KANSAS CITY

Sat., June 4, Noon: KC Juneteenth Cultural Parade, 18th & Benton.

Sat., June 11, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St. KCMO.

Sat., June 18, 8 a.m. – until: 2nd Annual Leeds-Dunbar Juneteenth Picnic, 100 Year Park Anniversary, Yvonne Starks Wilson Park, 34th Ter­race & Stadium Dr. Games,   bounce house, prizes, music and entertainment for the entire family.

Sat. June 18, – Noon – 9 p.m.: 2022 Heritage Festival, 18th & Vine

10 a.m. 6 p.m. Bikers Blues & BBQ

1 -6 pm Live on the Blues Stage featuring The Go Hard Band, Lady D, Tyree Neal

12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Gospel Jubilee, featuring Sensational Wonders and Troy Sanders

2 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Community Performances

3 – 4 p.m.: DJ Showcase including guest per­sonalities, contests & giveaways.

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.: Official Remarks Ceremony

6 – 9 p.m.: Levell, Men at Large & The Rude Boys

KANSAS CITY, KS

Sat., June 18, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ‘Community Unity: Juneteenth in the Dotte,’ The Village Initiative, 3004 N. 27^th St.,

Sat., June 18, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. ‘Juneteenth Celebration’, Lewis and Clark Park at Kaw Pont

WICHITA EVENTS

Fri., May 20, 6 p.m. – May 21, 11 p.m. Wichita CityWide Revival “Let the Fire Fall,” DoubleTree Hotel, 2098 S Air­port Road. Musical guests: Pastor Ger­ald Scott, Rashone Anderson, Jermane Milton, Elder Rod Linson, RLM, Nu Lyric and guest choir. Tickets $10 – $30 at www.eventbrite.com/e/230139191517

Thu., June 2, 7:30 p.m.: Summer Concert Series feat: Rudy Love Jr., Bradley Fair, 2000 N Rock Rd., combines the styles of R&B, soul, funk, and jazz.

Fri., June 3, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.: 1st Fridays at Revolutsia, 2721 E Central. Revolutsia includes retail shopping, restaurants, and offices.

Sat. June 4, Noon: Extrava­ganza June, Edgemoor Park Rec. Center, 5815 E 9th St. Extravaganza June is an all-ages out­door Vendors and Food Trucks wanted and Talent accepted also! Bounce house, Splash pad, Skate park, Live Dj & entertainment, free giveaways. Free

Tue., June 7, 6:30 p.m.: 2nd Annual Miss Juneteenth ICT Pageant, WSU, CAC Theater. Cost $10. Get Your Tix – www.eventbrite.com/o/juneteenthict-46969006563.

Fri., June 17, 6 – 9 p.m.: Sounds of June­teenth. Bring your lawn chairs and get comfort­able with the sounds of Juneteenth at the historic McAdams Park.

Sat., June 18, 11 a.m. Juneteenth Parade to participate go to www.coreofwichita.org/juneteen­thictparade

Sat., June 18, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Juneteenth Cel­ebration in the park. McAdams Park 1326 N Ohio.

3 p.m. – 2nd Annual Carl Brewer BBQ Cookoff to register to participate go to www.coreofwichita.org/carlbrewercookoff

Sun., June 19, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Shop & Grub, Naftzger Park, 601 E Douglas. Exciting outdoor entertainment opportunities like concerts, movies, pre-arena events and activities.

Sun., June 19, 6 – 9 p.m. Concert in the Park McAdams Park 1326 N Ohio.

Sun., June 19, 2 – 4 p.m.: Juneteenth Annual Fathers Recognition at the Center, 1914 E 11th St N. Nominate fathers and father figures at the fol­lowing link https://forms.gle/HRK6Fx4ugim4dfC38

Mon., June 20, 6:30 p.m.: Juneteenthict Gospel Night / Armbands needed for all events. For more information on schedule go to: www.coreofwichita.org/juneteenthict-schedule

Thu., June 30, 7:30 p.m. Summer Concert Series feat: Injoy Fountain, soul, rock and pop music. Wichita’s own featured on Season 17 of “The Voice.” Bradley Fair, 2000 N Rock Rd.

