KC events Feb. 8-14: Cedric the Entertainer, ‘Daniel Tiger,’ Professional Bull Riders

Writer, performer and educator Scott Turner Schofield will take to the stage to discuss the subject of literally becoming a man — and have some fun in the process. Schofield was the first openly transgender actor on daytime television, starring as Nick on CBS’ “The Bold and the Beautiful.” While creating theater about gender and sexuality, he allows audience members to decide which stories they will hear. 785-864-2787. Tickets are $14-$25 through lied.ku.edu.

Born in Jefferson City and with a degree in mass communication from Southeast Missouri State University, Cedric Antonio Kyles was a natural to work for State Farm Insurance. Fortunately, he discovered comedy while toiling in St. Louis, and the rest is history. One of “The Original Kings of Comedy,” Cedric the Entertainer has been a fixture on TV and in movies for more than 25 years. 816-759-5233. Tickets are $45-$75 through improvkc.com.

Shortly after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., Arthur Mitchell started a school to teach children — especially those in Harlem, where he was born — about dance and the allied arts. Now in its fourth decade, Dance Theatre of Harlem has grown into a multicultural institution that tours around the world. It will perform here as part of the Harriman-Jewell Series. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. 816-415-5025. Tickets are $20-$70 through hjseries.org.

Paige Davis and tiny houses will be the big attractions at the annual KC Remodel and Garden Show. Attendees will be able to see Davis, a star of Broadway musicals who is the host of the hit TLC show “Trading Spaces,” as well as Zack Giffin, co-host of “Tiny House Nation” on the FYI network. They can also tour the Veterans Community Projects tiny home, get ideas from experts on the Fresh Ideas Stage and check out hundreds of exhibitors. 816-513-4325. Tickets are $8-$10 through kcremodelandgarden.com; 12 and under free.

Saxophonist, composer and arranger Bobby Watson, who grew up in Kansas City, Kan., will help the Symphony honor our homegrown jazz musicians. Also appearing will be vocalists David Basse and Deborah Brown, trumpet player Hermon Mehari and Chuck Haddix, the producer of KCUR’s “Fish Fry.” Presented in association with the American Jazz Museum. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. 816-471-0400. Tickets are $40-$88 through kcsymphony.org.

The stage version of the popular PBS children’s program is in its third year of touring with an all-new adventure in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, where Daniel learns what it takes to be king. All the show’s favorite characters will be on hand to captivate the audience with new songs, magical moments and surprise guests. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. 816-994-7222. Tickets are $33.50-$83.50 through kauffmancenter.org.

Mickey and Minnie Mouse headline 25 characters, also to include Snow White, Tinker Bell and Aladdin’s Genie, who will present Disney moments and grand illusions. The audience will see the Fairy Godmother transform Cinderella’s rags into a ball gown in a split second and will watch Rapunzel and Flynn rise into the sky amid floating lanterns. 816-442-6100. Tickets are $23-$53 through silversteineyecentersarena.com.

Originally from St. Louis, Kathleen Madigan has been getting paid to make people laugh for nearly 30 years. She is a pure stand-up comic, spending 250 nights a year in clubs while doing occasional TV specials (“Bothering Jesus” on Netflix is her fifth) and making frequent appearances on “The Tonight Show,” “Conan” and every other late-night talk show. 816-283-9921. Tickets are $29.50-$36.50 through midlandkc.com.

Considering that seven of the top 10 riders in the PBR standings entering February were from Brazil, the name at No. 4 stuck out even more than it would have anyway: Ryan Dirteater. Known as the “Cherokee Kid,” Dirteater is from Hulbert, Okla., and he says that is the name he was born with. The idea in bull riding, of course, is to avoid eating dirt, so he’ll try not to live up to his name. 816-949-7100. Tickets are $18-$403 through sprintcenter.com.

“… and 16 Other Things I Learned While I Was Drinking Last Thursday.” After “Dixie’s Tupperware Party,” which was part of Starlight’s indoors series in 2016, Dixie Longate returns for a sequel boasting a considerably longer title. Kris Andersson debuted his one-person, adults-only show at the 2004 New York International Fringe Festival, and he has been portraying the redheaded Dixie around the country since. Also, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14-16, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, 2 p.m. Feb. 18. 816-363-7827. Tickets are $31-$76 through kcstarlight.com.

