Trivia contestants, from left, Trisha Slough, Zachary Staats, Erin Colby and Bryan Slough work on an answer during Smackdown Trivia. The event is Sundays at the Bottleneck, 737 N.H., and sometimes at Conroy's Pub, 3115 W. Sixth St. As far as Lawrence nightlife goes, it's not one of those events where underage drinkers will be tripping over you and your friends.

Bruce Schweda, left, and Bruce Smith perform during an open jam night at Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third St., in this 2005 Journal-World file photo.

Lawrence is a college town.

Duh.

But not everybody in Lawrence is a college student. In fact, the overwhelming majority of residents are actual tax-paying adults. As such, they often enjoy going out and experiencing activities that are far removed from the university crowd.

For those uninterested in doing keg stands at frat bars or playing shortstop on a hipster kickball league, here are a few evening activities around Lawrence where the college kids rarely outnumber the townies.

Open Mic Nights

There are no shortage of musicians in this town, but those who enjoy hopping onstage with strangers usually skew a little older.

Open jams/open mics seem to be a part of nearly every club’s calendar at some point during the year, whether they cater to the blues crowd, are geared to acoustic folk musicians or are specifically designed to attract rock bands.

Currently, the improv-loving subculture can indulge in Open Mic Night on Mondays at The Bottleneck, 737 N.H.; The Spanktones Open Jam, also on Mondays, at The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass.; Stu’s Jam, hosted by Lonnie Ray & Friends, on Wednesdays at Stu’s Midtown Tavern, 925 Iowa; Open Mic and Open Jam on Fridays at Cross Town Tavern, 1910 Haskell Ave.; and Open Jam on Saturdays at Duffy’s, 2222 W. Sixth St.

Liberty Hall Theaters

Want to see the latest Hollywood blockbuster surrounded by teenagers? Go to the multiplex.

Want to see a movie that doesn’t star Will Ferrell? Turn to Liberty Hall, 642 Mass. With recent choices that range from art films to foreign films to outsider festivals to just plain cool indies, the historic building has served as the benchmark for the city’s cutting-edge cinema for more than 20 years.

Added bonus: The main screen is actually bigger than a garage door.

Trivia tournaments

VH1’s recent TV show “The World Series of Pop Culture” cultivated the best trivia masters from around the nation. Shockingly enough, six of the 48 contestants boasted roots in Lawrence.

In addition to frequent one-off competitions, two weekly events in Lawrence are proven draws for people who have an encyclopedic knowledge of topics ranging from Watergate to Ralph Wiggum quotes.

Sundays are devoted to Smackdown! Held at The Bottleneck – unless a band is playing, in which case the alternate venue is Conroy’s Pub, 3115 W. Sixth St. – the competition features two rounds of action that culminate in a final question.

Thursdays find sharp-witted enthusiasts heading to Johnny’s Tavern, 410 N. Second St., for Brainville Trivia Show. Here, a team of two or more players competes in across-the-board categories. If one senses weakness, the rules allow teams to challenge others for double the points.

Tuesday night folk concerts

Signs of Life, 722 Mass., is a multipurpose spot that functions as a coffee shop, art gallery and Christian-themed Bohemian hangout.

Add music venue to that list on Tuesday evenings when the finest folk performers from around the region set up gear in the roomy front window for a free concert.

The styles represented at Sings of Life are pretty eclectic. Banjo players, rapping percussionists, bluegrass mandolinists, traditional Swedish ensembles, Scottish balladeers, Brazilian folk guitarists and the ever-popular singer-songwriters are all scheduled to make appearances during the next few months.

Dart Tournament

Like to play with sharp, pointy things? Every Monday the downtown drinkery Harbour Lights, 1031 Mass., is host to the Lawrence Dart Tournament. The games are structured around an informal game of Cricket – or Horse and Carriage as it’s known by those freaks in England. The tournament involves teams of two in a bracket or single-elimination round based on the number of players per night. Prizes are awarded to the winning team.

Gallery openings

Once nicknamed the City of the Arts, Lawrence is home to dozens of gallery openings each year. Even if folks aren’t huge art fans, they can at least appreciate the free hors d’oeuvres.

But to get a true taste of the quality and variety of Lawrence artwork, the Downtown Gallery Walk is a comfortable option. Four times a year on selected Fridays, many participating galleries stay open to the public (from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.) to feature special exhibitions, demonstrations and other festivities. It’s like a pub crawl but without the angry drunk hooligans.

Bingo

Hey, there’s always Bingo every Wednesday and Friday night at The Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St.