DUNBAR MOVIES UNDER THE STARS:

Sat., June 4, 8 p.m.: “Many Fires This Time: We tee 100 Million”

Sat., June 11, 7 p.m.: Panel Discussion moder­ated by TKAAM

8 p.m.: “Imitation of Life”

Sat., June 18, 8 p.m.: “BlacKKKlansman” Q&A with Kevin Willmott

Sun., June 19, 3 p.m. Street Party with music by Pioneer DJ Don, Food trucks & Free popcorn

JUNCTION CITY

Sat. June 11, 12 – 5 p.m.: 27th Annual June­teenth Festival, Heritage Park 101 W 6th Live entertainment, Vendors, Food Craft & Information­al, Scholarships, Awards & Special presentations. Scavenger Hunt and Kids zone.

LAWRENCE

Fri., June 17, 7 p.m.: Community Gospel Choir, Victory Bible Church, 1942 Massachu­setts

Sat., June 18, 11 a.m.: Parade on Mas­sachusetts Street beginning at 6th Street to South Park

Noon – 8 p.m.: 2022 Juneteenth Celebra­tion, South Park, 1100 Block of Massachusetts Street. Main stage events: music, videos speak­ers, essay contest winners and more.

Sun., June 19, 3 – 5 p.m. Walking Tour at Maple Grove Cemetery, Cross the Kansas River Bridge into North Lawrence, continue north on N. 2nd Street.

MANHATTAN

Mon., June 13, 6:30 p.m.: Juneteenth Movie Night, BlacKKKlansman. Forum Hall, K-State Union. Free

Wed., June 15, 7 p.m.: Juneteenth Lecture Series with Kevin Willmott, Shamrock Zone, 2201 Kimball Ave.

Fri., June 17, 6 – 7:30 p.m.: Juneteenth Grill­ing Contest. Taster Kits $5. City Park. Help judge the best BBQ in Manhattan.

Fri., June 17, 8 p.m.: Arts in the Park feat. Private Property, Anita Jackson, Taynka Mimi and Wil Robinson performing hits from the ’70s to 2021.

SALINA

 Fri., June 17, 7 p.m.: Wreath Laying Memo­rial service in honor of 20-year-old Dana Adams, who was lynched by a mob in 1893 and has never received justice. We remember him and others who were almost forgotten – at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, 2020 E Iron.

Sat., June 18, 8-10 a.m.: All-U-Can Eat Pancake Breakfast St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, 216 S. Chicago.: Includes one serving of sausage, juice and coffee. Cost $3

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Gospel Extravaganza Loca­tion: St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, 216 S. Chicago. featuring Roy Moye III, along with local choirs, praise dancers and worship teams.

 2 – 5 p.m.: Block Party – Location: St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, 216 S. Chicago. Games, vendors,, music and food. Featured ven­dor, The Kansas Black Farmers Association.

8:30 – 11:30 p.m.: Annual Dance. Martinelli’s Little Italy, 158 S. Santa Fe. Dance the night away during this formal party. Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres will be available. Cost $15

To purchase tickets for any event or more infor­mation visit SalinaJuneteenth.org

TOPEKA

Sat., June 4, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant 2022, The Beacon, 420 SW 9th. Inaugural Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant 2022! Winner will represent the city of To­peka and the state of Kansas as Miss Juneteenth Kansas 2022. Cost $15 in advance/$20 at door.

Mon., June 6, 11:30 a.m.: Flag Raising & Unity Walk, Kansas State Capitol, 6425 SW 6th.

Sat., June 11, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Family & Friends Juneteenth Celebration Parade, Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School, 1301 SE Monroe. Juneteenth Parade & Float Competition. To register and enter the competition visit https://form.jotform.com/211436216460043

Sat., June 11, 11 a.m.: Juneteenth Parade on Kansas Ave to Cushinberry Park, 335 SE 15th.

Mon., June 13, 6 p.m.: TFFJC Youth Celebration

Tue., June 14, 7:30 P.M.: Taco Tues. Betty Phil­lips Neighborhood Park, 3303 SE Irvingham St.

Thur., June 16th, 6 p.m.: Essay Contest Ban­quet, New Mt. Zion Church, 2801 SE Indian.

Sat., June 18, 10 a.m.: Juneteenth Celebra­tion, Hillcrest Community Center, 1800 SE 21st. Lots of fun, lots of food. Emcee Eugene Williams, Historian Sherri Camp and Radio Personality Danette Elkins

Sun., June 19, 3 p.m.: Gospel Extravaganza, St John AME Church, 701 SW Topeka Ave.

Sun., June 19, 1 p.m.: All Kansas Worship Service, Kansas State Capitol Grounds, 10th & Jackson Street. Prayer day for our citizens and our leaders. Vendor Booths $15 contact Curtis Pitts at 785-304-8547 or curtistpitts54@gmail.com