NIGHTLIFE

TODAY

LAWRENCE

Maria Taylor, Statistics, Davan, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Stuck On Broadway, Ludo, The Famed, 8 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

Back Porch Blues Band, 9 p.m., Stu’s Midtown Tavern, 925 Iowa, 856-7887.

Back Lash, 9 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third, 749-2727.

Bockman, 9:30 p.m., Fatso’s, 1016 Mass., 865-4055.

Jonathyn Byrd, 7 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.

Rowan, 5:30 p.m., Red Lyon Tavern, 944 Mass., 832-8228.

Sellout!, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-3320.

The Wobbly H, 10 p.m., Abe & Jake’s Landing, 8 E. Sixth, 841-5855.

Balagan Says ‘Bye, 10 p.m., The Eighth Street Tap Room, 801 N.H., 841-6918.

KANSAS CITY

Bobby Carson Band, 6 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.

Captured By Robots, This Is My Condition, 10 p.m., The Brick, 1727 McGee, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 421-1634.

Drew Davis, 10 p.m., Beaumont Club, 4050 Penn., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-2560.

Elevator Division, Radiant, 9 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

Ian Moore Trio, 7:30 p.m. (early show), Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

The Pseudo Plastics, The Rather-Nots, The Sixteens, 11 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Joey Gilmore, 8 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.

The Sixteens, The Rather-Nots, The Pseudo Plastics, 11 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Billy Ebeling and the Late for Dinner Band, 7 p.m., Jazz Louisiana Kitchen, 8144 Prairie View Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 505-1714.

SATURDAY

LAWRENCE

Diamond Nights, Tamirand Fold, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Gil, OneFan Band, The Pomonas, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Reach, Milk Drop, 9 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second, 856-4330.

Agathy, 9:30 p.m., Stu’s Midtown Tavern, 925 Iowa, 856-STUS.

“Cozmic Circus Tour” with The Crumpletons, Leroy Brown and the Gold Combo, 9 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

Sellout!, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-3320.

Shawn Ward and Straight Shot, 9 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third, 749-2727.

KANSAS CITY

Benefit Concert for the KC Chapter Of Parents Of Murdered Children, includes: ZZ Rose and The Sleepy Roses, Shannon and the Rhythm Kings, Dan Doran, Scotty and the Soultones, Loose Change, Cowtown Playboys, FNB with special appearance by Cottong Candy!, Paulie Bluenote & the Dukes, Levee Town, and Trampled Under Foot featuring Danielle Schnebelen, 3 p.m.-1 a.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Crosseyeed Jack, 8 p.m., Blayney’s, 415 Westport Rd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-3747.

Jonathan Richman, Tommy Larkin, 10 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

SUNDAY

LAWRENCE

Concert for Amnesty International Victims of Torture Day, featuring Gil, One Fan Band, The Pomonas, 9:30 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Black Ale Sinners, 5 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.

Red Letter Union, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Woodstone, 9 p.m., Harbour Lights, 1031 Mass., 841-1960.

Dirty Boogie, 10 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second, 856-4330.

Floyd the Barber, 7 p.m., Pachamama’s, 2161 Quail Creek Drive, 841-0990.

Key West Jazz Quartet, 6 p.m., Stone Creek, 3801 W. Sixth, 830-8500.

KANSAS CITY

Ill Ease, Saxon Shore, Forevernevercame, 9 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

Lawrence Arms, A Wilhelm Scream, Smoke or Fire, Shots Fired, 6 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-8349.

MONDAY

LAWRENCE

Embrace, 8 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Longview, Augustana, Davan, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

KANSAS CITY

E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N., 10 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Fear Before the March of Flames, Curl Up and Die, Bear vs. Shark, Fire When Ready, 7 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-8349.

TUESDAY

LAWRENCE

Victor Wooten, 9 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

Barbecue Beat Social, 10 p.m., Fatso’s, 1016 Mass., 865-4055.

Farewell To Ashlyn, High Dollar Hooker, A Day In Attica, 10 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

KANSAS CITY

Dark Matter, 9 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.

Discover America, Darling At Sea, Cheyenne, The Stella Link, 7 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-8349.

