Good morning, Lawrence.

Darren Canady’s new play-within-a-play 'for…girls' will debut May 15 at Charlotte Street Foundation in Kansas City — the production features a director who casts only three white women for a play originally meant for seven Black women — and planned protests may lead to arrests.

The City of Lawrence is shifting traffic on Iowa St. this week to allow paving work and new stormwater installation.

Crews will re-stripe the road and remove the left-turn lane—drivers should follow all posted signs and plan for extra travel time.

The US now has 1,001 measles cases, with Kansas reporting 51 cases and one hospitalization across eight counties (49 in southwest Kansas) mostly among unvaccinated children.

Kansas health officials warn that more cases will likely appear as summer travel begins.

A KU study found that more than half of pharmacy patients were happy with their care but many reported problems with hearing difficulties and access issues—especially among ethnically diverse patients with disabilities.

The study suggests that pharmacies need better training and planning to ensure every patient safely uses their medicine.

On May 13th, a University of Kansas study found that professional women soccer players had fewer social media followers when their teams used shared accounts with men—more media posts and account check marks helped boost their numbers, and team market size did not affect their reach.

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.

5K Home Run for Family Promise of Lawrence

8:30 a.m. — South Park Gazebo — Various registration fees — Participate in a family-friendly 5K run supporting families in need with T-shirts, medals, and fun activities.

Infinitas Client Appreciation Event

5-8 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate appreciation with refreshments and community vibes at this local gathering.

Lawrence Busker Festival

Fri, May 23rd 5-11 p.m. & Sat, May 24th 11 a.m.-11 p.m. — Free State Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate unique street entertainment during a weekend of whimsy in historic downtown Lawrence.

Lawrence Vert Ramp Anniversary Celebration

7 p.m. — Centennial Park, Lawrence, KS — Free entry — Celebrate one year of the vert ramp with demos, contests, live music, and food.

Final Friday Event at Cider Gallery

5-9 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate the final Friday of the month with an evening of art and community at this vibrant venue.

Air Layering Fruit Trees Workshop

4-6 p.m. — Lawrence Community Orchard — Free, donations welcome — Learn the art of air layering to propagate your own fruit trees.

On-Site Tour of Senior Living Facilities

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Coopers Home Care — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living communities recognized for exceptional care and engaging activities.

Lawrence Music Alliance Jazz Meetup

6-8 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Engage in a community conversation focused on jazz and live music in Lawrence, KS.