
From live music at the KC Bier Company and Knuckleheads to discussion with a NASA engineer on future missions to the moon and Mars, there's plenty to enjoy in Kansas City this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Backyard Bands Presents Kadesh Flow and Kat King
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It’s that time of year again to grab an authentic German-style beer and listen to some live music outdoors with the new music series Backyard Bands on Monday at the KC Bier Company. Catch a performance by Kat King and Kadesh Flow.
When: Monday, May 6, 7-9:30 p.m.
Where: KC Bier Co, 310 W. 79th St.
Admission: $6
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Lukas Nelson & The Promise of the Real Performing at Knuckleheads
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Rock band Lukas Nelson and The Promise of the Real is headlining a show on Wednesday at Knuckleheads. Since forming 10 years ago, Lukas Nelson & The Promise of the Real have played hundreds of shows and major festivals all over the world and built a devoted underground following. Nelson is the son of famed rocker Willie Nelson the band has served as the touring and studio band for Neil Young. The supporting act, Gangstagrass, was recently named "country artist you need to know" by Rolling Stone.
When: Wednesday, May 8, 8-11 p.m.
Where: Knuckleheads, 2715 Rochester Ave.
Admission: $30
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Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Quality Reporting Program Provider Training
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Open to all Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) providers, associations and organizations, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is hosting a two-day IRF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) in-person ‘Train the Trainer’ event on Thursday and Friday at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The primary focus will be to provide those responsible for training staff at IRFs with information about IRF QRP changes and updates to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument, which will become effective Oct. 1.
When: Thursday, May 9, 8:30 a.m.- Friday, May 10, 4 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, 2345 McGee St.
Admission: Free
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Westport Westlake ACE Hardware's Annual Ladies' Night
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The Westlake Ace Hardware store is hosting its annual Ladies' Night on Thursday that will feature barbecue demonstrations, wine tasting, light bites and product demos. Also expect short how-to sessions, including selecting the proper drill for projects, demos of Stihl & Ego battery powered blowers and trimmers, demos of Fireade fire extinguishing spray and much more.
When: Thursday, May 9, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Westlake Ace Hardware, 1000 Westport Road
Admission: Free
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Discussion: Return to the Moon and On to Mars
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It's time to shoot for the moon again – and beyond – as aerospace engineer Alicia Dwyer Cianciolo is hosting a discussion on recent work at NASA to develop human landers at Mars is influencing new lunar lander vehicle designs on Thursday at the Linda Hall Library. The goal is to develop and utilize technologies that will increase sustainability and lower costs on future missions.
When: Thursday, May 9, 7-8 p.m.
Where: Linda Hall Library, 5109 Cherry St.
Admission: Free
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