If you want to celebrate Fat Tuesday in these parts, this celebration presented by the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and American Jazz Museum is your best bet. In addition to Cajun food and a live brass band, highlights will include a King and Queen of Mardi Gras costume contest. VIP tickets will provide transportation to and from the event from multiple stops throughout the area. Tickets are $20-$35 through americanjazzmuseum.org/event/mardi-gras-18th-vine or nekcchamber.com.

Cindy Williams, who played Shirley Feeney on the hit sitcom “Laverne & Shirley” in the 1970s, will return to New Theatre to star in the Neil Simon comedy that premiered on Broadway in 1963. The movie “Barefoot in the Park” was a hit in 1967, with Jane Fonda and Robert Redford in the lead roles as young newlyweds who move into a New York City apartment. Runs through April 22. 913-649-7469. Tickets are $34-$60 through newtheatre.com.

Bach Aria Soloists, “Opus 22: The Organ and BAS,” Feb. 10, Village Presbyterian Church. bachariasoloists.com

Tesla Quartet, Feb. 10, 1900 Building. 1900bldg.com

Lara St. John, violin, and Matt Herskowitz, piano, Feb. 11, Polsky Theatre. jccc.edu/theseries

Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, “Valentine Serenades,” Feb. 13, Californos. kcchamberorchestra.org

“Violet,” Feb. 9-25, Olathe Civic Theatre Association. olathetheatre.org

“Music Musical Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 12-13, MTH Theater at Crown Center. mthkc.com

“Jersey Boys,” Feb. 13, Lied Center. lied.ku.edu

“Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook,” Theatre for Young America, Feb. 13-March 24, H&R Block City Stage. tya.org

Rodney Carrington, Feb. 9-10, Ameristar. ameristar.com

Alan Jackson, Feb. 8, Silverstein Eye Centers Arena. silversteineyecentersarena.com

Blackberry Smoke, Feb. 8, Uptown. uptowntheater.com

Seasons of Blizzard featuring Brillz, 12th Planet and more, Feb. 9-10, Granada. thegranada.com

Jagged Edge with Michael Blackson, Keke Wyatt and Tammy Rivera, Feb. 10, Uptown. uptowntheater.com

Mickey Avalon and Dirt Nasty, Feb. 10, Riot Room. theriotroom.com

Stokley, Feb. 10, VooDoo. voodookc.com

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, Feb. 11, Lied Center. lied.ku.edu

Big Wild, Feb. 11, RecordBar. therecordbar.com

Jacob Sartorius, Feb. 11, The Truman. thetrumankc.com

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Feb. 13, The Truman. thetrumankc.com

Neck Deep, Feb. 14, The Truman. thetrumankc.com

World of Wheels, Feb. 9-11, Bartle Hall. autorama.com/attend/kansascity

“Funville: What Do You Want to Be?” Feb. 10-May 6, Crown Center. crowncenter.com

KC Brew Fest, Feb. 10, Union Station. kansascitybrewfest.com

Emily Ecton for “The Ambrose Deception,” Feb. 13, Rainy Day Books. rainydaybooks.com

Kansas City Comets (indoor soccer) vs. St. Louis, Feb. 9. Silverstein Eye Centers Arena. cometsindoorsoccer.com

UMKC men’s basketball vs. Seattle, Feb. 8; vs. Utah Valley, Feb. 10. Municipal Auditorium. umkckangaroos.com

Kansas City Tornado’s (basketball) vs. Kentucky, Feb. 11. Municipal Auditorium. napbasketball.com

Dragon Invitational Gymnastics Competition, Feb. 9-11, Gage Center. gagecenterevents.com/dragon-invite

This story was originally published February 6, 2018 at 8:00 AM with the headline "KC events Feb. 8-14: Cedric the Entertainer, ‘Daniel Tiger,’ Professional Bull Riders."