photo by: Elvyn Jones

Guests and volunteers take part in LINK's Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at First Christian Church in Lawrence.

Friday, Nov. 22

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

AUMI Jam, 4:30-6 p.m., Sound + Vision Studio, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. KU Inter-Arts presents musical improvisation with Adaptive Use Musical Instruments.

University Dance Company Fall Concert, 7 p.m., Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Tickets $10-$25 at dance.ku.edu or at the box office; livestream also available.

Adult Improv Performance Troupe, 7:30 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. $10 donation suggested.

Saturday, Nov. 23

Lawrence Farmers Market, 7:30-11:30 a.m., 824 New Hampshire St. Final market of the season.

Ninth Annual McLouth Holiday Event and Craft Show, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 217 Summit St., McLouth. Indoor craft show with 100+ vendors.

Pendleton’s Country Market Holiday Open House, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 1446 East 1850 Road. More than 25 vendors and artisans.

Turkey Time, 10-11 a.m., Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. Interact with live turkeys for petting, photo ops and story time. Free admission, no registration needed.

Lawrence Bird Alliance: Fall Bird Seed Sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Senior Resource Center, 745 Vermont St. Details at lawrencebirdalliance.org.

Open Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Stidham Union, Haskell Indian Nations University, 155 Indian Ave.

Pop Up Science: “Mighty Microbes,” 2-4 p.m., KU Natural History Museum, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd.

“The Power of Imagery and the Civil Rights Experience,” 3 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

University Dance Company Fall Concert, 7 p.m., Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Tickets $10-$25 at dance.ku.edu or at the box office.

An Evening with Tree Frog, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Granada Theater, 1020 Massachusetts St.

“Holiday on High: Community Variety Show,” 7 p.m., Lumberyard Arts Center, 718 High St., Baldwin City. $10; see givebutter.com.

“Arts After Dark Adult Showcase,” 8 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Tickets $10-$20; see lawrenceartscenter.org.

Sunday, Nov. 24

Pendleton’s Country Market Holiday Open House, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 1446 East 1850 Road. More than 25 vendors and artisans.

Carnival of Chemistry, 1-4 p.m., Room 1140 Gray-Little Hall, 1567 Irving Hill Road. Family-friendly science demonstrations and activities. Free admission; free parking in lots 72, 54 and 93.

Native American Heritage Month: “Let’s Go Powwow at the Library,” 1:30-3 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

University Dance Company Fall Concert, 2 p.m., Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Tickets $10-$25 at dance.ku.edu or at the box office; livestream also available.

First-person re-enactment: “Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?” 4-5:30 p.m., Meeting Room C, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Donations accepted.

5785 Lindenbaum Lecture: “Holocaust Stories of Resistance and Resilience,” 5 p.m., Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation, 917 Highland Drive. See details and link at ljcc.shulcloud.com.

Point B Dance: “reSurgence,” 7 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. Tickets $18; see lied.ku.edu.

Monday, Nov. 25

Lawrence Bird Alliance: “Prothonotary Warblers–Swamp Candles in Kansas,” 7 p.m., Baker Wetlands & Discovery Center, 1365 North 1250 Road.

KU Jazz Ensembles II & III, 7:30 p.m., Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive.

Tuesday, Nov. 26

Cicada Open Mic, 7-8 p.m., Sunrise Project, 1501 Learnard Ave.

Ball at the Hall: KU vs. Duke, 8 p.m., 644 Massachusetts St. Free entry, no outside food or drink allowed.

Wednesday, Nov. 27

Lawrence Bird Alliance: Baker Wetlands Field Trip, 8 a.m., Discovery Center, 1365 North 1250 Road.

Thursday, Nov. 28

runLawrence Thanksgiving Day 5k, 8:30 a.m. start, 8:45 a.m. fun run, Woodlawn School, 508 Elm St. See runlawrence.org for more information.

LINK Thanksgiving Dinner, 1 p.m., First Christian Church, 1000 Kentucky St.

Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Sandwich Bowl, 4821 W. Sixth St., Ste. K. First come, first served, while supplies last.

Film screening: “The Last Waltz,” 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St.