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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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May 13
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Trespassers Beware! Fort Conley and Wyandot Women Warriors

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 14
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Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI

Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering, and Technology

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May 14
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Amy Kligman: The Salon for Possible Futures – on view through Dec. 22, 2026

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Jazz at Noon – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 14
Concerts

Jazz at Noon

American Jazz Museum

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May 14
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Julie Buffalohead: Stories of Becoming- March 19-July 26

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Stratgazer Karaoke – Thursdays – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 14
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Stratgazer Karaoke – Thursdays

Grinders by STRETCH

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May 14
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Thursday Night Yeedm & Cups

Laney's Get Down

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May 14
Exhibits

Trespassers Beware! Fort Conley and Wyandot Women Warriors

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Friday, May 15, 2026

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 15
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI

Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering, and Technology

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May 15
Exhibits

Amy Kligman: The Salon for Possible Futures – on view through Dec. 22, 2026

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

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May 15
Exhibits

Julie Buffalohead: Stories of Becoming- March 19-July 26

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

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May 15
Exhibits

Trespassers Beware! Fort Conley and Wyandot Women Warriors

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Saturday, May 16, 2026

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May 16
Exhibits

Amy Kligman: The Salon for Possible Futures – on view through Dec. 22, 2026

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 16
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Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market

Downtown Lee’s Summit

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May 16
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Independence Farmers Market

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May 16
Exhibits

Julie Buffalohead: Stories of Becoming- March 19-July 26

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

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May 16
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Third Friday Artwalk

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May 16
Exhibits

Trespassers Beware! Fort Conley and Wyandot Women Warriors

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Sunday, May 17, 2026

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May 17
Exhibits

Amy Kligman: The Salon for Possible Futures – on view through Dec. 22, 2026

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

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May 17
Exhibits

Julie Buffalohead: Stories of Becoming- March 19-July 26

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Outdoor Concert Series – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 17
Concerts

Outdoor Concert Series

City of Lenexa, Kansas

Perspectives: Rachel Maddox McGrath – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 17
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Perspectives: Rachel Maddox McGrath

Lavender Studios

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May 17
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Trespassers Beware! Fort Conley and Wyandot Women Warriors

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Monday, May 18, 2026

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 18
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI

Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering, and Technology

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 19
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI

Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering, and Technology

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May 19
Exhibits

Amy Kligman: The Salon for Possible Futures – on view through Dec. 22, 2026

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

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May 19
Free Events

Beer Kitchen Music Bingo

Beer Kitchen

Industry Night – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 19
Food & Specialty Dinners

Industry Night

Beer Kitchen

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May 19
Exhibits

Julie Buffalohead: Stories of Becoming- March 19-July 26

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

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May 19
Exhibits

Trespassers Beware! Fort Conley and Wyandot Women Warriors

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 20
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI

Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering, and Technology

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May 20
Exhibits

Amy Kligman: The Salon for Possible Futures – on view through Dec. 22, 2026

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 20
Free Events

Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market

Downtown Lee’s Summit

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May 20
Free Events

Game Night, Book Club and TV Dinners!

Belfry Collective – The Belfry, Gerard’s Pool Hall, Ground Control, Wolf Den

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May 20
Free Events

Independence Farmers Market

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May 20
Exhibits

Julie Buffalohead: Stories of Becoming- March 19-July 26

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Music Bingo – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 20
Free Events

Music Bingo

Kansas City Bier Company

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May 20
Exhibits

Trespassers Beware! Fort Conley and Wyandot Women Warriors

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI – Event_Image [EVENT]
May 21
Exhibits

Alchemy of Knowledge: Science and Mystery from Shakespeare to AI

Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering, and Technology

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May 21
Exhibits

Amy Kligman: The Salon for Possible Futures – on view through Dec. 22, 2026

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

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