Arts & events
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Free event in Lawrence to explore Juneteenth food traditions, Kansas history
A free program at First United Methodist Church will explore the history, symbols and food traditions of Juneteenth, including Kansas communities’ long-running Emancipation Day celebrations.
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Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation to celebrate new Tree of Life mural
The Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation will soon celebrate the completion of its new Etz Chayim, or Tree of Life, community mural during a potluck gathering.
FidPick to return to South Park, featuring Dom Flemons
The 45th annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships will soon bring acoustic music, competitions and a Grammy-winning performer to South Park in Lawrence.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Season 4 of ‘Ted Lasso’ features familiar faces from the Lawrence community
“Ted Lasso” has always hit close to home for KC-area fans, but Lawrence viewers shouldn’t be surprised if they even recognized the chain-smoking cat lady and the sneaky grocery store employee from the Season 4 premiere.
Outdoors Unscripted announces grant awards for art exploring outdoor spaces in Douglas County
Outdoors Unscripted has announced the winners of grants that encourage adventurer-artists to explore the open spaces of Douglas County and create artwork in response.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Reality bites in inaugural Louise ImMasche Fund musical with ‘90s rock, pop culture and dive bar grit
A fund created in the name of Louise ImMasche, a Theatre Lawrence performer who died last year, will support the debut performances of “Chasing Nirvana,” a musical full of ‘90s pop culture grit and glamor.
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Lawrence Community Orchestra to open season with ‘Fire and Fantasy’
The Lawrence Community Orchestra will commence its 2026-27 season with a “Fire and Fantasy” performance for their first of four musical events.
Maya Smith / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Farmers Market celebrates 50th anniversary with tattoos, tie-dye and live music
Farmers, bakers, vendors and community members celebrated the Lawrence Farmers Market’s 50th anniversary Saturday morning with tattoos, tie-dye and live music.
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Lawrence Opera Theatre brewing up a witchy season of macabre magic and music
No broomsticks are required to attend the Lawrence Opera Theatre’s 2026 season, “Basic Witches,” which is full of thrilling, macabre and espresso-fueled performances.
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Upcoming exhibition will share history, culture of unhoused communities in Lawrence
People can view an art wall featuring work from previously and currently unhoused community members in an exhibition called “Unsettled Lawrence” at the Watkins Museum of History.
KU common book, work of art selected for 2026-27 school year
The Spencer Museum of Art has selected a painting as the KU Common Work of Art to accompany this year’s KU Reads title, “Orbital,” by Samantha Harvey.
What to expect at Vinland Fair 2026
The Vinland Fair will kick off this week for three days of old-fashioned fun with homemade pie, tractor pulls, a pet parade and more.
Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
Algerian community members host thank-you celebration for Lawrence
Around 200 community members gathered at the Granada for a thank-you celebration from the Algerian community with traditional food, a fashion show and gratitude for Lawrence’s embrace of the country.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Farmers Market invites community to celebrate ‘50 Years Fresh’
The Lawrence Farmers Market will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary with a 1970s-themed event with live music, tie-dye, tattoos and more.
Catch Lawrence actress in new ‘Ted Lasso’ season at community watch party
Lawrence folks still swept up in the summer of soccer adrenaline can catch local theatre performer Jeanne Averill in the season premiere of “Ted Lasso” at a free community watch party.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence drag performers to host Vote No Drag Show days before primary election
Local drag performers will host a benefit show aiming to educate voters three days ahead of Kansas’ primary election.
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