Tango workshops, comic convention, Haskell Indian Art Market and more upcoming events

photo by: Journal-World file

A sign at the entrance to Haskell Indian Nations University is shown in this file photo from Friday, Aug. 5, 2016.

Friday, Sept. 6

Lawrence Music Alliance, Explore Lawrence and Midwest Music Foundation MixMaster2024 conference. Discussions, workshops, networking and live music performances for local musicians and industry professionals. Continues Saturday; tickets $10-$25 at eventbrite.com; see mixmaster2024.com for full schedule.

First Friday Coffee and Coworking, 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.

Tango Workshops, 3-5 p.m., First United Methodist Church Event Space, 867 U.S. Highway 40. $25/workshop, payable at the door. Milonga dance 8-10 p.m. Workshops continue Saturday, 3-6 p.m.

Haskell Greenhouse: Wetland Workday, 4-6 p.m., meet at Haskell Wetlands & Medicine Wheel Sign, south Haskell campus. Participants will assist in removal of invasive and woody species. Email hinugreenhouse@gmail.com with questions.

LBC Seventh Anniversary Street Party, 5 p.m., Lawrence Beer Company, 800 block of Pennsylvania St. Free all-ages event featuring The Band that Saved the World and other live entertainment.

C&M Circus, shows at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Threshing Bee Grounds, 701 S. Home St., McLouth. See ticket prices and details on social media or at cm-circus.square.site.

Winery Tour, 6-7 p.m., Trivedi Wine, 1826 East 1150 Road. Limited space; ages 21 and up. Tickets $20; see trivediwine.com or social media.

BANFF Mountain Film Festival: Day One, 7-11 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., Liberty Hall, 633 Massachusetts St. $10-$15; see libertyhall.net for more.

BLACK Lawrence Open Mic, 7-9 p.m., 10th & Mass Studios, 1000 Massachusetts St., Studio A. Free admission, all skill levels welcome. Sign up at lawrenceartscenter.org or at the event.

Fall Fest 2024 Back to School Party, 9 p.m., The Granada Theater, 1020 Massachusetts St. 18+, tickets $15-$30; see etix.com for more information.

Saturday, Sept. 7

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

Lawrence Bird Alliance: Fitch Natural History Reservation Field Trip, meet at 8 a.m., 2055 East 1600 Road. Details at lawrencebirdalliance.org.

Midnight Farm Family Fun Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., GoodLife’s Midnight Farm, 2084 North 600 Road, Baldwin City. Open to people served, their families and the community at large.

Haskell Indian Art Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Haskell Powwow Grounds, 2535 W. Perimeter Road. Jewelry, pottery, paintings, sculptures, food vendors, live performances. No pets (service animals OK). Free admission. Continues Sunday.

2024 Freestate Comic Convention, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds, Building 21, 2110 Harper St. $5 adults, ages 13 and under free; all free after 3 p.m. See kcfancon.com/freestate2024 for details.

“Clear the Shelter” adoption event, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E. 19th St. Fee-waived adoptions; see social media for details.

Art for All: “Welcome Inspiration,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Free art-making event with ceramics and prints.

Pop Up Science: “National Hummingbird Day,” 2-4 p.m., KU Natural History Museum, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd. Free all-ages event with hands-on activities.

Wildfire Festival: The Prairie Crawl, 2-11 p.m., Burning Barrel, 292 North 2100 Road, Lecompton. Local art market, seasonal food and drink, live music, mowed paths through 20 acres of prairie. No outdoor food, no dogs. Tickets $35; see details on social media or burningbarrelkansas.com.

Outdoor performance: Boys of the Prairie, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Trivedi Wine, 1826 East 1150 Road. Free admission; beverages available for purchase; food truck.

Greenhouse Church: Neighborhood Skate Nite, 6-8:30 p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds Open Pavilion, 2120 Harper St. Free admission, food, skate rental and kids zone.

BANFF Mountain Film Festival: Day Two, 6 p.m. doors, 7-11 p.m., Liberty Hall, 633 Massachusetts St. $10-$15; see libertyhall.net.

Downtown Lawrence and Explore Lawrence: Brasileirô, doors open at 9 p.m., show at 10 p.m., ages 21 and up, $10 cover.

Sunday, Sept. 8

Haskell Indian Art Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Haskell Powwow Grounds, 2535 W. Perimeter Road. Jewelry, pottery, paintings, sculptures, food vendors, live performances. No pets (service animals OK). Free admission.

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

Slow Art Sunday: Frederick Eversley’s “Pale Lens,” 2-3 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Free admission.

Second Sunday Shape Note Sing, 2-4 p.m., Unity of Lawrence, 900 Madeline Lane. Free community a cappella singing; see kawshapenote.org for more information.

Repair Studio, 3-5 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Work with mentors to fix your broken items.

House Concert: StarSister Revival and Jim Jesse, 7 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Massachusetts St. Tickets $15 at eventbrite.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 10

Gallery Talk: “Curating Native Fashion,” noon-1 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Free admission.

Textile Tuesday: Diné (Navajo) rugs, 1-3 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Free admission.

Paddle for the Planet: Help Clean Up Mary’s Lake, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 2730 Harper St. Learn to canoe while assisting in litter clean-up. Boats, life jackets and instruction provided; see lprd.org for pre-registration. $5 per person, ages 6 and up.

11th annual “Words Save Lives,” doors 6 p.m., event 6:15-9 p.m., Union Pacific Depot, 402 N. Second St. Free admission; donations appreciated.

“Ordinary Notes: A Talk by Christina Sharpe,” 7 p.m., Hall Center for the Humanities, 900 Sunnyside Ave.

Liberty Hall Movie Trivia: “Rom Coms,” 7:30 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Admission $5 at the door.

Wednesday, Sept. 11

Lawrence Bird Alliance field trip: Rice Woods and Douglas State Lake, 8 a.m., meet at intersection of North 500 Road and East 1750 Road. See lawrencebirdalliance.org for more information.

Farmers Market, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Clinton Parkway Nursery, Clinton Parkway and Wakarusa Drive.

Thursday, Sept. 12

Bert Nash Community Resource Fair, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 200 Maine St., Suite A.

Cottin’s Farmers Market, 4-6:30 p.m., 1832 Massachusetts St.

Main Street Market, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Eudora CPA Park, Main Street, Eudora.

“Civic Engagement 101: Misinformation & Disinformation in the Media,” 6-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Moderated panel discussion.

Lawrence Beer and Hymns, 7-8:30 p.m., Delaware Street Commons, 811 E. 12th St. Community singing meet-up.

Author Event: Sarah Smarsh, “Bone of the Bone,” 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. See ravenbookstore.com or libertyhall.net for ticket information.