Good morning, Lawrence.

The Douglas County Fair preshow starts today at the Fairgrounds on Harper St., featuring 4-H events like a hand pet & cat show at 9 a.m. and a dog show at 1 p.m.; the full fair opens Tuesday, July 28 with demolition derby, carnival rides and more, pricing posted soon.

Young apprentice artists from Van Go will unveil 20 new benches at the Benchmark event Friday, July 24 at 715 New Jersey St — doors open at 5:15 p.m. and the event pairs creative youth with local clients.

An upcoming event at Stidham Union on Tuesday, July 21, will begin at 5 p.m. with a meal by Chef Jason Champagne and continue with a World Cafe discussion until 7 p.m., inviting community input for the Indigenous Food Systems Study + Action Plan.

KU Hall Distinguished Professor Robert Warrior consulted on the new Netflix adaptation of Little House on the Prairie to help balance fair representation of the Osage community, and he appears as an actor in episode seven after filming began last summer.

Six KU faculty members have been selected for the Big 12 Faculty Fellowship for the 2026-27 academic year.

They will visit partner institutions (ASU, UA, Texas Tech, Baylor and UC) to expand research, exchange teaching methods and build stronger academic collaborations.

Daytime Meeting at Cider Gallery

8 AM – 4 PM — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Engage in a productive daytime meeting in a vibrant artistic setting.

Daytime Meeting at Cider Gallery

8 AM – 4 PM — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Engage in a productive daytime meeting in a vibrant art space.

Willow Rose's Country for the Pets

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Northside Social — Entry details not provided — Enjoy a night of live music with Ryan Manuel while supporting a good cause for pets.

Stand-Up Comedy with Heather Shaw

6-10 p.m. — The Comedy Club of Lawrence — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Heather Shaw, a rising stand-up star known for her sharp wit and engaging performances.

Heather Shaw Live Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — The Comedy Club of Lawrence — Ticket details available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Heather Shaw's comedic performance.

Loathe Live in Lawrence

7-9:30 p.m. — The Granada — Tickets from $92 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of Loathe in a vibrant local venue.

Embroidery on Postcards and Photographs

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Check website for pricing — Transform a black and white photograph or postcard into a unique art piece with embroidery techniques.