KC events April 19-25: Royals, David McCullough, Garmin marathon, Mega Kite Festival

The Truman Library Institute will honor acclaimed author David McCullough with the Harry S. Truman Legacy of Leadership Award at its 19th annual fundraiser Wild About Harry. McCullough has won two Pulitzer Prizes, including one for his 1992 biography “Truman,” and has authored nine other books on topics ranging from John Adams to the Johnstown Flood. Tickets are $200 through trumanlibraryinstitute.org /events/wild-about-harry.

For Catherine Belknap and Natalie Telfer, “perfect moms” are an illusion. Their Facebook show uses humor to break down the unrealistic portrayals of motherhood presented on social and traditional media. Best known for their #momtruths, Cat and Nat have become online sensations and have gone on tour with a party that includes stories, a Q&A, games and more. 816-283-9921. Tickets are $29.50-$49.50 through midlandkc.com.

Here’s a show for people who remember the days before iPods and even before CDs, when listening to tunes on the radio was how music buffs followed their favorite artists. “Billboard Blockbusters,” with a piano, bass, drums and four vocalists, will revisit hits that topped the Billboard charts in the early days, including songs by Perry Como, Doris Day, Simon and Garfunkel and The Carpenters. Runs through May 20. 816-421-1700. Tickets are $35-$38 through qualityhillplayhouse.com.

Without requiring the magic of the flux capacitor, Marty McFly and Doc Brown will bring their DeLorean to the Kauffman Center. The 1985 film “Back to the Future,” starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, will show on the big screen while the Kansas City Symphony performs the score, including additional music composer Alan Silvestri wrote for the film’s 30th anniversary. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. 816-471-0400. Tickets are $45-$98 through kcsymphony.org.

Before they gave us “Ragtime,” Lynn Ahrens (book and lyrics) and Stephen Flaherty (music) adapted Rosa Guy’s novel “My Love, My Love” for the stage. “Once on this Island,” which originally opened on Broadway in 1990 and is now being revived at the Circle in the Square Theatre, tells the story of a Caribbean peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy man. Presented by Spinning Tree Theatre. Runs through May 6. 816-569-5277. Tickets are $20-$45 through spinningtreetheatre.com.

The chamber ensemble that usually focuses on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach will bring tango masters Hector del Curto (bandoneon) and Gustavo Casenave (piano) with Jeff Harshbarger (double bass) for a show that will feature Astor Piazzolla’s works and “Old Tango” compositions. Bach Aria Soloists previously presented “Night of Tango” in 2014. 816-820-1473. Tickets are $20-$60 through bachariasoloists.com.

Last year, more than 35,000 people attended this celebration on the north lawn of the MCC-Longview campus, where adults and children can fly their own kites or watch mega kites, power kites, stunt kites and other soaring structures, including what is being billed as the world’s largest windsock. There also will be a children’s activity area with face painting, an inflatable maze and face-painting, as well as food-and-drink vendors. kitefest.mcckc.edu. Free.

Serious runners will take on the marathon, half-marathon and 10K courses that track through Olathe — with the top finishers earning Garmin Forerunners — but even casual joggers can try the family run. After finishing, participants can enjoy the “Emerald City” Festival, which will include free water, snacks, food, beer, margaritas, chiropractic adjustments, massages and yoga stretching. ozrun.org. Online registration closed; late registration ($90-$130) and packet pickup 2-8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday at Ball Conference Center.

Visitors can support the Kansas City Symphony by touring the 49th Showhouse, which will feature about three dozen spaces displaying the talents of area designers as well as a boutique filled with one-of-a-kind items, home décor ideas and fashion from area artisans. The three-story, 5,034-square-foot colonial, which sits near the site of the Battle of Westport, was built in 1915. Runs through May 13. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. Tickets are $20 at showhouse.org; $25 at door.

