photo by: Emmanuel Ramírez

An art piece by St. John’s students includes marigolds carrying prayers to the students' deceased loved ones. The Lawrence community celebrated Día de los Muertos on Nov. 2, 2022, at John Taylor Park.

Friday, Nov. 1

First Friday Coffee and Co-working, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, Meeting Room A, 707 Vermont St. Remote workers and entrepreneurs meet for networking, collaboration or just a change of scenery. Coffee provided. No registration needed.

Holiday Open Barn 2024, 2-6 p.m., Historic Taylor Barn, 1827 East 1150 Road. More than 30 local artists, holiday music and more. See Saturday and Sunday for additional times.

“Drawing on East Asian Art and Tattooing Traditions,” 3-4 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Free admission.

KU Theatre Presents: “Hookman,” 7 p.m., William Inge Memorial Theater, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Tickets $10-$20 in person or at kutheatre.com/hookman.

BLACK Lawrence Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., 10th & Mass Studios, 1000 Massachusetts St., Suite D. Free admission ($10 suggested donation).

KU Graduate Honors Recital, 7:30 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive.

“Museum After Dark,” 8-11 p.m., Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Astrology and tarot readings, “Creepy Doll” scavenger hunt, screening of “Carnival of Souls” (1962), trivia, prizes, refreshments and more. Ages 21+, $15-$20 online (watkinsmuseum.org) or at the door.

Saturday, Nov. 2

Downtown Lawrence Farmers Market, 7:30-11:30 a.m., 824 New Hampshire St.

Lawrence Bird Alliance: Lone Star Lake Field Trip, meet at east end of Lone Star Lake dam at 8 a.m. Driving and some short walks. See lawrencebirdalliance.org for more details.

Haskell USDA Extension Office: Poultry Workshop with Leeway Franks, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 935 S. Iowa St. Free community event, open to the public; registration required; see social media announcement for link.

“Pumpkins and Pigs,” 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Prairie Center Meats, 16240 Edgerton Road, Edgerton. Bring your pumpkins to feed pigs, chickens and sheep. No painted pumpkins; please remove any nonedible parts.

Holiday Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews Drive. Craft and food vendors.

Holiday Open Barn 2024, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Historic Taylor Barn, 1827 East 1150 Road. More than 30 local artists, holiday music and more.

Holiday Youth Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Uptown De Soto. More than 20 booths from young bakers, makers and entrepreneurs.

Annual Yarn and Fabric Exchange, 11 a.m. for donors (please donate on Friday), noon for public, Tonganoxie Public Library, 217 E. Fourth St., Tonganoxie.

Rally for Women’s Rights, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., South Park Gazebo, 1141 Massachusetts St.

4th Annual Community Resource Fair, noon-3 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Information on supportive services and resources in Douglas County.

Scrap Metal Fundraiser for Apple Seeds Childcare, noon-4 p.m., “Dad” Perry Park, 1200 S. Monterey Way. Bring your scrap metal to the park during event hours only.

Friends of Hidden Valley Volunteer Day, 1-4 p.m., 3420 Bob Billings Pkwy. Cutting and hauling brush, clearing invasive weeds, cleaning streams, renovating campsites and other work. Tools, work gloves, snacks and water provided (bring your own water bottle). Rain date Nov. 3. See friendshv.org for more information and registration details.

First Saturday Tech Support for Coders, Startups, and the Tech Curious, 2-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, Meeting Room A, 707 Vermont St. Software and data professionals will discuss tech topics. Personalized troubleshooting with professionals and novices will follow. Drop in, or stay for the entire event.

Annual Turkey Supper & Bazaar, 4-8 p.m., Clinton Presbyterian Church, 590 North 1200 Road. Free will donation.

Just Food fundraiser: “Game-Changing Generosity: Movie Night at The Phog,” 5 p.m., Allen Fieldhouse, 1541 Naismith Drive. Thrivent and KU present a screening of “Space Jam” with stadium food, visits with players and Baby Jay, giveaways and more. Free admission; bring canned and other nonperishable food items. Reserve a spot at eventbrite.com.

Dia de los Muertos 2024, 6-8 p.m., NEW LOCATION Sunrise Project, 1501 Learnard Ave. Hot chocolate, tamales, sweet bread, community altar honoring deceased grandparents and elders. All are welcome.

KU Theatre Presents: “Hookman,” 7 p.m., William Inge Memorial Theater, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Tickets $10-$20 in person or at kutheatre.com/hookman.

Lewis Black, “Goodbye Yeller Brick Road: The Final Tour,” 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. Ticket information at lied.ku.edu.

Closing night for Lawrence Arts Center exhibits “Bottles,” “The Sun and the Moon” and “Fuego, Forma y Cultura,” 940 New Hampshire St.

