Back in the 70s

As promised, this weekend looks a lot better than the past few days, starting today. Look for a high temperature near 70 degrees sometime around 4 p.m., with no moisture and lots of sunshine in the forecast. Saturday and Sunday will be even warmer, with the forecast calling for highs of 75 both days.

Tip off

At 11:15 a.m., well, you know what happens. No. 2 Kansas University takes on No. 15 New Mexico State in some basketball tournament. Head over to KUSports.com for all the pre-game and in-game action. CBS is carrying the nationally televised game. Go Jayhawks!

Music to your ears

The nice weather will be a perfect backdrop for a trip to Downtown Lawrence to do some walking, shopping and dining. Then, as the sun starts dropping, head to one of several compelling musical options across downtown this weekend. Tonight it’s electro-pop duo Sylvan Esso with Flock of Dimes at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. (doors at 8). Lawrence.com’s Fally Afani spoke with the band earlier this week. On Saturday, extend your music streak with veteran electronic artist Tycho at The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St. (doors at 8; $20). The Replay Lounge, 946 Massachusetts St., has you covered Sunday night with The Stargazer Lilies (Graveface Records’ label mates with Lawrence’s own Hospital Ships).

And don’t forget to check out Lawrence.com’s Larryville Life for even more weekend picks.

Yesterday’s most-read

• Psychologist: McLinn has multiple personalities, compares herself to Jeffrey Dahmer
• Getting to know upset-minded NMSU
• Kansas House panel endorses effort to change US Constitution

More March 20 events

City of Lawrence Compost & Woodchip Sale Event, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Wood Recovery and Composting Facility, 1420 E. 11th St. (east of 11th and Haskell).

Lawrence Public Library Book Van, 9-10 a.m., Clinton Place, 2125 Clinton Parkway.

Mike Shurtz Trio featuring Erin Fox, 10:15-11:30 a.m., Signs of Life, 722 Massachusetts St.

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

Lawrence Public Library Book Van, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wyndham Place, 2551 Crossgate Drive.

Lawrence Public Library Book Van, 1-2 p.m., Peterson Acres, 2930 Peterson Road.

The Goldenberg Duo: Chamber Concert, 3 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Concert: New Horizons Band, 3:30 p.m., Pioneer Ridge Health Center, 4851 Harvard Road.

Tween Club (grades 3-5), 3:30-5 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Spaghetti and Lasagna dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St.

Lenten Taize service, 6 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St.

Bingo night, doors 5:30 p.m., refreshments 6 p.m., bingo starts 7 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St.

Three Generations of Fiddlers: An Evening of Traditional and Original Songs and Dance Tunes, 8 p.m., The Jewel on Main, 707 E. Fourth St., Tonganoxie.

More March 21 events

Red Dog’s Dog Days workout, 7:30 a.m., parking lot in 800 block of Vermont St.

John Jervis, classical guitar, 8-11 a.m., Panera, 520 W. 23rd St.

City of Lawrence Compost & Woodchip Sale Event, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Wood Recovery and Composting Facility, 1420 E. 11th St. (east of 11th and Haskell).

St. John Catholic Church Rummage Sale, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1246 Kentucky St.

Community Town Hall Meeting: Rick Massey, Kansas Commission on Veteran Affairs, 9-10:30 a.m., Fire Station No. 5, 1911 Stewart Ave.

Eudora Indoor Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Market On Main, 724 Main St., Eudora.

Kansas Linux Fest, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Yard Waste Drop-Off and Compost/Woodchip Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wood Recovery and Compost Facility, 1420 E. 11th St.

Art Cart: What Lies Beneath, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St.

Multicultural Storytime: Igbo (Nigeria), 10:30-11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Magic Tree House Club (ages 5-8), 1:30-2:30, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Saturday Afternoon Ragtime, 2-4 p.m., Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St.

Americana Music Academy Saturday Jam, 3 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Massachusetts St.

Headpin Challenge, 6-9 p.m., Royal Crest Lanes, 933 Iowa St.

Lawrence Bridge Club, 6:30 p.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center, 1025 N. 3rd St. (Partner required; first two visits free; call 760-4195 for more info.)

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.

Douglas Tallamy, “Bringing Nature Home: How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens,” 7 p.m., Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd.

More March 22 events

Kansas Linux Fest, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Art Cart: What Lies Beneath, noon-4 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St.

NE KS Beekeepers Association: Beginning Beekeeper Class, 1-5:30 p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St. (registration at www.nekba.org).

English Country Dance, lesson 1:30 p.m., dance 2-4:30 p.m., White Schoolhouse, 1510 N. Third St.

Musica Vocale: Singet! 2 p.m., Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 13th and Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.

Gallery Talk: Slow Art Sundays, 2-3:30 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St.

Stories and Songs, 3:30-4, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Irish Traditional Music Session, 5:30-8 p.m., upstairs Henry’s on Eighth, 11 E. Eighth St.

O.U.R.S. (Oldsters United for Responsible Service) dance, doors 5 p.m., potluck 7:15-7:45 p.m., dance 6-9 p.m., Columbus Hall, 2206 E. 23rd St.

Smackdown! trivia, 7 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St.