NIGHTLIFE

TODAY

LAWRENCE

Architects, Namelessnumberheadman, The Sound You Say, Fitzgerald, 10 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

KJHK Farmer’s Ball Day 2, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Brody Buster Band, 10 p.m., Fatso’s, 1016 Mass., 865-4055.

Chicago Afrobeat Project, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-1387.

Ghosty, Koufax, Kelpie, White Whale, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

The Masuda Quartet, 8 p.m., Signs of Life, 722 Mass., 830-8030.

Open Settlement, 9:30 p.m., Stu’s Midtown Tavern, 925 Iowa, 856-STUS.

Spiders, 40 Minutes of Hell, 10 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.

Sunu with Big Banned Jazz, 9 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.

The Wobbly H, 10 p.m., Abe & Jake’s Landing, 8 E. Sixth St., 841-5855.

Balagan, 10 p.m., Eighth Street Tap Room, 801 N.H., 841-6918.

Inertia, 10 p.m., Vermont Street BBQ, 728 Mass., 856-4227.

KANSAS CITY

Glenn Tilbrook (of Squeeze) and The Fluffers, Bob Walkenhorst, 8 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

Billy Ebeling and the Late For Dinner Band, 9 p.m., BB’s Lawnside BBQ, 1205 E. 85th, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 822-7427.

Gary Allen, 8 p.m., Beaumont Club, 4050 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-2560.

Kirk Rundstrom Band, Jeff and Vida, Solagget, 10 p.m., Davey’s Uptown Ramblers Club, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Red Chord, Bury Your Dead, A Life Once Lost, If Hope Dies, 8 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-8349.

Scott Ellison, 9 p.m., Blayney’s, 415 Westport Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-3747.

Traindodge, Dropsonic, Forever Never Came, The Professional Americans, 9 p.m., The Brick, 1727 McGee, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 421-1634.

SATURDAY

LAWRENCE

Chicago Afrobeat Project, 9 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-1387.

Dark Matter, Fast Food Junkies, 9 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.

KJHK Farmer’s Ball Finals, 9 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

The Kirk Rundstrom Band, Drakkar Sauna, Jeff and Vida, Solagget, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Nail Driver, 8 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.

Spin Down, 9:30 p.m., Stu’s Midtown Tavern, 925 Iowa, 856-7887.

Hot Load, 9 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse Bar & Grill, 1350 N. Third St., 749-2727.

Balagan, 10 p.m., Limerance, 1520 Wakarusa Drive, 842-5805.

Americana Music Academy Saturday Jam, 3 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Mass., 830-9640.

KANSAS CITY

Lastcall Girls, Howard Iceberg and the Titanics, Mike Ireland and Holler, 9:30 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

National Fire Theory, Spittin’ Cobras, Cattle Lack Order, 9:30 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

Polarized Minds, Tacky, London Transit, 10 p.m., The Brick, 1727 McGee, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 421-1634.

SUNDAY

LAWRENCE

Julia Peterson Band, 10 p.m., Harbour Lights, 1031 Mass., 841-1960.

The Rightaways, Stereotypes, Raging Hormones (early show), 5 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Key West Jazz Quartet, 6 p.m., Stone Creek, 3801 W. Sixth St., 830-8500.

Matthew Brewer, 4 p.m., Starbucks, 647 Mass., 832-0300.

Dirty Boogie, 10 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.

Floyd the Barber, 6 p.m., Pachamama’s, 2161 Quail Creek Drive, 841-0990.

KANSAS CITY

Aqualung, 6:30 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.

Audible Campaign, Kill Pop, 10 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

MONDAY

LAWRENCE

Ariel Pink, 10 p.m., Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Cosmic Egg, 10 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.

The Spanktones Open Jam, 9 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-1387.

KANSAS CITY

E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N., 10 p.m., Davey’s Uptown Ramblers Club, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Junk Lust featuring Firebox, 9 p.m., Jilly’s on Broadway, 1744 Broadway St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 221-4977.

Rodney Parker & 50 Peso Reward, 10:30 p.m., Blayney’s, 415 Westport Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-3747.

TUESDAY

LAWRENCE

Dead Sexy, God Project, LiD, 8 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

The Sights, The Monarch Song, The Light in the Attic, 8 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

Fascination, 9 p.m., Last Call, 729 N.H., 832-9800.

Supersystem, Thunderbirds Are Now!, Sad Fingers, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Songodsuns, Circus, Life Rexall (from The Shapeshifters), 9 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.

KANSAS CITY

Club Wars: Sick With It, Stranger Than Fiction, Heltz Black, Flak, 9 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.

The John McNally Band, Mama’s Cookin,’ 10:30 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Tiger Army, Street Dogs, 12 Step Rebels, 7:30 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-8349.

