Lawrence datebook

25 Today

Concert: International Institute for Young Musicians, 7 p.m., Lied Center, Kansas University West Campus, free, 864-9742.

Lunch Bunch book discussion, for 11- to 18-year-olds, noon-1 p.m., bring a sack lunch, Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 121.

Make Your Own, crafts for 11- to 18-year-olds, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 121.

Act Around, for 6- to 10-year-olds, 3:30 p.m.-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library children’s room, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

Lawrence Farmers Market, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., 925 Iowa.

Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.

Douglas County Commission meeting, 6:35 p.m., county courthouse, 1100 Mass.

26 Thursday

Investigate Nature: Follow the Clues!, with Operation Wildlife, for 5- to 12-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

Downtown Farmers Market, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., 1020 Vt.

Battle of the Bands, featuring High Strung and local teen bands, for 11- to 18-year-olds, 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Lawrence Public Library west lawn, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 121.

27 Friday

Movie Matinees for 11- 18-year-olds, “Night at the Museum,” 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 121.

Elvis! Film Series: “Viva Las Vegas,” 7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt.

“Starting Here, Starting Now,” 7:30 p.m., Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, $10-$15, 864-3982.

28 Saturday

Downtown Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-11 a.m., 824 N.H.

“Catfish Cookies,” with local author Barbara Higgins-Dover, 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

“Starting Here, Starting Now,” 7:30 p.m., Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, $10-$15, 864-3982.