On and off the court

• ‍Advanced Attacking
• Advanced Dinking Strategies
• ‍Intermediate Playing in the Kitchen
• Veterans Pickleball Clinic

• Movie Night: “Elemental” | Friday, Aug. 2 | 7-11 p.m. | Azura Credit Union, 11750 S. Fellows, Olathe, KS | Free | Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets to watch Pixar’s firey (and watery) masterpiece.
• DJ Pauly D | Friday, Aug. 2 | 8 p.m. | KC Live!, KCMO | $25 | Known for his high-energy sets + dynamic stage presence, Pauly D will keep the crowd dancing with a mix of the hottest tracks and his signature beats.

• Hand Drawn Animation: Bringing Illustrations to Life | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. | Union Station, KCMO | $35 | Learn the basic principles and techniques for animating life-like movement using pencils, paper, tablets, and cameras.
• Going For Gold Bar Crawl | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 4-8 p.m. | KC Live!, KCMO | Free with RSVP | Compete in challenges like water pong, flip cup, and putt-putt as your drink your winner’s cup through Power & Light.

• Boyz II Men with Robin Thicke | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Starlight Theatre, KCMO | $45-$175 | Enjoy a night full of nostalgic harmonies — we’re betting they close the show with “End of the Road.”

• KC Monarchs vs. Sioux City Explorers | Monday, Aug. 5-Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 6:35 p.m. | Legends Field, KCK | $65 | The Legends Club ticket to this ball game includes a buffet, beer, wine, soda, and popcorn.

• Concert in the Park: The Stolen Winnebagos | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 7 p.m. | Thompson Park, 8045 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS | Free | Round out the summer concert series in style with this dynamic showband performing hits from the ‘50s through the ‘80s — from classic rock and new wave to grunge, hip hop, and country.*

• How would you decorate a 1916 Tudor in the historic Rockhill neighborhood? For local artist and activist Linda Lighton, that answer is full of color, light, and lots and lots of art. Take a peek inside the family home. (IN Kansas City)

• Overland Park’s newest park will feature an international twist. Inspired by German sister city Bietigheim-Bissingen, B-B Park’s design will include a playground, walking path, plaza, and picnic area. Groundbreaking for the site near 159th + Quivira is planned for Friday, Aug. 9. (Johnson County Post)

• 99. That’s the highest rating a player can have in the football video game Madden, and it was given to Travis Kelce again in Madden 25. The score is awarded to the best of the best IRL players, and it’s Kelce’s fifth time receiving it — the most for any tight end ever.

• Remember Willow, Kansas City Zoo’s newly born 5'6" baby giraffe? Well the long-necked baby finally got to meet her father Aidan this week. As you can expect, cuteness ensued.

• There’s a new craft in town at DIY studio and milkshake bar Creative Culture. Watch its socials for the opening of the trucker hat bar, featuring cute caps with custom appliques. Not your style? Check out its other offerings like wood art, pottery painting, and candle making.

• Kansas City was named the eighth best city for renters in the nation, according to new data by Realtor.com. The site considered factors like rental affordability + availability, job opportunities, and commute time.

• Today, students in Operation Breakthrough’s Ignition Lab program will be the first class to achieve WISE Chromebook level 2 certification. Taught by computer + tablet repair biz iResQ, the students were trained to address computer repair needs in K-12 classrooms.

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