This week in KC: Calvin Trillin returns to hometown with new book, plus Folk Alliance

Dan Kelly
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Acclaimed humorist/journalist/author/food writer Calvin Trillin has written a new book, and he will return to his hometown to discuss it.

Trillin will join local journalist/author David Von Drehle in a conversation about “The Lede: Dispatches From a Life in the Press” at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Unity Temple on the Plaza. More information and tickets ($34; includes book) at rainydaybooks.com.

Also:

▪ Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer prize-winning reporter and the author of “The Power of Habit,” will appear at Unity Temple on the Plaza for his new book, “Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection in Conversation,” 7 p.m. Feb. 22 ($33; includes book). rainydaybooks.com.

Comedian Leanne Morgan will do shows at the Midland on Feb. 22 and 23. File photo
Comedian Leanne Morgan will do shows at the Midland on Feb. 22 and 23. File photo

More entertainment

▪ A limited number of tickets are available for the public to attend the Folk Alliance International official showcases at the Western Crown Center, 6 p.m. Feb. 22-24 ($45). folk.org/programs/conference.

▪ Standup comedian Leanne Morgan will perform at the Midland, 7 p.m. Feb. 22-23 ($39.75-$69.75). midlandkc.com.

▪ The online comedy sensations Darcy & Jer will bring their act to the Folly, 8 p.m. Feb. 22 ($52.50-$61). follytheater.org.

▪ Voler Aerial and DJ Stevie Cruz will join mirror artist Nicky Alice for “The Tesseract” at Digital Dreams KC, 8 p.m. Feb. 23 (free). kccrossroads.org.

▪ Central Standard Theatre will stage its annual international showcase, “Invasion 24,” at Just Off Broadway Theatre, opens with roundtable 7 p.m. Feb. 26 (free); runs through March 3 ($15-$25; all-access pass $150). cstkc.com.

▪ Theatre for Young America will present “The Life and Times of the Three Little Pigs” at City Stage Theatre in Union Station, opens Feb. 27 (sold out); runs through March 23 ($10-$12). tya.org.

Blues guitarist and singer Samantha Fish, a Kansas City product, will play with Jesse Dayton on Feb. 22 at The Truman. samanthafish.com
Blues guitarist and singer Samantha Fish, a Kansas City product, will play with Jesse Dayton on Feb. 22 at The Truman. samanthafish.com

Music

▪ Samantha Fish with Jesse Dayton, 8 p.m. Feb. 22, The Truman ($29.50-$60). thetrumankc.com.

▪ Scotty McCreery with Anne Wilson and Noah Hicks, 7 p.m. Feb. 22, Cable Dahmer Arena ($35-$78.50). cabledahmerarena.com.

▪ Ian Munsick, 8 p.m. Feb. 23, Uptown ($37.50). uptowntheater.com.

▪ Kansas City Symphony, “Symphonic Genesis and Phil Collins,” 8 p.m. Feb. 23-24, 2 p.m. Feb. 25, Kauffman Center ($55-$115). kcsymphony.org.

▪ Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, 8 p.m. Feb. 23, Folly ($25-$55). follytheater.org.

▪ Winterlude Jazz Festival: Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, 7 p.m. Feb. 24, Yardley Hall ($12-$45). jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center.

▪ Jane Monheit, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, Folly ($25-$60). follytheater.org.

▪ Randy Rogers Band, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, Uptown ($30). uptowntheater.com.

▪ Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Lied Center ($19-$50). lied.ku.edu.

▪ Ensemble Iberica, “Celtic Crossroads: A Musical Journey to Ireland, Spain and Beyond,” 7 p.m. Feb. 27, 1900 Building ($45). ensembleiberica.org.

Recently announced

▪ Scarface, April 2, Liberty Hall. libertyhall.net

▪ George Clinton, June 4, Uptown. uptowntheater.com

▪ James Taylor and His All-Star Band, June 5, Starlight. kcstarlight.com

▪ The Flaming Lips, June 23, Uptown. uptowntheater.com

▪ Vampire Weekend, July 22, Starlight. kcstarlight.com

▪ Peso Pluma, Aug. 5, T-Mobile Center. t-mobilecenter.com