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• Emo Nite | Friday, July 19 | 8 p.m. | The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd., KCMO | $19-$40 | But God, does it feel so good to dust off your skinny jeans and studded belts for a night of 2000s + 2010s throwbacks.
• “Dazed and Confused” | Friday, July 19 | 8:45 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library: Central Library, 14 W. 10th St., KCMO | Free | The library continues its Off the Wall rooftop film series with Richard Linklater’s 70s-inspired cult classic.

• Bugs Extravaganza | Saturday, July 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., KCMO | Free | Save the bees with an info-sesh on local pollinators + a hike around Swope Park.
• Zona Rosa Summer Fest | Saturday, July 20 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Zona Rosa, 8640 N. Dixson Ave., KCMO | Free entry | The ultimate summer block party meets pop-up shopping event with live music, beer garden, yard games, a petting zoo + a foam party.
• Sip and Stretch | Saturday, July 20 | 8:45 a.m. | National WWI Museum and Memorial, KCMO | Free with RSVP | Bring a mat + a friend for a pilates class with the Kansas City Ballet, plus a free cold-pressed juice from Ruby Jean’s Juicery.

• A One Woman Titanic Parody in 59 Minutes or Less | Sunday, July 21 | 3-4 p.m. | The Bird Comedy Theater, 103 W. 19th St., KCMO | $15 | Watch actor and actual Titanic historian, Katie Thayer, perform the whole 3+ hour movie by herself.

• Cruising down Main Street this week? You might catch the second round of streetcar shelter installation. Five new blue canopies — spanning Union Hill to Southmoreland — are the latest step in the extension project, on track to be completed by 2025.

• With the MLB Draft concluded + their 2025 season set, the Royals announced a new ballpark offering: the “Taste of the K Taco.” The creation features a hot dog wrapped in a cheeseburger quesadilla and topped with a slew of sides like barbecue brisket, french fries, Sriracha Cracker Jacks, and 816 Sauce. Available now for any fan who dares. (FOX4)

• Yesterday, we shared the news of terminals B + C’s final departures from KCI Airport. Today, we have pics from inside the demolition + a shot of its heyday in 1972.

• The Black Archives of Mid America is now offering a way for Black residents to research their roots. Thanks to recent grants, genealogy courses are now available to teach residents how to access + use its expanded online resources. Keep an eye out for its next class. (Kansas City Star)

• Moon Bar has landed. The Japanese-inspired pop up bar is moving to a permanent location in Columbus Park + starting a daytime sister concept, Tian Tea House. An opening date is TBA. (Kansas City Magazine)

• Clink, clink — we’d like to make a toast. Drink Up Week is coming Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26. To celebrate Kansas City’s buzzy beverage culture, local businesses are offering fun drink deals throughout the week. Map your route and raise a glass.