13 Halloween-themed events coming up in Lawrence
Grab your costume and a large bag — it’s trick-or-treating time in Lawrence. Here’s a roundup of some fun and spooky events in the area. Most involve gratuitous amounts of candy.
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B.L.A.C.K. Lawrence to host Black storytelling event with Spencer Museum of Art
A local collective of Black artists is set to lead an interactive event with poetry and music, including an open mic, to celebrate Black storytelling.
Lawrence High students to put on Chesty’s Haunted House, a fundraiser for the science department
Students of Lawrence High School are planning spooky science fun for those who attend their Halloween-themed fundraiser on Sunday.
Hang12, local teen artist to debut exhibit focused on upbringing and identity
Henry Farthing grew up surrounded by art. This Friday, they will debut their own collection of prints and photographs that invite viewers to reflect on their own personal upbringings.
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KPR’s Live Day is Wednesday; hear performers live in Lawrence
Kansas Public Radio on Wednesday will hold its annual Live Day, a celebration of the station’s commitment to classical music.
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KU kicks off homecoming week festivities; here are the upcoming events
KU is celebrating its 111th homecoming this week, and numerous events are planned on the theme of “Rah Rah Jayhawk.”
Lawrence author to launch new speculative fiction book at Raven Book Store event
Local author Kij Johnson will soon launch her newest book, which is full of imaginative stories from nature’s perspective, during an event at the Raven Book Store.
‘Haunting Humanities’ event to imitate spooky science fair
Community members are invited to get spooked by history, literature, language and culture during an upcoming humanities festival in downtown Lawrence.
At Lawrence event, storyteller will share how to find humor in times of struggle
Kevin Kling, an Emmy Award-winning storyteller, will give a free talk in Lawrence Thursday about growing from loss, finding humor and maintaining love and connections in times of suffering.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Annual Lawrence Zombie Walk to bring on the undead
When the sun goes down Thursday night, the undead will breach downtown Lawrence.
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