works by 10 of his students. “This is not a student production,” he tells us. “It’s a separate, stand-alone production of plays that I think are ready for the next level of being done before a paying audience.” Directed by such local heavy hitters as Scott Cordes and John Rensenhouse, the plays making up this two-hour showcase, titled InTENsity 2.0, begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Fishtank Performance Studio (1715 Wyandotte). This is the last night for the showcase, which began Friday, April 26. For tickets ($10), see brownpapertickets.com.
T U E S D AY | 4 . 3 0 | Chalk one up for art.
S U N D AY | 4 . 2 8 | PAVEMENT ART
The sidewalks of the Historic Northeast’s Concourse at Kessler Park (200 South Benton Boulevard) transform into brightly colored temporary works of art for a second day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the sixth annual Chalk Walk Festival. The free event features activities for kids, food trucks and community-information booths. Find out more at chalkwalk.org.
RUNNING NORTH
The average time of the 5,930 athletes who finished last year’s Trolley Run was 44 minutes and 14 seconds. Organizers say the course — beginning in Waldo at 75th Street and E R MO Wornall and ending on the Plaza — is home to the most populous fourT A INE ONL .COM mile run in the country, PITCH which basically means that all of your friends are in on the cardio good time. So if you don’t participate, you’ll feel like a lazy piece of shit. But you can also feel good about cheering on the runners and walkers on their way to the huge, family-friendly after-party at 10:45 a.m. in Mill Creek Park (J.C. Nichols Parkway and 47th Street). Registration for the run, which starts at 7:45 a.m., is $30; see trolleyrun.org for details.
EVENTS
M O N D AY | 4 . 2 9 | JAZZ BROTHERS, SOUL SISTERS
National Volunteer Week officially ended April 27, but opportunities still abound with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City. In an effort to attract new mentors and appreciate those already doing the work, BBBS-KC is putting on the Happy Hour & Jazz Celebration at the Phoenix (302 West Eighth Street, 816-221-5299).
FRESH STAGES
Frank Higgins, a playwriting instructor at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, says he’s paying it forward by producing 10 new
THE JOB GAME
The U.S. Department of Labor says the unemployment rate fell from 8.2 percent to 7.6 percent last month, not because people found jobs but because approximately 290,000 people quit actively looking for work. That means your chances of finding gainful employment are better at today’s KC Royals Career Fair, where you come in contact with more high-profile corporations — such as the University of Kansas Medical Center, Pepsi, Farmers Insurance and Sporting KC — than just trying on your own. Shine your shoes and print your résumé on the good stock, then get to the job search, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Kauffman Stadium (1 Royal Way, 816-921-8000). Admission costs $15 and includes a ticket to the 7:10 p.m. Royals game against the Rays. To register for the job fair, see kansascity.royals.mlb.com, click on “job opportunities,” then “view postings” to find the Career Fair link.
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W E D N E S D AY | 5 . 1 | WHISKEY WEDNESDAY
Do you believe that atmosphere affects the way your cocktail tastes? Run this experiment with the most adult of beverages — bourbon — at one of these local establishments. Burg & Barrel (7042 West 76th Street, Overland Park, 913-649-2525). From 2 to 6 p.m., sip more than 15 varieties priced at $4. Flights with three selections go for $12. If you’re still being a responsible drinker at 10 p.m., when reverse happy hour starts, Fireball shots cost just $3. Duke’s on Grand (1501 Grand, 816-527-0122). From open until close, get any well or call whiskey for $3 — just 12 quarters. Big spenders can drop another $2 for Bud or Bud Light chasers, domestic bottles or wells, from 4 to 7 p.m. The Well (7421 Broadway, 816-361-1700). Want to feel like a real Waldo player? Drink scotch, whiskey or whiskey cocktails for $4 all day and night. E-mail submissions two weeks in advance to calendar@pitch.com. Search our complete listings guide online at pitch.com.
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