WEDNESDAY

LAWRENCE

Hypnogaja, Sidewise, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Power Struggles, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

KANSAS CITY

Anberlin, Saosin, Acceptance, Codeseven, Terminal, 6:30 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-8349.

Billy Ebeling, 7 p.m., Jazz Louisiana Kitchen, 39th and State Line, Kansas city, Mo., (816) 531-5556.

Anne McCue, 10 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Steel Pulse, 9 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.

THURSDAY

LAWRENCE

Poor Miner’s Union, Yucca Roots, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-3320.

Anvil Chorus, Forevernevercame, 10 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Device, 9:30 p.m., Stu’s Midtown Tavern, 925 Iowa, 856-STUS.

The Americana Music Bluegrass Jam, 7:30 p.m., Signs of Life, 722 Mass., 830-8030.

Glo, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

John Weatherwax and the Junkyard Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m., American Legion, 3408 W. Sixth, 842-3415.

KANSAS CITY

Bed Light for Blue Eyes, Cruiserweight, Secret Lives of the Freemasons, Clarity Process, 6 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-8349.

Bettie Serveert, 8 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.

Jon Dee Graham, The Gaslights, 10 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

One Degree Difference, Raise the Remains, Evermourn, 9 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

MUSIC

TODAY

LAWRENCE

Stackers, One Jack Short, Sweet Action Hero, 6 p.m., Burcham Park, Second and Indiana streets.

Organ Recital: Laura Palmer, 7:30 p.m., Bales Organ Recital Hall, KU campus, 864-3436.

KANSAS CITY

Mike Roberts, 10 p.m., Harrah’s Casino, 1 Riverboat Drive, Kansas City, Mo.

SATURDAY

LAWRENCE

Americana Music Academy Saturday Jam, 3 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Mass., 830-9640.

KANSAS CITY

George Acosta, 9 p.m., Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-8665.

TUESDAY

LAWRENCE

Hypnogaja, 6 p.m., Hastings Books, Music and Video, 1900 W 23rd, 832-0719.

WEDNESDAY

LAWRENCE

Lawrence City Band, 8 p.m., South Park, 11th and Mass.

THURSDAY

LAWRENCE

Brown Bag Concert: Borderline Country, noon, 900 Mass.

Bettie Serveert in-store, 7 p.m., Kief’s Downtown Music, 823 Mass., 843-9111.

THEATER

LAWRENCE

“Les Miserables,” presented by 8th-12th grade Summer Youth Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., 843-2787.

“More of the World’s Most Fabulous Folktales,” presented by K-3rd grade Summer Youth Theatre, 11 a.m. Saturday, Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., 843-2787.

KANSAS CITY

“Tuesdays With Morrie,” 8 p.m. Friday; 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Crown Center, American Heartland Theatre, 2450 Grand, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 842-9999.

“The Wizard of Oz,” 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Theatre for Young America, 5959 Johnson Drive, Mission, (913) 831-2131.

“Bug,” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, and 8 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday, Unicorn Theater, 3828 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-PLAY.

“The Dinosaur Musical,” June 28-Aug. 7, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday; 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Coterie Theatre, level one, Crown Center Shops, 2450 Grand, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-6552.

BALDWIN

“Once Upon a Mattress,” by Baldwin City Community Theatre, 8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Baldwin Junior High auditorium, 400 Eisenhower, 864-7415.

MISC.

TODAY

LAWRENCE

Fiesta Mexicana!, 6 p.m.-11 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1234 Ky., 843-0109.

Workshop: “Customer Service: You Make the Difference,” 9 a.m., 204 Joseph R. Pearson Hall, KU campus, 864-4946.

Workshop: “Everyday Creativity,” 11:30 a.m., Relays Room, Burge Union, KU campus, 864-4946.

Book signing: “Gilead,” by Marilynne Robinson, 7 p.m., Mayflower Room, Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vt., 749-3300.

Auditions for fourth Summer Ten-Minute Play Festival scheduled for Aug. 12-20, 7 p.m., Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 12th Street and Oread, 865-3571.

KANSAS CITY

Dinner and music with Don Accurso Trio, 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m., The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-4000.

“New Letters” Weekend Writers Conference with keynote address by Gerald Early, National Book Critics Circle Award winner, through Sunday, Diastole, University of Missouri-Kansas City Conference Center, Midtown Kansas City, Mo., (816) 235-2736.

