Johnson County

What’s happening in Johnson County

May 28

15th Annual Patriotic Concert: A Celebration at the Station, featuring the Kansas City Symphony, this year’s musical guest star is Patti Austin, bring your blankets and chairs, doors open at 3 p.m, concert at 8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City.

May 29

30th Annual Amy Thompson Fun for Brain Injury: Includes 8K, 5K run and walk, proceeds benefit the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater KC, $10 to $40, www.amythompsonrun.org.

Memorial Day Commemoration: Remembering those who died while serving our country’s armed forces, sponsored by American Legion Post #213, bring lawn chairs, 11 a.m., Emerson Park, Strong Avenue and South 29th Street, Kansas City, Kan.

May 30

Spring Fling Dance: Enjoy and fun evening with music and dancing to the tunes from the Abel Ramirez Big Band and guests, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Camelot Ballroom, 6635 W. 151st. St., Overland Park, www.abelramirezbigband.

Theatre in the Park Summer Academy: Three sessions to choose from or all if desired, a fun summer camp, some of the best teacher in the country, rehearsals a full production including costumes, light sound effects at the end, other sessions include June 12 - 24 and June 26 - July 8, $400, academy@theatreinthepark.org. or www.theatreinthepark.org.

June 3

Latino Arts Festival: Artist exhibit, food, children’s art area, vendors, car show and more, 1 to 8 p.m., Fourth through 12th Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan.

June 2

Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Connections Workshop: Learn the ways to maximize the value of your membership and make immediate connections, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Country Club Bank, 13451 Briar, Leawood, free, 913-498-1514, ext. 2.

June 2 - 4

Theatre in the Park: Opens up this season with Spamalot, the zany antics of Monty Python and the Holy Grail play out in the hysterical musical, 8:30 p.m, Theatre in the Park Shawnee Mission Park, 7710 Renner Rd., Shawnee, $6-$8, Shawnee, www.theatreinthepark.org.

June 4

Westport Community Festival: Music all day, Mexican food, silent auction, raffles, bingo and games, bring the family for a day of fun, noon to 8 p.m., Guardian Angels Church, 1310 Westport Road, Kansas City.

June 6

Biggest Ballroom Dance: Big band jazz in the tradition that made Kansas City famous, featuring Abel Ramirez Big Band, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Camelot Ballroom, 6635 W. 151st St., Overland Park, www.abelramirezbigband.

Leawood Chamber of Commerce Morning Mingle: Join in for coffee, breakfast and connections, invite a friend, 8 to 9 a.m., The Residences t park Place, 5280 W. 115th Place, Leawood, members free, $15 others.

June 7 - 10

Theatre in the Park: Opens up this season with Spamalot, the zany antics of Monty Python and the Holy Grail play out in the hysterical musical, 8:30 p.m, Theatre in the Park Shawnee Mission Park, 7710 Renner Rd., Shawnee, $6-$8, Shawnee, www.theatreinthepark.org.

June 11

Community Open House: Guided tours, activities for kids and refreshment along with a short program, 3 to p.m., Village Church Child & Family Development Center, 9900 Mission Road, Overland Park, 913-671-2310.

Abel Ramirez Big Band: Featuring Anne Trinkl Duo, great music and dancing for all to enjoy, 2 to 5 p.m., Camelot Ballroom, 6635 W. 151st., Overland Park.

June 13

Leawood Chamber of Commerce Luncheon: Dr. Joseph M. Sopcich, President of Johnson County Community College will share his vision for the colleges next 50 years, as they celebrate 50 years, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, $31 members, $41 others, 913-498-1514, ext. 2.

Abel Ramirez Big Band: Featuring Anne Trinkl Duo, great music and dancing for all to enjoy, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Camelot Ballroom, 6635 W. 151st., Overland Park.

June 15

Learn Laugh & Love Series: Join the program as they spread kindness and offer a kind welcome to friends and strangers, 1 to 2 p.m., Jewish Community Campus, 5801 W 115th St., Overland Park, 913-327-8044.

June 16

Guadalupe Center Taco Dinner: Come down to enjoy great food and help out at the same time, all proceeds to benefit the youth programs, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Guadalupe Center, 1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez, $6, 816-421-4015.

Lisa Lopez, llopez@kcstar.com

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