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.
Watkins Museum exhibit and separate guided tour both celebrate Black Vaudeville actor born in Lawrence
A new exhibit at the Watkins Museum will celebrate the life of George “Nash” Walker, a Lawrence-born actor, writer and producer. A separate guided tour on Black Lawrence history will include a stop at the home Walker had built for his mother.
Jazz work dedicated to past KU figures to premiere at the Lied Center
A jazz work honoring athletes, researchers and a Nobel Peace Prize winner in KU history will soon premiere at the Lied Center.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Photos: Late Night in the Phog 2025
Jayhawk fans returned to Allen Fieldhouse for an early look at the KU women’s and men’s basketball teams during the annual Late Night in the Phog on Friday evening.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Trunk-or-treats, haunted scavenger hunts and more family-friendly Halloween events in Lawrence this month
It’s that time of year when kids get to gorge on candy and indulge in all of their dress-up dreams. Here are some trunk-or-treats and other ghoulish events that are perfect for the whole family.
KPR’s Live Day to feature classical music in person and over the air, including Halloween concert
The community can soon tune in to the radio and visit the Lawrence library for a full day of free live classical music performances.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence to host energy conservation fair at library
Lawrence community members can learn how to reduce their energy costs and grab a weatherization kit during the Energy Conservation Fair coming up at the library.
Liberty Hall to reprise its role as an opera house for centennial anniversary screening with live piano accompaniment
To celebrate 100 years of movies at Liberty Hall, programmers are invoking the building’s history as an opera house with a screening of “Phantom of the Opera” featuring live piano accompaniment.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
No Kings protest against Trump administration coming up in Lawrence
Lawrence residents can join the national wave of No Kings protesters throughout Kansas with a local demonstration this weekend.
Tom Harper / The Lawrence Times
Tipi raising at KU to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
KU and Haskell students will host a tipi raising Wednesday in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
First annual Kaw Valley Field Day draws families for rural fun
Community members gathered for music, food, pumpkins and more farm fun Saturday at the first annual Kaw Valley Field Day.
Jenny Skillman/Contributed photo
Volunteers spruce up a tunnel that connects two Lawrence neighborhoods
The two-person Pinckney Tunnel Volunteer Collective has quietly cared for the tunnel connecting two Lawrence neighborhoods for years. A larger group came together over the weekend to spruce up the space.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence library’s fall book sale coming up
Readers are welcome to peruse thousands of books for sale at $2 or less each during the Lawrence Public Library’s upcoming fall book sale.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Dozens of Halloween-themed events, fall festivals for adults coming up in Lawrence
Tricks and treats aren’t just for Lawrence kids. There are plenty of spine-tingling events around town geared toward adults, including haunted houses, “Rocky Horror Show” performances, spooky burlesque and more.
KU Libraries/Contributed photo
Plant swap coming up at Lawrence Public Library
Lawrencians are welcome but not required to bring their house plants to next week’s plant swap, featuring free foliage and greenery for trade.
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