Celebrate President’s Day with Independence’s own Harry Truman (as portrayed by historical re-enactor Niel Johnson), on hand at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum to give periodic press conferences. 816-268-8200 or trumanlibrary.org
Based on the book by Lois Lowry and real Holocaust events, Number the Stars tells the story of one family helping another escape to safety during World War II. Part of the Coterie Theatre’s Preteen/Young Adult Series. 816-474-6552 or CoterieTheatre.org.
Waiting for You on the Corner of (13 and Walnut) is an original play commissioned by the Kansas City Repertory Theatre and created in partnership with Portland’s Sojourn Theatre Co. and New York’s The TEAM that examines how we listen to each other and form consensus in today’s media-driven culture. 816-235-2700 or kcrep.org