Girls’ Groups Camp-In at Science City, 7:30 p.m.-8 a.m. tomorrow, 7 p.m. checc-in, Science City, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020.

SATURDAY

LAWRENCE

Sunflower Water Garden Society’s 2005 Water Garden Tour, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., locations throughout Lawrence available on ticket-maps at Water’s Edge, Clinton Parkway Nursery and Sunrise Garden Center, 841-6777.

Fiesta Mexicana!, 6 p.m.-11 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1234 Ky., 843-0109.

Right Between the Ears, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Mass., 749-1912.

KANSAS CITY

Summer Family Discovery Area: “Toy Science,” 2 p.m., Science City, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020.

KC Roller Warriors, 7 p.m., Winnwood Skate Center, 4426 NE Winn Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 452-1171.

“Psychic Roots: Serendipity & Intuition in Genealogy,” with Henry Z. “Hank” Jones, 2 p.m., Unity Temple on the Plaza, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 931-0738.

Crown Center Antique Festival, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Crown Center Square, 2405 Grand, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 274-8444.

OTTAWA

“Becoming a Decent Docent,” training to lead guided tours at the museum, 9:30 a.m., Old Depot Museum, (785) 242-1232.

Iron Horse 5K Run, 7:30 a.m., Old Depot Museum, (785) 242-1232.

SUNDAY

LAWRENCE

Sunflower Water Garden Society’s 2005 Water Garden Tour, noon-4 p.m., locations throughout Lawrence available on ticket-maps at Water’s Edge, Clinton Parkway Nursery and Sunrise Garden Center, 841-6777.

Open House at Sesquicentennial Point, 2 p.m., South Lawrence Trafficway to Clinton Lake Exit, follow signs.

KANSAS CITY

Focus on “Bingham to Benton: The Midwest as Muse,” The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-4000.

Crown Center Antique Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crown Center Square, 2405 Grand, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 274-8444.

TOPEKA

PBS Video of Mark Adamo’s “Little Women,” 2 p.m., Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th, (785) 580-4400.

MONDAY

LAWRENCE

Workshop: Science Fiction Writers, through July 8, KU campus, 864-3380.

WEDNESDAY

KANSAS CITY

Summer Family Discovery Area: “Robotic Adventure,” 2 p.m., Science City, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020.

Saving Stuff Workshop: “How to Care For and Preserve Your Collectibles, Heirlooms and Other Prized Possessions,” 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., H&R Block City Stage Theater, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020. Reservations required.

MUSEUMS

TODAY

LAWRENCE

Presentation: Helen M. Krische, “How Pets Wiggle Their Way into the Family Photo Album,” 1 p.m.-3 p.m., The Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109. Registration required.

ONGOING

LAWRENCE

Clinton Lake Museum, Route 5, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and by appointment, (785) 748-0800.

Exhibits: “Clinton Lake Communities: The First 20 Years, 1854-1874,” “Religion,” “The Underground Railroad,” “The J.C. Steele House,” ongoing.

Clyde W. Tombaugh Observatory, 500 Lindley Hall, KU, 964-3166. Open to the public for observations on the second and fourth Sunday nights of each month, if skies are clear, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Haskell Cultural Center and Museum, 155 Indian Ave., Haskell Indian Nations University, 832-6686. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Miss., KU, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays; and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 864-4710.

Exhibit: “Images of the Journey,” Asian Gallery, though Aug. 31.

Exhibit: “Daguerreotype to Digital: Photographs from the Collection,” North Balcony Gallery, through July 31.

Kansas University Natural History Museum, on Jayhawk Boulevard on KU campus, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 864-4540 or 864-4450.

Kenneth Spencer Research Library, behind Strong Hall on Poplar Lane, KU, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 864-4334.

Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 841-4109, www.watkinsmuseum.org.

Exhibit: “Add Dressed in White: Douglas County Weddings,” through Aug. 21.

Exhibit: Prairie Gold: “Opportunity & Struggle: Early Settlement of Douglas County, 1820-1861,” through 2005.

GALLERIES

TODAY

KANSAS CITY

Opening reception: “Issachar’s Surveillance,” Lester Goldman, sculptures, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Crossroads Gallery, Kansas City Art Institute, 4415 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 472-4852.

