TODAY

LAWRENCE

• The Flynns, 8:30 p.m., Signs of Life, 722 Mass., 830-8030.
• Big Metal Rooster, Speakeasy, 9 p.m., The Granada Theatre, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.
• Import Ants, 9 p.m., Stu’s Midtown Tavern, 925 Iowa, 856-7887.
• Minus Story, Zykos, 10 p.m., Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.
• Balagan, 10 p.m., The Eighth Street Tap Room, 801 N.H., 841-6918.
• Chris Whitley, 7:30 p.m. (early show), The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.
• Full House, The Faculty, 10:30 p.m., The Bottleneck, 946 Mass., 749-7676.
• Melvin Sparks, 11 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-3320.
• Hosty Due, 11 p.m., Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.

KANSAS CITY

• The Scamps, 8:30 p.m., The Blue Room, 18th and Vine, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-VINE.
• Billy Ebeling and The Late For Dinner Band, 8 p.m., Shooters, 4108 North Oak, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 454-7650.
• Danielle Schnebelen — Rush Hour Rendezvous, 5:30 p.m. (early show), Grand Emporium, 3832 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.
• Plastic Parachute, 10 p.m., The Beaumont Club, 4050 Pennsylvania St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-2560.
• Red Guitar, Builder, Giant Step, 10 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.
• The Gaslights, Lastcall Girls, 10 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.
• Pomeroy, 8 p.m., The Beaumont Club, 4050 Pennsylvania St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-2560.
• Adam Hood, 8 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.
• Bell Dora, Lastcall Girls, The Gaslights, 10 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.
• Bob Harvey Band, 9 p.m., Blayney’s, 415 Westport Rd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-3747.
• Unknown Pleasures, Rat Salad, Bacon Shoe, 10:30 p.m., The Brick, 1727 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 421-1634.

SATURDAY

LAWRENCE

• RJD2, Prince Po, 7 p.m. (early show), The Granada Theatre, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.
• Adam Hood, 9 p.m., Stu’s Midtown Tavern, 925 Iowa, 856-7887.
• OK Jones Variety Hour, 10 p.m., Gaslight Tavern & Coffeehouse, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.
• Project/Object with Ike Willis, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-3320.
• Filthy Jim, RPG, 10:30 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.
• Black Christmas (Halloween Show), 10:30 p.m., Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.
• Contra Naturam, Vibralux, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

KANSAS CITY

• Jazz Disciples with Lisa Henry, 8:30 p.m., The Blue Room, 18th and Vine, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-VINE.
• Billy Ebeling and The Late For Dinner Band, 7 p.m., Jazz Louisiana Kitchen, 39th & State Line, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-5556.
• Millage Gilbert’s Royal Blue Matinee, 4 p.m. (early, early show), Grand Emporium, 3832 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.
• Gringos el Diablo (Moire’s Doom, Love songs covers), 7 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-8349.
• Martin Sexton, 9 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.
• The Wilders Halloween Ho-down, 10 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.
• Evil Beaver, Funhouse, The Hunted Creepys, 10:30 p.m., The Brick, 1727 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 421-1634.
• Bob Harvey Band, 9 p.m., Blayney’s, 415 Westport Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-3747.
• Kingpin, Ultrafix, mrzeroknew, Little Brazil, 10 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

SUNDAY

LAWRENCE

• Last Caress, 10 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.
• Black Flag Tribute Band, 10:30 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.
• Black Sabbath Tribute Band, 10:30 p.m., Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.
• Matthew Brewer, 4 p.m., Starbucks, 647 Mass., 832-0300.
• Key West Jazz Quartet, 6 p.m., Stone Creek, 3801 W. Sixth St., 830-8500.
• Dierks Bentley, 8 p.m., The Granada Theatre, 1020 Mass, 842-1390.
• Dirty Boogie, 10 p.m., Gaslight Tavern & Coffeehouse, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.

KANSAS CITY

• Straylight Run, Hot Rod Circuit, North Star, Say Anything, 7 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-8349.
• Great Fire of 1666, Flee the Seen, The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

MONDAY

LAWRENCE

• Pietasters, Murphy’s Law, The Uprights, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.
• Slightly Stoopid, 9 p.m., The Granada Theatre, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.
• Arthur Dodge, 10 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.
• Gaslight Players, 9 p.m., Gaslight Tavern & Coffeehouse, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.
• The Spanktones Open Jam, 9 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-3320.

