What scares you a little? Is it staring at the ground from the window of a 60-story building? Is it choking out a speech to the graduating class? What about a guest’s first taste of your home-cooked meal? We all have something that makes our knees turn to jello just thinking about it.
This week is about trying something totally different, something that makes your heartbeat a half step quicker. Will it be improv comedy, aerial silks or becoming a master mocktail mixologist? It’s up to you. But I challenge you to step right up to the boundary of your comfort zone and see what awaits on the other side.
Monday movie night: “Spencer”
The last time I saw Kristen Stewart, she was caught between a wolf and a blood drinker. This dramatic, mature role of Princess Diana, featuring short blonde hair and elegant pearl earrings, has piqued my interest. The movie takes place over Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day in 1991. We will watch an imagined version of the events that took place over the course of those three fateful days, including affairs, familial relations and self-discovery.
Category: Entertainment
When: Monday, Nov. 8, 3:15 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 9:15 p.m.
Location: Screenland Armour Theatre
More information: https://screenland.com/movie/spencer
Intro to Aerial silks
It may seem intimidating to hoist your body weight onto a soft curtain, which is exactly why you should attend the “Intro to Aerial Silks” class this Tuesday. Silks are not exclusive to circus performers, they’re also for those looking to get fit. This is an opportunity to get in a workout and try something new.
Category: Health & Wellness
When: Tuesday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m.
Location: Learning2Fly
More information: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass
Poetry workshop with Carlos Andrés Gómez
Poetry is like a window into the soul through written and spoken words. Personally, I have been intimidated by the word counts and sentence structures, but that is all about to change. Carlos Andrés Gómez is visiting campus to teach a lesson on this romantic act of self-expression and make this art form more accessible.
Category: Arts & Entertainment
When: Wednesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Location: Student Union
More information: https://roogroups.umkc.edu/event/7357494
Umphrey’s McGee
Umphrey’s McGee is a jam band from South Bend, Indiana. They try their hand at various genres from rock to jazz, to electronic. The Truman is the perfect intimate setting for this experimental band to get personal with the crowd.
Category: Music
When: Thursday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Truman
More information: https://www.thetrumankc.com/events/detail/409557
Mocktails 101
UMKC is hosting a PG-13 mixology session this Friday night. The evening’s virgin drink menu includes some fruity favorites like Banana Coconut Daiquiri, Cucumber Mint Mojito and Blueberry Peach Moscow Mule.
Category: Food & Drink
When: Friday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m.
Location: Student Union
More information: https://roogroups.umkc.edu/event/7323974
Any level improv class
Improv comedy is all about playing along and rolling with the punches. You may have never considered attempting comedy, but why not learn from the best in the city? The KC Improv Co. is spilling their secrets to participants this Saturday, so just go with it.
Category: Entertainment
When: Saturday, Nov. 13, 12:30 p.m.
Location: The KC Improv Company
More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-any-level-improv-class-drop-in-at-1230-tickets-174758877507?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Volunteer at Harvesters
A little community service is the best way to commence the weekend. Harvesters is a non-profit food bank with a mission to get food to families around Kansas and Missouri. Your responsibilities will include sorting food and packaging it for distribution.
Category: Volunteer
When: Saturday, Nov. 13, 1 p.m.
Location: Harvesters Community Food Network
More information: https://roogroups.umkc.edu/event/7468603
Sunday brunch feature: Clay & Fire
Clay and Fire serve up the experience of a home-cooked, Near East meal. The restaurant is built inside of a two-story home and plates are shared family-style. Look out for the fish swimming in the vintage bathtub on your trip to the restroom.
Category: Food & Drink
Location: Westside
