photo by: Mike Yoder

Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St., is pictured in this file photo.

Friday, June 20

A Midsummer Night on Mass, 4-10 p.m., downtown Lawrence. See msnonmass.com for list of special offers at downtown businesses.

Summer Movie Night: “Mr. Peabody & Sherman,” 6:30 p.m. seating, movie begins at 7 p.m., Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Free, but tickets required; see watkinsmuseum.org. Open to children 5+ and their grownups (not a drop-off activity).

Summer Solstice Garden Tour, 7 p.m., KU Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden, KU Field Station, 1865 E. 1600 Road.

Summer Youth Theatre: “The (T-)Re(x)formation,” 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Recommended for teens and up. See lawrenceartscenter.org for ticket information.

Film screening: “Night Nurse” (1931), 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Discussion follows. Tickets online at liberty-hall.com.

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

Sunflower Music Festival Opening Night, 7:30 p.m., White Concert Hall, 1700 SW Jewell Ave., Washburn University, Topeka. Nine nights of chamber, orchestra and jazz concerts from internationally recognized professional musicians. All concerts free; see sunflowermusicfestival.org for full schedule.

Saturday, June 21

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

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

Electronics Recycling Event, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Lawrence Free State High School, 4700 Overland Drive. Details at lawrenceks.org/mso/electronics-recycling.

District Forester Elizabeth EJ Jamison: “Rivers and Trees: Dynamic Routes and Deep Roots – Train Park Tree Tour,” 10 a.m.-noon, Watson Park, 727 Kentucky St. Meet by the train.

Open Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Lawrence Montessori School, 5005 Legends Drive. Handmade goods, art, food vendors and more.

Community Blood Center Blood Drive, noon-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Appointments preferred but not required; see savealifenow.org/group and enter Group Code TPU9. See lplks.org for more information.

Women for Kansas: “Preparing for 2025 Elections in Kansas” with Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew, 1 p.m., Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Get updated on any election process changes.

Third Saturday Women’s Jam, 1-2:30 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Massachusetts St.

Summer Youth Theatre: “The (T-)Re(x)formation,” 2 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Recommended for teens and up. See lawrenceartscenter.org for ticket information.

Third Saturday Game Night, 6 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vermont St. Bring your own games, or play from the collection.

Summer Youth Theatre: “The (T-)Re(x)formation,” 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Recommended for teens and up. See lawrenceartscenter.org for ticket information.

“here-ing the seasons: Summer,” 7:30 p.m., here-ing labyrinth, KU Field Center, 350 Wild Horse Road. Register via email, wendyholman@ku.edu.

LRM Foundation Juneteenth Event: “Panther Burn: From the Fields of Struggle to the Road of Hope,” 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. A stage play written and directed by Rita Rials. Free admission, no tickets required; see lied.ku.edu for details.

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

Sunflower Music Festival, 7:30 p.m., White Concert Hall, 1700 SW Jewell Ave., Washburn University, Topeka. Free admission; see sunflowermusicfestival.org for full schedule.

Film screening: “Bound” (1996), 8 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Tickets available at liberty-hall.com.

Night Canoe and Kayak, 8-10 p.m., Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. Ages 10+. Details and enrollment info at lprd.org/activity.

Sunday, June 22

Public Brain Health Day: Gallery Activity, noon-4 p.m., KU Natural History Museum, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd. Free, all ages. Pick up activity guide at visitor services desk.

Douglas County Democrats Pie Auction, 1-4 p.m., Flory Building, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St. State and county candidates, silent auction, pie for sale by the slice; free admission.

Fred Paper Co. Studio Visit, 1-5 p.m., 700 Maine St. Tour of papermaking studio, demo of process and more. Mobility note: Two steps up at entrance, papermaking area is down a flight of stairs.

June English Dance, beginner lesson 1:30 p.m., dance 2-4:30 p.m., Sinkers Lounge, 722 Massachusetts St. Sliding scale entrance fee.

Science Sundays: When Lakes Turn Toxic, 2 p.m., Armitage Education Station, KU Field Station, 350 Wild Horse Road. Learn about blue-green algal blooms. RSVP to wendyholman@ku.edu.

Urban Sketchers: Sketch It! 2 p.m., outside Sunfire Ceramics, 1002 New Hampshire St.

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

Film screening: “Brokeback Mountain” 20th Anniversary, 3 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Tickets online at liberty-hall.com. Repeat showing Wednesday.

