A list of fests, meetings and other events in the Kansas City area this week

People’s Art Speakers: Guest speaker Hector Casanova, assistant professor of illustration at the Kansas City Art Institute, illustrator and muralist, 7 to 9 p.m., Sunshine Project, 1501 Learnard Ave., Lawrence, free.

Taste of Shawnee: Featuring the best of Shawnee restaurants, hosted by the Rotary Club of Shawnee, 3 to 6 p.m., Shawnee Town 1929, 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee.

Jackie Stiles Comes to Kansas City: Girls basketball clinic for grades 4 to 8, Jackie will speak on the topic of hard work and resiliency, this event in in honor of Tracy Long a long time KC resident who passed way from cancer, 3 to 4 p.m., clinic, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., speech, Whitmore Playground, 1444 Southwest Blvd Kansas City, Kansas.

Superhero Day: Aimed at children ages 3 to 6, who must be accompanied by an adult, costumes are encouraged for this action-packed morning, activities include a scavenger hunt, art activities, a photo activity and a goody bag for all, 10 a.m., Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood Drive, Roeland Park, $6, 913-831-3359 or www.jcprd.com.

Taste of Shawnee: Featuring the best of Shawnee restaurants, hosted by the Rotary Club of Shawnee, 3 to 6 p.m., Shawnee Town 1929, 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee.

Tails on the Trails: Pet costume contest, vendors, dog adoptions, giveaways, raffles, food and drinks, 2 to 4 p.m., Barry Platte Park, 8526 NW Old Stagecoach Road., Kansas City, 816-858-3419 or www.platteparks.com.

The National Poetry Month Finale Event: Xanath Caraza, winner of two 2018 International Latino book awards, will share poetry and stories that reflect her native Mexico as well has her travels, 6 to 7:30 p.m., JCAHC, 8788 Metcalf, Overland Park.

Seventh Annual Troost Jazz & Soul Experience: Featuring live music by local musicians, food, dancing also bid on auction items, proceeds to benefit reconciliation services, 7 to 11 p.m., The Midland, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, www.rs.3101.org.

Harry’s Hay Days Festival: A wide variety of vendors that will include music, entertainment, Kidzone with inflatables, petting zoo, face painting and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Grandview Main Street, Grandview, free.

PurpleStride Kansas City 2019: Join in to help raise awareness of pancreatic cancer, 8 a.m to 2 p.m., Frank A Theis Park, Kansas City, support.pancan.org.

Guadalupe Centers Cinco de Mayo Fiesta 2019: Food, music, local vendors, petting zoo, inflatables, and an all-women Mariachi band from Texas, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 4 and noon to 9 p.m. May 5, Guadalupe Center, 1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., free.

Lenexa Art Fair: Browse handcrafted art from more than 50 area artists while listen to live jazz music and sip on wine and beer, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Lenexa Commons, 17101 W. 87th St., Parkway, Lenexa, www.lenexa.com/artfair.

11th Annual Optimist Fishing Derby: Bring pole, hooks, bait, chair, prizes awarded for the longest fish in each species, for ages 5 to 14, lunch will be provided, 9 to 11 a.m., Rotary Park, 600 NW Vesper St. Blue Springs, free.

Fourth Annual Trivia PAWsuit Night: Dinner a demo and friendly competition of trivia, proceeds go to K9s and their handlers, 5:30 p.m., Thompson Barn, 1184 Lackman Road, Lenexa, www.going2thedogs.org

History on Tap Baseball: The great American pastime had some amazing milestones in the 1920s, hear about the Babe and his season of 54 homers, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, $5, 913-248-2360.

Fourth Annual Weston WineFest: Enjoy wine samples from 10 area wineries while enjoying live music and food, noon to 7 p.m., Pirtle Winery, 502 Spring St. Weston, $25, www.eventbrite.com.

24th Annual Turkey Festival: All you can eat pancake breakfast along with poney rides, petting zoo, inflatables, more for the family, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., Antioch Park, Shelter house #1, 6501 Antioch, Merriam.

Popcorn in the Park: “Incredibles 2,” bring your family and friends along with your blankets and lawn chairs and picnic, popcorn and water will be provided, 7 to 10 p.m., Stocksdale Park, 901 S. La Frenz Road, Liberty.