Western band swings into town

You can take the edge off this weekend’s frigid weather by catching a show at a warm theater or concert hall. “Funny Money” is playing this weekend at the Lawrence Community Theatre, and western band Sons of the San Joaquin has a gig tonight at Liberty Hall. Here’s a look at what else is going on:

Today

  • “Lawrence Cowboy Winter Gathering,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lawrence Holidome, 200 McDonald Drive.
  • “Sculptured Garden Stepping Stones,” 9 a.m.-noon, Powell Gardens, 1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50, Kingsville, Mo.
  • KCI RV Mega Show, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., KCI Expo Center, Kansas City, Mo.
  • Children’s Magic Show with Lulu Bell The Clown, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Riverfront Community Center, 123 S. Esplanade, Leavenworth.
  • “Eagle Day at the Lake,” Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wyandotte County Lake Park, 4051 West Drive, Kansas City, Kan.
  • Lega Puppet Learning: Puppet Performance and Art Activity by StoneLion Puppet Theatre, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Kirkwood Hall and Atkins Auditorium, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo. Puppet performances at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
  • “The Dinner Party;” 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; American Heartland Theatre, Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Suite 314, Kansas City, Mo.
  • “One Mic, Two Rhythms and Poetic Pieces,” jazz poetry workshop, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., American Jazz Museum, 18th and Vine streets, Kansas City, Mo.
  • Benefit for Danny “the Barber” Murray: Tony Ladesich, 2:30 p.m.; Justin Petosa, 3:30 p.m.; Greenville Bends, 4:30 p.m.; MoJo Twins, 5:30 p.m.; The Banjo Ghost, 6:30 p.m.; Pendergast, 9:30 p.m.; Wasted Stacy, 10:15 p.m.; Keely Zoo, 11 p.m.; Face On Fire, 11:45 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.
  • Traditional Navajo rug weaving, 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Kansas City North Community Center, 3930 N.E. Antioch, Kansas City, Mo.
  • “Cash on Delivery,” 6 p.m. dinner show, 8 p.m. show, Topeka Civic Theatre, 3028 S.W. Eighth Ave.
  • Lawrence Barn Dance Assn.’s community barn dance, beginners lesson at 6:45 p.m., dance at 7:30 p.m., with live music by Bob and Melissa Atchison and Friends, Woodlawn School, 508 Elm St.
  • John Jervis, classically trained guitarist, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Paradise Cafe, 725 Mass.
  • The Lyricist Lounge Das EFX, Boot Camp Clik, Buckshot, Cocoa Brova, DJ Sumo, Blind Society, Truth Cell, Brass Knuckle Choir, Kill Crush Destroy, 7 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Road, Kansas City, Mo.
  • Billy Ebeling and The Late For Dinner Band, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Big Bubba’s, 12921 State Line Road, Kansas City, Mo.
  • The Harry Winters Combo Band, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., The Lodge, 502 Ames, Baldwin.
  • Live jazz, featuring Mr. Van’s Jazz Band, 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Bichelmeyer’s Steakhouse Restaurant, 427 E. Fourth St., Tonganoxie.
  • Sons of the San Joaquin, 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 642 Mass.
  • Kevin Mahogany, Joey De Francesco, Red Hollaway, Phil Upchurch, Billy Hart, 7 p.m., Gem Theater, 1615 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo.
  • Kathy Lynn and Kim Starky, 7:30 p.m., Glen’s Opry, Fourth and Main streets, Tonganoxie.
  • Jim Owen, 7:30 p.m., Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, 301 S. Hickory.
  • Wild Boy: World Premiere Musical Special Event, 8 p.m., Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park.
  • “Funny Money,” 8 p.m., Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 N.H.
  • They Only Look Dead, 8:30 p.m., W.J. McBride’s Irish Pub, 12030 Blue Valley Parkway, Overland Park.
  • James Ward Ensemble, 8:30 p.m., The Blue Room, 18th and Vine streets, Kansas City, Mo.
  • RockKansas print edition kick-off party, featuring The Band That Saved the World, The People, Theta, Primetime Heroes, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H.
  • The Corner Band, Fort Knox Family, 9 p.m., The Pool Room, 925 Mass.