photo by: Mike Yoder

Lawrence’s Juneteenth Celebration Parade makes its way through downtown in this file photo from June 2023.

Friday, June 13

• Guild of Carillonneurs in North America Annual Congress recitals, KU Campanile, Memorial Drive and surrounding area, KU campus. Event continues through June 14; see concert schedule at https://www.gcna.org/2025-Congress.

• Business Lunch Series: The Business Model Canvas – A Practical Introduction, noon-1 p.m., Meeting Room A, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Advisers from the KU Small Business Development Center will demonstrate this tool for building your business.

• KPR’s Cinema a Go-Go: “I Married a Monster from Outer Space” (1958) and “The Brain from Planet Arous” (1957), doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Tickets available at the door. More info at retrococktail.org.

• “Shrek the Musical Jr.,” 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Ticket information at lawrenceartscenter.org.

• “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. See theatrelawrence.com for ticket information.

• Eudora CPA Picnic, downtown Eudora. Live music, concessions, Main Street Market; 6-10 p.m. carnival; 7 p.m. children’s parade starting at Seventh and Main streets. Details at eudoracpa.org.

Saturday, June 14

• Lawrence Farmers Market, 7:30-11:30 a.m., 824 New Hampshire St. 65+ vendors of locally grown food and farm products.

• Lawrence Bird Alliance: Field Trip, Clinton Lake, Overlook Park, 7:30 a.m., 1330 East 902 Road. Meet on turnoff north to Sesquicentennial Park, just west of dog park.

• Juneteenth Celebration:

• Underground Railroad Bus Tours, 8-10 a.m., boarding in South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St. Tickets are free; registration in advance is required; see watkinsmuseum.org.

• Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence: Juneteenth Fun Run, 9:30 a.m., South Park, corner of North Park and Massachusetts streets.

• Juneteenth Parade, 11 a.m., traveling south from Eighth and Massachusetts streets.

• Daylong celebration through 8 p.m., South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St. Oral history stations, children’s activities, vendors, food, art and more.

• Dr. Bob Dinsdale: Lawrence 1970s Walking Tour, 8-9 a.m.; register in advance at watkinsmuseum.org. Tour repeats every Saturday in June.

• Tongie Days 2025, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Delaware and East Fourth streets, Tonganoxie.

• Fancon 68 comic book and toy convention, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds Building 21, 2110 Harper St. Details at fanconcentral.com.

• Second Saturday Book Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks; all titles $2 or less. Enter on Kentucky Street side.

• Black Business Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Flory Building, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St. Free admission.

• Silent Book Club meeting, 10:30 a.m., Tous les Jours, 525 Wakarusa Drive. No assigned reading; readers gather to read their various books in quiet companionship.

• Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation: Immigration 101, noon-1:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Educational presentation, no services provided.

• Art Cart: Summertime Stillness, 1-4 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Free drop-in event for all ages.

• Volunteer work session, 1-4 p.m., Lawrence Fruit Tree Project, Community Orchard, 830 Garfield St.

• Bits & Board Games Swap Meet, 1-5 p.m., The Dragon’s Hoard, 1045 Pennsylvania St. Free admission, no registration needed.

• “Shrek the Musical Jr.,” 2 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Ticket information at lawrenceartscenter.org.

• Positive Bright Start Community Festival, 4-7 p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St. Games, food, DJ, children’s activities, vendors and more.

• Muddy Rat Event, 4-8 p.m., River Rat, 608 N. Second St., North Lawrence. Muddy Waters pottery artists, fresh-cut flowers, coffee samples and more.

• Firefly Festival, 5-11 p.m., Burroughs Creek Park, 900 E. 15th St. Art, music, bring-your-own picnic and more.

• Eudora CPA Picnic, downtown Eudora. Live music, concessions, Main Street Market; 6-10 p.m. carnival; 7 p.m. annual grand parade starting at 14th and Elm. Details at eudoracpa.org.

• Lawrence Barn Dance Association: Contra Dance with The Tater Bugs and caller Lisa Harris-Frydman, 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. beginners lesson, 7:30-10 p.m. dance, New York Elementary, 936 New York St. See lawrencebarndance.org for admission fees.

• “Shrek the Musical Jr.,” 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Ticket information at lawrenceartscenter.org.

• “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. See theatrelawrence.com for ticket information.

Sunday, June 15

• Repair Studio, 2-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Bring broken items, meet with fix-it mentors to troubleshoot repairs.

• Third Sunday Shape Note Sing, 2-4 p.m., Unity of Lawrence, 900 Madeline Lane. Newcomers welcome.

• “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville,” 2:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. See theatrelawrence.com for ticket information.

• Free Community Meal, 3:30-5 p.m., ECM, 1204 Oread Ave.

• 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.

• Priscilla Howe: Story Night in the Backyard, 6:30-7:15 p.m., 415 Elm St. Songs, puppets, stories. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, bug repellent. Designed for children, but grownups are welcome. Free admission (tips accepted).

• Movie screening: “Cruising” (1980), 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Details at liberty-hall.com.

Monday, June 16

• Volunteer work session, 6-8 p.m., Lawrence Fruit Tree Project, Community Orchard, 830 Garfield St.

Tuesday, June 17

• Friends of the Kaw: Water Discovery Day, 9 a.m.-noon, Baker Wetlands & Discovery Center, 1365 North 1250 Road. Youth-focused event; RSVP at www.bit.ly/2025DiscoveryDayRSVP.

• Community Resource Clinic, 3-5 p.m., Lawrence Public Library lobby, 707 Vermont St.

• Lawrence Humane Society: Kitten Fostering Info Session, 4-6 p.m., Espurresso Cat Cafe, 1014 Massachusetts St.

• Andrew Rutter: “Rivers and Trees: Dynamic Routes and Deep Roots – What’s Hoppin’ at the Baker Wetlands?” 6:30-8 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Topic: Wetlands management and ecology.

• Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War: John Solbach speaks about his ancestor, Civil War veteran Michael Senn, 6:30 p.m., American Legion, 3408 W. Sixth St.

Wednesday, June 18

• Farmers Market, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Clinton Parkway Nursery, 4900 Clinton Parkway.

• Free Community Meal, 5-7 p.m., Sunrise Project, 245 N. Fourth St.

• District Forester Elizabeth E. J. Jamison: “Rivers and Trees: Dynamic Routes and Deep Roots – What’s Hoppin’ at the Baker Wetlands?” 6:30-8 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Topic: History and ecology of Lawrence trees, tree ID info and more.

• Lawrence City Band Summer Concert Series: A Tribute to Leroy Anderson – Martin Bergee, conducting, 8 p.m., South Park Gazebo, 1141 Massachusetts St. Visit rainoutline.com for inclement weather updates.

Thursday, June 19

• Cottin’s Hardware Farmers Market, 4-6 p.m., 1832 Massachusetts St.

• Lake Restoration Workday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., meet at 2730 Harper St. Ages 12+, all supplies provided; RSVP to naturecenter@lawrenceks.org.

• One-night screening: “Hundreds of Beavers” (2022), 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Details at liberty-hall.com.

• Author Event: Robert Dinsdale, “Massachusetts Street,” 8-9 p.m., Raven Book Store, 809 Massachusetts St. Books available for purchase and signing.