photo by: Bremen Keasey

Liberty Hall, at 644 Massachusetts St. in downtown Lawrence, in a file photo from March 2025.

Friday, Nov. 14

Lawrence Sports Card Expo, 3-7 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton, 200 McDonald Drive. See social media for details. Continues through the weekend.

Cinema a Go Go: “The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms” (1953) and “It Came from Beneath the Sea” (1955), 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Tickets available at the door.

University Dance Company Fall Concert, 7 p.m., Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Tickets at dance.ku.edu/fall-dance-concert-2025.

Free State Story Slam: “Food, Glorious Food,” 7 p.m., live music and social time, 7:30 p.m., slam begins; Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Ages 18+ recommended.

Lawrence Modern Presents: Film screening: “Playtime” (1967), 7 p.m., 10th & Mass Studios, 1000 Massachusetts St., Ste. D. See lawrenceartscenter.org for ticket prices.

Saturday, Nov. 15

Lawrence Farmers Market, 7:30-11:30 a.m., 824 New Hampshire St. 65+ vendors of locally grown food and farm products.

Lawrence Sports Card Expo, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton, 200 McDonald Drive. See social media for details. Continues through Sunday.

Silent Book Club meeting, 10:30 a.m., Tous les Jours, 525 Wakarusa Drive. Bring whatever book you’re reading. No assigned reading; readers quietly gather to enjoy their various books in silent companionship.

North Lawrence Holiday Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Woodlawn Elementary School, 508 Elm St. Handmade goods, silent auction and more.

Fifth Annual Community Resource Fair, noon-3 p.m. Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Art Cart: Folded Lotus Paper Books, 1-4 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Free creative drop-in event for all ages.

Free Lobby Concert: Duo Allegra, 4 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Donations accepted.

Winery Tour & Tasting, 4:30-6 p.m., Trivedi Wine, 1826 E. 1150 Road. See https://square.link/u/Hq6eAM3g for tickets.

Dinner and Discussion: Kansas Epidemiologist Dr. Ahmed Ismail on cancer prevention and screening, 5:40 p.m., Islamic Center of Lawrence, 1917 Naismith Drive.

Third Saturday Game Night, 6 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vermont St. Bring your own games, or play from the collection.

Point B Dance Company: “Unboxed,” 7 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. See lied.ku.edu for tickets.

University Dance Company Fall Concert, 7 p.m., Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Tickets at dance.ku.edu/fall-dance-concert-2025.

Movie Screening and Dance Party: “Stop Making Sense” (1984), doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for tickets.

Sunday, Nov. 16

LCNS Fall Block Party Extravaganza, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lawrence Community Nursery School, 645 Alabama St. Live music, face painting, kids activities, food trucks, raffle, bake sale and more.

Lawrence Sports Card Expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton, 200 McDonald Drive. See social media for details.

Sixth Annual Tinsel & Treasures Holiday Market, 1-5 p.m., Deer Ridge Estate, 21107 Donahoo Road, Tonganoxie. Vendors with handmade works, home decor and more. Snacks, holiday music, free admission.

November English Dance, beginner lesson 1:30 p.m., dance 2-4:30 p.m., Sinkers Lounge, 722 Massachusetts St. Music by Coreopsis; caller Jill Allen. Sliding scale entrance fee.

Science Sundays: Stories from Rice Woodland, 2 p.m., Lumberyard Arts Center, 718 High St., Baldwin City. RSVP to wendyholman@ku.edu.

University Dance Company Fall Concert, 2 p.m., Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Tickets at dance.ku.edu/fall-dance-concert-2025.

Slow Art Sunday: “Cloud Shadows,” 2-3 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Free admission.

Third Sunday Shape Note Sing, 2-4 p.m., Unity of Lawrence, 900 Madeline Lane. Newcomers welcome.

Free Community Meal, 3:30-5 p.m., ECM, 1204 Oread Ave.

Author event: Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, “The Magic Eye: Healing, Spirit, and Community,” 4 p.m., Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation, 917 Highland Drive. Details at ljcc.shulcloud.com.

Silent Film Screening: “Varieté” (1925) with live accompaniment, doors 6:15 p.m., show 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for ticket information.

Monday, Nov. 17

North Lawrence Community Visioning Workshop, 4-6 p.m., Woodlawn Elementary, 508 Elm St.

Pet Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E. 19th St.

Author Event: Chelan David, “Stories from the Phog: Forty Years of Kansas Basketball,” 6:30-8 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Concert: KU Prairie Fire Chamber Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Free admission.

Tuesday, Nov. 18

Author Event: Charles Duhigg, “Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection,” 1-2 p.m., online event, see lplks.org for required registration link.

FAFSA 101: Everything You Need to Know, 6-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Tuesday Concert Series: Betsy O & The Hollaback Boys, 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Free admission (tip jar).

KU Commons: Evolutionary biologist and poet Brandon Kilbourne, 7 p.m., Marvin Hall, The Forum, 1465 Jayhawk Blvd.

KU Wind Ensemble with Esteban Batallán, trumpet, and SONSAX, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. See lied.ku.edu for ticket information.

Ball at the Hall: KU vs. Duke, pre-show 7 p.m., tip-off 8 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Free admission, trivia, all ages, no outside food/drinks.

Wednesday, Nov. 19

Free Community Meal: Pinto Pozole, 5-7 p.m., Sunrise Project, 245 N. Fourth St.

Friends of Lawrence Area Trails and Friends of the Kaw: Cameron’s Bluff Trails Open House, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Learn about a new trail system in the works.

Hannes Zacharias: Rediscovering the Arkansas River, 7 p.m., Hall Center Conference Hall, 900 Sunnyside Ave. Free and open to the public.

Thursday, Nov. 20

Cottin’s Hardware Farmers Market, 4-6 p.m., 1832 Massachusetts St.

Watkins 50th Anniversary Party: Keepin’ History Alive Since ’75, 5:30-10:30 p.m., Abe & Jake’s Landing, 8 E. Sixth St. Details at watkinsmuseum.org.

The Counselors series: “Should the Electoral College Be Abolished?” 6:30 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 Petefish Drive. Hybrid event; see doleinstitute.org for details and link.

KU Symphonic Band & University Band, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. See lied.ku.edu for tickets.

Lawrence Beer and Hymns, 7-8:30 p.m., Delaware Street Commons, 1222 Delaware St. Community singing meet-up. Donations welcome to cover space rental.