KANSAS CITY

• E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N., 10 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 402 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.
• Chris Burnett Quartet, 7 p.m., The Blue Room, 1600 E. 18th St. (18th & Vine), Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-8463.

TUESDAY

LAWRENCE

• Mass Appeal featured, DJ Sku, Oscar Slugworth, 10 p.m., Gaslight Tavern & Coffeehouse, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.

KANSAS CITY

• Strung Out, 8 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-8349.

WEDNESDAY

LAWRENCE

• Green Lemon, Loco Marcheen, 10 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.
• Dark Matter, 9 p.m., Gaslight Tavern & Coffeehouse, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.
• Judas Cradle, Gods, Society’s Finest, Nevea Tears, 8 p.m., The Granada Theatre, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

KANSAS CITY

• Chris Tolle Matinee, 7 p.m., The Brick, 1727 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 421-1634.
• Metal Church, 3 Inches of Blood, 9 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.
• Heltz Black, Evermourn, Jack Hammered, 9 p.m., America’s Pub, 510 Westport Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1313.

THURSDAY

LAWRENCE

• Ten Mile Tide, 10:30 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-3320.
• The Last Vegas, 11 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.
• Decibully, Shearwater, I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness, 10:30 p.m., Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.
• Floyd The Barber, 7 p.m., Pachamamas, 2161 Quail Creek Drive, 841-0990.
• Matt and Shannon Heaton, 7 p.m., Gaslight Tavern & Coffeehouse, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.
• John Weatherwax and the Junkyard Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m., American Legion, 3408 W. Sixth St., 842-3415.
• The Americana Music Bluegrass Jam, 7:30 p.m., Signs of Life, 722 Mass., 830-8030.
• Tanner Walle, Distance to Empty, Aubrey, 9:30 p.m., The Granada Theatre, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.
• Neon, 10 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.
• Rev-Elation, 10 p.m., The Meat Market, 811 N.H., 856-MEAT.

KANSAS CITY

• Billy Ebeling, 6:30 p.m., Jazz Louisiana Kitchen, 511 Melody, Lee’s Summit, (816) 525-9459.
• Shannon Lawson, 7:30 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.
• Mark Malman, 8 p.m. (early show), Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.
• Deathray Angels, Vena Moire, Subcycle, 10 p.m., Davey’s, 3402 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

TODAY

LAWRENCE

• Octarium Concert: Saints and Angels, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s, 1234 Ky., (816) 729-6516.

KANSAS CITY

• Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra, 8 p.m., Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, (913) 469-4445.
• Conservatory Wind Symphony, 7:30 p.m., White Hall, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 235-6222.
• The Benders, 8:30 p.m., Ameristar Casino, 3200 N. Ameristar Drive, Kansas City, Mo., (800) 499-4961 or (816) 417-7000.

BALDWIN

• Arthur Greene, pianist, 7:30 p.m., Rice Auditorium, Baker University campus, (785) 594-8330.

SATURDAY

LAWRENCE

• Christine Kane, Rick Bruner, 7:30 p.m., Unity Church, 9th and Madeline streets, 841-1447.
• Americana Music Academy Saturday Jam, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Americana Music Academy

KANSAS CITY

• The Benders, 8:30 p.m., Ameristar Casino, 3200 N. Ameristar Drive, Kansas City, Mo., (800) 499-4961 or (816) 417-7000.
• Billy Ebeling and The Late For Dinner Band Open Jam, 1 p.m., Knuckleheads, 2715 Rochester, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 483-1456.
• Faculty recital: Conservatory Trombone Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., White Hall, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 235-6222.

SUNDAY

KANSAS CITY

• The Benders, 6:30 p.m., Ameristar Casino, 3200 N. Ameristar Drive, Kansas City, Mo., (800) 499-4961 or (816) 417-7000.

MONDAY

LAWRENCE

• Oread Jazz Quartet performs Kansas City jazz, in conjunction with “A Kansas Art Sampler,” 2:30 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Miss., 864-4710.

KANSAS CITY

• Nickel Creek, Howie Day, 7:30 p.m., Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-8665.
• Ruel Joyce Recital Series: Kansas City Saxophone Quartet, noon-12:50 p.m., Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, (913) 469-8500, ext. 3605.

TUESDAY

KANSAS CITY

• JCCC Jazz Series: Kansas City Jazz Quintet, noon, Recital Hall, Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, (913) 469-8500, ext. 3605.

WEDNESDAY

KANSAS CITY

• Hilary Hahn, violinist, 7:30 p.m., Folly Theater, 12th and Central, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 415-5025.