ONGOING

LAWRENCE

Back to the Garden, 619 N. Second

Exhibit: metal sculpture by Steen Kjorlie, ongoing.

Bourgeois Pig, 6 E. Ninth, 843-1001.

Exhibit: Dorothy Rosenthal, oil paintings, through July 16.

CornerBank, 4621 W. Sixth, 838-9400. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.

Exhibit: “Enameled Wall Art” by Herbert Friedson and textiles by Douglas County members of the Kansas Art Quilters, through July 30.

Diane’s Artisan Gallery, 801 1/2 Mass., 856-1155. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and till 7 p.m. Thursday.

Exhibit: Leaf-patterned fused glass by Richard Parrish of Bozeman, Mont.; fiber art for the home and body by Kansas University fine arts graduate Jessica Smith of Seattle; nature-inspired sterling silver and pearl jewelry by Liz Norkus of Rumford, R.I., ongoing.

Dole Institute of Politics, KU campus, 864-4900. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily.

Exhibit: Trade Center memorial and memory wall honoring World War II veterans from Kansas, ongoing.

Do’s Deluxe, 416 E. Ninth, 841-2254.

Exhibit: “Reading the Signs,” photographs by Deb Stavin, through Saturday.

Douglas County Law Library Art Gallery, 111 E. 11th, 838-2477 or www.douglascolawlibrary.org. Hours: Noon-3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. All exhibits sponsored by Lawrence Art Guild.

Exhibit: Water media art by Sue Suhler, through June 30.

Downtown Catering and Carry-out, 805 Vt., 856-3287.

Exhibit: Sue Suhler, paintings, through June 30.

Fields Gallery, 712 Mass., 842-7187. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

Exhibit: “Watercolor Landscapes and Cityscapes,” by Mark Mohr, through July 17.

Kimbari, 15 W. Ninth, 842-1067.

Exhibit: Portrait oil paintings by Lawrence artist Mike McCaffrey, ongoing.

KOJO, 745 N.H., kojoworkshop.com, 841-5656.

Exhibit: “Free Form Porcelain,” by Zia, ongoing.

Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., 843-2787. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Frequently open in evenings.

Exhibit: “Arrangements,” group show curated by Constance Ehrlich, through July 15.

Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833.

Exhibit: “Flowers, Faces, Lonesome Places,” photography telling stories by Patrick L. Emerson, Gallery, thorugh June 30.

Milton’s Coffee & Wine, 920 Mass.

Exhibit: Lynn A. Metzger, oil paintings featuring Lawrence scenes, through June 30.

Phoenix Gallery, 919 Mass., 843-0080.

Exhibit: New collection of handblown glass works by Dick Rector and Jim Slough of Free State Glass, ongoing.

Signs of Life, 722 Mass., 830-8030. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.

Exhibit: “The Art of Kansas,” with Kansas landscapes by Kim Casebeer, Marilyn Grisham, Stan Herd, Paul Hotvedt, Terence Koehn, Judith Mackey, Justin Marable, Joan Parker, Deb Schroer, Robert Sudlow and Rodney Troth, through Aug. 20.

SilverWorks and More, 715 Mass., 842-1460. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday.

Exhibit: Sterling silver jewelry by Theresa Carson; wood-fired functional ceramics by Willem Gebben; and silk scarves by Kire, ongoing.

Southwest and More, 727 Mass., 843-0141. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

Exhibit: Recent works by Patricia Shebola, Don Dane, R. Wade Brown, Dolores Corcoran, Cheryl Richter, Tana Cimino, Luther Narcomey and Jim Smith.

Starbucks, 647 Mass., 832-0300.

Exhibit: Lynn A. Metzger, oil paintings, through ongoing.

Topiary Tree, 716 Mass., 842-1181.

Exhibit: Impressionist oil paintings by Joanie Whiteknight, ongoing.

Unity Art Gallery, 900 Madeline, 841-1447. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday.

Exhibit: “Black and White,” group show featuring local artists, various media, through July 30.

Vermont Street BBQ, 728 Mass., 856-4227.

Exhibit: “Kansas: Land, Water and Skyscapes,” photography by D.W. Gates, ongoing.

