Events: Cinema, KU basketball, Elizabeth Dole leadership lecture, Kansas Day and more
photo by: Dole Institute of Politics
Former Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan will be recognized at the Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture on Jan. 29.
Friday, Jan. 23
AUMI Jam, 4:30-6 p.m., Sound + Vision Studio, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. KU Inter-Arts presents musical improvisation with Adaptive Use Musical Instruments.
Movie screening: “Bar Girls” (1994), 7 p.m., Liberty Hall Main Theater, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for more info and tickets.
Spliced Presents: “Alphabet City” (1984) on 16mm, 8 p.m., Liberty Hall Little Theater, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for ticket information.
Saturday, Jan. 24
Art for All: Ling Lung Chen and Andreas Braz, Souper Bowl Painting, noon, Bracker’s Good Earth Clays, 1831 East 1450 Road. Free ceramics demonstration.
Leave Your Mark: Collaborative ceramics with Artist-in-Residence Jason Wang, 2 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Free admission; see lawrenceartscenter.org for more information.
Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor Meet and Greet, 2-3:30 p.m., Meeting Room C, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Those interested in becoming a literacy tutor for adults welcome, as well as newly trained tutor volunteers.
AMA Jazz Series: Ardys Ramberg, Ven Bergdall and Bryan Hicks, 7 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Massachusetts St. Tickets: Pay what you are able.
KU Men’s Basketball: Jayhawks at Kansas State Wildcats, 7 p.m. Visit your favorite venue for TV/streaming.
Sunday, Jan. 25
Yoga at the Library, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Beginners welcome.
KU Women’s Basketball: Jayhawks vs. Kansas State Wildcats, noon, Allen Fieldhouse, 1651 Naismith Drive.
Chess at the Library, 1-3 p.m., Meeting Room C, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. All ages and skill levels welcome.
“Kansas Day” program with Patrick Zollner, Sara Bell, Dan Rockhill, 2 p.m., Constitution Hall State Historic Site, 319 Elmore St., Lecompton. Topic: Restoration and preservation of Constitution Hall.
Museum Highlights Tour, 2-3 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Free admission.
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 showing: “True Grit” (2010), 7 p.m., Liberty Hall Main Theater, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for tickets.
Public Telescope Observing, 8-9 p.m., Baker Wetlands Discovery Center, 1365 North 1250 Road. Free and open to the public (weather permitting).
Monday, Jan. 26
Lawrence Bird Alliance: Bob Gress and Pete Janzen, A Changing World for Kansas Birds, 7-8 p.m., Baker Wetlands Discovery Center, 1365 North 1250 Road.
Tuesday, Jan. 27
Table for Two with Chef Paige, 5-6 p.m. Online event; information and required registration at lplks.org.
Documentary screening: “Listers,” 6 p.m., Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop, 804 Massachusetts St.
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.
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, Jan. 28
Author event: Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore, author of “The God of the Woods,” 6-7 p.m. Online event, registration required; see lplks.org.
Thursday, Jan. 29 – Kansas Day
KanCare Enrollment Support with GraceMed, 10 a.m.-noon, Lawrence Public Library lobby, 707 Vermont St.
Cottin’s Hardware Farmers Market: Indoors, 4-6 p.m., 1832 Massachusetts St.
2026 Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture: Colleen Shogan, former Archivist of the United States, 7 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 Petefish Drive. Hybrid event; see doleinstitute.org for more details.
Film for a Cause: “Inception” (2010), 7 p.m., Liberty Hall Main Theater, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for more information and tickets.





