Things to do in Kansas City: Comic Jim Gaffigan, opening of Sistine Chapel exhibition
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Jim Gaffigan will bring his family-focused and family-friendly stand-up comedy act to Kansas City.
The father of five and author of the bestselling “Dad Is Fat,” “Food: A Love Story” and other books has done six standup specials for Netflix, most recently “Comedy Monster” last year. He is visiting arenas nationwide with The Fun Tour, stopping at the T-Mobile Center at 7 p.m. April 1.
Tickets ($49-$109) are available at t-mobilecenter.com.
Also opening April 1: “Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition” will come to life in the former Nike store on the Plaza at 211 Nichols Road. It’s similar to the recent Van Gogh exhibit, projected floor to ceiling at Starlight Theatre. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 1-May 1 ($13.70-$25.50). chapelsistine.com/exhibits/kansas-city.
Music
▪ Kansas City Symphony Chorus, “Voices From the Heartland,” 8 p.m. March 31, Kauffman Center ($25-$50). kcsymphony.org.
▪ Steve Aoki, 7 p.m. April 1, KC Live! ($25-$50) powerandlightdistrict.com.
▪ Kansas City Symphony, “Pétrouchka, plus Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto,” 8 p.m. April 1-2, 2 p.m. April 3, Kauffman Center ($25-$92). kcsymphony.org.
▪ Jason Boland & The Stragglers, 8:30 p.m. March 31, Knuckleheads ($29.50). knuckleheadskc.com.
▪ Kansas City R&B Music Festival, 6 p.m. April 2, Municipal Auditorium ($99-$179). ticketmaster.com.
▪ Nektar, 7 p.m. April 3, Knuckleheads ($30-$50). knuckleheadskc.com.
▪ Scottish Ensemble with bassist Edgar Meyer, 3 p.m. April 3, Folly ($7.50-$45). hjseries.org.
▪ Ben Folds, 8 p.m. April 6, Liberty Hall ($45-$99). libertyhall.net.
▪ Ministry with The Melvins and Corrosion of Conformity, 7 p.m. April 6, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland ($39.50-$45). arvestbanktheatre.com.
More entertainment
▪ KCRep for All will present a restaged version of the boxing drama “The Royale” during free visits to area libraries and community centers, begins 6 p.m. March 31 at Mohart Multipurpose Center; through April 10. kcrep.org.
▪ “Operation: Celestial Spirits” at the National WWI Museum and Memorial will explore astrological and metaphysical practices that were popular during World War I, 6 p.m. March 31 ($25-$35). theworldwar.org.
▪ “Flyin’ West” at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre tells the story of Black homesteaders in 1880s western Kansas, opens 7:30 p.m. April 1; runs through April 10 ($15-$54). metkc.org.
▪ “Alphabet Soup: Theater from Queer Voices” will consist of five short plays by members of the area’s LGBTQ+ community at the Unity Performing Arts Center, opens 8 p.m. April 1; runs through April 10 ($20). eventbrite.com.
▪ The Owen/Cox Dance Group with cellist Helen Gillet will present “Skin” at City Stage Theatre, 8 p.m. April 1-2, 2 p.m. April 3 ($10-$25). owencoxdance.org.
▪ The modern dance company Pilobolus will celebrate its 50th anniversary with “Pilobolus, ‘Big Five-Oh!’” at Yardley Hall, 8 p.m. April 2 ($15-$49). jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events.
