Thanksgiving celebrations, Kansas Music Hall of Fame induction and more events
photo by: Journal-World File Photo
In this file photo from Thanksgiving Day 2011, runners embark on a 5K race in North Lawrence.
Friday, Nov. 21
Lawrence Antique & Vintage Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Building 21, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St. Continues Saturday.
Movie screening: Mel Brooks’ “High Anxiety” (1977), 5 p.m., Liberty Hall, Little Theater, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for tickets.
KU School of Music: Cello Studio Recital, 5 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive.
Kansas Music Hall of Fame: Red Dog Inn Tribute Concert, 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show, Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Hall of Fame induction concert Saturday; see liberty-hall.com for tickets or two-day pass.
Movie screening: Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” (1958), 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, Little Theater, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for tickets.
Documentary screening: “Prairie Prophecy” (2025), 7 p.m., 10th & Mass Studios, 1000 Massachusetts St., Ste. A. Free admission.
Adult Improv Performance Troupe, 7:30 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Free admission; $10 suggested donation.
KU Jazz Ensemble I, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. See lied.ku.edu for tickets or free livestream link.
Saturday, Nov. 22
Lawrence Farmers Market, 7:30-11:30 a.m., 824 New Hampshire St. Final regular market of the season. (Holiday Farmers Market will take place on Dec. 13 at the Fairgrounds.)
McLouth Vendor Event & Craft Show, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 217 Summit St., McLouth.
Holiday Market, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., River City Church, 3001 Lawrence Ave. Homemade pies, baked goods, crafts, plants, wreaths, silent auction and more.
Family Volunteer Day at Harvesters, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 1220 Timberedge Road. See harvesters.org for details and sign-up.
Lawrence Antique & Vintage Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Building 21, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St.
Pendleton’s Country Market Holiday Open House, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 1446 East 1850 Road.
Turkey Time, 10-11 a.m., Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. Free event. Turkey meet-and-greet, children’s activities, photo ops and more. No registration required.
Largely Leafless Tree Tour, 10 a.m.-noon, Watson Park. District Arborist EJ Jamison will show how to identify trees from shape, bark, twigs and more. Meet at the train to begin the tour.
Lawrence Bird Alliance: Seed, Feeder, and Book Sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Senior Resource Center, 745 Vermont St. See lawrencebirdalliance.org for details.
Open Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Stidham Union, Haskell University. Products, art and food.
Michael Hamm & Students Showcase: A Fundraiser for River City Rock Camp, 1-4 p.m., Lucia, 1016 Massachusetts St.
Tonganoxie Christmas Parade and Mayor’s Tree Lighting, 5 p.m. parade in downtown Tonganoxie, 5:45 p.m. tree lighting at Tonganoxie Library, 217 E. Fourth St.
Kansas Music Hall of Fame Induction and Concert, 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show, Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for tickets.
KU Senior Dance Showcase, 7 p.m., Robinson Health and Physical Education Center, Sherbon Blackbox Theatre, 1301 Sunnyside Ave. Space limited; tickets are free and available at the door.
Peabo Bryson: The Golden Touch Tour, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. See lied.ku.edu for tickets.
KU School of Music: Composition Department Recital, 7:30 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive.
KU School of Music: Oboe Studio Recital, 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Lawrence, 1330 Kasold Drive.
Louise ImMasche Celebration Tour Cabaret, 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. See theatrelawrence.com for details.
Arts After Dark Adult Showcase, 8 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Ages 18+ only. Ticket info at lawrenceartscenter.org.
Late Night Frights Movie Screening: “Addams Family Values” (1993), 9 p.m., Liberty Hall, Little Theater, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for tickets.
Sunday, Nov. 23
Pendleton’s Country Market Holiday Open House, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 1446 East 1850 Road.
Carnival of Chemistry, 1-4 p.m., Gray-Little Hall, 1567 Irving Hill Road. Free, family-friendly event.
KU Senior Dance Showcase, 2-3:30 p.m., Robinson Health and Physical Education Center, Sherbon Blackbox Theatre, 1301 Sunnyside Ave. Space limited; tickets are free and available at the door.
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.
Movie screening: “Twilight” (2008), 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, Main Theater, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for tickets.
Singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center Pavilion, 1600 Stewart Drive. See lied.ku.edu for tickets.
KU Percussion Group, 7:30 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive.
Monday, Nov. 24
KU Trumpet Ensemble Recital, 5 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive.
Lawrence Bird Alliance: Farming With Birds Rather than Against Them, 7 p.m., Baker Wetlands Discovery Center, 1365 North 1250 Road. Virtual attendance link at lawrencebirdalliance.org.
KU Vocal Jazz Concert, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. Tickets and livestream link at lied.ku.edu.
KU School of Music: Horn-Bone-A-Palooza, 7:30 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive.
KU Bassoon Studio Recital, 8 p.m., Room 130 Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive.
Tuesday, Nov. 25
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.
Silent Book Club meeting, 7 p.m., Tous les Jours, 525 Wakarusa Drive. Bring whatever book you’re reading. No assigned reading; readers quietly gather to enjoy their various books in silent companionship.
Downtown Underground Concert Series: Quote the Raven, 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Ticket information at lawrenceartscenter.org.
Cicada Open Mic, 7-8 p.m., Sunrise Project, 245 N. Fourth St. Sign-up begins 6:45 p.m. Free and open to all.
Wednesday, Nov. 26
Lawrence Lights: Opening Night, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. See lawrence-lights.com for tickets.
Thursday, Nov. 27
runLawrence Thanksgiving Day 5k & 1k Fun Run, 7-8 a.m. meet at Woodlawn School, 508 Elm St.; 8:30 a.m. 5k start, 9:45 a.m. fun run start; see runlawrence.org for details.
Thanksgiving Buffet, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Eldridge Hotel, 701 Massachusetts St. Reservations required; 785-838-5503 or eldridgehotel.com.
LINK Thanksgiving Dinner, 1-2:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 1000 Kentucky St. Home deliveries also available.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 5 p.m., Sandwich Bowl, 4821 W. Sixth St., Ste. K. First come, first served, while supplies last. Donations accepted, but not required.
Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. See lawrence-lights.com for details.
Movie screening: “The Last Waltz” (1978), 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, Main Theater, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for tickets.






