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Let your kids test out their costumes and get an introduction to traditional musical instruments with a combined concert and costume contest put on by the KU Symphony Orchestra this Friday at the Lied Center.

The costume contest starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 7:30. In addition, kids can participate in an “instrument petting zoo” and oogle at Baby Jay, one of the contest’s judges. For the adults, there’s the chance to geek out as the costumed orchestra performs Western or outer-space-themed music and film scores.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. They can be purchased at the Lied Center Box Office, 864-2787, or at the door.