Upcoming events include ballet, riverbank cleanup, Earth Day fair, birding, music and more
FRIDAY
• “Jennie Brooks: A Nature Lover in Lawrence,” 7-8 p.m., Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. In-person and livestream; see watkinsmuseum.org.
• Lawrence Ballet Theatre: “The Firebird,” 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. See lawrenceartscenter.org for in-person and livestream tickets.
• “I Hate Hamlet,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Tickets at theatrelawrence.com.
SATURDAY
• Lawrence Bird Alliance: Burcham Park Field Trip, meet 8 a.m. at the park’s main parking lot near the river.
• 10th Annual Kansas Riverbank Cleanup, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., meet in city parking lot at North Second Street and Locust Avenue. See social media for details and RSVP.
• Spring Plant Sale: A Fundraiser for Sunrise Project, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1501 Learnard Ave., Ste. E.
• Lawrence Earth Day Fair, 1-4 p.m., South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St.
• Discover Scouting, 1-4 p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St. Free, family-friendly event open to all.
• Roger Boyd: “Planting for Backyard Birds,” 3 p.m., Vinland Valley Nursery, 1606 North 600 Road, Baldwin City. Free educational event.
• KU World Steelband Concert, 4 p.m., Room 130, Murphy Hall, 1500 Naismith Drive.
• KU Orchestra: Free Concert, 5 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St.
• Woodlawn Fundraiser, 5-8 p.m., 608 N. Second St. Live music, arts and crafts, raffle, silent auction, food and drink.
• Third Saturday Beers and Boards, 6 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vermont St. Free event; BYOB and snacks; play one of the games on hand or bring your own.
• Lawrence Ballet Theatre: “The Firebird,” 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. See lawrenceartscenter.org for in-person and livestream tickets.
• Kansas Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. event, Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Tickets at ksmhof.org.
• “I Hate Hamlet,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Tickets at theatrelawrence.com.
SUNDAY
• Wakarusa Wetlands Celebration, 9-11 a.m., Haskell Indian Nations University. Meet at the Medicine Wheel Earthwork south of campus buildings.
• Food and Rental Application Assistance, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.
• Restoring Our Landscapes Community Group, 11 a.m.-noon, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.
• “Feria de Kansas 2024,” noon-5 p.m., Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St. Dancing, music, paella. Tickets and info at 45gradosflamenco.com.
• Spring Plant Sale: A Fundraiser for Sunrise Project, 1-4 p.m., 1501 Learnard Ave., Ste. E.
• Janice Carissa, piano, 2 p.m., Lied Center Pavilion, 1600 Stewart Drive. Tickets general admission, $16-$30; see lied.ku.edu.
• Community Shape Note Sing, 2-4 p.m., Unity of Lawrence, 900 Madeline Lane.
• Kansas Postdoctoral Outreach Project: “DNA Day with K-POP,” KU Natural History Museum, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd. Free, all-ages event.
• “I Hate Hamlet,” 2:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Tickets at theatrelawrence.com.
• Community Workshop: “Reimagining Robinson Park,” 3 p.m., beginning at the park (4 W. Sixth St.) and moving later to the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.
MONDAY
• Lawrence Bird Alliance: “Update from the Kansas Riverkeeper,” 7 p.m., Carnegie Building, 200 W. Ninth St. In-person and virtual; see social media for link.
TUESDAY
• Douglas County Government Day, 4-6:30 p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St. Family-friendly, touch-a-truck activities, food trucks, county government services information.
• Native Lands Restoration Collaborative: “Bee balm,” presentation and demonstration, 6-7 p.m., Sunrise Project, 1501 Learnard Ave., Ste. 1.
• Lyric Opera of Kansas City: “The Haberdasher Prince,” 6:30 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Free admission with reservation; tickets and livestream link at lawrenceartscenter.org.
• Dennis Domer book presentation: “Rockin’ and Rollin’ In the East Bottoms, 1890-1920,” 6:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St.
• Karaoke at Liberty Hall, 7-11 p.m., 644 Massachusetts St. $5 at the door; all ages (with supervision).
• The Brother Brothers indie folk duo, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center Pavilion, 1600 Stewart Drive. Tickets at lied.ku.edu.
WEDNESDAY
• Spring Plant Sale: A Fundraiser for Sunrise Project, 5-7 p.m., 1501 Learnard Ave., Ste. E.
• “An Evening with Reverend Wheeler Parker Jr.,” program 6 p.m., book signing 7 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Seating limited; free tickets required; livestream also available. See spencerart.ku.edu for more information.
• KU Commons: “Afrorithms From the Future,” 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Free tickets required; see libertyhall.net.
• KU Symphonic Band, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. Tickets $8-$11 at lied.ku.edu.
THURSDAY
• “Trails That Connect Us,” 5-8 p.m., Free State Brewing Co., 1927 Moodie Road. Live music, refreshments, info on local trails, children’s activities.
• Karl Ramberg: “Stone Diary: Confessions of a Hard Hewer,” author reading and book signing, 7 p.m., Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St.
• LHS Choral Department: “Showtime,” 7:30 p.m., Lawrence High School auditorium, 1901 Louisiana St. Tickets $10 at Hy-Vee and LHS financial office.
• “I Hate Hamlet,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Tickets at theatrelawrence.com.
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