The composer and lyricist of “The Sound of Music” and “South Pacific” created their only work for television, a production of “Cinderella” that starred Julie Andrews, in 1957 for CBS. This adaptation made its Broadway debut in 2013 and brings a contemporary take on the classic tale. A Broadway touring company will perform songs including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago.” Johnson County Community College. 913-469-4445. Tickets are $45-$55 through jccc.edu/theseries.

Brazilian pianist Nelson Freire has performed in more than 70 countries and has collaborated with the world’s top orchestras and conductors during a career that has spanned six decades. The Friends of Chamber Music will present Freire, who will play compositions by Mozart, Schumann and Chopin as well as by Spaniard Isaac Albéniz and Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos. 816-561-9999. Tickets are $25-$35 through chambermusic.org.

After being one of the Royals’ best players for the past six seasons, Lorenzo Cain signed in the off-season with Milwaukee, where he began his major league career. He has been starting in center field and is hitting almost .300 for the Brewers, who will make their only 2018 appearance in Kauffman Stadium in this two-game series. 800-676-9257. Tickets are $15-$159 through mlb.com/royals.

Musica Sacra, “Fauré,” April 22, Arrupe Hall. rockhurst.edu/center-arts-letters/musica-sacra-kansas-city/concerts

Conservatory Wind Symphony, April 24-25, Folly. conservatory.umkc.edu

Free Symphony Happy Hour, “Tonal Eclipse of the Heart,” April 24, Helzberg Hall. kcsymphony.org

“Urinetown,” Barn Players, April 19-29, Arts Asylum. thebarnplayers.org

DC Young Fly, April 22, Kansas City Improv. improvkc.com

James Johann, April 24-28, Stanford and Sons. stanfordscomedyclub.com

Justin Moore with Dylan Scott, April 19, St. Joseph Civic Arena. ticketmaster.com

Houndmouth, April 20, The Truman. thetrumankc.com

Brett Eldredge with Devin Dawson and Jillian Jacqueline, April 21, Uptown. uptowntheater.com

K Camp with Lil Flip, April 21, VooDoo. voodookc.com

Shooter Jennings, April 21, Granada. thegranada.com

Blackberry Smoke with Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown, April 22, Granada. thegranada.com

Jack White, April 24, Providence Amphitheater. providenceamp.com

Sons of Apollo with Felix Martin, April 24, Granada. thegranada.com

Lord Huron, April 25, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. thetrumankc.com

Odesza, April 25, Providence Amphitheater. providenceamp.com

Rainbow Kitten Surprise, April 25, Madrid. madridtheatre.com

Quindaro Symposium, April 19-21, Memorial Hall. freedomsfrontier.org

Worlds of Fun opens, April 20, Worlds of Fun. worldsoffun.com

Barnyard Babies Family Festival, April 21, National Agricultural Center & Hall of Fame. aghalloffame.com

Earth Day 2018, April 21, Lakeside Nature Center. kcparks.org/event/earth-day18

Head for the Cure Bike Ride, April 21, Browne’s Irish Market. headforthecure.org/bike-ride-kc

Party for the Planet, April 21-22, Kansas City Zoo. kansascityzoo.org

Pig and Swig, April 21, Power & Light District. pigandswigkc.com

Central Exchange Leadership Lyceum, April 24, Overland Park Convention Center. centralexchange.org/leadership-lyceum

Robert Watson for “The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn: An Untold Story of the American Revolution,” April 20, Truman Library. trumanlibrary.org

Kathleen Rooney for “Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk,” April 23, Rainy Day Books. rainydaybooks.com

Kansas City Tornado’s (basketball) vs. Nevada, April 23 and 25. Municipal Auditorium. napbasketball.com

Sporting Kansas City vs. Vancouver, April 20. Children’s Mercy Park. sportingkc.com

This story was originally published April 17, 2018 at 8:00 AM with the headline "KC events April 19-25: Royals, David McCullough, Garmin marathon, Mega Kite Festival."