Tuesday, March 6
Delta Week: Fiesta with the Divas: Ballin' on a budget? Come learn how to save money and eat well while in college. Presented by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Oak Street Residence Hall Basement, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 7
Meeting: Staff Council: All UMKC staff invited. Plaza Room, Administrative Center, 9 a.m.
Delta Week: Real Talk about Education: Come out and have an open discussion about education and what we can do to improve our school systems. African American History and Culture House, 6 p.m.
UMKC Coaching Program Spring Social: Reflect upon the winter semester and discuss how what you are doing now translates into the workforce. Keynote speaker is Clyde McQueen, President/CEO of The Full Employment Council of Kansas City. Pierson Auditorium, University Center, 6-8 p.m.
Debate in Film Panel Discussion: A panel of debate and film enthusiasts will analyze and discuss representations of oral arguments in film to benefit DEBATE-Kansas City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting debate in urban middle and high schools. Panelists include Mitch Brian, screenwriter and UMKC professor; Mikah Story, UMKC professor; Mark Forsythe, city council candidate; and DKC High School debaters. Begins with dessert bar and includes Q&A. Law School Commons Room, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Taking Back Sunday: Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway, 7 p.m. $23.
Thursday, March 8
Bloch Executive Leadership Speaker Series: Bernard J. Milano, president of the KPMG Foundation, will present "What Business Needs from Higher Education." Linda Hall Library Auditorium, 5109 Cherry St., 4:30 p.m.
Delta Week: Exercise with Delta: Learn yoga and enjoy nutritious yet delicious snacks, African American History and Culture House, 6 p.m.
Dropkick Murphys: Beaumont Club, 4050 Pennsylvania Ave., 7:30 p.m. $20.
Friday, March 9
Free Financial Fridays: UMKC professors and certified financial planners Randy Gardner and Tiffany Owens explain basic financial planning. 147 University Center, noon to 1:30 p.m. Free and open to public.
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: with keynote speaker River Huston presenting "A Positive Life." The event will also include HIV testing by the Good Samaritan Project, educational exhibits, and entertainment. Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center, 3701 Emanuel Cleaver Boulevard, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Exhibit Opening Reception: "Sentiments": a group art exhibit celebrating Women's History Month from the African-American male perspective. Featured artists include: Alexander Austin, Sean Alvarado, Darryl Chamberlain, Ben E. Mercer, Lonnie Powell and Joseph L. Smith. Exhibit shows through April 13, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. African American History & Culture House, 5245 Rockhill Road, 6-8 p.m.
Delta Week: Show 'Em Ya Curves Ladies Night: Join Delta Sigma Theta for a night of relaxation and good conversation. Ladies only. Delta House, 5347 Harrison St., 6 p.m.
UMKC History Club Presents Don Maxwell: The award-winning local filmmaker will show his film "Civil War Stories" based on war stories of Ambrose Bierce. Maxwell will discuss producing, writing and directing a film. 104 Royall Hall, 7 p.m.
Reading: Riverfront Series: Carl Bettis, Silvia Koffler, and Kathy Allen, The Writers Place, 3607 Pennsylvania Ave., 8 p.m.
Ben Allison Quartet: 18th St. & Vine, 8:30 p.m. $10.
Saturday, March 10
Selfless Saturdays: Come to the Women's Center for coffee and bagels, then volunteer at Bridging the Gap. This organization works to unite business, government and individuals to preserve natural resources. Carpool from Women's Center, 105 Haag Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Delta Week: Community Service with Delta: Join Delta Sigma Theta and give back to the community. Habitat for Humanity, 10 a.m.
Steve Harvey: Music Hall, 7:30 p.m. $42.50.
Lyric Opera: "The Barber of Seville": Lyric Theatre, 11th St. and Central, 8 p.m. Runs through March 18. Limited student rush tickets $10 one hour before curtain with ID. For tickets call (816) 471-7344.
Folly Jazz present Latin Side: Miles & Trane: Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., 8 p.m. $15-50.
Jazz Disciples: Blue Room, 8:30 p.m., $10.
Snowden: Malajube: The Record Bar, 1020 Westport Road, 9 p.m. $10.
Monday, March 12
"Ball: A Tramedy": one-man play that chronicles Brian Lobel's journey into the world of cancer. At 20 years old, Lobel was diagnosed with testicular cancer. One-hour performance followed by short Q&A session. Admission is free; donations to American Cancer Society accepted. Pierson Auditorium, 7 p.m.
