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Arts & Events February 13, 2026 - 12:46 pm

KU organizations to host Lunar New Year celebration

by Hannah Loub

The Lawrence community can ring in the Year of the Horse at the KU Center for East Asian Studies’ New Year Festival, which will feature giveaways, performances from local organizations, activities and more.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 11, 2026 - 7:31 pm

Lawrence Mardi Gras parade to jazz up Mass Street on Fat Tuesday

by Hannah Loub

Laissez les bons temps rouler. Lawrencians can get a feel for Mardi Gras festivities at this year’s celebration downtown.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 4, 2026 - 3:15 pm

Seed library soon to open and Kaw Valley Seed Fair coming up in Lawrence

by Hannah Loub

Lawrence community organizations and vendors will host opportunities to grow your seed collection and learn more about gardening the next two weekends.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 29, 2026 - 4:07 pm

Lawrence forum expands on ways to improve accessibility in arts

by Hannah Loub

Folks involved in Lawrence’s arts scene during a forum Wednesday came up with ways beyond audio description that they can incorporate accessibility into the arts for people who are blind or visually impaired. 

Audio-Reader/Contributed photo
Arts & Events January 24, 2026 - 4:52 pm

Lawrence advocates to host workshop on arts accessibility for blind and visually impaired people

by Hannah Loub

The Audio-Reader Network will partner with area arts organizations to host the second Arts Accessibility Forum, aiming to promote accessibility at regional arts and culture events. 

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