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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 7, 2025 - 7:21 pm

Dozens of Halloween-themed events, fall festivals for adults coming up in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

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.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 29, 2025 - 11:40 am

Split Lip Rayfield, massive Lawrence crowd celebrate 30 years of music

by Photos by August Rudisell

Split Lip Rayfield and thousands of their Lawrence fans gathered on Mass Street late Saturday to celebrate 30 years of the band.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 20, 2025 - 11:52 am

Kaw River Roots Festival to return with Split Lip Rayfield headlining

by Lawrence Times

Bluegrass group Split Lip Rayfield, originally formed in Wichita and now based in Lawrence, will celebrate 30 years together as headliners of the Kaw River Roots Festival.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 10, 2024 - 5:31 pm

Annual Lawrence Zombie Walk to unleash the undead at sundown

by Maya Hodison

Zombies, ghouls and vampires alike will be traveling down Lawrence’s Massachusetts Street when the sun descends next Thursday evening.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 18, 2024 - 7:48 pm

Live On Mass outdoor concert to return, featuring Split Lip Rayfield

by Lawrence Times

Live on Mass is returning to downtown Lawrence in August, featuring the recently reunited Split Lip Rayfield, “with special guests TBA.”

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 10, 2023 - 9:16 pm

Get Downtown Block Party to celebrate 90 years of Granada Theater

by Lawrence Times

The Granada Theater in downtown Lawrence is celebrating a big milestone, and it’s inviting the whole community to the party.

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Arts & Events September 22, 2022 - 3:55 pm

Lifelong Lawrencian, performer invites all to celebrate what could be her last stateside birthday party

by Tricia Masenthin

Townie Katlyn Conroy is leaving Lawrence for a new adventure across the pond. Before she moves to England, the musician wants to celebrate her 34th birthday on Sunday, Sept. 25 with a “gigantic show,” and everyone’s welcome.

Brian Byers via the Granada
Arts & Events October 14, 2021 - 7:07 pm

Zombie Walk to return to downtown Lawrence

by Lucie Krisman

The undead will walk among the Lawrence community again this year during the upcoming Zombie Walk.

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