Ongoing

Currently at the Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St.:

• “Native Fashion” (closes Jan. 5)

• “Eternal Spring: Ceramics from the Weare-West Family Trust”

Closed Mondays. See spencerart.ku.edu for Tues.-Sun. hours and for more exhibition details, including virtual exhibits.

Current ongoing exhibits at Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St., Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.:

• “What Makes Your School Special? A Student Art Show” (through Feb. 1)

• “A Wren’s Tale: A Story of Innovation, Community, and Perseverance” (through Feb. 22)

• “Honk for Change: Local Activism Shapes a Community” (through March 8)

Additional online exhibits viewable at watkinsmuseum.org.

Ongoing exhibits at the Dole Institute, 2350 Petefish Drive, Tues.-Sun, noon-4 p.m.:

• “ERA in the Heartland: Ratification and Reconsideration in Kansas, 1973-1980”

• “Election Administrators / Election Designers”

Both exhibits run until Jan. 31.

Friday, Jan. 3

First Friday Coffee and Coworking at LPL, 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.

NE Kansas Tabletop Events: First Friday Game Night, 6 p.m., Dexter’s Grill & Pub, 3115 W. Sixth St. Free admission; menu items available for purchase; bring favorite games or try some new ones.

BLACK Lawrence Open Mic Night, 7-8:30 p.m., 10th & Mass Studios, 1000 Massachusetts St., Suite D. Free admission ($10 suggested donation).

Sunday, Jan. 5

Restoring Our Landscapes Community Group, 11 a.m.-noon, Meeting Room A Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Daniel Lassman leads the discussion on restoration ecology, native plants and ecosystem resources. Open to the public.

National Bird Day, noon-4 p.m., KU Natural History Museum, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd. Bird-related exhibits, scavenger hunt, prizes and more.

Sunrise Cafe + Community Art, 1-3 p.m., 1501 Learnard Ave., Suite E. Warm drinks, social time, art creation.

Native Seed Cleaning, 1-4 p.m., Tommaney Library, Haskell Indian Nations University, 2450 Creek Ave. Open to the public; tools and equipment provided.

Ball at the Hall: KU vs. UCF (men’s), doors 2:30 p.m., tipoff 3 p.m., free admission, no outside food/drinks.

Monday, Jan. 6

Lawrence Civic Choir Spring Registration, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church of Lawrence, 1330 Kasold Drive. Rehearsals begin Monday; in-person registration continues throughout the month. Tuition $35/$65; scholarships available.

Tuesday, Jan. 7

Auditions: “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical,” Lawrence Arts Center main stage, 940 New Hampshire St. 6-7:15 p.m., ages 8-12; 7:15-8 p.m., ages 13-18; 8-9 p.m., adults 18 and up. See lawrenceartscenter.org for registration link, audition instructions, rehearsal schedule and more.

Ball at the Hall: KU vs. TCU (women’s), doors 6 p.m., tipoff 6:30 p.m., free admission, no outside food/drinks.

Wednesday, Jan. 8

Lawrence Bird Alliance: Field Trip, Burcham Park. Meet in main parking lot near the river at 8 a.m. for a road and trail walk going north and south.

Free Community Meal: Hoppin’ John with Cornbread, 5-7 p.m., Sunrise Project, 1501 Learnard Ave. Donations appreciated but not required.

“Connecting with Nature: Land Protection in Douglas County,” 6-7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Conservation and land trust leaders meet to lead a discussion on new collaborative project. Registration encouraged but not required; see lplks.org.

Ball at the Hall: KU vs. Arizona State (men’s), doors 7:30 p.m., tipoff 8 p.m., free admission, no outside food/drinks.

Musical Mayhem: A Foxy by Proxy Promo Party, 10 p.m.-close, Replay Lounge, 80 E. 10th St. Fundraiser for February’s Valentine’s Day Cabaret. Ages 18+, $5 cover.