Sunday, Nov. 3

Kansas Half Marathon & 5k 2024, beginning 7 a.m., South Park, downtown Lawrence. See kansashalfmarathon.com for full details.

61st Annual Blintz Brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation, 917 Highland Drive. See https://ljcc-blintz-and-bake-sale.square.site/ for details.

Holiday Open Barn 2024, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Historic Taylor Barn, 1827 East 1150 Road. More than 30 local artists, holiday music and more.

Restoring Our Landscapes Community Group, 11 a.m.-noon, Lawrence Public Library, Meeting Room A, 707 Vermont St.

Free Teen Drop-In Studio, 1 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Free for teens; see lawrenceartscenter.org for details.

Classical trio Edgar Meyer, Tessa Lark & Joshua Roman, 2 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. Tickets at lied.ku.edu.

KU Theatre Presents: “Hookman,” 2 p.m., William Inge Memorial Theater, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Tickets $10-$20 in person or at kutheatre.com/hookman.

Pianist Michael Dolman: Scott Joplin Festival, 3-4 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, main lobby, 940 New Hampshire St. Free admission.

Beers of the Kaw 2024, 3-6 p.m., Abe and Jake’s Landing, 8 E. Sixth St. Fundraiser for Friends of the Kaw. Ages 21 and up; tickets at ticketweb.com.

Community Dabke Dance Circle, 4-6 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

KU Student Recital Series: Ellie Bates, voice, 5 p.m.; Ellie White, euphonium and bass trombone; Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive.

Concerts at the Campanile, 5-6 p.m., Memorial Drive and surrounding area, KU campus. Free weekly carillon concert. Best sound is at least 200 feet from the tower.

Monday, Nov. 4

Bales Choral Society: “From London with Love: A Celebration of British Choral and Organ Music,” 7:30 p.m., Bales Organ Recital Hall, 1600 Stewart Drive. Free admission.

Tuesday, Nov. 5

Election Day. Polling places in Douglas County are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. See douglascountyelections.com for full information. Check social media for election night watch parties.

KU Student Recital Series: Haiwen Xu, clarinet, 5 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive.

KU Theatre Presents: “Hookman,” 7 p.m., William Inge Memorial Theater, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Tickets $10-$20 in person or at kutheatre.com/hookman.

KU Visiting Artist Series: Joseph Murphy, saxophone, 7:40 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive.

Wednesday, Nov. 6

“World Leaders in Wartime: Abraham Lincoln,” 3 p.m., Dole Institute, 2350 Petefish Drive. Hybrid event; see doleinstitute.org for link.

Native Lands Restoration Collaborative: Volunteer Land Stewardship, 4-7 p.m., Blazing Star Prairie, 1111 Wild Horse Road. Tools, gloves and training provided. RSVP to NativeLandsKS@gmail.com for updates.

Free Community Meal: Chickpea Noodle Soup, 5-7 p.m., Sunrise Project, 1501 Learnard Ave., Suite E. Lawrence Public Library’s mobile library will be on site from 5-6 p.m.

Mural Ribbon Cutting, 5:30 p.m., Baldwin City Library, 800 Seventh St., Baldwin City.

Dennis Domer: “Time of Activism: Defending East Lawrence, 1870-2000,” 6-7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St.

First Wednesday Dances of Peace, 7-8:30 p.m., Delaware Street Commons, 1222 Delaware St. Free, all welcome; see dancesofuniversalpeace.org for details.

KU Theatre Presents: “Hookman,” 7 p.m., William Inge Memorial Theater, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Tickets $10-$20 in person or at kutheatre.com/hookman.

Thursday, Nov. 7

Wetland Trash Clean-up, 3-5 p.m., meet at Haskell Wetlands and Medicine Wheel Sign, 2728 Barker Ave. Litter cleanup, mostly along 31st St. Tools and personal protective equipment provided.

Art history professor Alicia Volk: “In the Shadow of Empire: Art in Occupied Japan,” 5:30 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St.

“A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained: In Conversation with Stanley Milford, Jr.,” 6-7 p.m., online event sponsored by the Lawrence Public Library. See lplks.org for link to register and to submit questions for the author.

Cat Video Fest 2024, 6:30 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. $10 general admission; a portion goes to the Lawrence Humane Society.

Author event: Louise Krug, “How to Explain,” 7 p.m., Raven Book Store, 809 Massachusetts St.

KU Theatre Presents: “Hookman,” 7 p.m., William Inge Memorial Theater, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Tickets $10-$20 in person or at kutheatre.com/hookman.

KU Symphony Orchestra with Blue Valley North High School Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. Tickets $11/$8; free livestream available; see lied.ku.edu for information.

KU Public Telescope and Planetarium Night, Slawson Hall, 1420 Naismith Drive. Planetarium shows at 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; stargazing and telescopes beginning at 7:30 p.m.