From dark comedies to a Stephen Sondheim classic, the University of Kansas’ Department of Theatre and Dance soon will launch a new season that focuses on how we live through troubled times. The department has announced its 2023-2024 performance schedule, which marks the 100th anniversary of ...
FRIDAY • The Vinland Fair, held every summer for more than a century, kicked off Thursday and continues through Saturday. Friday’s events include races, children’s activities, an antique tractor pull, live music and homemade food, including a chicken noodle dinner (Friday only). See ...
FRIDAY • The July Final Friday art walk will take place at various venues around Lawrence, generally from 5 to 9 p.m. See a number of art exhibits and performances downtown and elsewhere. For information on specific venues, see www.explorelawrence.com • It’s county fair time. Buildings ...
A unique escape room experience that will test people’s scientific skills to solve a variety of puzzles and riddles is coming to KU’s Natural History Museum in August. VENOMventure is slated to be at the museum, which is on the main Lawrence campus of the University of Kansas, from Aug. 8 ...
FRIDAY • The Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St., is having its Open Friday program from 1 to 4 p.m. Attendees can go to the Goddard Study Center to request works of art on paper that are not currently on exhibit or ask staff to select an artwork based on their interests. Visitors ...
FRIDAY • The Penguin Project, which casts young people with disabilities and their mentors in musical theater roles, presents “Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, Jr.” at Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Friday’s show is at 7:30 p.m.; a matinee is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ...