viewer into the trench during an active battle scene.
A solitary active, not passive, experience, allowing one user through approximately every 15 minutes. VR headsets and equipment are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between users. Due to the graphic nature of the content, viewers must be at least 14 years of age; Tickets are $24 (Members $18); theworldwar.org/war-remains

Through April 10-"Don’t Dress for Dinner,” New Theatre & Restaurant; newtheatre.com

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Mar 8-27-"The Royale,” Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Copaken Stage; kcrep.org

Mar 11-12-Adam Carolla, Comedy Club of Kansas City; thecomedyclubkc.com

Mar 11-13-“The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs,” Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Kauffman Center; kcopera.org

Mar 11-April 3-"Broadway Belters - Ethel, Bernadette, Patti,” Quality Hill Playhouse; Everybody Rise for this tribute to the grand dames of Broadway; qualityhillplayhouse.com

Mar 12-☘️ Snake Saturday Parade in NKC ☘️ ; 816-548-3113
Parade Route and Parking Tips
The parade starts at 11:00am the Saturday before Saint Patrick’s Day. The beginning of the parade is at 14th and Swift and moves north on Swift. At Armour Road the parade will turn east proceeding past the judges and the main Grandstand in front of City Hall. At Howell street the parade turns back to the South and disperses at 16th Street.
snakesaturday.com/parade-route-parking/
Festival area and Carnival open at 10:00 AM on Snake Saturday. The Carnival also opens on Friday evening at 5:00 PM weather permitting; snakesaturday.com/festival/

Mar 12-Downtown Overland Park Kansas
☘️ St. Patrick's Day Parade ☘️; downtownop.org/events/st-patricks-day-parade-in-downtown-op/

Mar 12-Tom Segura, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland; comedy; arvestbanktheatre.com

Mar 13-Daylight Saving Time starts

Mar 13-"Buckets N Boards,” Kauffman Center; kcsymphony.org

Mar 15-Tool with The Acid Helps, T-Mobile Center; t-mobilecenter.com

Mar 15-20-"Mean Girls,” Music Hall; broadwayinkc.com

Mar 16-Journey with Billy Idol, T-Mobile Center; t-mobilecenter.com

Mar 17-☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Parade ☘️, midtown; kcirishparade.com





Mar 17-Purim; Jewish holiday

Mar 18-Holi; Hindu Holiday

Mar 19-The 40th (almost) Annual
☘️ Brookside St. Patrick's Warm-Up Parade ☘️; 2-4 PM; brooksidekc.org/st-patricks-warm-up-parade

Mar 20-March Equinox (AKA: vernal or spring equinox) marks the beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere. Day and night are equal length.

Mar 20-"The Bachelor Live On Stage,” Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland; arvestbanktheatre.com

Mar 22-Hasan Minhaj, Music Hall, comedy; kcconvention.com/events

Mar 24-"Madagascar The Musical Live,” Music Hall; kcconvention.com/events

Mar 24-Cole Swindell with Travis Denning and Ashley Cooke, Cable Dahmer Arena; cabledahmerarena.com

Mar 24-April 10-"Stevie: Signed, Sealed, Delivered,” MTH Theater at Crown Center; musicaltheaterheritage.com

Mar 24-27-“Mickey’s Search Party,” Disney On Ice, T-Mobile Center; t-mobilecenter.com

Mar 25-Yakov Smirnoff, Ameristar, comedy; ameristarkansascity.com

Mar 25-Trixie and Katya, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland; arvestbanktheatre.com

Mar 25-27-“La Mer and Brahms’ Violin Concerto,” Kauffman Center; kcsymphony.org

Mar 27-Alton Brown, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland; arvestbanktheatre.com

Mar 29-National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Mar 29-April 3-"Jesus Christ Superstar,” Kauffman Center; broadwayinkc.com