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.
Note: Due to severe weather expected this weekend, be sure to check ahead to make sure an event you’re interested in is still happening.
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.







