Good morning, Lawrence.

Lawrence residents can celebrate Lunar New Year at the KU Center for East Asian Studies festival on Tuesday, Feb.

17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at KU Memorial Union (1301 Jayhawk Blvd); the free event features student group performances and first-come giveaways.

KU Natural History Museum announced a full spring schedule featuring Darwin Day: Valentine's Edition (today, Feb.

14) with museum activities from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The schedule includes STEM events, Pi Day activities, and a Women in Science celebration along with Science on Tap sessions at Free State Brewing Co.

The University of Kansas School of Law is hosting the first biennial Environmental Law Symposium at Green Hall on Mar.

6 — the free event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with breakfast and check-in starting at 8 a.m. Registration is required.

The KU Center on Disabilities in Lawrence was named one of five national winners of the Excellence in Community-Engaged Partnerships Award because of its strong partnership with the Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas (SACK), with winners to be honored at Campus Compact’s conference in March.

City contractors will extend the 9th St closure west from Louisiana past Indiana toward Mississippi starting Monday, Feb.

16, offering free temporary parking while Mississippi remains open. KDOT will close the K-10 ramp onto eastbound from Monday, Feb. 16 until late May & motorists should follow posted signage.

Pasta Night: Tortellini in Brodo

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy house-made tortellini in broth and a taste of authentic Italian cuisine each week.

2026 Lawrence Polar Plunge

11 a.m. — Billy Mills Middle School — Registration fee required — Take a chilly dip to support Special Olympics Kansas and make a difference.

Houston Cougars at Kansas Jayhawks Basketball

8-10 p.m. — Allen Fieldhouse — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of Kansas Jayhawk Basketball with the iconic 'Rock. Chalk. Jayhawk!' chant.

Pasta Night: Gnocchi di Coniglio

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy hand-made ricotta gnocchi with braised rabbit complemented by a full wine list.

Seam Finishes Discussion

1-2 a.m. — Dillon's at 6th & Wakarusa — Free entry — Engage in a friendly sewing discussion sharing seam finish techniques and ideas.

Pasta Night: Lasagne

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Savor a special lasagne and enjoy house-made pasta with an array of authentic Italian sauces each week.

Just Food Benefit Concert

5:30-9 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Tickets at the door — Enjoy live music with Aud Whitson and Tori Brooks & The Meltdowns while supporting a local cause.

Spring Break Soccer Camp

9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Sports Pavilion Lawrence — $130-$225 — A fun-filled youth soccer camp designed to develop skills and confidence for ages 5-14.