THURSDAY

LAWRENCE

• Ween, 9 p.m., Liberty Hall, 642 Mass., 749-1972.

KANSAS CITY

• Insane Clown Posse, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall, 600 N. Seventh St., Kansas City, (913) 371-7555.

TODAY

LAWRENCE

• Inge Theatre Series: “Lysistrata,” by Aristophanes, 7:30 p.m., William Inge Memorial Theatre, Murphy Hall, KU campus, 864-3982.
• “Murder at Cafe Noir,” a dinner theater mystery by Lawrence Community Theatre, 7 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 N.H., 843-7469.
• “The Art of Conquering Aja,” presented by The Borogove Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave., tickets available at door.

KANSAS CITY

• “The Tall Tale of Pecos Bill,” 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Theatre for Young America, 5909 Johnson Drive., Mission, (913) 831-2131.
• “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m., The Coterie Theatre, 2450 Grand Blvd., #144, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-6552.
• “The Rocky Horror Show,” presented by Minds Eye Theater, 8 p.m. and midnight, Just Off Broadway Theater, 3051 Central, Kansas City, Mo., (913) 897-2348.
• “Topdog/Underdog,” 8 p.m., Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-PLAY.

TOPEKA

• Frankenstein, 6 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show, Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy, 3028 S.W. Eighth Ave., (785) 357-5211.

SATURDAY

LAWRENCE

• Inge Theatre Series: “Lysistrata,” by Aristophanes, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., William Inge Memorial Theatre, Murphy Hall, KU campus, 864-3982.
• “The Art of Conquering Aja,” presented by The Borogove Theatre, 8 p.m., Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave., tickets available at door.

KANSAS CITY

• “The Tall Tale of Pecos Bill,” 2 p.m., Theatre for Young America, 5909 Johnson Drive., Mission, (913) 831-2131.
• “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, 2 p.m., The Coterie Theatre, 2450 Grand Blvd., #144, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-6552.
• “The Rocky Horror Show,” presented by Minds Eye Theater, 8 p.m. and midnight, Just Off Broadway Theater, 3051 Central, Kansas City, Mo., (913) 897-2348.
• “Topdog/Underdog,” 8 p.m., Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-PLAY.

TOPEKA

• Frankenstein, 6 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show, Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy, 3028 S.W. Eighth Ave., (785) 357-5211.

SUNDAY

KANSAS CITY

• “The Tall Tale of Pecos Bill,” 2 p.m., Theatre for Young America, 5909 Johnson Drive., Mission, (913) 831-2131.
• “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, 2 p.m., The Coterie Theatre, 2450 Grand Blvd., #144, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-6552.
• “Topdog/Underdog,” 3 p.m., Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-PLAY.

TUESDAY

KANSAS CITY

• “The Tall Tale of Pecos Bill,” 10 a.m. and noon, Theatre for Young America, 5909 Johnson Drive., Mission, (913) 831-2131.
• “Topdog/Underdog,” 7:30 p.m., Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-PLAY.
• “Sanders Family Christmas,” 8 p.m., American Heartland Theatre, Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 842-9999.

WEDNESDAY

KANSAS CITY

• “The Tall Tale of Pecos Bill,” 10 a.m. and noon, Theatre for Young America, 5909 Johnson Drive., Mission, (913) 831-2131.
• “Topdog/Underdog,” 8 p.m., Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-PLAY.
• “Sanders Family Christmas,” 8 p.m., American Heartland Theatre, Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 842-9999.

THURSDAY

KANSAS CITY

• “The Tall Tale of Pecos Bill,” 10 a.m. and noon, Theatre for Young America, 5909 Johnson Drive., Mission, (913) 831-2131.
• “Topdog/Underdog,” 8 p.m., Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-PLAY.
• “Sanders Family Christmas,” 8 p.m., American Heartland Theatre, Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 842-9999.

TOPEKA

• Frankenstein, 7 p.m., Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy, 3028 S.W. Eighth Ave., (785) 357-5211.

TODAY

LAWRENCE

• Pilot Club of Lawrence Antique Show & Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., building 21, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper, 843-6219 or (785) 594-6524.

KANSAS CITY

• Dinner and music, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. dinner, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. David Basse, Rozzelle Court Restaurant, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-4000.

OSKALOOSA

• God’s Store House Fundraiser Yard Sale, 8 a.m., Oskaloosa Presbyterian Church (old Day Care Center, (785) 863-9216.