WEDNESDAY

LAWRENCE

A Day in Attica, 7:30 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

Elizabeth MacQueen and the Firebrands, The Ants, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

The Justin Ripley Extravaganza, 10 p.m., Harbour Lights, 1031 Mass., 841-1960.

That One Guy, Zahorsky, 10 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

KANSAS CITY

Black Ale Sinners, 10 p.m., The Brick, 1727 McGee, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 421-1634.

Billy Ebeling, 7 p.m., Jazz Louisiana Kitchen, 39th and State Line, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-5556.

Mark Bilyeu (of Big Smith), Cindy Woolf, 8 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

THURSDAY

LAWRENCE

Dead Girls Ruin Everything, Lake Forest, Hello Superworld, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Miss Kitten, 9 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

Nik Frieatas, Light in the Attic, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Percival, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-1387.

Matt Walsh, 9 p.m., Fatso’s, 1016 Mass., 865-4055.

The Americana Music Bluegrass Jam, 7:30 p.m., Signs of Life, 722 Mass., 830-8030.

Floyd the Barber, 7 p.m., Pachamama’s, 2161 Quail Creek Drive, 841-0990.

Glo, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

John Weatherwax and the Junkyard Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m., American Legion, 3408 W. Sixth St., 842-3415.

Yucca Roots, 9 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.

KANSAS CITY

Bob Schneider and band, 8 p.m., Davey’s Uptown Ramblers Club, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Dark Matter, Hemlock, My Father’s Gun, Watching the Coroner, 7 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-8349.

Jessie Alexander, 9 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.

Jump Rope for Heart, The Supernauts, 10 p.m., The Brick, 1727 McGee, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 421-1634.

My Fathers Gun with Dark Matter, Hemlock, Watching the Coroner, 7 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-8349.

MUSIC

TODAY

LAWRENCE

Ann Zimmerman, 7:30 p.m., Corner Bank, 4621 W. Sixth, 838-9400.

Bowery Dancers Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Mass., 749-1912.

Organ Recital: Stephen Casurella, 7:30 p.m., Bales Organ Recital Hall, KU campus, 864-3436.

KANSAS CITY

Arnez J, Bruce Bruce, Don D.C. Curry, Earthquake, Rickey Smiley, 7:30 p.m., Midland Theatre, 1228 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 471-8600.

The Undone Tour featuring Mercyme, Jeremy Camp, 7:30 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, 301 W. 13th, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 513-5000.

SATURDAY

LAWRENCE

Children’s Music Hour with Melanie Dill, 10:30 a.m., Oread Books, level 2, Kansas Union, KU campus, 864-4431.

KU Symphony Orchestra, 2 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, KU campus, 864-9864.

Lawrence Civic Choir Spring Concert: “Choral Music 1854-2004,” 8 p.m., Free State High School, 4700 Overland Drive.

Phil Woods, with an all-star big band under the direction of Dan Gailey, 7:30 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., 843-2787.

KANSAS CITY

Broadway Star Audra McDonald with instrumental quartet, 8 p.m., The Folley Theater, 12th and Central, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 415-5025 or (888) 528-5521.

Sarah McLachlan, 8 p.m., Kemper Arena, 1800 Genessee St., (816)274-1900.

Tsunami Benefit Concert, 6:30 p.m., Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-8665.

Billy Ebeling and the Late For Dinner Band Open Jam, 1 p.m., Knuckleheads, 2715 Rochester, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 483-1456.

SUNDAY

LAWRENCE

Billy Ebeling and the Late For Dinner Band, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Art In The Park, South Park.

The Prairie Acre, 2 p.m., Art In The Park, South Park.

World War II Memorial Carillon Concert, 5 p.m., Campanile, KU campus, 864-4464.

Organ Recital: Josh Melson, 4 p.m., Bales Organ Recital Hall, KU campus, 864-3436.

Student Recital Series: Elaine Fukunaga, saxophone, 2:30 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, KU campus, 864-3436.

Student Chamber Ensemble, Women’s Glee, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway, 864-3436.

KANSAS CITY

Muse, 8 p.m., Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-8665.

Greater K.C. Chapter of the America Guild of Organists’ 26th Bachathon, 2 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 W. 13th St., Kansas City, Mo., www.kcago.com.

“Music … The Food of Love,” Johnson County Chorus, Anita Cyrier, director, 3 p.m., Yardley Hall, Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College, Overland Park, (913) 469-3837.

The Dinosaur’s, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., 20th Brookside Art Annual, Brookside, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 523-5553.

MONDAY

LAWRENCE

Faculty Recital: Joyce Castle, mezzo soprano, and Mark Ferrell, piano, 7:30 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall, KU campus, 864-3436.

KU a cappella group Genuine Imitation Cancer Benefit Concert, 8 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

KANSAS CITY

Johnson County Community College Chorus, 3 p.m., Yardley Hall, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College, Overland Park, (913) 469-3837.

