Get outside

Another beautiful spring-like day is in store today, starting out in the mid-30s and a high expected to reach near 70 and partly sunny skies by midday.

Konichiwa

Kansas University’s Center for East Asian Studies is bringing a little bit of Japan to Lawrence today. From 6-9 p.m. today, the Lawrence Arts Center will host the Lawrence JapanFest, a free event featuring family friendly activities designed to teach about the traditions of Japan. Activities include a tasting of Japanese teas and sweets, a Three Trails Taiko drumming performance and a short film about the world of Japanese anime. For more information, contact Nancy Hope at nfhope@ku.edu.

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More March 10 events

• Red Dog’s Dog Days workout, 6 a.m., Community Building, 115 W. 11th St. (11th and Vermont streets.)

• Library Storytime for ages 3 & up, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.?

• Gallery Talk: The Story of E.A.T., 2:30-3:30 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St.

• Coalition on Homeless Concerns monthly meeting, 3-5 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

• Books and Babies (birth-23 months), 6-6:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

• KU at the Capitol Concert Series: KU Men’s Glee Club, Christopher Smith, director, noon, Kansas State Capitol Rotunda, SW 8th and SW Van Buren, Topeka.

• Documentary screening: “Harvesting the High Plains” with director Jay Kriss, 3 p.m., Dole Institute, 2350 Petefish Drive.

• Anne Collins Goodyear: Launching ‘Hybrid Practices’ in the 1960s: On the Perils and Promise of Art and Technology, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Spooner Hall, The Commons, 1340 Jayhawk Blvd.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County volunteer information, 5:15 p.m., United Way Building, 2518 Ridge Court.

• Lawrence City Commission meeting, 5:45 p.m., City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St.

• Friends of the Lawrence Public Library Annual Membership Meeting, 6-7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

• Lonnie Ray’s open jam session, 6-10 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third St., no cover.

• Maker Meet-Up, 6:30 p.m., Lawrence Creates Makerspace, 512 E. Ninth St. (9th & New Jersey).

• Kaw Valley Fiber Guild, 7 p.m., Meeting Room C, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

• Herbs study group, 7 p.m., Unitarian Fellowship, 1263 North 1100 Road.

• Free English as a Second Language class, 7-8 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St.

• Affordable community Spanish class, 7-8 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St.

• La Leche League of Lawrence, 7-8:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine St.

• Class: How To Start An Organic Garden In The Spring, 7-9 p.m., The Community Mercantile, 901 S. Iowa St.

• KU School of Music: University Band and Symphonic Band, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive.

• Gamer Night, 8 p.m., Burger Stand at the Casbah, 803 Massachusetts St., free.