SATURDAY

LAWRENCE

• Pilot Club of Lawrence Antique Show & Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., building 21, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper, 843-6219 or (785) 594-6524.

KANSAS CITY

• Magazine launch reception: “Kansas City Voices,” 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Central Resource Library, 9875 W. 87th St., Overland Park, (913) 495-2466.
• Concert and Auction, 6:30 auction, 8 p.m. concert, H&R Block City Stage, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 831-2131.
• Second Annual Halloween Spooktacular: “Funeral March of a Marionette”; “A Night on Bald Mountain”; theme from “Psycho”; music from Phantom of the Opera,” “Jekyll and Hyde,” Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone”; storyteller Larry Moore; vocalists Vince Leseney and Rebecca Sherburn, and much more, 8 p.m., Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 471-8600 or (816) 471-1100.

SUNDAY

LAWRENCE

• Benefit for Watkins Museum: Film: “Carnival of Souls,” 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m., Liberty Hall, 642 Mass., 749-1972.
• Pilot Club of Lawrence Antique Show & Sale, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., building 21, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper, 843-6219 or (785) 594-6524.

KANSAS CITY

• Rockhurst University Safe Trick-or-Treat, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Rockhurst University Community Center, 54th Street and Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 501-4818.

TUESDAY

TOPEKA

• Film: “Babettes gaestebud (Babette’s Feast),” 6:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m., Room 101AB, Marvin Auditorium, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave., (785) 580-4540.
• Hear and Say Reading Workshop for Early childhood Educators and Providers, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Lingo Story Room, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave., (785) 580-4565.

WEDNESDAY

OTTAWA

• Special invitation to Vietnam Veterans: John Musgrave, Baldwin poet, shares Vietnam experiences through his writing, 7 p.m., Carnegie Cultural Center, 501 S. Main, (785) 242-8478.

THURSDAY

LAWRENCE

• Book signing: Doc Carson, author of “Gone Shopping! An Odyssey of Discovery,” 5:30 p.m., Oread Books, Kansas Union, 864-4431.
• University Dance Company, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, 864-ARTS.

TOPEKA

• Exploring Holiday Craft Ideas Online, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., SBC Computer Training Center, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave., (785) 580-4606.

ONGOING

LAWRENCE

• Third-Saturdays: Lawrence Barn Dances, 7:15 p.m. beginners lesson, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. dance, Woodlawn School, 508 Elm, 841-5759.
• Tuesday and Thursday 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: Farmer’s Market, 1000 Block of Vermont.

KANSAS CITY

• Through Nov. 7: “Canstruction,” benefit for the Harvesters community food network, 6 a.m.-midnight, Grand Hall, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020.
• Through Nov. 16: Fall Conservatory Display & Scarecrow Showcase, Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, Mo., (816) 697-2600.
• Through Jan. 3: “Grossology (The Impolite) Science of the Human Body,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m., Sunday, Science City, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020.
• Through Feb. 11: Giant Screen Movie: “MisAdventures in 3D: More 3D Mania,” City Extreme Screen, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020.
• Through Feb. 21: Exhibit: “Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street?” Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020.
• Fridays: “Under the Clock,” Radio Show, noon-1 p.m., City Stage theater, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 235-1551.

TODAY

KANSAS CITY

• Ghost Hunt, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City, 5235 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 333-2055.
• Lecture: John Pultz on “Diane Arbus: Family Albums,” 7 p.m., KU Edwards Campus auditorium, Overland Park, (785) 864-4710.

SATURDAY

LAWRENCE

• Documentary film: “Music of the Devil, the Bear, and the Condor,” 2 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Miss., 864-4710.

KANSAS CITY

• Ghost Hunt, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City, 5235 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 333-2055.

THURSDAY

LAWRENCE

• Tour du Jour: John Pultz, curator, on “Diane Arbus: Family Albums,” 12:15 p.m., Kress Gallery, Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Miss., 864-4710.

ONGOING

LAWRENCE

• Clinton Lake Museum, Route 5, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and by appointment, (785) 748-0800.

Exhibits: “Clinton Lake Communities: The First 20 Years, 1854-1874,” “Religion,” “The Underground Railroad,” “The J.C. Steele House.”

• Clyde W. Tombaugh Observatory, 500 Lindley Hall, KU, 964-3166. Open to the public for observations on the second and fourth Sunday nights of each month, if skies are clear, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
• Haskell Cultural Center and Museum, 155 Indian Ave., Haskell Indian Nations University, 832-6686. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
• Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Miss., KU, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays; and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 864-4710.

