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Bonus: Traveling to Kansas City, KS

• A Christmas Story: The Musical | Friday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 12 | Times vary | Bell Cultural Arts Center, 2030 E. College Way, Olathe, KS | $16-$20 | First Act Theatre Arts presents the classic tale that’s captivated audiences for generations.

• 104th Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Downtown Leavenworth, 4th Street and Cherokee Street, Leavenworth, KS | Free | See the oldest and largest Veterans Day Parade west of the Mississippi River as you pay tribute to the US Armed Forces.
• Yolipolooza | Saturday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 12 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $72 | Learn all the basics on making tamales utilizing both corn and banana leaves while snacking on Yoli chips and agua fresca.
• Kansas City Roller Warriors Present Night 1 | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 5-9:30 p.m. | Memorial Hall, 600 N. 7th St. Trfy., Kansas City, KS | $10-$15 | Kick off the Roller Warriors’ season at this derby double header.
• Buck O’Neil’s Annual Birthday Celebration | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Gem Theater, 1615 E. 18th, Kansas City, KS | $50 | Join the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in honoring the life of Buck O’Neil for his 112th Birthday.

• Let’s Get Trivial | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 1-3 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company, 310 W. 79th St., Kansas City, MO | $15 | Get your thinking cap on for this afternoon of trivia where the top three players win prizes.

• Something strange is coming to the 94th Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony this year. Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne is the official switch flipper, meaning he will turn on the Plaza lights for the season. He will perform at the event along with Quixotic, DJ Kirby, and The Elders, followed by a fireworks show.

• It is opening day for Burg & Barrel’s new Lenexa location at 8725 Bourgade Ave. This marks the third spot for the popular local biz known for its burgers and craft beer. (Shawnee Mission Post)

• A mega-sized gas station and travel center is adding a stop in Independence. In the summer of 2024, Wally’s will open its largest store near I-70 and Noland Road. The 50,000-sqft station will host 80 pumps, 20 EV charging stations, and hot food stations. (KMBC)

• Prairie Village City Council approved $95,000 to design a new community center. The center would replace the Paul Henson YMCA near 79th and Delmar streets. YMCA and the city would split the bill, expected to total $143,000. Administrators anticipate the new design being a part of the November 2024 ballot. (Shawnee Mission Post)

• The National Frontier Trails Museum is blazing a new path. The museum is temporarily relocating to the basement of the Truman Memorial Building (416 W. Maple Ave., Independence, MO) while officials secure funding for its permanent new space. The museum will reopen on Monday, July 1, 2024. Admission is free. (KMBC)

• Speaking of museums on the move — the Steamboat Arabia Museum’s lease ends in November 2026. The museum is considering either relocation or enlarging the space. Not wanting to be caught off guard, City Market officials are drafting plans to best utilize the potential space. (FOX4)

• Shawnee’s old fire station will soon be home to a coffee shop. Built in the 1930s, the 19115 Midland Dr. spot will serve pastries and light food and feature an outdoor patio. It anticipates a January 2024 opening. (Kansas City Star)

• Veterans Day (observed), a federal holiday commemorating people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Expect various closures related to the holiday, and help honor our military personnel by attending the Veterans Day Parade in Leavenworth tomorrow.

• Your new first drink of the night: ZBiotics, a probiotic engineered by PhD microbiologists to break down the byproduct of alcohol. Try it to wake up feeling refreshed tomorrow.*

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