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Arts & Events May 16, 2026 - 5:33 pm

Lawrence drag group creates space for a new wave of avant-garde performers

by Logan Pierson

Dorothy and the Dolls, a group of local drag performers, are holding spaces across the Lawrence drag scene to foster a new generation of avant-garde performers.

Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 28, 2026 - 7:42 pm

Young Lawrence artists of Hang12 unveil 32 new pieces of art celebrating Kansas

by Logan Pierson

The Lawrence Art Center’s Hang12 members — high school students who curate art shows and events in the community — just unveiled 32 new pieces of art that hang above parking spots in the New Hampshire Street garage and celebrate Kansas.

Arts & Events April 25, 2026 - 1:20 pm

Young Lawrence artists to unveil new artwork in New Hampshire Street parking garage

by Logan Pierson

The Lawrence Arts Center’s youth curatorial board, Hang12, is inviting the public to a celebration where young artists will unveil their new artwork in the New Hampshire Street parking garage.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 15, 2026 - 12:09 pm

Earth Day events coming up across Lawrence

by Logan Pierson

Lawrence has a collection of upcoming Earth Day events for all ages, including fairs, riverbank cleanups and fairy house building sessions.

Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 11, 2026 - 8:52 pm

KU Powwow brings family, tribal representation and celebration inside the Lied Center

by Logan Pierson

Dancers took the celebration onto the Lied Center stage Saturday for the 37th KU Powwow, honoring family, tribal representation and the circle of life. 

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Arts & Events April 8, 2026 - 11:56 am

KU powwow and cultural festival coming up; screening, concert to kick off events

by Logan Pierson

KU will soon host its 37th annual Powwow and ninth annual Indigenous Cultures Festival. Events will move indoors because of anticipated weather.

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Business April 6, 2026 - 7:18 pm

KU freshman to open Mexican food truck in Lawrence

by Logan Pierson

A KU freshman is opening a Mexican food truck focused on birria dishes this week to help her pay for nursing school.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 17, 2026 - 3:35 pm

Lawrence tenant union town hall to discuss progress on right to counsel program

by Logan Pierson

A Lawrence tenant union will host a town hall Saturday to educate and update residents on progress to establish a right to legal representation for people facing eviction in Douglas County.

Arts & Events March 14, 2026 - 6:05 pm

Firefighter bagpipe players, drummers to play at Lawrence bars on St. Patrick’s Day

by Logan Pierson

A local band of firefighter bagpipers and drummers will perform at three Lawrence bars on St. Patrick’s Day.

Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 11, 2026 - 9:29 pm

Lawrence artists, community members convene for first 780 Songwriters Circle

by Hannah Loub

780 Songwriters Circle on Wednesday provided a space for Lawrence musicians to talk about their songwriting processes and perform for an audience of about 50 people.

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