5 things to do in Kansas City this weekend

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Below are five fun things that are sure to keep you busy.

The Missouri Mavericks take on the Quad City Mallards at 7 p.m. Friday at the Independence Events Center, 19100 E. Valley View Parkway. If one night isn’t enough, head back Sunday to see them battle the Wichita Thunder at 4 p.m.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.missourimavericks.com/.

The Greater Kansas City International Auto Show pulls into Bartle Hall this weekend, featuring more than 500 new vehicles. Musical performances are also planned through Sunday.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.kansascityautoshow.com/.

The MIAA 2013 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships take place at Municipal Auditorium for the 11th straight year. The conference’s top eight teams take to the court all weekend to battle for the top spot.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.themiaa.com.

Are you a Scotty McCreey fan? He’s performing at a benefit concert for Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet Saturday night at Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway Blvd.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://tinyurl.com/a9vkd4g.

Dine out for a good cause. The Melting Pot, on the Country Club Plaza, is holding a special benefit Sunday night to help the family of Megan Cramer pay for her funeral. Cramer died in the explosion at JJ’s Restaurant last month. The event runs from 4 to 10:30 p.m., with a silent auction at 8 p.m. For more information, call 816-931-6358.