Exhibit: “Social Studies: Eight Artists Address Brown v. Board of Education, through Dec. 5.

Exhibit: “Pop Goes Godzilla: Japanese Pop Culture & Globalization,” Asian Gallery, through Dec. 19.

Exhibit: “Diane Arbus: Family Albums,” Kress Gallery, through Jan. 16.

Exhibit: “A Kansas Art Sampler,” White Gallery, through Feb. 6.

• Kansas University Natural History Museum, on Jayhawk Boulevard on KU campus, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 864-4540 or 864-4450.
• Kenneth Spencer Research Library, behind Strong Hall on Poplar Lane, KU, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 864-4334.

Exhibit: “In Her Own Voice: A Pioneer’s Account of Early Douglas County,” an exhibition of Sophia Cobb Mayo’s pioneer diary, through Oct. 29.

• Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 841-4109, www.watkinsmuseum.org.

Exhibit: “Early Settlement of Douglas County,” ongoing.

KANSAS CITY

• American Jazz Museum, 1616 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-8463. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday.
• The Belger Arts Center, 2100 Walnut, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-3250. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 6 p.m.-9 p.m. the first Friday of each month.
• The Truman Presidential Museum & Library, Kansas City, Mo., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, open until 9 p.m. Thursday, (816) 833-1225.
• Johnson County Museum of History, 6305 Lackman, Overland Park, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, (913) 631-6709.

Exhibit: “Touching History: A Kid’s Journey Through Time,” through Jan. 2.

• Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday, (816) 483-8300.

Exhibit: “Timeless Toys,” through Jan. 30.

• The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, (816) 561-3737.

Exhibit: 10th Anniversary Exhibition, through Nov. 28.

Exhibit: Judith Schaechter, narrative stained glass, through Jan. 9.

• Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak, Kansas City, Mo., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, (816) 561-4000.

Exhibit: “The Glory of the Law: Treasures of Early Chinese Buddhist Sculpture,” ongoing.

• Toy and Miniature Museum, 5235 Oak, Kansas City, Mo., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, (816) 333-9328.

Storytime: River and Prairie Storyweavers, 1 p.m. Saturdays.

• Union Station-Science City, Pershing Road and Main Street, Kansas City, Mo., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, (816) 460-2020.

Multimedia show: “Skywatch,” 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays.

• Kansas City Jewish Museum, 5500 W. 123rd St., Overland Park, (913) 266-8413.
• The John Wornall House Museum, 6115 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Mo., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, (816) 444-1858.

LECOMPTON

• Constitution Hall, 319 Elmore, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, (785) 887-6520.
• Territorial Capital Museum, downtown, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, (785) 887-6148.

GALLERIES

TODAY

KANSAS CITY

• Artist’s reception: Joseph Lorusso, One Man Exhibition, “Moments,” 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Blue Gallery, 7 W. 19th St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 527-0823.

ONGOING

LAWRENCE

• Art and Design Gallery, Art and Design Building, KU, 864-3209. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Gallery closed Saturdays and Holidays.

Exhibit: “Reunion,” sculpture by Mark Cowardin and paintings and drawings by Kiel Johnson, through Nov. 5.

• Back to the Garden, 619 N. Second St.

Exhibit: metal sculpture by Steen Kjorlie, ongoing.

• Bob Brown Company/Art Zone, 727 Mass., 766-4222. Hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Exhibit: “New Beginnings,” by fused glass artist Tana Cimino, ongoing.

• CornerBank, 4621 W. Sixth St., 838-9400. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.

Exhibit: Bob Gent, glass creations, and Dave Loewenstein, studio paintings, through Nov. 26.

• Diane’s Artisan Gallery, 801 1/2 Mass., 856-1155. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and till 7 p.m. Thursday.

Exhibit: Hand-turned and handcrafted writing pens by David Hamby, hand-dyed silk/vintage kimono scarves by Tasha Rose and sculptural glass bowls by George Bucquet, ongoing.

• Dole Institute of Politics, KU campus, 864-4900. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily.

Exhibit: Trade Center memorial and memory wall honoring World War II veterans from Kansas, ongoing.

• Douglas County Law Library Art Gallery, 111 E. 11th St., 838-2477 or www.douglascolawlibrary.org. Hours: Noon-3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. All exhibits sponsored by Lawrence Art Guild.

Exhibit: Carol Jones, fabric, through today.

