Good morning, Lawrence.

Lawrence police arrested a suspect at Motel 6 on North Third Street on Monday—recovering over $10,000 in stolen items including computers, tools, and more than 30 IDs linked to break-ins in Lawrence, Kansas City and Topeka with additional charges pending.

Filmmaker Shalini Kantayya—award-winning Sundance and TED Fellow—is scheduled to give a virtual talk at KU on April 30 at 6 p.m. She will present 'Coded Bias: How Human Prejudice Creates Corrupt Technology' and explain how emerging technology shapes community rights.

A University of Kansas study found that interventions to improve working memory helped third grade students tackle word problems, with those facing math difficulties benefiting the most—reducing the mental strain needed to solve complex questions.

The eight-week research showed that teaching strategies like underlining key information improved students’ abilities to work through problems and may guide future teaching methods.

The Lawrence City Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Annual Action Plan and Investment Summary at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6 in a hybrid format for in-person and Zoom participation, and written comments will be accepted until June 7.

Draft copies have been available since April 18 at the Planning and Development Services office + on the City website.

Five For Fighting with String Quartet

8 PM — Liberty Hall — Ticket prices from $41 — Experience the heartfelt melodies of Five for Fighting accompanied by a string quartet.

Beat Beethoven 5K

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Holcom Park Recreation Center — Enjoy a fun run while the orchestra plays Beethoven's masterpiece.

Lawrence Automotive Swap Meet 2025

May 2-4 — Douglas County Fairgrounds — Open to the public — Explore thousands of automotive vendors and connect with fellow enthusiasts at this annual gathering.

USPA Level 2 Coach Certification Course

All day — Barbell Strength Weightlifting LLC — Cost varies — Elevate your coaching skills with hands-on experience and expert guidance in powerlifting.

CASA Volunteer Info Session

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Lawrence Beer Company — Free entry — Learn about child advocacy while enjoying a casual happy hour.

Natural Ties KU Gathering

6-7 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Engage with the community at this creative event space showcasing artistic expressions.

Mother's Day Sunflower Workshop

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — All materials included — Create unique sunflower brooches while enjoying snacks and drinks for a perfect Mother's Day project.

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet

10AM – 2PM — Wine Dive + Kitchen — $30 and under — Treat Mom to a beautifully curated brunch buffet featuring sweet and savory offerings this Mother's Day.

Nekrogoblikon Concert

3-8:30 p.m. — The Granada — $44 — Catch the energetic sounds of Nekrogoblikon live at The Granada in Lawrence, KS.

Orchard Work Day

6-9 p.m. — 830 Garfield St, Lawrence, KS — Free entry — Help maintain the orchard while enjoying good company and the beauty of nature.