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Friday, July 4

“July 4th Freedom Fest: Celebrate and Defend Our Constitution,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m., East Shelter, Centennial Park, Ninth and Iowa streets. Food trucks, children’s activities, information fair, political candidates. A public reading of portions of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights will begin at 11:15 a.m.

249th Birthday Salute to the U.S.A., 11 a.m., CPA Park Gazebo, Ninth and Main streets, Eudora, including a program about the Declaration of Independence.

Discover with Dole Family Activity Drop-In Event, noon-4 p.m., Dole Institute, 2350 Petefish Drive.

Stars and Stripes Picnic, National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, Missouri. Grounds open at 3 p.m. Live music, food trucks, vendors, public bring-your-own picnicking area on the south grounds, fireworks at 9:40 p.m. over the Liberty Memorial tower. Free and open to the public, rain or shine. See theworldwar.org/stars-and-stripes-picnic for full schedule, map, parking info and more.

Film screening: “Independence Day” (1996), 3 p.m., Liberty Hall (Big Theater), 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for details and tickets.

Film screening: “Smoke Signals,” 7 p.m., Liberty Hall (Little Theater), 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for details and tickets.

Eudora Parks and Recreation: Annual Fireworks Display, dusk (approx. 9:30 p.m.). Parking available at Eudora Middle School, 2635 Church St., and Eudora High School, 2203 Church St.

Saturday, July 5

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

Mahaffies’ Independence Day Celebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm, 1200 E. Kansas City Road, Olathe. See mahaffie.org for ticket prices and more information.

“We Read Frederick Douglass,” community reading of Douglass’ 1852 speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July,” 2 p.m., Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Park, 1515 SE Monroe St., Topeka. Free and open to the public; more info at artstopeka.org/frederickdouglass.

Film screening: “Smoke Signals,” 3 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for details and tickets.

Baldwin City Independence Day Celebration, 4:30-10 p.m., Baldwin City Golf Course, 1102 Main St. Live music, children’s activities, food and drink vendors, 10 p.m. fireworks show; see baldwincity.gov/events/independence-day-celebration for more info.

Film screening: “Wet Hot American Summer” (2001), 7 p.m., Liberty Hall (Big Theater), 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for details and tickets.

Sunday, July 6

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.

Sunrise Project: Sunrise Cafe, 1-3 p.m., 245 N. Fourth St. Snacks, beverages, social connection and community art creation. Free and open to all; donations accepted but never required.

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.

Film screening: “Independence Day” (1996), 7 p.m., Liberty Hall (Big Theater), 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for details and tickets.

Prairie Berry Picking Party at the KU Field Station, 7:30 p.m., 350 Wild Horse Road. Wear long, thick pants, closed-toe shoes; bring water, tick spray, baskets or bags for your berries. RSVP to wendyholman@ku.edu for ripeness updates, weather changes or other information.

Tuesday, July 8

Virtual Author Talk Party: Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third, 3-4 p.m. Online event, suitable for ages 11 and under; registration required; see lplks.org for details and link.

Film Screening: Montage Series (1951-1965), 6-8 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Kansas art film creation and preservation.

Wednesday, July 9

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

Just Food and Heartland Care Cupboard: Free Cooking Class: Cool Summer Options, 5:30 p.m., Bluestem Wellness, 534 Michigan St. See social media for sign-up link.

KSHS Museum After Hours: “Kansas Rock Before Kansas: 1963-1970,” 6:30-8 p.m. State Archives Director Michael Church will talk with Jim Reardon and Evan Johnson about 1960s rock music in Kansas, with a strong focus on Lawrence bands and venues. Hybrid event; see kansashistory.gov/event/kansas-museum-of-history-museum-after-hours-4/21095 for in-person or virtual registration.

Lawrence City Band Summer Concert Series: “Hollywood Nights!” with conductor Paul Popiel, 8 p.m., South Park Gazebo, 1141 Massachusetts St. Visit rainoutline.com for inclement weather updates.

Thursday, July 10

Drop-in Peer Support with ALIVE Inc., noon-1 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Study Room 4, 707 Vermont St. Peer support for mental health and substance use challenges.

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

Friends of the Kaw: River Explorations: Geology of the Kaw, 4-9 p.m., Kansas River Boat Ramp, De Soto. Five-mile kayak paddle. See eventbrite.com for tickets; email riverkeeper@kansasriver.org for more information.

Mass Street Mosey, 5-8 p.m., Massachusetts Street. Kickoff event for Salute! – A Festival of Wine and Food, a fundraiser for Cottonwood Inc. Ages 21+, ticket information at salutewinefest.com.

Preserving Your Family’s History, 6-7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Learn about strategies for preserving old photos, letters or other materials.

Author/Journalist Event: Nico Lang, “The American Teenager,” 6-8 p.m., Raven Book Store, 809 Massachusetts St. See ravenbookstore.com for details.

INSIGHT Art Talk: Gabriel John Poucher, 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Free admission.

The Penguin Project: “The Little Mermaid, 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.