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.

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.