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).

Summer Trivia with host Will Averill, 7 p.m., LJCC, 917 Highland Drive. Ticket info at ljcc.shulcloud.com.

Love Garden Music Documentary Series: “Beware of Mr. Baker,” 7:30 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for more information.

Sunflower Music Festival, 7:30 p.m., Dr. James Hurd Recital Hall, 1700 SW Jewell Ave., Washburn University, Topeka. Free admission; limited seating; see sunflowermusicfestival.org for full schedule.

Monday, June 23

City Playcorps: Pop Up Adventure Playground, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Lawn, 707 Vermont St. Includes materials for children to create their own imaginative interactive play areas. Ages 4-12.

Imaginarium: Colorful Blood Chemistry with the KU Natural History Museum, 2-3 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Registration required; see lplks.org.

Sunflower Music Festival: Liz Stratton Jazz Night, 7:30 p.m., White Concert Hall, 1700 SW Jewell Ave., Washburn University, Topeka. Free admission; see sunflowermusicfestival.org for full schedule.

Tuesday, June 24

Kansas Museum of History Presentation, 1-2 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Learn about the recent renovation of the museum before its reopening in the fall. Registration required; see lplks.org.

Virtual Author Talk Party: Katherine Applegate, “Living the Odder Life,” 3-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Suggested for grades 3-6, but all are welcome. Register at lplks.org.

Kaw Valley Herb Society; “2025 Herb of the Year, German Chamomile,” 6-7 p.m., Pine’s Garden & Market, 1320 N. Third St. Learn about the plant’s culinary and medicinal uses in different cultures.

Free State Festival: “The Librarians” film screening and community panel, 6:30 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Tickets at lawrenceartscenter.org.

Panel discussion: “What’s the Scoop on Menopause?” 6:30-8 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. LMH Health clinicians will answer questions submitted at registration link (see lplks.org).

Cicada Open Mic, 7-8 p.m., Sunrise Project, 245 N. Fourth St. Sign-ups begin 6:45 p.m.

Sunflower Music Festival, 7:30 p.m., White Concert Hall, 1700 SW Jewell Ave., Washburn University, Topeka. Free admission; see sunflowermusicfestival.org for full schedule.

Wednesday, June 25

Lawrence Bird Alliance: Field Trip, Baker Wetlands East Gate, 7:30 a.m., meet at east parking lot off Haskell Ave. (E. 1500 Road and N. 1250 Road).

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

Bipolar Lofts Modular Synth Concert featuring Catsitter, 5-6 p.m., Sound+Vision Studio, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Free State Festival: “Janis Ian: Breaking Silence,” film screening, tribute concert led by Kirsten Paludan, 6:30 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Tickets at lawrenceartscenter.org.

Science on Tap: “The James Webb Space Telescope: A New Window on Galaxy Structure,” 7:30 p.m., Free State Brewing Company, 636 Massachusetts St. Free event, limited seating.

Sunflower Music Festival, Principal Guest Conductor Joann Falletta, 7:30 p.m., White Concert Hall, 1700 SW Jewell Ave., Washburn University, Topeka. Free admission; see sunflowermusicfestival.org for full schedule.

Film screening: “Brokeback Mountain” 20th Anniversary, 7:30 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Tickets online at liberty-hall.com.

Lawrence City Band Summer Concert Series: “Hollywood Days!” – Martin Bergee, conducting, 8 p.m., South Park Gazebo, 1141 Massachusetts St. Visit rainoutline.com for inclement weather updates.

Thursday, June 26

Medicaid Counseling & Support with GraceMed, 10 a.m.-noon, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Senior Session: “Still Life Reimagined,” 10:15-11 a.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Free event; open to all, with accommodations for older adults.

Fantastic Drum Life, 4-5 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. All ages, all instruments provided; no previous experience necessary.

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

Modular Synthesis 101: Envelope Generators, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Meeting Room B, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Free State Festival: “Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted,” film screening, Q&A and music performance, 6:30 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Tickets at lawrenceartscenter.org.

Rex Buchanan: “Rivers and Trees: Dynamic Routes and Deep Roots – Deep and Dry: An Ogallala Aquifer Update,” 6:30-8 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St.

Book Event: “You Can’t Get Rid of Me” by Jesse Scott, 7-8 p.m., Raven Book Store, 809 Massachusetts St. Details at ravenbookstore.com.