Go, See, Do: Juneteenth celebration, parade, soccer, markets, festivals and more

Friday, June 19

Juneteenth Celebration: Party in the Park, 4:30-8 p.m., South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St. Free community meal, live music, board games, official Juneteenth proclamation.

Sunflower Music Festival Opening Night, 7:30 p.m., White Concert Hall, 1700 SW Jewell Ave., Washburn University, Topeka. Nine nights of chamber, orchestra and jazz concerts from internationally recognized professional musicians. All concerts free; see sunflowermusicfestival.org for full schedule.

“The Addams Family,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. See theatrelawrence.com for tickets.

Saturday, June 20

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

Douglas County Master Gardeners Workshop: Double Cropping Sweet Potatoes, 10 a.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St. Free and open to the public.

Lawrence Exchange Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 W. 27th St.

No Bowtie Guitar Studio: Classical Guitar Recital, 10:30 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Free admission.

Juneteenth Celebration, South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St. Parade on Massachusetts St., 11 a.m.; Party in the Park until 8 p.m. with food, vendors, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, community exhibits and more.

Salute to Local Authors, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Crown Automotive, 3430 S. Iowa St.

Voter Registration with the League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Lawrence Public Library lobby, 707 Vermont St.

Summer Youth Theatre presents “Lost Girl,” 2 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. See lawrenceartscenter.org for tickets.

Lawrence Fruit Tree Project Summer Potluck and Cookout, 6-7 p.m., 830 Garfield St. Hotdogs and beverages provided; bring side dish to share.

Summer Youth Theatre presents “Lost Girl,” 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. See lawrenceartscenter.org for tickets.

“The Addams Family,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. See theatrelawrence.com for tickets.

Sunflower Music Festival: Chamber Ensembles, 7:30 p.m., White Concert Hall, 1700 SW Jewell Ave., Washburn University, Topeka. Free admission; see sunflowermusicfestival.org for full schedule.

Sunday, June 21

Concert: Herb Ohta Jr. and Bryan Tolentino, traditional ukulele, 4:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 New Hampshire St. Tickets at the door, or see social media.

Science Sunday: Rooted in the Prairie: What the Grassland Teaches Us About Ourselves, 2 p.m., KU Field Station, Armitage Education Center, 350 Wild Horse Road. Space limited; RSVP to wendyholman@ku.edu.

Community Shape Note Sing, 2-4 p.m., Unity of Lawrence, 900 Madeline Lane. Newcomers welcome.

“The Addams Family,” 2:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. See theatrelawrence.com for tickets.

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.

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).

Summer solstice garden tour, 7 p.m., KU Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden, 1865 East 1600 Road. No RSVP required; check social media for weather updates.

Sunday Jayhawk Jukebox Series: Cornerstone String Quartet, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. Free and open to the public; no tickets required.

Monday, June 22

Stone Lion Puppet Theater Presents: 1000 Cranes & The Tiny Roar, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. For all ages.

Free State Festival: Screening of “The Arab,” 6:30 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Free admission.

Sunflower Music Festival: Jazz Night with the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., White Concert Hall, 1700 SW Jewell Ave., Washburn University, Topeka. Free admission; see sunflowermusicfestival.org for full schedule.

Tuesday, June 23

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.

Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy, 1-2 p.m., online event, see lplks.org for required registration and link.

“My Beloved, My Metropolis: Literary Imagination and the Crisis of an American City” with Héctor Tobar, 5 p.m., Watson Library, 1425 Jayhawk Blvd.

Free State Festival: Screening of “The Battle of Algiers,” 6:30 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. See freestatefestival.org for tickets.

Sunflower Music Festival: Chamber Ensembles, 7:30 p.m., White Concert Hall, 1700 SW Jewell Ave., Washburn University, Topeka. Free admission; see sunflowermusicfestival.org for full schedule.

The Wallflowers: Bringing Down the Horse 30th Anniversary Tour, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Tickets at liberty-hall.com.

Wednesday, June 24

Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. See watkinsmuseum.org to register.

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

Walking Soccer, 6-7 p.m., Sports Pavilion, 100 Rock Chalk Lane. Low-impact version of soccer for older adults. Registration required; see lplks.org.

KU Small Business Development Center presents: Grow Your Business Online: Social Media Marketing Workshop, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Registration required; see lplks.org.

Sunflower Music Festival: Chamber Orchestra with Guest Conductor Antony Walker, 7:30 p.m., White Concert Hall, 1700 SW Jewell Ave., Washburn University, Topeka. Free admission; see sunflowermusicfestival.org for full schedule.

Lawrence City Band Summer Concert Series: “The Youngster’s Concert Returns!” Martin Bergee conducting, 8 p.m., South Park Gazebo, 1141 Massachusetts St. Visit rainoutline.com for inclement weather updates.

Thursday, June 25

KanCare Enrollment Support with GraceMed, 10 a.m.-noon, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

KPR 105 Live from the Dole Institute featuring Switchgrass String Quartet, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Dole Institute, 2350 Petefish Drive. Free concert begins 1 p.m.

Community Blood Center Blood Drive, noon-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Appointments preferred but not required; see savealifenow.org/group and enter Group Code TPU9.

Family Support Office Hours, 3-6 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Prevention team from O’Connell Children’s Shelter helps navigate youth and family services. More info at lplks.org.

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

Soccer on Screen: USA vs. Türkiye + Score Lawrence Street Party, 4-9 p.m. For the game, doors open 8:30 p.m., game 9 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.

Free State Festival: “The Return of the Sacred Red Rock” + “Healing Ribbons,” 6 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Tickets at freestatefestival.org.

Computer Basics: Microsoft Excel, 6-7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Meet at downstairs technology desk.

Author Event: Mystery Night with Leonard Krishtalka, 7-8 p.m., Raven Book Store, 809 Massachusetts St.

Drag Bingo Fundraiser with Deja Brooks, 7-9 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. See lplks.org for details and registration.

Sunflower Music Festival: Blanche Bryden Performance: Collegiate Strings, 7:30 p.m., White Concert Hall, 1700 SW Jewell Ave., Washburn University, Topeka. Free admission; see sunflowermusicfestival.org for full schedule.

Free State Festival: Screening of “Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait,” 8:30 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Free admission.