Plant sales, art shows, Spring Parade of Homes and more upcoming events

photo by: Lawrence Home Builders Association

A rendering of a $649,000 home at Bramble Bend Court that will be on the upcoming Lawrence Spring Parade of Homes is shown.

Friday, May 2

University Press of Kansas: Final Onsite Warehouse Sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 2445 Westbrooke Circle. All books $5 ($1 for students with valid student ID).

Virtual Cinema a Go-Go: “Devil Bat” (1940) and “The Bat” (1959), 7 p.m. See kansaspublicradio.org for free virtual ticket.

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

KU School of Music Scholarship Concert: “Don’t Stop Me Now: The Music of Queen,” 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. See lied.ku.edu for ticket information.

“Clue On Stage,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Limited tickets; see theatrelawrence.com for information.

Saturday, May 3

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

Van Go’s May Day Hey Day, 9 a.m.-noon, Van Go, 715 New Jersey St. Free, family-friendly. Music, snacks, activities and more.

Shred Fest, 9 a.m.-noon, Truity Credit Union Campus Branch, 1941 Stewart Ave.

Plymouth Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St.

Spring Artisan Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 W. 27th St. Goods from local artists and entrepreneurs.

Garden for Good Veggie Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold Drive.

Lawrence Art Guild: Third Annual Art Spaces Studio Tour, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free self-guided tour includes 45 artists at 21 locations. See lawrenceartguild.org for information and map. Continues Sunday.

Salute to Local Authors, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Crown Automotive, 3430 Iowa St. Meet local authors and illustrators.

Art for All: Print Party, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Make prints, tour print studio, learn about classes. Free admission.

Road to Summer Free Car Show, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Jayhawk Blvd, KU Campus. Music, food trucks, vendors and cars.

Volunteer Day, 1-4 p.m., Lawrence Community Orchard, 830 Garfield St.

Kite Festival: Wind, Art, and Science, 1-4 p.m., Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd. Free, family-friendly.

“Clue On Stage,” 2:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Limited tickets; see theatrelawrence.com for information.

Lawrence Home Builders Association: Spring Parade of Homes, 1-4 p.m., see details and map at lhba.net.

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

“Indigenous Couture Goes Vogue: Volume 2,” 4-8 p.m., Coffin Sports Complex, Haskell Indian Nations University, 155 Indian Ave. See social media for ticket link.

Americana Music Academy’s Spring Student Recital, 5 p.m., 10th and Mass Studios, 1000 Massachusetts St. Free and open to the public; donations accepted.

Haskell Cultural Preservation Art Auction, 5:30 p.m., Regency Ballroom, Lawrence DoubleTree, 200 McDonald Drive. Silent and live bidding. See listings at blacklawrence.org/haskell-art-auction.

Art Tougeau Parade Fundraiser, 6-8 p.m., Northside Social, 444 Locust St.

KU Senior Dance Showcase, 7 p.m., Robinson Health and Physical Education Center, Sherbon Blackbox Theatre, 1301 Sunnyside Ave. Free admission, limited seating, also available on livestream; see calendar.ku.edu.

Free State Brass: Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St.

Sunday, May 4

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.

Feria de Kansas 2025, noon-5 p.m., Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St. Paella, dancing, performances and more. Tickets at 45gradosflamenco.com.

Lawrence Art Guild: Third Annual Art Spaces Studio Tour, noon-6 p.m. Free self-guided tour includes 45 artists at 21 locations. See lawrenceartguild.org for information and map.

Repair Studio + Skill Share, 12:45-1:45 p.m. and 2-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Bring broken items, meet with fix-it mentors to troubleshoot repairs. Earlier session includes tutorial on care of vintage sewing machines.

Sunrise Cafe & Book Swap, 1-3 p.m., Centenary United Methodist, 245 N. Fourth St. Free and open to all; donations accepted but not required. Dine-in only.

Lawrence Home Builders Association: Spring Parade of Homes, 1-4 p.m., see details and map at lhba.net.

StarSister Revival: HARMONIZE! Workshop, 2-3:30 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Massachusetts St. $20 suggested donation.

KU Choirs: Chamber Choir & Treble Choir, 3 p.m., Bales Organ Recital Hall, 1600 Stewart Drive. Free admission.

Lawrence Irish Session, 3-6 p.m., Black Stag Brewery, 623 Massachusetts St.

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.

“Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980), 6 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St.

Bales Choral Society: “Handel’s Messiah, Parts II and III,” 7 p.m., Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 6001 Bob Billings Parkway. Free admission.

Monday, May 5

KU Choirs: Chamber Choir, Glee, Oread Singers, Treble Choir, University Singers, 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St.

Tuesday, May 6

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

KJHK Open House and Art Auction, 5 p.m., KJHK-FM station, Kansas Union third floor, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd.

Intergenerational Choir Concert, 5 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Free admission.

Tuesday Concert Series: Joe Casad and Coreopsis, 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Free admission.

Author Event: Roderick Townley, “The Great Good Thing,” 7 p.m., The Raven Book Store, 809 Massachusetts St.

Black Violin: Full Circle Tour, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. See lied.ku.edu for details and tickets.

Wednesday, May 7

Lawrence Bird Alliance: Burcham Park field trip, enter at Second and Indiana streets, meet 8 a.m. at main parking near the river.

Dr. David H. Rosmarin, “How to Use Anxiety to Thrive,” 1-2 p.m. Online event; see lplks.org to register and submit questions.

Ft. Leavenworth Series: “The Brain of the Carrier Group: The Combat Information Center,” 3 p.m., Dole Institute, 2350 Petefish Drive. Hybrid event; see doleinstitute.org for link.

Free Community Meal: Black Bean Taco Salad, 5-7 p.m., Sunrise Project, 245 N. Fourth St.

Maya Gurantz: “Art and American Demonologies in the Age of Trump,” 7 p.m., Hall Center for the Humanities Conference Hall, 900 Sunnyside Ave. Also viewable online; see calendar.ku.edu for link.

Thursday, May 8

Dr. Brad Osborn: “The Goldilocks Principle in Radiohead,” 6-7 p.m., Sound + Vision Studio, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

KU Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Singers, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. See lied.ku.edu for tickets.

Astronomy Public Nights, 7:30-9 p.m., G147 Slawson Hall, 1420 Naismith Drive. Planetarium shows at 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. All ages, no registration required.