Good morning, Lawrence.

Local organizations are hosting a public listening session from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at 804 Pennsylvania St in East Lawrence to discuss preserving Municipal Stadium at Hobbs Park and its role in community recreation, as they work on a National Register nomination.

Lawrence Public Library is hosting its annual How-To Festival Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 707 Vermont St (auditorium, lobby, and lawn) where locals learn how to help a turtle cross the road, fold origami, and spark a firefly festival.

Theatre Lawrence announced its 2026-27 season featuring Pirates! beginning Sept.

11, The Wizard of Oz in Dec. and closing with Come From Away starting today. Early bird season tickets are available until Sunday, June 7 & individual show tickets begin on Aug. 3.

KU Libraries digitized over 140 years of student newspapers, releasing nearly 200,000 pages online via the Kenneth Spencer Research Library digital repository.

The archive spans from 1878 to 2017 and uses an AI table of contents to help users navigate historic pages.

Consultants from Development Strategies told city commissioners on Tuesday that Lawrence needs 6,315 additional housing units over the next 10 years to boost affordability.

The final report with 50 strategies will be released on June 26 and proposals will be considered on July 21.

KU research details how tobacco companies used cigarette tactics to expand ultra-processed food markets globally from the mid-1980s to the mid-2000s.

Published in American Journal of Public Health, the study shows these strategies boosted international sales & contributed to rising health risks.

Therapeutic Breathwork Introduction

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Be Moved Studio — Free entry — Explore the connection between breathwork, emotional healing, and personal transformation in a guided experience.

Cyanotypes at the Wetlands

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee applies — Create stunning art using nature with the ancient cyanotype technique.

Small Town Urban Sketching Class

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee required — Explore historic architecture and learn urban sketching techniques in a creative outdoor setting.

Alex Meixner Polka Party

4-8 p.m. — Douglas County Fairgrounds - Building 21 — Suggested donation of $10 — Dance the evening away with music from Grammy-nominated Alex Meixner and family-friendly fun.

Severe Weather Preparedness Workshop

4-5 p.m. — Watkins Community Museum-History — Free admission — Learn from experts on safety tips for severe weather in Kansas.

Levee Sketching Field Trip

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Free — Explore the scenic Kaw River while sketching nature and learn Japanese book binding.

Painting with Nature

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Light snacks provided — Explore nature-inspired art techniques and create a unique book of sketches with natural dyes.

Kansas Sunflowers Workshop

9 AM - 12 PM — ART EMERGENCY — Materials provided — Create unique sunflower brooches or barrettes from an 1800's Kansas Atlas.

Coptic Bookbinding Workshop

9 AM – 12 PM — ART EMERGENCY — Materials included — Learn the ancient art of Coptic bookbinding and create a unique travel journal for your sketches and notes.

LAG Members’ Monthly Critique Coffee Hour

9:30–11 a.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Donuts provided — Collaborate on your artwork while enjoying coffee and critique discussions.