FRIDAY

Vietnam Veterans Exhibit Talk with Pat Donahue, 6:30-7 p.m., Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Free admission; registration required due to limited space; see watkinsmuseum.org for sign-up link.

School of Dance: “Wonka’s Chocolate Factory,” a multi-genre dance production, 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Tickets for in-person and livestream at lawrenceartscenter.org.

Free State Story Slam: “Gimme a Break,” 7 p.m., 10th and Mass Studios, 1000 Massachusetts St., Suite D. Ages 18 and up; suggested donation $10.

“A Murder is Announced,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Tickets at theatrelawrence.com.

SATURDAY

Second Saturday Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks priced at $2 and under. More information at lplks.org.

Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., KU Memorial Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd.

Women for Kansas Lawrence/Douglas County: Karen Willey, County Commissioner and Dole Institute fellow-in-residence: “Solar Siting Regulations in Douglas County,” 10:30 a.m., Sunrise Project, 1501 Learnard Ave., Suite E.

Second Saturday Women’s Jam, 1-2:30 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Massachusetts St. All skill levels, musical genres and instruments welcome.

“Hawks & Hounds” KU men’s basketball watch party and Lawrence Humane Society fundraiser, 1-5 p.m., Venue 1235, 1235 N. Third St., North Lawrence. Tickets $50 for individuals; see classy.org for tickets.

“Ball at the Hall,” KU vs. Houston, doors 2:30 p.m., tipoff 3 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Free admission; no outside food or drinks.

Assistive Technology Petting Zoo, 2-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. A showcase and demonstration of assistive technology products and devices.

Volunteer Day at Lawrence Community Orchard, 2-4 p.m., 830 Garfield St.

School of Dance: “Wonka’s Chocolate Factory,” a multi-genre dance production, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Tickets for in-person and livestream at lawrenceartscenter.org.

Lawrence Barn Dance Association contra dance; beginners’ lesson at 7 p.m., dance 7:30-10 p.m., Woodlawn Elementary School gymnasium, 508 Elm St. Flexible admission rates; see lawrencebarndance.org.

“A Murder is Announced,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Tickets at theatrelawrence.com.

SUNDAY

Repair Studio, 2-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Work with repair mentors to bring your broken items back to life.

Gardening @ Sunrise – all ages and skill levels invited to help prepare the garden for the growing season. 2-4 p.m., Sunrise Project, 1501 Learnard Ave.

“A Murder is Announced,” 2:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Tickets at theatrelawrence.com.

Oscars Watch Party, 5-11 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Free entry; no outside food or drink.

TUESDAY

Tuesday Concert series: Celtic band “Branoc,” 7-8:15 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.

Irish guitarist Shane Hennessy, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center Pavilion, 1600 Stewart Drive. General admission tickets $16-$30 at lied.ku.edu.

THURSDAY

Pi Day Challenge, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., KU Natural History Museum, Dyche Hall, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd. A come-and-go event. Pick up free guide at the desk; find natural examples of pi in the museum exhibits.

Community Blood Center/LPL Blood Drive, noon-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Appointments preferred but not required; see lplks.org for more details.