photo by: Shawn Valverde/Special to the Journal-World

A paradegoer waves at a passing float during the Lawrence Pride Parade on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in downtown Lawrence.

Friday, June 6

Dole Forum: “No Sacrifice Too Great: The 1st Infantry Division in World War II,” 2-3:30 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 Petefish Drive. Hybrid event; see doleinstitute.org for link.

“A Bold B.L.A.C.K. Lawrence Open Mic,” 3-4:30 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St.

KU Chamber Choir Trip Preview Concert, 7:30 p.m., St. Lawrence Center, 1631 Crescent Road.

Opening Night: “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. See theatrelawrence.com for ticket information.

Saturday, June 7

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

Dr. Bob Dinsdale: Lawrence 1970s Walking Tour, 8-9 a.m.; register in advance at watkinsmuseum.org. Tour repeats every Saturday in June.

Trails Day Hikes, 8:30-10 a.m., Hidden Valley, 3420 Bob Billings Parkway. Guided hikes; learn more and sign waiver at friendshv.org.

Lawrence Bird Alliance: Birdability Burcham Park Field Trip, 9 a.m., meet at parking lot next to the river. Accessible to all.

Grassland Heritage Foundation: National Prairie Day, 9 a.m.-noon, Prairie Park, 2811 Kensington Road. Educational activities and prairie restoration workday; tools and guidance provided. Come-and-go event; no registration required.

“Reel in the Fun” guided fishing trip, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., shuttle from Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. All experience levels, no license required. Enrollment and fee information at lprd.org.

Eudorafest Spring Car Show, 10 a.m., Gene’s Heartland Foods, 1401 Church St., Eudora.

Touch a Truck, 10 a.m.-noon, Baldwin Public Library, 800 Seventh St., Baldwin City.

How-To Festival, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Learn a new skill with the help of local mentors. See lplks.org for topics.

Douglas County Master Gardeners: Garden Tour, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., see dgemgks.org for ticket information.

Lawrence Pride Parade, 11 a.m., downtown Lawrence. “Party in the Park” follows, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m., South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St. Vendors, family area, food, beverages, live music, drag shows and more.

St. John’s Mexican Fiesta, 4-10 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1234 Kentucky St. Music, dance, food and more.

“Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. See theatrelawrence.com for ticket information.

Sunday, June 8

Douglas County Master Gardeners: Garden Tour, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., see dgemgks.org for ticket information.

World Oceans Day Gallery Activity, noon-4 p.m., KU Natural History Museum, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd. Free, all ages. Pick up activity guide at visitor services desk.

“Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville,” 2:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. See theatrelawrence.com for ticket information.

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

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).

Movie screening: “Go Fish” (1994), 8 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for info and tickets.

Tuesday, June 10

Guild of Carillonneurs in North America Annual Congress kickoff concert, 6 p.m., KU Campanile, Memorial Drive and surrounding area, KU campus. Event continues through June 14; see concert schedule at https://www.gcna.org/2025-Congress.

Author Lisa Jewell: Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns, 1-2 p.m., online event; register for link at lplks.org.

Wednesday, June 11

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

Just Food and Heartland Care Cupboard: Food is Medicine Class: Supporting Your Nutrition Goals, 5:30 p.m., Dreher Building, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St. Free admission; email carecupboard@heartlandhealth.org for registration info.

An Evening with Author Johann Hari, 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Author of “Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention – and How to Think Deeply Again” will speak on attention span, reading, technology, stress and more. No registration required; seating is first come, first served. More information at lplks.org.

“5 Women: A Showcase Reading of Emerging Playwrights,” 7 p.m., Theatre Lawrence Classroom, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Free admission.

Lawrence City Band Summer Concert Series: “Duke Ellington, Taylor Swift and Journey” – Paul Popiel, conducting, 8 p.m., South Park Gazebo, 1141 Massachusetts St. Visit rainoutline.com for inclement weather updates.

Nerd Nite, 7:30 p.m. doors, 8-10 p.m. event, Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St.

Thursday, June 12

The Color of Nature with Prairie Park Nature Center, 2-3 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Animal adaptations and survival traits. All ages.

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

Lawrence Preservation Alliance: Old Housewarming at Rhody Delahanty House, 5:30-7 p.m., 1100 Rhode Island St. See lawrencepreservation.org for details and ticket link.

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

Studio 901 House Concert Series: “L A Fahy: The Stories Behind the Songs,” 7 p.m., 901 Pennsylvania St.

Lawrence Beer and Hymns, 7-8:30 p.m., Delaware Street Commons, 1222 Delaware St. Community singing meet-up. Donations welcome to cover space rental.

“Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. See theatrelawrence.com for ticket information.