Wildcat Studio, 3320 Peterson Road, Suite 102A, 842-3154. Hours: by appointment.

Exhibit: Portraits, paintings and epic-size history paintings by Wayne Wildcat, ongoing.

Z’s Divine Espresso-east, 1800 E. 23rd, Suite A, 842-7651.

Exhibit: Julie Mattchett, digital photography and notecards, through June 30.

Z’s Divine Espresso downtown, 10 E. Ninth, Suite A, 843-3007.

Exhibit: Chris Miller, oils, pastels and colored pencil drawings, through June 30.

Zen Zero, 811 Mass., 832-0001.

Exhibit: “Reflections of the Self,” wood sculptures and framing by Terry Miller.

KANSAS CITY

Blue Gallery, 7 W. 19th, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 527-0823.

Exhibit: “On Site and In Progress: UCP Studio Residents Exhibition,” through July 9.

Belger Arts Center, 2100 Walnut, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-3250. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday.

Beth Allison Gallery, 2016 Baltimore, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-5637.

Exhibit: “Kansas Art Quilters: Upon Reflection,” Kansas Art Quilters, textile self-portraits, through Saturday.

The Cube at Beco, 1922 Baltimore, Kansas city, Mo., (816) 582-8997.

Exhibit: “Extra/ordinary: Fiber Artists Rethinking Art and Everyday Life,” group showing curated by Maria Elena Buszek, through July 9.

Fafa Gallery, 2000 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 221-2727. Hours: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays or by appointment.

Exhibit: “Poetry of the Literati,” ongoing.

The Gallery of Rural Art, 630 Hall of Fame Drive, Bonner Springs, (913) 721-1075.

Exhibit: “Custom Cowboy Boots: The Kansas Story,” through June 30.

Grand Hall at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

Walking Tour: The Historic Union Station Building. Every Saturday (except July 9 and Aug. 6), 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Hallar Gallery, 4540 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-5339. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment.

Exhibit: Jane Booth, abstract landscape painting, through July 2.

Jenkins, 1217 Walnut, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 221-5115.

Exhibit: “Video Stitch,” artist Susan White, through July 9.

Kansas City Art Institute, 4415 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 472-4852.

Exhibit: “Issachar’s Surveillance,” Lester Goldman, sculptures, Crossroads Gallery, through July 30. Opening reception: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. today.

Kansas City Artists Coalition Galleries, 201 Wyandotte, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 421-5222. Hours: 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.

Exhibit: “Sculpture,” by Priya Kambli, Mallin Gallery, through today.

Exhibit: “A News Millennium: A Year in Pictures,” ceramics and prints by Kurt B. Webb, through today.

Exhibit: Scott Gibbons and Richard Scherubel, photography and painting, through today.

Kansas City, Kansas Public Library, Argentine B0ranch, 2800 Metropolitan Ave., (913) 722-7400; Main Branch, 625 Minn. Ave., (913) 551-3280; West Wyandotte Branch, 1737 N. 82nd, (913) 596-5800; Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library, 4051 West Drive, Wyandotte County Lake Park.

Exhibit: “Fifty Years of Art,” by Kenneth E. Ensley, West Wyandotte Library, through June 30.

Exhibit: “Aperture Series and Other Abstractions,” paintings by Phillip michael Hook, through July 15.

Exhibit: Photographs by Joseph Maino, Argentine Library, through July 18.

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 457-6134.

Exhibit: “Naomi Fisher: Clear Cut,” through July 10.

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 8909 W. 179th, Overland Park.

Exhibit: Arboretum Sculpture Exhibition, through Oct. 31.

Paragraph, 25 E. 12th, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 695-7734, www.paragraphgallery.com. Hours: 11:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment.

Exhibit: Jill Noone and Jason Manley, paintings, sculptures and installations, through July 9.

Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art, 2004 Baltimore, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-1919.

Exhibit: “Intersecting Traditions: Recent Textiles,” Cynthia Schira, through July 2.

tchoupitoulas, 1526 Walnut, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 221-0362.

Exhibit: Cara Long, ceramics, through June 30.

Urban Culture Project Space, 21 E. 12th, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 221-5115. Hours: noon-6 p.m., Thursday-Saturday.

Exhibit: “Emergency Eyewash,” through July 9.