NIGHTLIFE

TODAY

Lawrence

Jah Roots, 10 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second, 856-4330.

Metal School, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

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

Open Mic Night, 9:30 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

TUESDAY

Lawrence

The Paper Chase, Davan, Thus or Us, 9 p.m., The Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Lonnie Fisher, Tanner Walle, Evan Saathoff, 9:30 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

WEDNESDAY

Lawrence

The Brody Buster Band, 10 p.m., Harbour Lights, 1031 Mass., 841-1960.

The Cast Pattern, Left E. Grove, Waterfowl Habitat, 8 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second, 856-4330.

Log Lady, The Shamans, 10 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.

Mike Dillon’s Go-Go Jungle, Malachy Papers, 9 p.m., The Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Trampled By Turtles, 12th St., 10 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

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

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

THURSDAY

Lawrence

Ashley Ray, 8 p.m., Abe & Jake’s Landing, 8 E. Sixth, 841-5885.

Brody Buster and Mike Cibura Blues Duo, 6 p.m. (early show), The Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Hunters and Gatherers, Snuff Jazz, 10 p.m., The Eighth Street Tap Room, 801 N.H., 841-6918.

Psilenus, Slider, 9 p.m., the Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second, 856-4330.

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

Logan Peck and Friends, 9 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

Organ Jazz Trio, midnight, The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.

Rev’s Soul Review, 9 p.m., Limerance, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.

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

MUSIC

WEDNESDAY

Lawrence

George Winston, piano, The Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, 864-2787.

FRIDAY

Lawrence

Cypress String Quartet, 7:30 p.m., The Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, 864-2787.

Kansas City

The Temptations, 8 p.m., Grand Pavilion, Ameristar Casino, 8201 N.E. Birmingham Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 414-7000.

SUNDAY

Lawrence

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

East Hill Singers “Peace is the Way,” 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Pkwy., 842-8291.

THEATER

Lawrence

“Jest A Second,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 N.H., 843-7469.

“Hello Dolly,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Lawrence High School, 1901 La., 832-5050.

MISC.

MONDAY

Lawrence

Chess Night, 7 p.m., Aimee’s Coffee House, 1025 Mass., 843-5173.

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

WEDNESDAY

Lawrence

Reading and book signing: Elisabeth Lee, “For Glory,” 7 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vt., 843-6166.

SATURDAY

Lawrence

Comedy: Jim Gaffigan, “Beyond the Pale Tour,” 6:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, 864-2787.

Comedy Showcase, 8 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second, 856-4330.

SUNDAY

Lawrence

Lawrence Scottish Fest, 6 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., 843-2787.

MUSEUMS

SATURDAY

Lawrence

Workshop: “Children’s Art Appreciation Class: Japanese Prints,” 10:30 a.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 864-0137.

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.

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: “Made in China,” North Balcony Gallery, through Feb. 4.

Topeka

Kansas Museum of History, 6425 S.W. Sixth Ave., (785) 272-8681. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, (785) 272-8681.

Exhibit: Kansas History Center Nature Trail, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., ongoing.

Exhibit: “From Gems to Gimcracks, The Discovery Place,” hands-on gallery for children, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. daily.

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.

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.

GALLERIES

TUESDAY

Lawrence

Artist’s talk: Bill Bowerman, 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., 843-2787.

FRIDAY

Lawrence

Downtown Friday Gallery Walk, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Downtown Lawrence.

Reception: “Mapping the Interior Landscape,” Carol Ann Carter, Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H.

Reception: “Images of Self-Discovery,” black-and-white photography by former Lawrence resident David McNicoll, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Aimee’s Coffee House, 1025-A Mass., 843-5173.

SUNDAY

Lawrence

Opening reception: “34° Latitude,” KU graduating seniors, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Art and Design Gallery, Art and Design Building, KU, 864-3209.

ONGOING

Lawrence

Aimee’s Coffee House, 1025-A Mass., 843-5173.

Exhibit: “Images of Self-Discovery,” black-and-white photography by former Lawrence resident David McNicoll, through Jan. 31. Reception: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday.

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: “34° Latitude,” KU graduating seniors, Jan. 28-Feb. 2. Reception: 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

Exhibit: BFA Art Department Exhibition, Sunday-Feb. 2.

