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It's time for some Weekend Fun with 41!
Summer in the City
Happening Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. at Oppenstein Park in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, check out the Summer in the City event.
This event takes place on the third Thursday of every month through September.
There will be music, dancing, poetry, food trucks, games and other activities at the park, located at 12th and Walnut. This is a free event.
Summer movie series
On Friday, if you and the family or friends want to have a movie night, head out to the Legends for Tanger Kansas City's movie summer series.
Just bring your blankets and lawn chairs. It's Friday at 7 p.m.
They'll be playing "Inside Out" at the Legends on the Lawn. This is a free event.
American Jazz Walk of Fame
On Saturday, the Historic 18th & Vine District will celebrate the 12th anniversary of the American Jazz Walk of Fame with the induction of legendary jazz artist Herbie Hancock.
Grammy-nominated artist Ruben Studdard and Kim Waters will be in town to perform afterward at 7 p.m. at the Gem Theater.
Tickets are $50 plus fees. You can buy tickets here.
Move Outside May
Move outside May is a free Saturday cardio kickboxing class at 11 a.m. at Vine Street Brewing.
It's one hour. There will be good music, outdoor movement and hang out on the patio after with a DJ.
Busker Festival
In Lawrence, Kansas, there is a Busker Festival taking place all weekend long.
This is a free event featuring street performers from all around the world. Magicians, jugglers, musicians, acrobats and more will perform.
It’s a full-on festival with food and fun around every corner.
Celebration at the Station
On Sunday, the KC Symphony will present Celebration at the Station on the grounds of Union Station and the National WWI Museum and Memorial in honor of Memorial Day weekend.
This is a free concert. It starts at 5 p.m. Fireworks kick off at 9:30 p.m.
That's a look at your Weekend Fun with 41! Be safe.
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