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• Sip & Shop with Desiree Warren | Thursday, April 25 | 5-8 p.m. | Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., KCMO | Free | Join a local fine artist for wine and bites at the Kansas City Museum’s Wisteria boutique.
• Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner | Thursday, April 25 | 8 p.m. | The Kansas City Symphony, 1703 Wyandotte St., Ste. 200, KCMO | $54-$74 | Celebrate the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” with an evening of iconic musical hits like “Proud Mary,” “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” and “Disco Inferno.”

• Tee it up for Vets | Friday, April 26 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Tiffany Greens Golf Club, 5900 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy., KCMO | $125 | Put it up at this charity golf tournament benefiting Valor Ranch’s mission to assist homeless veterans.
• Knitting in the Heartland 2024 | Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28 | Embassy Suites by Hilton, 10401 S. Ridgeview Rd., Olathe, KS | $0-$95 | Get your knit on with a variety of classes taught by nationally-recognized teachers and free vendor market featuring fiber artists + yarn shops from around the Midwest.

• Lenexa Farmers Market | Saturday, April 27-Saturday, Oct. 26 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Lenexa Civic Campus, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS | Free entry | Shop local baked goods, veggies, meat, flowers, and body care products before settling in with a ready-to-eat meal and live music.
• 54th Symphony Designers’ Showhouse | Saturday, April 27-Saturday, May 18 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Symphony Designers’ Showhouse, 1100 Valentine Rd., KCMO | $20-$25 | Tour a home in the Roanoke Historic District and see how talented designers transformed 20 spaces, benefiting the KC Symphony.

• In case anyone was holding their breath — the Chiefs signed extensions for the trio that has overseen the team’s miracle run since 2017: GM Brett Veach, president Mark Donovan, and head coach Andy Reid, now the highest paid coach in the NFL. (FOX4)

• To celebrate its 125th anniversary in KC, the annual American Royal cattle exhibition is partnering with eight local brands to create themed merch, drinks, and events. Partners include Boulevard Brewing, J. Rieger, Charlie Hustle, and Sporting KC. (Kansas City Business Journal)

• KC Asian Mart, a new Asian grocery + convenience store, is now open in Overland Park in the space formerly occupied by Sweet Supply KC (11136 Antioch Rd.). The store sells snacks, teas, soup mixes, and fresh produce, with a niche in Southeast Asian cuisine. (Johnson County Post)

• Arizona-based “electro” workout chain OHM Fitness will open its first metro location in OP’s Bluhawk shopping center. The center offers three 25-minute workout classes centered on EMPower Suits, which send electrical currents through the body during exercise. (Johnson County Post)

• Waldo bar Johnny Kaw’s is now closed — but before you shed a tear, a new concept from the same owner is planned to open by summer. Waldo Bar & Rec, a sister location to Westport Bar & Rec, will feature arcade cabinets, shuffleboard, and other games. (Kansas City Star)

• Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity KC’s Rock the Block mobilized this week to help with repairs in Town Fork Creek, a historically underserved neighborhood near Swope Park. With more attention being paid to its nearby greenway + stadium, residents say the repairs support an area on the rise. (KSHB)

• With the NFL Draft kicking off today in Detroit, one Chiefs superfan set out to rep for the home team. Shawn Grew, with his dyed red beard and Wrestlemania-esque championship belt, plans to set up a tailgate for football fans regardless of jersey. (KSHB)

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