TUESDAY

LAWRENCE

Student Chamber Ensemble: Men’s Glee, 7:30 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall, KU campus, 864-3436.

Symphonic Band, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, KU campus, 864-2787.

KANSAS CITY

Elvis Costello and the Imposters, 7:30 p.m., Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-8665.

Widespread Panic, 7:30 p.m., Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City, Mo., (800) 776-1730.

Andre Rieu and His Johann Strauss Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, 301 W. 13th, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 513-5000.

Lunchtime Concert: A Taste for the Classics, 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m., The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-4000.

Music Masters Concert Band, Ron Stinson, director, 7:30 p.m., Polsky Theatre, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College, Overland Park, (913) 469-4445.

BALDWIN

Chris Grubb Memorial Scholarship Concert: Baker University Jazz Ensemble, directed by J.D. Parr, 7:30 p.m., Rice Auditorium, Baker University campus, (785) 594-8478.

WEDNESDAY

LAWRENCE

World War II Memorial Carillon Concert, 5 p.m., Campanile, KU campus, 864-4464.

Student Chamber Ensemble: Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vt., 864-3436.

KANSAS CITY

Billy Idol, 9 p.m., Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-8665.

Concert Band, 7:30 p.m., The Theatre, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College, Overland Park, (913) 469-4445.

THURSDAY

LAWRENCE

Jazz Ensemble I, II and III, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, KU campus, 864-2787.

KANSAS CITY

NewEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble: Concert IV — Nuclear, 8 p.m., St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1307 Holmes, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 842-0975.

Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Relient K, 7 p.m., Memorial Hall, 600 N. Seventh, Kansas City, (913) 371-7555.

Chamber Choir and MadRegalia, Terri Teal, director, 7:30 p.m., Polsky Theatre, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College, Overland Park, (913) 469-4445.

THEATER

LAWRENCE

“Native Voices — Secret History,” 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Lied Center, KU campus, 864-2787.

“Candide,” 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, KU campus, 864-3982.

“Treasure Island,” presented by the Seem-To-Be Players Family Theatre, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H.

KANSAS CITY

“Tuneful Tales,” Saturday, Linda Ade Brand and her UMKC musical theatre students showcase narratives from the world of stage, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 235-6222.

“The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales,” 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; 10 a.m. and noon Tuesday-Thursday, Coterie Theatre, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-6552.

“I Have Before Me a Remarkable Document Given to Me by a Young Lady From Rwanda,” H&R Block City Stage Theater, 8 p.m. Friday and Thursday; 4 p.m and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday; 7 p.m Tuesday, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 235-2700 or www.kcrep.org.

“Go, Dog, Go!”, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; and 10 a.m. and noon Tuesday-Thursday, Theatre for Young America, 5909 Johnson Drive, Mission, (913) 831-2131.

“The Exonerated,” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Wednesday-Thursday; 3 p.m. Sunday; and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-PLAY, ext. 10.

TOPEKA

“The Lion in Winter,” 6 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. show Sunday; 7 p.m. show Wednesday- Thursday, Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy, 3028 S.W. Eighth Ave., (785) 357-5211.

MISC.

ONGOING

LAWRENCE

May 1-8: “Sealed by the Spirit,” Shekinah Spring Art Exhibit, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 N.H., 843-4150.

KANSAS CITY

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.

Through May 1: Exhibit: “Magic: The Science of Illusion,” 9:30-5:00 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday and noon-5:00 p.m. Sunday, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020. “Street Magic” inside exhibit, noon-3 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 18 and 21, March 16-18, 23-25 and April 29.

Through Sept. 23: Extreme Screen: “Alien Adventure in 3D,” Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020.

Through Sept. 30: Extreme Screen: “Forces of Nature,” Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020.

TODAY

LAWRENCE

Spring Sampler, a benefit for Lawrence Meals on Wheels, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold Drive, 979-1440.

KANSAS CITY

Dinner and music, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-4000.

Cinco de Mayo Latin Jazz Festival, noon, Rosedale Park, 42nd and Mission Road, Kansas City, (816) 235-2900 or (816) 517-2806.

Opera: “The Marriage of Figaro,” 8 p.m., Lyric Theatre, 11th and Central, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 471-4933.

20th Brookside Art Annual, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., 63rd and Brookside, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 523-5553.

TOPEKA

Farm Bureau Buy Kansas Expo & BBQ Cook-Off, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Exhibition Hall, Kansas Expocentre, One Expocentre Drive, (785) 234-4545.

National Barrel Horse Assn. State Finals, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Domer Livestock Arena, Kansas Expocentre, One Expocentre Drive, (785) 234-4545.

