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Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 1, 2026 - 8:29 pm

Algerian community members host thank-you celebration for Lawrence

by Maya Smith

Around 200 community members gathered at the Granada for a thank-you celebration from the Algerian community with traditional food, a fashion show and gratitude for Lawrence’s embrace of the country. 

Jacob Rice/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 28, 2026 - 7:40 pm

Algerian community members to host thank-you celebration for Lawrence

by Courtney Lane

Algerian community members will host a free, all-ages thank-you celebration for Lawrence this weekend to honor the connections built between Algeria and Lawrence this summer. 

Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 29, 2026 - 4:53 pm

World Cup watch parties coming up in Lawrence as Algeria advances

by Courtney Lane

The Granada and Lucia will host free World Cup watch parties this week as both Team Algeria and Team USA advance to the round of 32.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 28, 2026 - 1:54 pm

Downtown Lawrence venues to host Rock the Vote concert

by Courtney Lane

Two downtown Lawrence music venues will host a Rock the Vote concert to help residents prepare for the Aug. 4 primary election.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 2, 2026 - 4:33 pm

Free Lawrence concert to pay tribute to early 2000s indie rock

by Lawrence Times

Indie rock music of the early 2000s will carry into 2026 at a free downtown Lawrence concert.

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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