• Fields Gallery, 712 Mass., 842-7187. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

Exhibit: Original art by local and regional artists, including oil, acrylic and watercolor painting; stoneware sculpture; mixed media on paper; screenprints and photography. More than 1,000 fine art prints and custom framing. Now featuring still-life oil paintings by Paula Hauser Leffel, through Jan. 23.

• Jackpot Saloon & Music Hall, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Exhibit: “Manifest Destiny,” paintings by Aaron Marable, through November.

• Kimbari, 15 W. Ninth St., 842-1067.

Exhibit: Tribal art, handmade rugs and kilims from around the globe, currently showcasing selection of Middle Eastern copper, jewelry and rugs, ongoing.

• Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., 843-2787. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Frequently open in evenings.

Exhibit: “Healing through the Arts,” works about breast cancer in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October.

Exhibit: “Drawing Lawrence: Drawings by Michael Krueger on the Occasion of Lawrence’s Sesquicentennial,” and “Rules and Regulations 1-7: Sculpture and Photographs by Marc Berghaus,” through Nov. 30.

• Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833.

Exhibit: Downtown Tuesday Painters, gallery and entrances, through October.

Exhibit: Mixed media on metal by Dian Hauser and drawings and drawings and watercolors by Laura Kimble, auditorium, through October.

• Limerance, 1520 Wakarusa, 842-5805. Hours: 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday-Sunday.

Exhibit: Recent works by Jeff Benzing, through Nov. 1.

• Olive Gallery and Art Supply, 15 E. Eighth St., 331-4114, www.oliveart.org. Hours: Noon-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-7 p.m. Sunday.

Exhibit: “Dead Pets for Sale,” by Julie Black, through Sunday. Kids’ Corner Artist: Cleo LeMaster.

• Phoenix Gallery, 919 Mass., 843-0080.

Exhibit: Jane Domko’s fused glass plates and jewelry, ongoing.

• The Red Dresser, 624 N. Second St., 856-7877. Hours: 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Call gallery for special holiday hours.

Exhibit: Local artists and refurbished furniture, ongoing.

• Signs of Life, 722 Mass., 830-8030. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.

Exhibit: Timothy R. Botts, calligraphy; Terence Koehn the Kansas landscapes; and new works by gallery artists Joan Bohlig, Pierre Bollier, Jeremiah Colonna-Romano, Sara Hayward, Jeffrey Lewis, James Lipovac, Paul Powis, Heather Smith Jones, George Wingate and James Winn, ongoing.

• SilverWorks and More, 715 Mass., 842-1460. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday.

Exhibit: Sharon Harker, jewelry, and Donna Polsend, pottery, ongoing.

• Southwest and More, 727 Mass., 843-0141. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

Exhibit: Don Dane, cowboy/western watercolors and drawings, ongoing.

• Topiary Tree, 716 Mass., 842-1181.

Exhibit: Impressionist oil paintings by Joanie Whiteknight, ongoing.

• Unity Art Gallery, 900 Madeline, 841-1447. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday.

Exhibit: “Red, White and Blue 2004,” through Saturday.

• Z’s Divine Espresso-east, 1800 E. 23rd St., Suite A, 842-7651.

Exhibit: Heather Soper, photography, through October.

• Zen Zero, 811 Mass. St., 832-0001.

Exhibit: “Reflections of the Self,” wood sculptures and framing by Terry Miller.

KANSAS CITY

• Gallery of Rural Art, Agricultural Center & Hall of Fame, 630 Hall of Fame Drive, Bonner Springs, (913) 721-1075.

Exhibit: Johnson County Senior Arts Council, variety of artists, through Nov. 30.

• Blue Gallery, 7 W. 19th St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 527-0823.

Exhibit: Joseph Lorusso, One Man Exhibition, “Moments,” through Nov. 27. Opening Artist’s reception: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. today.

• Dennis Morgan Gallery, 114 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 842-8755. Hours: 11 a.m.-4:30 Friday, 11 a.m.-4:30 Saturday, or by appointment.

Exhibit: “Dangerous Beauty,” by Susan Fiorello, through Saturday.

• Greenlease Gallery, Rockhurst University campus, 1100 Rockhurst Road, (816) 501-4607. Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday or by appointment.

Exhibit: “Solace,” drawings by Lana E. Turner, through Nov. 7.

• Hallar Gallery, 4540 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-5339. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment.

Exhibit: Bev Gegen, through Saturday.

• Image Point Gallery, 1515 Grand, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-4401. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

Exhibit: “From Kansas to Yonder and Back: 50 years of photojournalism,” through Sunday.