Lawrence datebook

27 Today

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

Movie Matinees for 11- to 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.

Summer Gallery Walk, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., several gallery locations in downtown Lawrence, free.

Douglas County Fair: jackpot barrel racing, 7 p.m., Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds’ community building, 2110 Harper St., see full schedule at www.dgcountyfair.com.

Summer Youth Theatre: “My Fair Lady,” 7:30 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., $6.50-$8.50.

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.

Summer Youth Theatre: “My Fair Lady,” 7:30 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., $6.50-$8.50.

29 Sunday

Douglas County Fair: open horse show, 9 a.m., Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St., see full schedule at www.dgcountyfair.com

Summer Youth Theatre: “My Fair Lady,” 2 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., $6.50-$8.50.

30 Monday

CANCELED: Douglas County Commission meeting, 8:30 a.m., county courthouse, 1100 Mass.

31 Tuesday

Douglas County Fair: food sale, 2 p.m.-7 p.m., Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, Building 21, 2110 Harper St., see full schedule at www.dgcountyfair.com.

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

Douglas County Fair: carnival opening, 6 p.m.-11 p.m., Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St., see full schedule at www.dgcountyfair.com.

Lawrence City Commission meeting, 6:35 p.m., City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.

Civil Air Patrol informational meeting, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Kansas National Guard Armory, 200 Iowa, 841-0752.

1 Wednesday

Douglas County Fair: food sale, 10 a.m.-noon; petting zoo, 1 p.m.-10 p.m.; carnival, 6 p.m.-11 p.m.; Konza Swamp Band performance, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.; Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St., see full schedule at www.dgcountyfair.com.

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

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

“Kicking the Microsoft Habit,” by the Lawrence Apple Users’ Group 2.0, 7 p.m., Signs of Life, 722 Mass., www.laugks.org.

2 Thursday

Douglas County Fair: petting zoo, 1 p.m.-10 p.m.; carnival, 6 p.m.-11 p.m.; antique tractor pull, 6 p.m.; music by Chuck Mead, 8 p.m.; Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St., see full schedule at www.dgcountyfair.com.

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

Lawrence Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.