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The Weekend To-Do List: July 13-15

Looking for some summer entertainment? Kansas City has plenty of celebrities, American Idols, ska bands & musicals in town this weekend, so check out our List for the latest acts in town.

Sheryl Crow Summer Celebration: Back in the Swing breast cancer survivor fundraising concert; 8 p.m. Saturday at the Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park. Tickets: $50, $75

“Memphis," The Musical: 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Starlight Theatre in Swope Park. Tickets: Start at $10

“Bingo! The Winning Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Showing at the American Heartland Theatre, Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd. Tickets: $14 to $35

Reel Big Fish: 7:30 p.m. Saturday; Beaumont Club, 4050 Pennsylvania Ave. Tickets: $19

American Idol Live! 2012: Performances by top 10 contestants from 11th season of “American Idol." 7 p.m. Thursday; Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd. Tickets: $30.50 to $66

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