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Lawrence Kansas Entertainment & Events

Special Events

  • Civil War on the Western Frontier
    707 Vermont • Lawrence, KS 66044
    Located at the Lawrence Public Library
    785-865-4499
    A day-long series of events for Civil War buffs, this living history event focuses on historic Lawrence during the early days of the Civil War.

  • State Fiddling and Picking Championships
    Located at South Park
    785-842-7149
    A two day open competition in fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, and ensemble folk singing that the whole family can enjoy. Concerts by area bands and food booths are also featured during this event.

  • State Fiddling & Picking Championships
    South Park, 11th & Massachusetts Streets
    785-841-7817
    Open competition event in fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, and acoustic instruments. Also includes public concerts by local bands, children's activities, and food booths.

Night Life

  • Jayhawker, The
    701 Massachusetts Street • Lawrence, KS 66044
    The Eldrigde Hotel in Historic Downtown Lawrence
    785-749-1005
    The Jayhawker is open Sunday through Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and Thursday through Saturday until 2:00 a.m. more...

Concerts & Performances

  • Ku Jazz Festival
    The University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS 66046
    Located at the Swarthout Recital Hall
    785-864-ARTS
    "One of the focal points for jazz performance and education in the central United States," this two day festival features world-class jazz musicians and educators and is open to all college, high school, and junior high/middle school big bands, jazz combos, and vocal jazz ensembles.

Plays & Productions

Art Exhibits

  • Art Auction
    940 New Hampshire Street • Lawrence, KS 66044
    Located at the Lawrence Arts Center
    785-843-2787
    The single most signficant fundraiser for the Lawrence Arts Center, this art auction is a great local arts event where all attending will have the opportunity to bid for over 220 items of artwork donated by area artists. more...

  • Haskell Indian Art Market
    Located at the Haskell Indian Nations University
    785-843-6830
    Over 165 American Indian artists across the United States will display and sell their original traditional and nontraditional artwork during this two day arts event.

  • Lawrence Indian Arts Show
    1340 Jayhawk Boulevard • Lawrence, KS 66045
    Located at the KU Museum of Anthropology
    785-864-4245
    Some of the finest American Indian artists from across the country will be on display during this arts show that lasts for almost a month and includes beautiful textiles, pottery, jewelry, and paintings by contemporary American Indian artists.

  • Art in the Park
    Located in South Park
    785-843-3571
    A juried show which is open to all and features over 100 local and regional artists selling their work. The event also features food vendors, children's activities, and live music.

  • Indian Art Show
    940 New Hampshire • Lawrence, KS 66044
    Located at the Lawrence Arts Center
    785-843-2787
    Lasting for one month, this juried competition features two and three dimensional artwork by contemporary American Indian artists from across the US. Items include pottery, paintings, drawings, jewelry, baskets, and dolls.

Antique Shows & Auctions

  • Antique Show and Sale
    Located at the Douglas County Fairgrounds
    785-843-6219
    Held twice annually during the year, once in early March and the other in late October, this antique show offers a wide array of antique for sale, as well as a wonderful selectin of homemade refreshments.

Arts & Crafts Shows

  • Fall Arts and Crafts Festival
    Between 11th and 12th Streets on Massachusetts • Lawrence, KS 66044
    Located at South Park
    785-832-7930
    A long running tradition in Lawrence, this festival presents handmade crafts and original artwork by over 150 artists and craftsmen.

Festivals & Fairs

  • Kan Film Festival
    940 New Hampshire Street • Lawrence, KS 66044
    Located at the Lawrence Arts Center
    816-505-9613
    This annual student film festival is held each June and features five levels of competition: Primary (Grades 1-6), Intermediate (Grades 7-9), Secondary (Grades 10-12), College, and the Open Division. Categories judged include drama/comedy, documentary, original, music video, and industrial/educational. Major film production personalities speak and present the awards.

  • Douglas County Fair
    2110 Harper Street • Lawrence, KS 66044
    Located at the Douglas County Fairgrounds
    785-843-7058
    This nine day fair includes extensive 4-H exhibits, music, carnival rides, a demolition derby, and a variety of races and contests. more...

Marathons & 10K Runs

  • Annual Nash Dash
    785-830-1795
    Run or walk to help Lawrence area kids stay mentally healthy and active -- 100% of the proceeds will benefit the youth program, Working to Recognize Alternative Possibilities (WRAP) and also provide youth scholarship assistance through the Lawrence Parks & Recreation Department. Registration is at Lawrence Visitors Center, 402 North 2nd Street, and the course is along the scenic Kansas River. Sponsored by The Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center and the Lawrence Parks & Recreation Department. Registration deadline is May 4. more...

Parades

  • Eldridge Hotel Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade
    Located in Downtown Lawrence
    785-749-5011
    You will be delighted to see exclusively horse-drawn carriages, wagons, and coaches decorated for the season during this holiday parade that features Santa as the grand finale.

  • St. Patrick's Day Parade
    P.O. Box 1702 • Lawrence, KS785-749-6677
    An annual tradition since 1988, Lawrence's St. Patrick's Day Parade goes through the downtown business district. It will begin at 1:00 p.m. at South Park in Massachusetts Street and end at 501 North 9th across the Kansas River Bridge. more...

Tours

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