Friday, July 3

Computer Basics: Getting Started, 10-11:30 a.m., Meeting Room C, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. A beginner’s computer workshop. Registration required; see events calendar at lplks.org.

American Reclamation: Open Mic and Zine Launch, 6:30 p.m., Raven Book Store, 809 Massachusetts St. Performances, readings, info on proposed name change for Douglas County. See ravenbookstore.com for more information.

Saturday, July 4

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

Clinton Church 4th of July Weekend Community Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., 590 N. 1200 Road, Clinton. All are welcome; free will donation.

Freedom Fest: 1776 to 2026, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St. Food, drinks, music, children’s activities and more. Free and open to the public.

Summerfest, 4-10 p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St. Live music, food trucks, exhibits, children’s activities, drone show and more. Free admission, open to all.

Eudora’s Star-Spangled Celebration, 5-11 p.m., Eudora High School parking lot, 2203 W. Church St., Eudora. Live entertainment, local food and vendors, family-friendly games and activities, fireworks at dusk. Free admission.

Sunday, July 5

Sunrise Project Sunday Cafe, 1-3 p.m., Sunrise Project, 245 N. Fourth St. Snacks, beverages, wifi, games, creativity and social connection. Donations accepted but never required.

Sunday Jayhawk Jukebox Series: Mire Pral, 2 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 Petefish Drive. Free and open to the public; no tickets required.

Rock the Vote 2026 Voter Registration Concert, doors 1 p.m., shows 2-6 p.m., two stages each at Lucia, 1016 Massachusetts St., and The Granada, 1020 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.

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).

Monday, July 6

Mad Science: Spin, Pop, Boom, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. All ages.

Tuesday, July 7

Life Skills Support Group with Independence Inc., 11 a.m.-noon, Meeting Room B, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Open to anyone in Douglas, Franklin, or Jefferson counties with a disability. No registration required; see lplks.org for more information.

How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are (and How to End the Cycle) with Mark Wolynn, 1-2 p.m. Online event; registration required. See lplks.org events calendar for more information.

RetroActive “Help Wanted” series: Catholic Charities of NE Kansas, 4-5 p.m., online event; registration required at lplks.org. Volunteer coordinator Amy Stock will discuss volunteer opportunities with the support center’s food pantry, English Language Tutoring Program, Digital Navigation tutoring, Workforce Development Program and more.

Panel Discussion: Help Lawrence Keep Our Goal of 100% Renewable Energy, 6-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St.

Wednesday, July 8

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

Cultural Center Garden Restoration Workday, 5-7 p.m., Haskell Cultural Center, 2411 Barker Ave.

Walking Soccer, 6-7 p.m., Sports Pavilion, 100 Rock Chalk Lane. Low-impact version of soccer for older adults. Registration required; see lplks.org.

INSIGHT Art Talk: Jason Wang, 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.

Nerd Nite: Summer Shorts, doors 7 p.m., event 7:30 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. See lawrence.nerdnite.com or social media for details.

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

Thursday, July 9

Lawrence Bird Alliance Field Trip: Baker Wetlands, 7:30 a.m. Meet at east parking lot off Haskell Ave. (E. 1500 Road and N. 1250 Road). More details at lawrencebirdalliance.org.

Alyce Hunley Whayne Visiting Researchers Presentation, 3 p.m., Spencer Research Library, 1450 Poplar Lane. Visiting scholars will share research drawn on the Spencer Research Library’s African American Experience collections. Free and open to the public.

To the Stars Through Stories, 3-5 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Author readings of published and unpublished works. See lplks.org and adastra-sf.com for more information.

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

Computer Basics: Microsoft Excel, 6-7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Meet at downstairs technology desk.

Lawrence Beer and Hymns: Hymn Jam, 7-8:30 p.m., Dexter’s, 3115 W. Sixth St. Community singing meet-up.

The Penguin Project: “Disney Alice in Wonderland, Jr.,” 7 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Musical theater production with youth cast ages 10-21 with disabilities. See www.theatrelawrence.com/youth-shows for ticket information.