Through July 8
Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida · Starlight Theatre.

3 · Tuesday
Heart of America Shakespeare Festival · Southmoreland Park just west of the Nelson-Atkins Museum. Presenting two Shakespeare comedies in alternating repertory through July 15th. Performances begin at 8 p.m. except on Mondays. Admission is free. For more information visit www.kcshakes.org.

4 · Wednesday
Star Spangled Spectacular · Corporate Woods North Park. 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Free admission and parking. The evening includes live music by the Atlantic Express, entertainment for children and a National Guard of Kansas flyover. Food, drinks and merchandise on sale. For more information please call 913.451.4466.

Fourth of July Celebration · Parkville. Lions Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Parade begins at 11 a.m. Fireworks start at 9:45 p.m. Carnival and live entertainment from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and runs through 7th. Please call 916.741.7676 or 816.436.5739.

PowerAde Freedom Run · 7 a.m., Old Town, Lenexa. Registration for the 5K and 10K run is $15 in advance and $17 at the race. Register online at www.ci.lenexa.ks.us or call the Lenexa Community Center at 913.541.0209.

8 · Sunday
Indy Racing Northern Lights Series KS 200 · Kansas Speedway in Wyandotte County. Gates open at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 12 p.m. Tickets are $10
general and $15 reserved seats. For information please call 913.328.RACE.

10 · Tuesday
World TeamTennis · Kemper Arena. All matches begin at 7:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Sacramento (Elena Likhovtseva).

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas · Starlight Theatre. Runs through the 15th.

11 · Wednesday
Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce 10th annual Golf Tournment · Tiffany Greens Golf Course. Registration begins at 11 a.m., lunch and putting contest from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and starting at 1 p.m. the shotgun tee off. $135 per person. For more information call the Chamber Office at 816.468.6722.

12 · Thursday
World TeamTennis · Kemper Arena. All matches begin at 7:05. Kansas City vs. St. Louis (Andy Roddick)..

14 · Saturday
Paul Mesner Puppets · Powell Gardens. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission is $5.50/adults; $4.50/seniors; and $2.50/children. Paul Mesner has been entertaining all ages for more than 20 years with his wildly popular puppet show. He combines rod puppets, traditional and modern shadow puppets and stand-up comedy to entertain.

16 · Monday
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Mid America Chapter "MS Tee Off" · Tiffany Greens Golf Club. 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $800 per foursome. Please call 913.432.3926 for more information.

Spofford "Fourth Annual Spofford Golf Tournment" · Oakwood Country Club. 8 a.m. Four-person scramble, $225 per person. For more information please call 816.508.3408.

Casper · Starlight Theatre. Runs through the 22nd.

17 · Tuesday
World TeamTennis · Kemper Arena. All matches begin at 7:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Springfield (David Wheaton).

Annual CVB Charity Golf Classic · Deer Creek Golf Club. Shotguns start at 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. A pairings party will be held July 16th at Harrah's casino from 5-7:30 p.m. The proceeds of the event will benefit the Greater Kansas City Foundation for Citizens with Retardation. To inquire about sponsorships or player participation, contact the Convention and Visitors Bureau at 816.691.3844.

18-21 · Wednesday-Saturday
138th Platte County Fair · Tracy, MO. Starts at 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, and begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday. For more information call 816.431.3247 or visit www.plattecountyfair.com.

20 · Friday
World TeamTennis · Kemper Arena. All matches begin at 7:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. St. Louis (Anna Kournikova).

2001 Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival · Liberty Memorial in Penn Valley Park. 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and runs through 22nd. Saturday and Sunday begin at 12 p.m. Tickets in advance are $10 for a single day and $25 for the weekend. Tickets at the gate are $15 for a single day and $30 for the weekend. For more information please call Greg Patterson or Connie Humiston at 1.800.530.KCMO.

22 · Sunday
World TeamTennis · Kemper Arena. All matches begin at 7:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Philadelphia (Lisa Raymond).

23 · Monday
St. Mary's Hospital Golf Classic · Country Club of Blue Springs. Tee times at
7:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The event has been rescheduled due to inclement weather on June 4. Sponsorships and individual positions are available, please call the St. Mary's Hospital Foundation at 816.655.5360.

A Chorus Line · Starlight Theatre. Runs through the 29th.

24 · Tuesday
World TeamTennis · Kemper Arena. All matches begin at 7:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Hartford (Luke & Murphy Jensen).

27 · Friday
The National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence "43rd Annual Dinner Celebration" · Marriot Muehlebach Hotel Downtown. Auction and dinner. Please call 816.361.5973 ext. 124 for more information.

28 · Saturday
World TeamTennis · Kansas Expocentre. Kansas City vs. New York (Mahesh Bhupathi).