May 4 Weekend Preview

While the weather outside may not seem like it, the Summer movie season kicks off this weekend. There are two crime dramas and major franchise being released this Friday. First up is Iceman. Inspired by actual events, "The Iceman" follows notorious contract killer Richard Kuklinski (Academy Award® nominee Michael Shannon) from his early days in the mob until his arrest for the murder of more than 100 men. Appearing to be living the American dream as a devoted husband and father; in reality Kuklinski was a ruthless killer-for-hire. When finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor daughters have any clue about his real profession.

The other crime drama is Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn. Bobby Baldano, (William DeMeo), is the black sheep of his family. When he gets out of prison after serving a five year sentence, his Father, (Armand Assante), has high hopes of a fresh start for him and coming to work at Joseph Baldano & Sons Contracting, the legitimate and thriving multi-generational family business Bobby's grandfather built up from nothing. But Bobby's a mob connected street thug who gets caught back up in a life of inescapable crime. He has two families – one supportive and loving, the other dangerous and deadly. He must decide between the two families and once he does truths are revealed that Bobby always knew but was too blind to see and too afraid to face.

Finally there is the first tentpole picture of the Summer, Iron Man 3. Being released in 2D, 3D and IMAX, this edition of the franchise pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

In conjunction with the release the Alamo Drafthouse will be screening an Iron Man Marathon. They will be showing Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Avengers and then Iron Man 3. For more details checkout their site for more details.

With Iron Man 3 being released don't forget that this Saturday, May 4, is Free Comic Book Day. Local comic shops will be giving away free selected comics while supplies last. The store that does it best is Elite Comics. They will have a ton of guest artists & writers plus special appearances by superheroes. The owner has rented out extra space just to hold all the statues, graphic novels, toys & comics that will also be on sale at great prices. The store always gets great reviews and was voted one of the 25 reasons to love Kansas City a few years ago. Check them out. You won't be sorry. Click here for a list of the free books that will be offered.

There will also be tons of Cinco De Mayo celebrations around town this weekend. The biggest will be at the P&L District. Kansas City Live! presents the Cinco De Drinko Festival at the KC Live! Block on Saturday, May 4th! This event is free to attend but you can UPGRADE to the Free-4-All All-Inclusive Package to receive NO COVER all night and drink like the Head Honcho from 8-11PM at 14 bars including: Tengo Sed Cantina, FUEGO, McFadden's Sports Saloon, The Dubliner, Pizza Bar, Johnny's Tavern, Z-Strike, PBR Big Sky, Shark Bar, Angels Rock Bar, Mosaic Lounge, Hotel Nightclub, Howl at the Moon and KC Live! Living Room.

TODAY ONLY – BUY TICKETS FOR 2 FOR $30!

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Otherwise, tickets are $25 on Friday, May 3rd

or $30 on Saturday, May 4th!

For more info on the weekend’s festivities click here

The Renegades are in action at Kemper again this week. They will be hosting the Sioux City Bandits this Saturday. This is a revenge game as Sioux City beat Kansas City earlier this year, 38-26.

Local alt-rock group Uncountable Kings will rock the Kemper parking lot with their blend of original material and covers from the likes of Weezer, The Beatles, and everything in between. Now let’s just hope for good weather!

Uncountable Kings start at 4:30, kickoff is at 7:05. See you in the West Bottoms.