16 Friday

MAY 16

Art a la Carte program, Dorian Michael. 12:20 p.m., Campbell Plaza, 100 block South Santa Fe.

Emergency Aid-Food Bank adult cooking class, Slow-Cooker Spooned Peaches. 3:30 p.m., 255 S. Chicago. 827-7111.

Salina Public Library children's program, Tales from Far Away. 4 p.m., 301 W. Elm. 825-4624.

Salina Twirlers Square Dance Club. 8-10:15 p.m., Belmont Boulevard Christian Church, 2508 Belmont. 827-9225.

ATWOOD: Storyhill in concert. 8 p.m., Aberdeen Steakhouse/Shirley Opera House, 503 Main. (785) 626-3740.

LINDSBORG: Bethany College Swede Friday. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

MANHATTAN: Interactive theater workshop, "Serving at Home," drama of military children featuring about a dozen area middle-school children. 7:30 p.m., Manhattan Arts Center, 1520 Poyntz. Free, seating limited. (785) 532-1905, (785) 532-7720.

MINNEAPOLIS: Minneapolis Public Library free community coffee. 10:30 a.m., 519 Delia. Program: Lora Reiter, author of "Animals Galore" and "Love Unconditional." (785) 392-3205.

RUSSELL: Deines Cultural Center program, "New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music." 7 p.m., upper level.

17 SATURDAY

MAY 17

iQ Academy Kansas open house. 1-4 p.m., Rolling Hills Zoo, 625 N. Hedville. (414) 390-5500.

Crystal Creek in concert. 2:30 p.m., Holiday Resort, 2825 Resort Drive. 827-7165.

Wild Voodoo in concert. 9 p.m., The Blue Goat, 232 N. Santa Fe. $4 cover. Doors open at 5 p.m.

ABILENE: Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad excursion train. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 1-888-6687 or )(785) 263-1077.

CONCORDIA: Teens for Christ rally featuring Cash Hollistah. 7 p.m., Brown Grand Theatre, 310 W. Sixth. (785) 243-1154.

LINDSBORG: Courtyard Gallery's "Third Saturday Meet the Artist." 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 125 N. Main. 1-888-268-7893.

LINDSBORG: Bethany College and Lindsborg Community Orchestra in concert. 7:30 p.m., Presser Hall, Bethany College.

MANHATTAN: Interactive theater workshop, "Serving at Home," drama of military children featuring about a dozen area middle-school children. 7:30 p.m., Manhattan Arts Center, 1520 Poyntz. Free, seating limited. (785) 532-1905, (785) 532-7720.

MARQUETTE: Fourth annual Thunder on the Smoky motorcycle rally. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Washington Street. (785) 546-2449.

WICHITA: Stoney Larue in concert, with guests Jonathan Tyler & Northern Lights and Russell Sawyer & The Lost Cause. 9 p.m., The Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. $15, $12.50. (316) 722-4201 or online at www.thecotillion.com.

18 SUNDAY

MAY 18

MARQUETTE: Fourth annual Thunder on the Smoky motorcycle rally. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Washington Street. (785) 546-2449.

ABILENE: Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad excursion train. 2 p.m. 1-888-6687 or )(785) 263-1077.

19 MONDAY

MAY 19

Emergency Aid-Food Bank children's cooking class, Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars. 4 p.m., 255 S. Chicago. 827-7111.

Crystal Creek in concert. 7 p.m., McCall Manor, 626 S. Third. 827-7165.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.: The Cure in concert, with 26 Days of Static. 7 p.m., Starlight Theatre. $50, $40.

20 TUESDAY

MAY 20

Crystal Creek in concert. 3 p.m., Riverside Plaza, 600 E. Elm. 827-7165.

Emergency Aid-Food Bank children's gardening class. 4 p.m., 255 S. Chicago. Ages 4 and older. 827-7111.

LINDSBORG: Annual art sale. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., lower level, Pihlblad Memorial Union, Bethany College.

21 WEDNESDAY

MAY 21

Emergency Aid-Food Bank adult cooking class, Slow-Cooker Ground Beef and Potato. 10 a.m., 255 S. Chicago. 827-7111.

Salina Senior Center program, monthly birthday and anniversary party. 11 a.m., 245 N. Ninth. 827-9818.

Jolly Mixers dance. 7 p.m., former Moose Lodge. Music by Classic Heart.

LINDSBORG: Annual art sale. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., lower level, Pihlblad Memorial Union, Bethany College.

22 THURSDAY

MAY 22

Salina Public Library children's program, Make and Take day. All day, 301 W. Elm. 825-4624.

Emergency Aid-Food Bank adult cooking class, Slow-Cooker Creamy Beef and Pasta. 10 a.m., 255 S. Chicago. 827-7111.

Emergency Aid-Food Bank children's cooking class, Cheeseburger Pie. 4 p.m., 255 S. Chicago. 827-7111.

UPCOMING EVENTS

¬ TOPEKA: Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy production of the satirical musical "Urine-town: The Musical." Through May 24, Oldfather Theatre, 3028 S.W. Eighth. (785) 357-5211 or online at www.tope kacivictheatre.com.

WICHITA: Aliados De La Sierra in concert, with guest Paralelo Norte. 9 p.m. May 23, The Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. $25, $20. (316) 722-4201 or online at www.theco tillion.com.

WICHITA: Wichita Grand Opera presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance." 7 p.m. May 30-31, 3 p.m. June 1, Century II Concert Hall. (316) 262-8054 or online at www.wichitagran dopera.org.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.: Sheryl Crow in concert, with guest Brandi Carlile. 7:30 p.m. June 5, Starlight Theatre. $75, $49.50, $39.50. (816) 931-3330.

ABILENE: Great Plains Theatre Festival musical, "Lucky Stiff." June 6-22, Third and Mulberry. $18.50 for adults, $15 for military, $11 for students. 1-888-222-4574 or online at www.greatplainstheatre.com.

GREAT BEND: Rowan in performance, Lawrence band blends Celtic and European folk music styles. 8 p.m. June 6, Barton County Arts Center, Forest and Main. $10 advance reservations. (620) 792-4221, (620) 792-3097.

WICHITA: Mindless Self Indulgence in concert, with guests Birthday Massacre and Tub Ring. 8 p.m. June 10, The Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. $20, $17.50. (316) 722-4201 or online at www.thecotillion.com.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.: Chicago and The Doobie Brothers in concert. 7 p.m. June 12, Starlight Theatre. $85, $49.50. (816) 931-3330.

Salina Community Theatre musical, "A Chorus Line." June 13-29, 303 E. Iron. 827-3033.

GREAT BEND: Poetry Rendezvous XX, featuring Denise Lowe, Poet Laureate of Kansas, and poets from around the country. June 13-15, Barton County Arts Center, Forest and Main. $10 advance reservations. (620) 792-4221, (620) 792-3097.

GREAT BEND: Gabrielle Louise in performance, original folk and pop. 7:30 p.m. June 17, The Back Room, Barton County Arts Center, Forest and Main. $10 advance reservations. (620) 792-4221, (620) 792-3097.

GREAT BEND: Dave Soroka in performance, guitarist and songwriter. 7:30 p.m. June 25, The Back Room, Barton County Arts Center, Forest and Main. $10 advance reservations. (620) 792-4221, (620) 792-3097.

¬ TOPEKA: Topeka Civic Theatre Youth Academy production of the play "The Somewhat True Tales of Robin Hood." June 27-July 6, 3028 S.W. Eighth. (785) 357-5211 or online at www.topekacivictheatre.com.