Arts & events

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Champions of Lawrence arts celebrated at 25th Phoenix Awards
More supportive spaces for Native American youth to grow in the arts and entrepreneurship are always needed, said Rachael Lackey, one of six Phoenix Award recipients recognized Sunday for their contributions to Lawrence arts.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Community-building on display at Winter Inclusive Market in Lawrence
Jesse and Linda Hunter carry a legacy of their family’s barbecue business through their homemade sauces. Jesse & Linny’s BBQ Sauce was one of around 100 vendors at the Winter Inclusive Market, which reopens Sunday.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Holiday Farmers Market will offer a chance to support 40-plus Lawrence-area farms and small businesses
Community members can support local farmers this Saturday at the Holiday Farmers Market, which is a lifeline for some vendors to get through the winter while the regular Lawrence Farmers Market is closed.
Mark Potts / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Band holiday concert, community singalongs coming up at library
The Lawrence City Band invites you to get in the holiday spirit and enjoy festive music at its upcoming concert, and two singalongs will continue the musical celebrations.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Indigenous artists and makers gather for Haskell Holiday Bazaar
About 20 vendors gathered to sell art, jewelry, baked goods, holiday decorations and even muktuk Saturday at Haskell’s fifth annual Holiday Bazaar.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
30th annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade draws crowds to downtown Lawrence
The all-horse Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade returned to downtown Lawrence Saturday, drawing spectators who lined Massachusetts Street and beyond to see all the sights.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Indigenous students showcase resiliency, creativity in Haskell art show
Art from more than 100 Indigenous students was showcased Friday during the first in-person art show Haskell Indian Nations University has held since 2019.
Documentary screening, Q&A to spotlight ‘The Day After’
A documentary screening and Q&A Monday will focus on “The Day After,” a 1983 film made in Lawrence that may have changed the course of history.
Lawrence Art Guild’s Holiday Art Fair returns this weekend (Sponsored post)
The Lawrence Art Guild’s annual Holiday Art Fair this year will feature fine art and crafts from 23 Guild member artists.
More than 100 Haskell students to participate in art show on campus
Students at Haskell Indian Nations University are set to showcase original pieces at an upcoming campus art show — the first of its kind since 2019.
KU musical to poke fun at capitalism in Christmas season; livestream tickets available
The University Theatre’s upcoming production of “Milking Christmas” will tap into a dark side of the holiday season. It’s a satirical show with cheerful musical numbers for all ages.
‘Save the Skate’ T-shirts, party to benefit youth skateboarding in Lawrence
A T-shirt fundraiser and party with live music and food will support young people skateboarding in Lawrence.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Kids get photos, cookies with Santa
Kiddos from Lawrence and beyond got to have their photos taken with Santa and snack on some cookies Monday.
Lawrence photographer to discuss inspiration found in works of Gordon Parks
Ann Dean, a Lawrence artist and photographer, will give a presentation Thursday evening on the impact and inspiration found in Gordon Parks’ books.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Young artists of Van Go open annual Adornment show
Despite the cold and snowy weather outside Saturday night, dozens of community members came out to Van Go to celebrate the launch of the young artists’ annual art show and sale.
New holiday art market to promote inclusivity, embrace culture; space available for more vendors
Organizers are aiming to uplift inclusivity in the Lawrence holiday market scene with a new event this December, and there’s still room for more vendors to sign up.
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