Post Election Conference, concerts, recycling celebration and more upcoming events

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The Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 Petefish Drive, at the University of Kansas is pictured March 12, 2020.

Friday, Nov. 15

2024 Health Insurance Application Assistance, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Continues through Dec. 13.

“Figure It Out” art exhibit opening, 6-9 p.m., Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop, 804 Massachusetts St. Runs until Jan. 14.

Bicycle Face Productions Presents: “Witch,” 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Tickets $15-$20; see lawrenceartscenter.org for details.

Saturday, Nov. 16

Turtle Yoga, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. $10 per person; see lprd.org for enrollment.

America Recycles Day: City of Lawrence 10-Year Recycling Celebration, 10:30 am.-12:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Games, giveaways, snacks and more; free and open to the public.

Art for All: Handmade Greeting Cards, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center main lobby, 940 New Hampshire St. Free.

Second Saturday Women’s Jam, 1-2:30 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Massachusetts St.

Native Fashion: Ribbonwork Artist Panel, 1-3 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St.

Free Workshop: “Ancient Art: Paint with Egg Tempera,” 1-4 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Space limited; registration required; see lawrenceartscenter.org.

Art Cart: Creative Cutouts, 1-4 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Free drop-in all-ages event.

Girl Scout Troop #3290 Accessory Sale Fundraiser, 1-4 p.m., Flory Hall, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St.

Author and ecologist Chris Helzer: “The incredible beauty, diversity and complexity of prairies (and why you should love them),” 1:30-2:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St.

“Cryptid Campfire: Uncovering Famous Myths,” 5-7 p.m., Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. Stories and trivia about legendary creatures of folklore. All ages; admission $10; registration required at lprd.org.

Third Saturday Beers and Boards, 6 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vermont St. Free event; BYOB and snacks; play one of the board games on hand or bring your own.

Boutique Electric Guitar Night, 6 p.m., Mass Street Music, 1347 Massachusetts St. Discussion of favorite models, customizations, Q&A session and more.

AMA House Concert: Mary Conn Trio Presents “A Tribute to Joni Mitchell,” 7 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Massachusetts St. See americanamusicacademy.com for ticket information.

Bicycle Face Productions Presents: “Witch,” 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Tickets $15-$20; see lawrenceartscenter.org for details.

John McCutcheon, 8 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Tickets $34-$68; details at libertyhall.net.

Sunday, Nov. 17

Native Seed Collection Gathering, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Akin Prairie, 1852 North 1150 Road. Family-friendly volunteer event.

Urban Sketchers “Sketch It” meetup, 1 p.m., Ninth and Massachusetts streets. Meet on the southeast corner in front of the bank.

“Weather Science with K-POP,” 2-4 p.m., KU Natural History Museum, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd. Make homemade weather instruments. Free all-ages event.

Bicycle Face Productions Presents: “Witch,” 2 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Tickets $15-$20; see lawrenceartscenter.org for details.

Lawrence Children’s Choir Fall Concert; “Sing Me a Story,” 3 p.m., River City Church, 3001 Lawrence Ave. Tickets $5-$15; see lawrencechildrenschoir.org.

Singer Songwriter Showcase, 4:10-5:35 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Free show, donations accepted.

“Mummenschanz: 50 Years,” 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. See lied.ku.edu for ticket availability.

Monday, Nov. 18

Engaged Reading: “On Tyranny” by Timothy Snyder, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Hall Center for the Humanities, 900 Sunnyside Ave.

Tuesday, Nov. 19

Lawrence Children’s Choir Crescendo Concert (with special guest Capo), 5 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 New Hampshire St. See lawrencechildrenschoir.org for details.

Candle Making Workshop, 6 p.m., Trivedi Wine, 1826 East 1150 Road. $40 per person; see streamlinecandles.com for more info.

Tuesday Concert Series: Jeannie & Tal and Friends, 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Free admission (tip jar).

Ball at the Hall: KU vs. UNC Wilmington, 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Free entry, no outside food or drink allowed.

Wednesday, Nov. 20

The 2024 Post Election Conference: Kansas Panel, 4-5:15 p.m., Dole Institute, 2350 Petefish Drive. Hybrid event; see doleinstitute.org for more information.

Low-Income Energy Assistance Workshop, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St. No registration required.

“Native Rights and Culture in Fiction: A Conversation with Mona Susan Power,” 6-7 p.m. Online event; see lplks.org for registration link.

Film screening and discussion: “Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II,” 7 p.m., Hall Center for the Humanities, 900 Sunnyside Ave. Filmmaker Gregory S. Cooke will discuss his work afterward with Kevin Willmott.

Science on Tap: Ichthyology Collection Management with Andy Bentley, 7:30 p.m., Free State Brewing Co. beer hall, 636 Massachusetts St. Free presentation; limited seating.

KU Symphonic & University Bands, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. Tickets $8-$11; see lied.ku.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 21

Interactive workshop: “Artists Thrive,” noon, Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Free; reservations required at lawrenceartscenter.org.

Haskell Greenhouse: Campus Trash Clean-up, 2-4 p.m., meet at Tommaney Library, Haskell campus.

Pet Photos with Santa, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E. 19th St.

Cara Romero: “Following the Light,” 6 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Screening followed by virtual Q&A session.

INSIGHT Art Talk: Connie Ehrlich, 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Free admission.

Kansas Poet Laureate Traci Brimhall with Melissa Fite Johnson, 7 p.m., Raven Book Store, 809 Massachusetts St.

KU Vocal Jazz Concert, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Dr. Tickets $8-$11; see lied.ku.edu for details.