Thursday, May 18th – 5:30-7:30PM – Meet and Greet with KCPD Chief Stacey Graves. KCU Admin Bldg, 1750 Independence Blvd. Graves is a 25 year veteran of the department who began her career as a Records Clerk in the early 1990’s. She has been with the department’s Media unit, INternal Affairs and was the Commander of the Shoal Creek Division prior to becoming Chief in January, 2023. Sponsored by NEAT, the Mattie rhodes Center and KCU

Friday, May 19 – It’s Bingo Night at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in the St. Joseph’s Hall, 3208 Lexington Ave. $6.00 for 3 cards, and hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, drinks and desserts available to enjoy while you play to win $. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 20 – Frontier Schools Multicultural Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1575 Universal Ave. Food, music, face painting, games, bounce house and more. Purchase a $15 wristband for activities, children age 4 and under free.

Saturday, May 20 – Volunteer Day at Elmwood Cemetery, 4900 E. Truman Rd. Meet at 10 a.m. to prepare the cemetery for Memorial Day, a variety of tasks are available for all skill sets. Call 816-945-4900 or visit elmwoodcemeterykc.org for more information.

Tuesday, May 23 – Tasty Topic Chamber Luncheon at the EGG Gallery/Northeast News office, 2659 Independence Ave.

Wednesday, May 24th – 6-8pm, City Council Candidate meet and greet, 815 Gallery, 815 E. 5th Street. Candidates will have 5-8 minutes to introduce themselves and take questions from attendees. Sponsored by NEAT and the Mattie Rhodes Center.

Fridays & Saturdays in May – Visit the Golden Age of the 1920s with classic cocktails, Daily Culture kombucha mocktails, and live Jazz each night from 8-10 p.m. RSVP ONLY seating 8-11 p.m. Tickets: ph.coffee/culture-club.

Friday, June 2 – The Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce will host its 2023 Taste and Tour from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. See center spread for more info.