Art & Insight, 4828 Quail Crest Place, 840-5280. Call for appointment.

Exhibit: Libby Schmanke, pastel landscapes, purses and tote bags, ongoing.

ARTFRAMES, 912 Ill., 842-1991. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, or by appointment.

Exhibit: Paintings by Paul Hotvedt and Lisa Grossman, and prints by the Prairie Print Makers, ongoing.

Exhibit: Historic post cards from early 1900s, ongoing.

Back to the Garden, 619 N. Second St. Hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Exhibit: Metal sculpture by Steen Kjorlie, ongoing.

Bella Memento Gallery, 801 1.2 Mass., 856-3050.

Exhibit: Digital prints, mixed media and collage by Dwain Workman, ongoing.

Bourgeois Pig, 6 E. Ninth St., 843-1001.

Exhibit: “Trash Masters: A Group Print Show,” through Feb. 25.

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

Exhibit: Susan Ashline and Vaughn Cowden, paintings; and Dave Werdin-Kennicott and Stephanie Sailer, sculptures, through March 2. Reception: 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Feb. 2.

Diane’s Artisan Gallery, 801 1/2 Mass., 856-1155. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.

Exhibit: Handblown glass by Peet Robison, of Lake Lotawana, Mo., ongoing.

Dole Institute of Politics, KU campus, 864-4900. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

Exhibit: A soaring stained-glass American flag, World 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.

Exhibit: “Oils by Pamela Rees,” through Jan. 31.

La Prima Tazza Cafe, 638 Mass., 832-2233.

Exhibit: “People, Places and Things,” Lynn A. Metzger, through Jan. 31.

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

Exhibition: “Bill Bowerman: Explorations in Scanography,” through Feb. 28. Artist’s talk: 7 p.m. Jan. 23.

Exhibition: Carol Ann Carter: Mapping the Interior Landscape,” through Feb. 28. Reception: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Jan. 26. Artist’s talk: 7 p.m. Jan. 31.

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

Exhibit: “African images, landscapes and other work,” by Hassaballa Omar Hassaballa, through Jan. 29.

Olive Gallery and Art Supply, 15 E. Eighth, 331-4114. Hours: 11-6 p.m. daily.

Exhibit: “Stop Motion,” Andrew Hadle, through Jan. 31.

Pachamama’s, Eighth and New Hampshire streets, 841-0990. Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-midnight Tuesday-Sunday.

Exhibit: Louis Copt and Dan Coburn, paintings and photographs, through March 4.

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

Exhibit: “The Neighborhood Show,” new work by local artists,” Feb. 9-April 7.

Exhibit: “Gallery Artists Group Show,” April 13-June 16.

Exhibit: “Planted,” botanical arts, June 22-Aug. 31.

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: Kansas University graduates of the metalsmithing/jewelry department Jim Connelly, Ron Hinton and Fred Scott, 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: Susan McCarthy, oil pastels, ongoing.

Topiary Tree, 716 Mass., 842-1181.

Exhibit: Impressionist oil paintings by Joanie Whiteknight, ongoing.

Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence, 1263 N. 1100 Road.

Exhibit: Mary Tuven, photographs, through Feb. 28.

Unity Art Gallery, 900 Madeline, 841-1447. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Sunday.

Exhibit: Missy McCoy, paintings, Jan. 27-March 3.

Vermont Street BBQ, 728 Mass., 856-4227.

Exhibit: “Kansas: Land, Water and Skyscapes,” photography by D.W. Gates, ongoing.

Wildcat Studio, 3320 Peterson Road, Suite 102A, 842-3154. Hours: by appointment.

Exhibit: Portraits, paintings and epic-size history paintings by Wayne Wildcat, ongoing.

Wink Eyewear, 806 Mass., 842-9465. Hours: Closed Monday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday.

Exhibit: Roger Spohn, landscape, nature and architecture photography, ongoing.

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

Exhibit: Delana Lee, mixed media paintings, through March 4.

Z’s Divine Espresso downtown, 10 E. Ninth, Suite A, 843-3007.

Exhibit: Charles Gruber, photography, through March 4.

Zen Zero, 811 Mass., 832-0001.

Exhibit: “On the Path Through the Craft,” lattice sculptures and framing by Terry Miller, ongoing.