Arts and Entertainment

KU’s Department of Theatre & Dance announces its 2025-2026 season

Astronomers and astronauts, a Tony-winning musical and stories of grief and community are all on the schedule for the University of Kansas' 2025-2026 theater and dance season. The KU Department of Theatre & Dance on Thursday announced the productions it will perform for its 2025-2026 ...

Vinland Fair, Sandbar block party, sand mandala and more events

Friday, Aug. 8 • Vinland Fair, starting at 10 a.m., 1736 North 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 (Friday night only). See vinlandfair.com for ...

Douglas County Fair’s finale, Vinland Fair, movie screenings and more events

Friday, Aug. 1 Volunteer Open House, noon, Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Douglas County Fair, 2110 Harper St. See dgcountyfair.com for details: • Bale throwing contest, 6 p.m., blacktop area • Moore’s Greater Shows Carnival, 6-11 p.m. • Delta Haze, 7-10 p.m., stage ...

Final Friday, theater performances, Douglas County Fair and more events

Friday, July 25 • Final Friday Art Walk includes: Closing of summertime exhibits: Jeff Eaton, “Hot Dogs for Breakfast,” Gabriel John Poucher, “Permeable and Boundariless,” Vesna Jovanovic, “Topsy-Turvy,” 6-9 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Also: 6:55 p.m. ...