NIGHTLIFE

TODAY

Lawrence

Bonnie Prince Billy, 7 p.m., Love Garden, 936 1/2 Mass., 843-1551.

Genghis Tron, Septinomicon, Metal School, 10 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.

Beyond Blue with Lee McBee and Pat Nichols, 5:30 p.m. (early show), The Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

The Spanktones Open Jam, 9 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-3320.

TUESDAY

Lawrence

Tri Point Paradox, Dead Girls Ruin Everything, 8 p.m., Beach ‘n Boulevard (Wescoe Beach), KU campus.

Censura, Hypnogaja, The Leo Project, Seeking Surreal, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

WEDNESDAY

Lawrence

Conner, The Photo Atlas, Hot IQs, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Billy Spears and the Beer Bellies, 6 p.m., Johnny’s Tavern, 401 N. Second, 842-0377.

Curry Haze, 6:30 p.m., Ruchi Indian Cuisine, 3300 Bob Billings Pkwy., 312-9747.

Acoustic Open Jam, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-3320.

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

THURSDAY

Lawrence

Aphasia, Novalus, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-3320.

The Only Children, 1090 Club, Landing on the Moon, 10 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.

The Ben Graham Trio, 8 p.m., Jayhawker Bar, Eldridge Hotel, Seventh and Massachusetts streets.

Floyd the Barber, 9:30 p.m., Pachamama’s, Eighth and New Hampshire, 841-0990.

Hot Lunch, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Issues, 9 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third, 749-2727.

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

FRIDAY

Lawrence

North versus South: Arthur Dodge, Masonic, Bill Dankert, Meat Purveyors, 9 p.m., The Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

North versus South: Cher U.K., Fort Wilson Riot, Honeywagen, Stingray Green, 9 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second, 856-4330.

North versus South: Seth Tiven, Conner, Keepaways, Crawling With Kings, 9 p.m., The Eighth Street Tap Room, 801 N.H., 841-6918.

North versus South: Ouija Radio, Poison Control Center, Til’ Were Blue or Destroy, Paul Minor, 9 p.m., Louise’s Bar Downtown, 1009 Mass., 843-9032.

North versus South: John Ewing, Mike Nicolai, Ethan Ararian, Grant Hart, The Sprawl, XOXO Judy, Summer Wardrobe, Kruddler, 6 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.

Coloring Moses, 8 p.m., Signs of Life, 722 Mass., 830-8030.

Issues, 9 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third, 749-2727.

RedLefty, 6:30 p.m., The Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Split Lip Rayfield, Drakkar Sauna, 10 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Trampled Underfoot, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 26 1/2 Mass., 749-3320.

Curry Haze, 6:30 p.m., Ruchi Indian Cuisine, 3300 Bob Billings Pkwy., 312-9747.

Rowan, 5:30 p.m. (early show), Red Lyon Tavern, 944 Mass., 832-8228.

SATURDAY

Lawrence

North versus South: Mike Gunther, Zack Johns, Cat Scientist, Pong, Emily Sparks, Stickpony, New Vintage, Grand Champeen, 6 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.

North versus South: Koalas, Republican Wife, Magnet School, Ben Hayter, Rockford Mules, 9 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second, 856-4330.

North versus South: Arthur Dodge, Masonic, Bill Dankert, Meat Purveyors, 9 p.m., The Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

North versus South: DT’s, Dark Circles, Superhopper, Moonlight Towers, 9 p.m., Eighth Street Tap Room, 801 N.H., 841-6918.

North versus South: Pocket Symphonies, Red Flags, Fighting Brothers McCarthy, Truck Stop Love, 9 p.m., Louise’s Bar Downtown, 1009 Mass., 843-9032.

The Basixx, 9 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third, 749-2727.

Chicago Afrobeat Project, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-3320.

Haste The Day, Scary Kids Scarring Kids, Inhale Exhale, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Floyd the Barber, 10 p.m., Limerance, 1520 Wakarusa, 842-5805.

