Friday, May 8

Computer Basics: Search & AI, 10-11:30 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Meet at downstairs technology desk.

Leave Your Mark: Collaborative ceramics with Artist-in-Residence Jason Wang, 5-7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Free admission; see lawrenceartscenter.org for more information.

Oldfather Film Festival, 6-11 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for details and ticket information.

Free State Story Slam: “Grand Slam,” 7 p.m., live music and social time; 7:30 p.m. slam, 10th & Mass Studios, 1000 Massachusetts St. Ages 18+ recommended; $10 suggested donation.

Classical Piano with Nicholas Susi, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Registration required; see lplks.org under Events.

Saturday, May 9

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: Fitch Natural History Reservation, meet 8 a.m. at Roth Trailhead, KU Field Station, 350 Wild Horse Road. See lawrencebirdalliance.org for directions and more information.

Monarch Watch Spring Open House and Plant Fundraiser, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Monarch Watch, 2021 Constant Ave. Tours, games, activities, food trucks, plant sales and more.

Heroes & Hounds, 9 a.m.-noon, Lawrence Fire Department, 746 Kentucky St. Open house at Fire Station #1. Co-sponsored by Lawrence Humane Society. Fire trucks, adoptable dogs, snacks and beverages. Family-friendly, free admission.

Lawrence Bird Alliance: World Migratory Bird Day, 10 a.m.-noon, Baker Wetlands Discovery Center, 1365 N. 1250 Road. Bird walk begins 10:15 a.m.

The Really Really Free Market, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Clinton Park, 901 W. 5th St.

Thunder on the Bricks Car Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown Baldwin City. Classic cars and motorcycles; food trucks. See thunderonthebricks.com for more info.

Lawrence Potters’ Guild Spring Sale Event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Lawn, 707 Vermont St.

Silent Book Club meeting, 10:30 a.m., Tous les Jours, 525 Wakarusa Drive. Bring whatever book you’re reading. No assigned reading; members quietly gather to enjoy their various books in silent companionship.

Behind the Scenes Tour, 11 a.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Free and open to the public.

“Brains On! LIVE: Your Brain is Magic!” Doors noon, show 1 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Science-based podcast for kids. See liberty-hall.com for ticket info.

W.O.W.: Wings Over Woodlawn, 4-7 p.m., Woodlawn School, 508 Elm St. Fundraiser for W.I.N.G. scholarship for graduating students. Family-friendly music, art, activities.

Lawrence Barn Dance Association: Barn Dance and Country Potluck contra dance with Wakarusa Roundabouts and caller Jill Allen. 5:30 p.m. doors, 6 p.m. potluck (bring a covered dish to share), 7 p.m. beginners lesson, 7:30-10 p.m. dance, Vinland Fairgrounds, 1736 N. 700 Road, Baldwin City. See lawrencebarndance.org for admission fees and more info.

Lawrence Jazz Society Showcase, 7-9 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. See lawrenceartscenter.org for tickets.

Lawrence Civic Choir: Musical Reflections, 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St. Tickets at zeffy.com or at the door.

Sunday, May 10

Feria de Kansas 2026, noon-5 p.m., Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St. Food and drink, dancing, performances and more. Tickets at 45gradosflamenco.com.

Gallery Talk: “Brush, Block, and Blood,” 2-3 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Art and legacy of three Japanese women printmakers from the Yoshida family.

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

KU Visual Art Scholarship Show and Open Studios, 2-4 p.m., Chalmers Hall, 1467 Jayhawk Blvd.

Lawrence Community Orchestra: Music for MOM, 4 p.m., South Park Gazebo, 1141 Massachusetts St. Music from movies, operas and musicals.

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.

Tuesday, May 12

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.

Material World: Metal, 1-3 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Free admission.

Experimental Theater History 101 aka Experimental Theater Mixtape, 3-4:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St.

Wetlands Restoration Workday, 5-7 p.m., S. Perimeter Road. Assist Haskell Greenhouse in removing woody and invasive species and reintroducing native plant species. All tools and equipment provided. Bring water source, long pants, closed-toe shoes.

Jazzhawks in Concert, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Registration required; see lplks.org.

Author Event: Shauna Kelly, “I’ve Got the Shakes: Performing Richard Foreman,” 7-8 p.m., Raven Book Store, 809 Massachusetts St.

Wednesday, May 13

Genealogy & Local History: Research Resources, 3-4 p.m., Meeting Room A, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Registration required; see lplks.org.

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

JAMS Mural Unveiling, 5:30 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Nerd Nite #125: “Road Trip!” Doors 7 p.m., event 7:30 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Presentation topics range from Route 66 to trash collection data to Japanese fashion. See lawrence.nerdnite.com or social media for details.

Thursday, May 14

Restore Cognitive Clarity and Find Emotional Balance with Visionary Researchers, 1-2 p.m., online event; see lplks.org for registration. Author discussion of “Brain Fitness Blueprint.”

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

SOUND+VISION Basics, 4:30-5:30 p.m., lower level, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Equipment overview, software, how to book a session and more.

West Prairie Restoration Workday, 5-7 p.m., Haskell Powwow Grounds Yellow Gate, 2569 W. Perimeter Road. Assist Haskell Greenhouse in removing woody and invasive species and reintroducing native plant species. All tools and equipment provided. Bring water source, long pants, closed-toe shoes.

Public Conversation with Museum Curators: “How Did That End Up in the Spencer Museum?” 5:30 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Free admission.

Ambient Americana Pedal Steel Concert, 6-8 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Registration required at lplks.org.

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