A look at fests, events, exhibits in the Kansas City metro area

Michael Farley Concert: David Bassie Trio in concert, 7 p.m., Westport Coffee House, 4011 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, 913-642-5491 or basse.db@gmail.com.

Bill Hankins Photo Exhibit: Featuring Places and Faces of the Heart, Platte County and its people, reservations requested, Thursday and Friday, 1 to 4 p.m., Ben Ferrel Platte County Museum, 220 Ferrel St., Platte County, 816-304-1627.

Poetry on the Square: Join Rebecca Santiago-Appazeller for a poetry open mic night, welcoming songwriters, storytellers, 7 p.m., Corbin Theater, 15 N. Water St., Liberty, jthill@libertymo.gov.

NARFE Chapter 2256 Monthly Meeting: The Gladstone Fire Department will present a program on safety in the home, all current or retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to attend, 10 a.m., Wexford Place, 6500 N. Cosby, Gladstone.

Opening Reception: All souls Gallery will host artist, HugoXimello-Salido, his show will run thru Oct. 31, 5 to 7 p.m., All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut St., Kansas City, Sallsoulskc.org/events/gallery.

Japan Festival: A mix of Japanese popular culture including both contemporary and traditional music performances, martial arts demonstrations, tea ceremonies Amine and Manga, Kimono exhibit and Sumarai workshops, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Johnson County Community College, Carlsen Center, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, www.kcjapanfestival.org.

Gladstone Parade 2018: 10 to 11:30 a.m., Shady Lane and North Oak, North to 72nd, east to Holmes ending at Security Bank parking lot at 70th and North Oak, www.gladstonechamber.com/gladfest.

Silver City Day Celebration: The Argentine neighborhood of KCK will hold celebration, dancing, music and food, craft booths and more, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Emerson Park, 1423 S. 29th St., Kansas City, Kan.

WaterFire KC 2018: Brush Creek will serve a stage for a visual arts representation accompanied by music and dance, live music, 7 to 11 p.m., Brush Creek, Country Club Plaza.

Applefest: Hometown parade, time-honored techniques of Missouri family demonstrating the arts of candle and soap making, wood turning and carving, leather tanning and basket weaving, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Downtown Weston, Main St., 816-640-2909.

Parent Empowering: SAFE Coalition offers a conscious discipline based approach to parenting that provides the skills tools to create a safe connected problem solving family environment, reservations requested, 7 to 8:30 p.m., The Excelsior Springs Community Center, 500 Tiger Drive, Excelsior Springs, safedfc@gmail.com.

CPR Classes: For those seeking pediatric CPR training, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., North Kansas City Hospital, first floor pavilion, Barry Room, 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, $45, nkch.org/CPR.

Feast of Fountains: Join food truck festival to benefit our city’s fountains, enjoy music and other activities for the family, 5 to 7 p.m., Parade Park, The Lawn, 18th and Vine, Kansas City.

Linger Over Breakfast: Join Nancy Corcoran as she discusses faith in action, 9 to 11 a.m., Avila University, Whitfield Center, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, $15, 816-501-2944 or www.csjsl.org.

Wine and Chocolate with the Sisters of St. Joseph Carondelet: Celebrate Founders Day with an evening of specialty wines, gourmet chocolate, hors d’oeuvres and live music along with tours, 6 to 8 p.m., Avila University, Whitfield Center, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, $35, 816-501-2944 or csjkc@csjs.org.

KC Race & Equity Initiative: Socialization and bias, continuing the conversation, from community nonprofit and government organizations across the area hosted by CARE and Mayor Sly James, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Robert J. Mohart, multi-purpose room, 3200 Wayne Ave., Kansas City.

CPR Classes: Focus on pediatric CPR training, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., North Kansas City Hospital, first floor pavilion, Barry Room, 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, $45, nkch.org/CPR.

Fourth Annual Trunk or Treat: The event is for kids, children ages 1 to 12, 6 to 9 p.m., Fun Run, 1919 Industrial Drive, Liberty.

Managing Your Pain: North Kansas City Hospital’s Jason Calder, a physical therapist, addresses pain management alternatives, Mondays 5 to 6:15 p.m. and Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., North Kansas City Hospital, first floor Pavilion, 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Kansas City, $15, nkch.org/Class.

Living Well with a Chronic Condition: Join trained facilitators to help you live a quality life with the right support, 1 to 3:30 p.m., North Kansas City Hospital, 2700 Clay Edwards Drive, Professional Building, Suite 315, free, nkch.org.Class.