Kansas guard Tre White (3) celebrates with Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

Meet Baby Jay at the Watkins, 6-7 p.m., Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Free admission.

University Theatre: “Corners Grove,” 7 p.m., William Inge Memorial Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Check kutheatre.ku.edu for ticket availability.

Sports Collecting: Owning a Piece of Greatness, 7-8 p.m., Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Discussion on sports memorabilia collections.

After Hours at the Library: Annual Fundraiser, 7-9:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. See lplafterhours.com for information and tickets.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

37th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5k/10k, 9 a.m., Johnny’s Tavern, 401 N. Second St. See lawrencestpatricksdayparade.com for details and entry information.

Hawks for Health: Spring Application Support, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Study Room 4, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Trained volunteers will assist in applying for food, energy, rent and utility assistance. Drop-in, registration not required.

KU Men’s Basketball: Jayhawks vs. Kansas State Wildcats, 1 p.m., Allen Fieldhouse, or watch at your favorite venue.

Volunteer Day, 1-4 p.m., Lawrence Community Orchard, 830 Garfield St.

Power Tool Primer I: Bird Houses, 1-4 p.m., Ninth Street Community Garden, behind Cork and Barrel on Ninth and Mississippi streets. Tools, materials and protective gear provided; see kansaspermaculture.org for details and registration.

Ric Averill and Company: “Fire Messiah – In Concert,” 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Donations welcome. See lawrenceartscenter.org for more information.

AMA Jazz Series: Ardys Ramberg with Ven Bergdall and Bryan Hicks, 7 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Massachusetts St. Pay what you are able.

University Theatre: “Corners Grove,” 7 p.m., William Inge Memorial Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Check kutheatre.ku.edu for ticket availability.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8

Northeast Kansas Card Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds, Building 21, 2120 Harper St. Free admission.

Caring for Our Community Cats, 1-2 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Representatives from Lawrence Humane Society will discuss TNVR and Crisis Pet Retention programs.

University Theatre: “Corners Grove,” 2 p.m., William Inge Memorial Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Check kutheatre.ku.edu for ticket availability.

Bleeding Kansas Series: Dan Rockhill: “The Restoration of Constitution Hall,” 2 p.m., Constitution Hall State Historic Site, 319 Elmore St., Lecompton. Admission free; donations gratefully accepted.

Repair Studio, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Bring broken items, meet with fix-it mentors to troubleshoot repairs.

Lawrence Children’s Choir Spring Benefit Concert, 3 p.m., River City Church, 3001 Lawrence Ave. Donation accepted for the Baker Wetlands.

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.

Old Time Fiddle Circle, 5:30 p.m., ECM, 1204 Oread. Open session for all levels.

Sunflower Baroque, 7:30 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive.

MONDAY, MARCH 9

Community Blood Center Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Appointments preferred but not required; see savealifenow.org/group and enter Group Code TPU9.

St. Patrick’s Day Céili Party, 6-7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Irish Step Dance performance and participation, group activities. Free all-ages event.

KU Symphonic Band & KU University Band, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. See lied.ku.edu for tickets and livestream link.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10

Hawks for Health: Spring Application Support, 3-7 p.m., Study Room 4, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Trained volunteers will assist in applying for food, energy, rent and utility assistance. Drop-in, registration not required.

RetroActive “Help Wanted” series: Harvesters, 4-5 p.m., online event; registration required at lplks.org. Emily Henry of Lawrence Harvesters will discuss volunteer opportunities.

Native Lands Ecologist Courtney Masterson: Spring Foraging, 5-7 p.m., Tommaney Library Room 132, Haskell Indian Nations University, 2450 Creek Drive. Free and open to the public; please register at 785-843-4288 or gretchen.soyski@usda.gov.

“Peppa Pig – My First Concert,” 6 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. Interactive intro to live orchestra for 18 months and older. “Instrument Petting Zoo” before and after the show. See lied.ku.edu for tickets.

AI and Media Literacy, 6-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Registration encouraged but not required; see lplks.org.

University Theatre: “Corners Grove,” 7 p.m., William Inge Memorial Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Check kutheatre.ku.edu for ticket availability.

Author Talk: Andrew C. Isenberg, “The Age of the Borderlands,” 7-8 p.m., Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Free admission.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

Free Community Meal: Breakfast Bowls, 5-7 p.m., Sunrise Project, 245 N. Fourth Street. Donations accepted but never required.

780 Songwriters Circle, 6-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Local songwriters will perform and discuss their craft. Please register at lplks.org.

University Theatre: “Corners Grove,” 7 p.m., William Inge Memorial Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Check kutheatre.ku.edu for ticket availability.

IL DIVO By Candlelight with special guest Simply Three, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. Tickets and information at lied.ku.edu.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12

Before You Check Out: Drop-In Kansas Legal Services Outreach Clinic, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Information on Financial Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Wills. Registration link at lplks.org.

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

Humanities Book Club: Farah Karim-Cooper, “The Great White Bard: How to Love Shakespeare While Talking About Race,” 5:30-6:30 p.m., Hall Center for the Humanities, 900 Sunnyside Ave.

Kate Quinn: Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic, 6-7 p.m. Online event; see lplks.org for registration.

Author Event: Nicole Woods, “Performing Chance,” first monographic study of artist Alison Knowles, 7 p.m., Raven Book Store, 809 Massachusetts St. See ravenbookstore.com for more information.

University Theatre: “Corners Grove,” 7 p.m., William Inge Memorial Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Check kutheatre.ku.edu for ticket availability.

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.

KU Jazz Ensembles I, II, III, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. See lied.ku.edu for tickets and livestream link.