Tuesday, April 8
Royals Opener: The Royals' first big home game is at 3 p.m. at Kauffman Stadium, located at I-70 and Blue Ridge Cut-off.
National Alcohol Screening Day: If you think you have a problem with alcohol, or think you know someone who does, you can get a free screening from 2 to 5 p.m. at the MindBody Connection, University Center, room 161.
11 O'Clock Jazz Band: Musical performance at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, White Recital Hall. Performance is free to students and staff with ID, $6 for faculty, and $8 for everyone else.
Wednesday, April 9
Open Town Hall for the Student Union: Informational meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the University Center, room 106. Food is provided. Conservatory Student Chamber Music Ensembles: Musical performance at 7:30 p.m. in Grant Recital Hall. Performance is free.
Musica Nova: Free musical performance at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, White Recital Hall.
Thursday, April 10
Roos in Recovery: Meeting for Roos struggling with addictions and dependence is from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the MindBody Connection, University Center, room 161.
Academic Success Luncheon: Open luncheon for students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher at the African-American History and Culture House, 5245 Rockhill Road. Please bring your most recent transcript copy for verification.
Asian Pacific Medical Student Association meeting: Informational meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Oak Street dorm classroom.
Friday, April 11
Berkley's Fifth Annual Pancake Breakfast: Five dollars buys you an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at UMKC School of Education's Edgar L. and Rheta A. Berkley Child and Family Development Center, 1012 E. 52nd St.
Conservatory Faculty Recital: Musical performance with Keith Benjamin on trumpet starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, White Recital Hall.
"Churchill's Folly": Historian Christopher Catherwood discusses his book 6:30 p.m. at the Kansas City Public Library, Central Branch, 14 W. 10th St.
Riverfront Reading: Eric Pankey and Scott Cairns will be reading at 8 p.m. at the Writer's Place, 3607 Pennsylvania Ave. Saturday, April 12
"Time Pieces": Art exhibition by R. Shawn Bohs on display all day by appointment only at the Corridor Art Space, 4041 Mill St. Call (816) 931-6655 ext. 5494 to make an appointment.
Roasterie Tours: Come catch an olfactory buzz at 11 a.m. at the Roasterie building, 1204 W. 27th St. Tours are free.
Brunch at Lidia's: In the mood for change? Come between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to enjoy a filling buffet brunch at Lidia's, 101 W. 22nd St., $19.50.
Sunday, April 13
Second Sundays: Political columnist Steve Kraske will be speaking at 1:30 p.m. at the Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St.
"Gee's Bend": This play shows at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Kansas City Rep, Copaken Stage, 13th and Walnut streets, $12-$50.
Lee McBee and the Confessors: Musical performance from 6 to 11 p.m. at B.B.'s Lawnside BBQ, 1205 E. 85th St., $5.
Monday, April 14
U.S. Foreign Policy Opportunities and Challenges in the Americas: Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Shannon is speaking at 7 p.m. at the Kansas City Public Library, Central Branch, 14 W. 10th St.
Get to know the real J.C. Nichols: Film viewing at 6:30 p.m. at the Kansas City Public Library Truman Forum, Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St.
"At Ease with Opera: John Brown": the Lyric Opera Guild is hosting a discussion at 7 p.m. at the Kansas City Public Library, Waldo Branch, 201 E. 75th St. hsprigler@unews.co