Music

TODAY

Lawrence

Kaw Valley Quilt Guild Program with Jerry Van Leer, Spencer Art Museum, 1301 Miss., 864-4710.

TUESDAY

Lawrence

Dead Girls Ruin Everything, 7 p.m., Wescoe Beach, KU campus.

FRIDAY

Lawrence

Family Arts Festival and Outdoor Concert: The Wailin’ Jennys, 7 p.m., Lied Center lawn, KU campus, 1600 Stewart Drive, 864-2794.

Kansas City

Free Friday Night Concert: Mark Wills, 8 p.m., Crown Center Square, 2405 Grand, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 274-8444.

SATURDAY

Lawrence

Lawrence Barn Dance, 7:15 p.m. beginners session, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. dance, Woodlawn School, 508 Elm, 749-1356.

Leavenworth

Leavenworth Live Outdoor Summer Concert: Silverstones, 7 p.m., Leavenworth Landing Park, Cherokee and Esplanade streets, (913) 682-3924.

SUNDAY

Lawrence

The Embarrassment reunion show, Kill Creek, 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 642 Mass., 749-1972.

Kansas City

Guitars in the Garden: John Svoboda, 7 p.m., Loose Park, 52nd and Wornall, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 942-1203.

THEATER

Lawrence

Auditions: “Turns,” by Ric Averill, ballet dancers 10-14 years of age and several young and adult actors, Saturday, Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., 843-ARTS. Call for audition time.

Citywide Festival of Playwrights: “Junkyard Dogma” 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., 843-2787.

“The Harpers Ferry Chronicles,” dinner play Friday-Saturday, St. Luke A.M.E. Church, 900 N.Y., 841-0847.

Leavenworth

“South Pacific,” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Performing Arts Center, Fifth and Delaard, (913) 682-7557.

MISC.

THURSDAY

Lawrence

Book talk and signing with Diane Eickhoff, “Revolutionary Heart: The Life of Clarina Nichols and the Pioneering Crusade for Women’s Rights,” 7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833. Sponsored by The Raven Bookstore.

SATURDAY

Lawrence

Film: “Dark Command,” 10:30 a.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 841-4109.

MUSEUMS

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,” ongoing.

Haskell Cultural Center and Museum, 155 Indian Ave., Haskell Indian Nations University, 832-6686. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 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: “Cabinets of Curiosity: Musing about Collections,” South Balcony Gallery, through Sept. 24.

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.

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.

LECOMPTON

Constitution Hall, 319 Elmore, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, (785) 887-6520.

Exhibit: Bleeding Kansas, Lecompton Constitution and Land Office, ongoing.

Democratic Headquarters and Bald Eagle River View Park, East Second Street. Hours: Dawn to dusk every day.

Exhibit: Restored 1850s stone cabin, first Lecompton residence, ongoing.

Territorial Capital Museum, downtown, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, (785) 887-6148.

OSKALOOSA

Old Jefferson Town, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and Monday through November, (785) 863-2070.

Exhibit: Collection of vintage buildings, including John Steuart Curry boyhood home, a bow string bridge, wind wagon sculpture, windmill, bell tower and five acres of native grass and wildflowers, ongoing.

OTTAWA

Old Depot Museum, 135 W. Tecumseh, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, (785) 242-1250.

Exhibits: “Rails, Trails and Prairie Tales,” plus H-O model trains and period rooms; “Ottawa Newsreels 1937-1938-1939,” films.

Exhibit: Exaggerated postcards by William Harrison “Dad” Martin, ongoing.

Ottawa Community Arts Council, Carnegie Cultural Center, 501 S. Main, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, (785) 242-8478.

GALLERIES

SATURDAY

Lawrence

Lawrence Arts Center Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., 843-2787. Visit with teachers, tour studios, enroll in classes. Performances by Summer Youth Theatre actors and members of the Seem-To-Be Players, and Lawrence Ballet Ensemble.