Heat wave

West of Lawrence, Russell set a Jan. 27 record high of 83 degrees Tuesday, obliterating the previous high mark. We won’t get quite that warm in Lawrence, but look for an afternoon high near 70 degrees with lots of sunshine. Enjoy it while it lasts, though: There’s snow in store this weekend.

Rhyme time

And don’t miss the LFK Poetry Slam, moving to a new location tonight at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. The $5 cover includes drink specials, feature readers and publishers and some special guest appearances. The open-mic starts at 7, with the slam at 8. Get more info on the slam’s Facebook page, here.

Yesterday’s most-read

• Lawrence voters overwhelmingly approve keeping local option budget at 33 percent
• Kansas City area to get 1,001 electric car chargers
• Judge orders expungement of dismissed Hashinger Hall rape charges

More Jan. 28 events

Lawrence Public Library Book Van, 9-10 a.m., Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Drive.

1 Million Cups presentation, 9-10 a.m., Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St.

Books and Babies (birth-23 months), 9:30-10 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Books and Babies (birth-23 months), 10:30-11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Lawrence Public Library Book Van, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Drury Place, 1510 St. Andrews Drive.

University Community Forum: Melanie Coen, Dole Institute of Politics, noon-1 p.m., ECM Building, 1204 Oread Ave.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County volunteer information, noon, United Way Building, 2518 Ridge Court.

MOOC Group: Health and Wellness 101, 1 p.m., Meeting Room C, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Lawrence Public Library Book Van, 1-2 p.m., Babcock Place, 1700 Massachusetts St.

Teen Yoga (6th-12th graders), 4-4:45 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Douglas County Commission meeting, check website at http://www.douglas-county.com for meeting time, Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St.

Burger Basket night, 5:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1802 W. Sixth St.

Lawrence Habitat for Humanity Homeowner Application Public Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St.

American Legion Bingo, doors open 4:30 p.m., first games 6:45 p.m., snack bar 5-8 p.m., American Legion Post #14, 3408 W. Sixth St.

Last Wednesday Book Club: “Brain on Fire” by Susannah Cahalan, 7 p.m., Meeting Room B, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Conroy’s Trivia, 7:30 p.m., Conroy’s Pub, 3115 W. Sixth St.

Tuba/Euphonium Studio, 7:30 p.m., Room 130, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive.

Pride Night, 9 p.m., Wilde’s Chateau, 2412 Iowa St.