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The metro’s one-stop shop

• Golden Girls The Laughs Continue | Friday, March 29 | 8 p.m. | Kauffman Center, KCMO | $55-$61 | Miami’s sassiest seniors have returned for one more hurrah in this drag comedy show.
• Friday Night Smash | Friday, March 29 | 8-11 p.m. | SERV, 9051 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS | $10 | Sip, snack, and socialize with friends at this 21+ pickleball party.

• Caffeine and Chrome | Saturday, March 30 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Gateway Classic Cars of Kansas City, 1202 S. Lone Elm Rd., Olathe, KS | Free | Pets and people can cruise by and admire classic cars of all kinds.
• Women’s/Zombie Game 3 | Saturday, March 30 | 5-9 p.m. | Olahrama 28, 13903 E. Noland Ct., Independence, MO | $15 | Get your skate on and pick up a few drinks, too.

• Easter Egg Hunt on the Farm | Sunday, March 31 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Colonial Gardens, 27610 E. Wyatt Rd., Blue Springs, MO | $8 | Play games, compete in relay races, and embark on an epic egg hunt that promises surprises for all.

• The Kansas City Council passed the largest budget in city history yesterday — to the tune of $2.3 billion. Highlighted in the budget are street and sidewalk repair, affordable housing, climate initiatives, and opportunities for reliable zero-fare bus service. Read the fine print.

• Oak Street is staying open. After talks with Mayor Q, the Royals agreed to change the design of the proposed Crossroads stadium to allow car, bike + pedestrian use of Oak between Truman Road and East 17th Street. Previous plans included permanent closure of the two-block stretch. (Kansas City Star)

• Midwest Living named three metro spots on its Best of the Midwest list for 2024: Vine Street Brewing Co., Sobela Ocean Aquarium, and Wild Child. City Hall needs to start looking into trophy rooms...

• The Kansas City Title and Trust Building at 929 Walnut St. is getting more than just a facelift. The $11.1 million renovation project — which will result in 57 new apartment units at the historic office building — was just awarded a 10-year 80% tax abatement by the city. (Kansas City Business Journal)

• Mexican vendor Chilakillers is the latest name to hit the stalls at Lenexa Public Market. Originally a food truck, the local biz will start serving up items like tacos, tamales, and arroz con leche this spring. (Kansas City Star)

• The Chiefs’ latest signing? European rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit, a potential running back or wide receiver. The NFL expanded each team’s practice squad, allowing a spot specifically for international players. (ESPN)

• Mo’ Bettahs has closed its south Overland Park location (12005 Metcalf Ave.) and shifted operations to a digital kitchen at the Crossroads Food Stop. The Hawaiian Chain still has dine-in and drive-thru locations in Olathe, Overland Park, Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit, and Liberty. (Johnson County Post)

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• The Hunt Is On | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Big 11 Lake, 1310 N. 10th St., KCK | Free | This 10,000-egg hunt is for serious scavengers only — as long as you’re 10 years old or younger.
• Spring Local Flower Arrangement Workshop | 12-2 p.m. | Serendipity Farm & Vine, 4674 W. 183rd St., Stilwell, KS | $115 | Craft with local flowers while learning techniques from ikebana, a Japanese style of flower arranging.
• Chicken N Pickle Easter Event | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | 5901 W. 135th St., Overland Park, KS | Free entry | Grown-ups can look for treats at the mimosa bar while the kids go head-to-head with a pickleball-playing Easter bunny.
• Easter Egg 5K, 10K & Lil’ Bunny Fun Run | 8 a.m. | 7200 132nd St., Overland Park, KS | $12-$39 | This is for any family who wakes up at 6 a.m. to Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving... you amaze us all.