Go, See, Do: Memorial Day observances, Lawrence Busker Festival, author talks
Sons of Union Veterans’ Cemetery Gravesite Flag Placement, 9 a.m., Maple Grove Cemetery, 1710 N. Third St. Volunteers welcome.
Spring Sale, 4-8 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Gently used art supplies, costumes and more. Continues Saturday; details at lawrenceartscenter.org.
Art Tougeau Street Party and Art Car Viewing, 4-10 p.m., 10th St. between Massachusetts and New Hampshire streets. Live music, family-friendly activities.
Lawrence Busker Festival 2026 opening night, acts begin at 5 p.m., downtown Lawrence; see lawrencebuskerfest.com for full schedule and other details.
Revolutionary People of Oak Hill Cemetery: A Walking Tour, 6-7 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance; see watkinsmuseum.org.
Saturday, May 23
Lawrence Farmers Market, 7:30-11:30 a.m., 824 New Hampshire St. 65+ vendors of locally grown food and farm products.
Clinton Church Memorial Weekend Community Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., 590 North 1200 Road. Free will donations accepted.
Sons of Union Veterans’ Cemetery Gravesite Flag Placement, 9 a.m., Oak Hill Cemetery, 1605 Oak Hill Ave. Volunteers welcome.
Spring Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Gently used art supplies, costumes and more. Details at lawrenceartscenter.org.
Tenants to Homeowners: Free Homebuyers’ Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Registration required at tenants-to-homeowners.org/homebuyer-workshop/.
Art Tougeau Parade, lineup begins 10:30 a.m. at Lawrence Arts Center (940 New Hampshire St.), parade at noon on Massachusetts St. between 11th and Seventh streets, downtown Lawrence.
Lawrence Busker Festival 2026, acts begin 1 p.m., downtown Lawrence; see lawrencebuskerfest.com for schedule and other details.
Rewilding the Prairie, Part 6: Film screening: “Prairie Prophecy,” 4-6 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Documentary on Wes Jackson and the Land Institute followed by discussion.
Miller Marley School of Dance and Voice: “Recital for Future Stars” and “The Wizard of Oz Ballet,” 5 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. Tickets at lied.ku.edu. Repeat performance Sunday.
Film screening and panel discussion: “Flooding Kaw Nation,” 5-7 p.m., Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum, 716 North 1190 Road. Perspectives on consequences of the construction of Clinton and Kaw lakes.
Sunday, May 24
Northeast Kansas Card Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St. Sports and other trading cards. Free admission.
Lawrence Busker Festival 2026, acts begin 1 p.m., downtown Lawrence; see lawrencebuskerfest.com for schedule and other details.
Biodiversity Day with K-POP, 1:30-3:30 p.m., KU Natural History Museum third floor, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd. Hands-on, all-ages activity. Free admission.
Lawrence English Country Dance with caller Jill Allen, beginner lesson 1:30 p.m., dance 2-4:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vermont St. (south entrance). Sliding scale entrance fee; details at lawrencecontra.wordpress.com.
Science Sunday: Topeka Shiners, 2 p.m., KU Field Station, Armitage Education Center, 350 Wild Horse Road. Environmental changes affecting native fish. Space limited; RSVP to wendyholman@ku.edu.
Miller Marley School of Dance and Voice: “Recital for Future Stars” and “The Wizard of Oz Ballet,” 5 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. Tickets at lied.ku.edu.
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.
Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)
Lawrence Family Promise 5k Home Run, 8:30 a.m., South Park, 1141 Massachusetts t. See runsignup.com to register.
Memorial Day Observance, 10 a.m., Oak Hill Cemetery, 1605 Oak Hill Ave. Lunch follows, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., American Legion, 3408 W. Sixth St. (Suggested donation for lunch, $5.)
Tuesday, May 26
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.
Annual Plant Exchange, 6-7 p.m., Pine’s Garden and Market, 1320 N. Third St. Bring and trade seeds, starts, transplants, cuttings and mature plants.
Silent Book Club meeting, 7 p.m., Tous les Jours, 525 Wakarusa Drive. Bring whatever book you’re reading. No assignments; readers quietly gather to enjoy their various books in silent companionship.
Wednesday, May 27
Growing Food, Growing Health: Free Produce Market, 4-6 p.m., Ballard Center, 708 Elm St. Free fresh produce, live music, raffle and more.
Farmers Market, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Clinton Parkway Nursery, 4900 Clinton Parkway.
Bystanders in Action: 15 Years of SafeBar Alliance, 6:30-8 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St.
Behind the Scenes Tour, 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, May 28
KanCare Enrollment Support with GraceMed, 10 a.m.-noon, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.
Senior Session: The Expanded Expression of Canadian Inuit Artists, 10:15-11 a.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Free event; open to all, with accommodations for older adults.
Cottin’s Hardware Farmers Market, 4-6 p.m., 1832 Massachusetts St.
Rick’s Pop Culture Trivia: A Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence, 6-8 p.m., Rick’s Place, 846 Illinois St. Team play, $10/person, no limit on team size.
Computer Basics: Microsoft Excel, 6-7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Meet at downstairs technology desk.
Author event: Tim Bascom, “The Endless Game,” 7-8 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. See lplks.org for details.
Author event: James Owen, “The Wicked Among Us,” 7-8 p.m., Raven Book Store, 809 Massachusetts St. See ravenbookstore.com for details.