SATURDAY

LAWRENCE

“Sealed by the Spirit,” Shekinah Spring Arts Festival, featuring The Potter’s Clay Sacred Dance Company, The Salt and Light Drama Troupe, Gary Duncan, 8:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 N.H., 843-4150.

KANSAS CITY

Coterie Family “Fun”-Raising Event with The Stinky Cheese Man, 6 p.m. dinner and kids activities, 7:30 p.m. dinner, Coterie Theatre, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-6785, ext. 230.

Class: “Rendezvous with a Comet,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Science City, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, Kanas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020.

Create: Basket Making Stitchin’ Around, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Powell Gardens, 1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50, Kingsville, Mo., (816) 697-2600.

20th Brookside Art Annual, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., 63rd and Brookside, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 523-5553.

TOPEKA

Farm Bureau Buy Kansas Expo & BBQ Cook-Off, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Exhibition Hall, Kanss Expocentre, One Expocentre Drive, (785) 234-4545.

National Barrel Horse Assn. State Finals, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Domer Livestock Arena, Kansas Expocentre, One Expocentre Drive, (785) 234-4545.

Cool Chemistry for Kids, Teens and Grown-ups too!, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Marvin Auditorium, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave., (785) 580-4540.

SUNDAY

LAWRENCE

Children’s Dance Lessons with the KC Scandinavian Dancers, 843-7535.

Art In The Park, presented by The Lawrence Art Guild, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., South Park, 11th and Massachusetts streets, 312-7743.

KANSAS CITY

Opera: “The Marriage of Figaro,” 2 p.m., Lyric Theatre, 11th and Central, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 471-4933.

20th Brookside Art Annual, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 63rd and Brookside, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 523-5553.

TOPEKA

Farm Bureau Buy Kansas Expo & BBQ Cook-Off, Exhibition Hall, Kansas Expocentre, One Expocentre Drive, (785) 234-4545.

National Barrel Horse Assn. State Finals, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Domer Livestock Arena, Kansas Expocentre, One Expocentre Drive, (785) 234-4545.

MONDAY

KANSAS CITY

Thomas More Center Visiting Scholar Lecture Series: Kathleen Mahoney, “The Future of Catholic Higher Education,” 7:30 p.m., Mabee Theater, Rockhurst University, 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 501-4828.

TUESDAY

LAWRENCE

Book signing: Jeremy Iversen, “21,” noon-2 p.m., Traditions Lounge, Level 4 Lobby, Kansas Union, 864-4431.

TOPEKA

Film: “Amelie,” 6:30 p.m., Marvin Auditorium, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave., (785) 580-4540.

WEDNESDAY

LAWRENCE

Book discussion group on “Community: The Way We Live,” The Milagro Beanfield War, by John Nichols, 7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833.

Lecture: “Politics, Religion and Medicine, The Rev. William Woodard, Westside Presbyterian Church, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave., 843-4933.

THURSDAY

LAWRENCE

Reading: Tom Averill reads from “Ordinary Genius,” 7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833.

Book signing: James lawernce Powell, “Grand Canyon: Solving Earth’s Grandest Puzzle,” 6 p.m.-7 p.m., Oread Books, Kansas Union, KU campus, 864-4431.

Student Chamber Ensemble: New Dance, 7:30 p.m., Elizabeth Sherbon Theatre, KU campus, 864-3436.

Zada and Friends, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., The Aladdin Cafe, 1021 Mass., 832-1100.

MUSEUMs

TODAY

KANSAS CITY

Adult-child Studio Class: Friday Night Fun: “Patterns of Nature,” 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Fort Learning Center, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-4000.

SATURDAY

LAWRENCE

Workshop: “Preserving Needlework,” Kerry Lippincott, 2 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109.

MONDAY

KANSAS CITY

Neoclassics: Rita Blitt: The Passionate Gesture, noon-2 p.m., Hallar Gallery, 4540 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-4000.

WEDNESDAY

LAWRENCE

“Youth Learn About Native Peoples,” Phyllis Bia, educator, 2 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109.

GALLERIES

TODAY

Downtown Friday Gallery Walk, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., downtown art venues, 842-7187.

SATURDAY

LAWRENCE

Toni Brou Art Open House, fine folk art assemblages, small wall art and small embellished boxes, portion of proceeds benefit Women’s Transitional Care Services, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 806 Ark.

SUNDAY

LAWRENCE

Toni Brou Art Open House, fine folk art assemblages, small wall art and small embellished boxes, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., 806 Ark.

Opening: “New Collage,” recent work by Katherine Dessert, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Z’s Divine Espresso downtown, 10 E. Ninth St., Suite A, 843-3007.

TUESDAY

LAWRENCE

Reception: “Uncompromising Courage,” paintings by members of Falun Gong, Chinese spiritual movement, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., lower level gallery, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833.