Weekends through October 15 – HUZZAH! The Kansas City Renaissance Festival is open rain or shine. Find more info at kcrenfest.com. Keep an eye out for Northeast News ticket giveaways! 

Thursday, September 28 – Join Northeast High School to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the gymnasium at 415 Van Brunt Blvd. from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Experience the beautiful culture, music and art, and taste delicious food.

Friday, September 29 – “Nelly Don: The Musical” will open to public showings in a limited engagement on Friday, September 29. Local theaters showing the film are the B&B Theater at Union Station, Glenwood Arts, and Screenland Armour; check with those theaters for showtimes and ticket availability and read more at northeastnews.net

Friday, September 29 – James Elementary Block Party at 5810 Scarritt Ave. from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Join us for food trucks, games, music and entertainment. RSVP to amartinez@kcpublicschools.org. 

Viernes 29 de Septiembre – James Elementary Fiesta de Barrio a 5810 Scarritt Ave., 4:30-6:30 pm. Únase a nosotros para juegos, música, vendedores de comida, y entretenimiento. Confirma tu asistencia en: amartinez@kcpublicschools.org. 

Friday, September 29 – Family BINGO at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Play for cash prizes, $6 for 3 cards and 3 papers. Raffle tickets $1 each. Hot dogs, pizza, popcorn, soda and desserts available. Doors open at 4 p.m., BINGO starts at 6 p.m. In the St. Joseph’s Hall, 3208 Lexington Ave.

Saturday, September 30 – “Free for Fall City-Wide Drop-off” in District 3 from 8 a.m. to noon for all KC residents. Plan to take your trash, brush and tires to a variety of locations throughout the district. Visit northeastnews.net/pages/free-for-fall/ for a full list of sites, or for more information, call Robert Woods at (816) 513-8442. 

Sunday, October 1 – At this week’s Missouri Valley Sundays, Author Frank Hayde will be on hand in the Central Library’s Helzberg Auditorium to discuss his latest book, “Mafia Dreams: A True Crime Saga of Young Men at the End of an Era.” The book details the FBI’s efforts to stamp out those vestiges of organized crime in Kansas City. The 2 p.m. event is free, space is limited. To RSVP, visit the library’s web site at kclibrary.org/signature-events/mafia-dreams-true-crime-saga-young-men-end-era.