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5 events worth checking out in Kansas City this week

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Published on June 03, 2019
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From a concert by rising country star Granger Smith to a show by a South American group, 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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Ana Popovic Performing Songs From Latest Album

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The award-winning, hard-touring, guitar slinger and singer Ana Popovic is promoting her new album "Like It On Top," with a show on Wednesday at Knuckleheads. The album focuses on empowered, successful, inspiring female role models and opened at No. 2 at the iTunes most downloaded US blues albums. The album peaked at No. 2 of the Billboard Top Selling blues albums chart.

When: Wednesday, June 5, 8-11 p.m.
Where: Knuckleheads, 2715 Rochester Ave.
Admission: $20

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James McMurtry to Rock Knuckleheads

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Also at Knuckleheads, American rock and folk rock singer, songwriter, guitarist, bandleader, and occasional actor James McMurtry is performing with veteran bandmates Daren Hess, Cornbread and Tim Holt on Wednesday.

When: Wednesday, June 5, 8-11 p.m.
Where: Knuckleheads, 2715 Rochester Ave.
Admission: $20

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Hot Country Nights Presents Granger Smith

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Miller Lite Hot Country Nights welcomes Granger Smith on Thursday at Kansas City Live! The artist has released nine studio albums and was nominated for an iHeartRadio Music Award for Best New Country Artist in 2017.

When: Thursday, June 6, 6-11 p.m.
Where: Kansas City Live! Block, 13th and Grand boulevards
Admission: $35 (VIP Terrace). More ticket options available.

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The Big Fake Wedding Kansas City

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The Big Fake Wedding is a bridal show alternative in the form of a big, fake wedding on Thursday at The Bride and the Bauer. "Wedding guests" are brides- and grooms-to-be who enjoy an emotional vow renewal ceremony, a tasty cocktail-style dinner and a dance-party reception while truly experiencing the wedding vendors in action. So, bring your dancing shoes, your wedding party, and maybe a tissue or two.

When: Thursday, June 6, 7-9 p.m.
Where: The Bride and the Bauer, 115 W. 18th St.
Admission: $25

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Performance: Amado Espinoza Trio

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The Amado Espinoza Trio is playing a free show on Thursday at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. The group takes listeners on a journey through the unique sounds of native South American instruments. Espinoza is well known for his skill in playing dozens of native instruments, and since his arrival to Kansas City in 2014, he has been featured on stages throughout the region. 

When: Thursday, June 6, 7-8 p.m.
Where: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd.
Admission: Free

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