Friday, Aug. 7

Vinland Fair, starting at 10 a.m., 1736 N 700 Road, Baldwin City. Stock bicycle races, field activities, antique tractor pull (4 p.m.), live music (7:30 p.m.). Volunteers serve lunch and dinner, including chicken noodle dinner (tonight only). See vinlandfair.com for full details.

Computer Basics: Getting Started, 10-11:30 a.m., Meeting Room C, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. A beginner’s computer workshop. Registration required; see events calendar at lplks.org.

Game Night, 6:30-9 p.m., Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum, 716 N. 1190 Road. Bring a game to share. Potluck snacks.

Cinema a Go Go: “They Saved Hitler’s Brain” (1963) and “The Frozen Dead” (1966), doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Tickets at the door.

Sandbar Block Party 2026: Friday Night, 7-11:45 p.m., 17 E. Eighth St. Live music begins 7 p.m. 21+ beer garden ($10 cover) or free outside the fenced area. Continues Saturday.

Lawrence Opera Theatre: “Echoes of the Macabre: A Celebration of Micro Operas,” 7:30 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. See lawrenceopera.org for tickets.

Saturday, Aug. 8

Lawrence Farmers Market, 7:30-11:30 a.m., 824 New Hampshire St. 65+ vendors of locally grown food and farm products. This week’s Market includes a 50th season celebration with 1970s busker music, tie-dye, cake walk and more.

Lawrence Bird Alliance Field Trip: Baker Wetlands, 7:30 a.m., meet at southwest parking lot just north of Wakarusa Bridge at E. 1400 Road. See lawrencebirdalliance.org for details.

Electronics Recycling Event: Recycle Your Old Tech, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St. Full details and accepted items list at lawrenceks.gov/mso/electronics-recycling.

Vinland Fair: Final Day, starting at 10 a.m., 1736 N 700 Road, Baldwin City. Entry judging, box turtle race, pet parade, pedal tractor pull, lawn tractor pull, ice cream contest judging and serving, live music; see vinlandfair.com for full details.

Tenants to Homeowners: Free Homebuyers’ Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Registration required at tenants-to-homeowners.org/homebuyer-workshop/.

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

Sandbar Block Party continues at 17 E. Eighth St. Live music begins 6:30 p.m. 21+ beer garden ($10 cover) or free outside the fenced area.

Lawrence Barn Dance Association: Contra Dance, music by Coreopsis, caller Lisa Harris-Frydman, doors 6:45 p.m., 7 p.m. beginners lesson, 7:30-10 p.m. dance, Woodlawn Elementary School, 508 Elm St. See lawrencebarndance.org for details and admission fees.

Sunday, Aug. 9

Repair Studio, 2-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Bring broken items, meet with fix-it mentors to troubleshoot repairs.

Dads of Douglas County: Dads Community Gathering, 2-4 p.m., LMH Health, 330 Arkansas St.

Concerts at the Campanile, 5-6 p.m., Memorial Drive and surrounding area, KU campus. Free weekly carillon concert. Best sound is at least 200 feet from the tower.

Monday, Aug. 10

Auditions: “Chasing Nirvana,” 7 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Show dates and audition information at theatrelawrence.com/chasing-nirvana-auditions.

Tuesday, Aug. 11

Job Interview Clinic, 4-6 p.m., Meeting Room A, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Registration requested, but not required; see lplks.org for details.

Creative Marketing Using Canva, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Meeting Room B, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Author event: Amanda Sellet, “My Best French Wedding,” 7-8 p.m., Raven Book Store, 809 Massachusetts St.

Dr. Karl Brooks: Bicentennial Echoes: Getting the American Birthday Right, 7-8 p.m., Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Free admission.

Wednesday, Aug. 12

Walking Soccer, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Sports Pavilion, 100 Rock Chalk Lane. Low-impact version of soccer for older adults. Registration required; see lplks.org.

Farmers Market, 4-6 p.m., Clinton Parkway Nursery, 4900 Clinton Parkway.

Thursday, Aug. 13

Senior Session: Art in Public Transportation Stations of the Communist Bloc, 10:15-11 a.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Free event; open to all, with accommodations for older adults.

Live Aware, Not in Fear: Street Smarts and Safety with Dannah Eve, 1-2 p.m., online event, registration required; see lplks.org.

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

SOUND + VISION: Meet the Orchid, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Meeting Room C, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Learn about a new Telepathic Instruments synthesizer.

Computer Basics: Microsoft Excel, 6-7 p.m., Meeting Room B, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Author Event: An Evening with Laura Moriarty, 7-8 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Registration required; see lplks.org.

Lawrence Beer and Hymns: Hymn Jam, 7-8:30 p.m., Dexter’s, 3115 W. Sixth St. Community singing meet-up.

Lawrence Opera Theatre: “Songs for a Haunted Stage,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. See lawrenceopera.org for information and tickets.