Lawrence's Weekend Art, Music & Culture

0:00This weekend in Lawrence kicks off with the final Friday art walk on April 24th, packed with gallery openings, art auctions for healing. Causes and exhibits on aging and local prints. You'll find everything from Lego nerd art and shadow puppet films to improv troops and jazz ensembles at Spotslight the Lawrence Arts Center and Phoenix Gallery running from 3pm to 9pm across downtown. Saturday, April 25th, amps it up with the Lawrence Farmers Market at 7.30am. The quirky beat Beethoven 5K, where runners race A, string quartets 30-minute Beethoven track and Haskell open market for art and food. Earth Day Science at the Kansas Geological Survey and Wetland celebrations add family vibes from 9am onward. These events draw crowds for their mix of culture and community, spotlighting local artists, musicians, and nonprofits while boosting spots like the Lides Center and Public Libraries. Theater runs like dial M for murder. Keep the stage buzzing through Sunday, blending high art with accessible fun that energizes the whole scene.

1:06Midweek heats up Monday through Thursday with the Kansas Union 100th birthday party on April 30th from 11am to 1pm, poetry. Nights, wind symphonies, and prairie talks. Helping hands fairs for volunteers and mural unveilings tie into ongoing arts and eco efforts. Whether you're chasing beats, markets, or deed dives, Lawrence stays alive with these gyms. Mark your calendars and jump in. That's the story for today. Kansas News Today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.