Today in Lawrence: Farmers market, Tuesday concert
Hooray for moisture
The holiday weekend is over, but the sunny-cloudy-rainy rotation of the past week will continue to do its best to quell the drought. Today: High of 85 with a 20 percent chance of showers. Wednesday: 86, with more rain increasingly likely.
Farm team
If you’re looking for abundant fresh produce — maybe you’re going to try the caveman diet? — and lots more, don’t forget: The Lawrence Farmers’ Market, in addition to Saturday mornings, now runs Tuesday nights. Head to 824 New Hampshire St. from 4 to 6 tonight to grab some of the goodness.
Two weeks
And don’t miss the Lawrence Arts Center’s latest installment of the Tuesday concert series. Tonight’s featured act: Fortnight,a band of seasoned performers who bring a fresh approach to classic rock and modern styles. Emphasizing acoustic guitar and hand percussion, their music covers a palette ranging from Led Zeppelin to Gnarls Barkley, with many unique sidings along the way. The concert starts at 7:30.
Other May 27 events
Red Dog’s Dog Days workout, 6 a.m., Allen Fieldhouse, 1651 Naismith Drive.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County volunteer information, 5:15 p.m., 2518 Ridge Court.
“Home is Best: Aging Well at Home,” 6 p.m., Wyndam Place Senior Residence, 2551 Crossgate Drive.
Lonnie Ray’s open jam session, 6-10 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third St., no cover.
Lawrence City Commission meeting, 6:35 p.m., City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St.
Lawrence Board of Education meeting (rescheduled from Memorial Day), 7 p.m., school district headquarters, 110 McDonald Drive.
Free English as a Second Language class, 7-8 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St.
Affordable community Spanish class, 7-8 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St.
Free swing dancing lessons and dance, 8-11 p.m., Kansas Room in the Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd.