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October 28, 2026

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Common Work of Art

Spencer Museum of Art KU Academic Schedule

KU Reads: A Common Book Experience selects a book each academic year that speaks to the current moment and sparks campus-wide conversations. As part of the conversation, we select a KU Common Work of...

Dwell in Possibility: Space Exploration in the Dole Archives

Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics KU Academic Schedule

Throughout his career in public service, Senator Bob Dole saw the rapid expansion of our nation’s space program, including the Apollo 11 moon landing, the Space Shuttle program, and the Hubble Space T...

Interfaith Fall Food Drive

Bailey Hall KU Academic Schedule

As part of our Interfaith Fall Feast, the Department of Religious Studies and Interfaith KU are hosting a food drive to support those in need in our community. A collection bin is available outside ou...

12:00 AM

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Lawrence

West Side Presbyterian Church, 1024 Kasold Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

*To contact us immediately, call our AA Hotline: 1-785-842-0110. It’s answered 24/7. *All District 23 AA meetings are listed at this link: http://www.aa-ksdist23.org/ Daily meetings: * Alcoholics Anon...

12:00 AM – 12:30 AM
7:00 AM

Yoga Sculpt

Aerobics Studio KU Academic Schedule

Yoga Sculpt - Aerobics Studio

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
9:00 AM

1 Million Cups Lawrence

https://www.facebook.com/1millioncupsLAW/ Lawrence Times Event Calendar

We believe that conversations taking place over one million cups of coffee can make a measurable impact on the entrepreneur ecosystem and economics of Lawrence, KS. Each week, the 1MC program offers l...

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

1 Million Cups Lawrence

Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Events...
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Introduction to Belonging Training - Part 1

KU Academic Schedule

The Office of Civil Rights & Title IX is offering Introduction to Belonging trainings for the Fall 2026 semester! Throughout this two-part training, KU employee participants will engage in intraperson...

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
10:00 AM

KU Bookstore Fall Grad Fair

Jayhawk Ink (Kansas Union, Level 2) KU Academic Schedule

The one stop shop for all your commencement needs! Join us for our Lawrence campus grad fair on October 27 and 28!🎓 Happening from 10AM - 3PM in Jayhawk Ink (Kansas Union, Level 2) See you soon! 🙌🏻

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The Mineral Landscape and the Imperial Frontier in Nineteenth-Century Britain

KU Academic Schedule

Stephanie O'Rourke Senior Lecturer in Art History School of Art History University of St Andrews Virtual lecture

10:00 AM
12:00 PM

KU Toastmasters (On Zoom)

Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Contact us for the zoom link. Email for KU Group: tomm@ku.edu mailto:tomm@ku.edu

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Lawrence Central Rotary

Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87633788743?pwd=WmdVWUNTcWhCdkdEQWxkYkZHUVdoQT09 Lawrence Times Event Calendar

“Getting things done and having fun” describes the Rotary Club of Central Lawrence. Lawrence Central Rotary was formed and chartered in the spring of 2003. Ed and Jerry Samp are brothers who brought t...

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Book Club in the Kettle (Wednesday)

Watson Library KU Academic Schedule

Looking for a cozy corner to share your love of reading? We meet weekly to discuss books and share recommendations. Whether you're a longtime reader or hoping to make more time for books, settle into...

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Flu Shot Clinic - Big 12 Room, Kansas Union

Strong Hall KU Academic Schedule

Watkins Health Services is offering this walk-in flu vaccine clinic for KU students, faculty and staff. The cost of the flu vaccine is $41. Please bring your health insurance card with you to the clin...

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Full-Body Strength

Aerobics Studio KU Academic Schedule

Full-Body Strength - Aerobics Studio

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
12:30 PM

Free Meals at Salvation Army

Salvation Army, 1202 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

12:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays See more free meal opportunities, by dates and times and on a map: http://lawrenceks.news/meals

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
1:00 PM

Miller Retirement Group - Grief Support Circle

Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont Street, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Miller Retirement Group - Grief Support Circle Come join us at The Lawrence Public Library (707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044; meeting room varies depending on availability) every 2nd and 4th Wednesd...

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

SRC Bridge Club

745 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS, United States, Kansas 66044 Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Enjoy a weekly game of bridge with the SRC Bridge Club! Novice and experienced players are welcome. This game won’t be nearly as competitive as duplicate bridge, and you don’t need to bring a partner...

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

2026 Science and Pre-Health Expo

Burge Union KU Academic Schedule

Please join us for the 2026 Fall Science and Pre-Health Expo taking place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. This fair is open to all students (first-year through Graduate/PhD) who are interested in care...

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
4:00 PM

After the Pipeline? Visible Ruptures and Hidden Continuities in Russia–Ukraine–EU Energy Chains

Watson Library 3 West, 1425 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

The energy map of Russia, Ukraine, and the European Union changed dramatically after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Pipelines were disrupted, trade routes redirected, and long-standi...

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
4:15 PM

The De George Lecture 2026-27: Jeff McMahan

Kansas Union KU Academic Schedule

“Human Extinction and the Morality of Procreation” Abstract: Many of us believe that human extinction would be catastrophically bad. But why? Part of the explanation is that it would frustrate many or...

4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
5:00 PM

SMART Recovery Groups

Lawrence Public Library Meeting Room C + Zoom, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA, https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/4623/ Lawrence Times Event Calendar

WEDS | 5–6:30 PM | Meeting Room C + Zoom Self Management and Recovery Training supports individuals who have chosen to abstain or are considering abstinence from any type of addictive behavior, such a...

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
5:30 PM

Commission Board Meeting - 28 Oct 2026

Commission Chamber of the historic Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66046 Douglas County, KS Meetings
5:30 PM

Douglas County Commission meeting

Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Meeting agendas and more information can be found at this link https://douglascountyks.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx . A link to view the meeting via Zoom will be available by selecting the...

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
6:00 PM

NAMI Support Groups

Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

A group that advocates for individuals experiencing mental illness and their caregivers is hosting weekly support groups designed to encourage empathy, promote discussion and build a sense of communit...

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold

Johnny's Tavern West, 721 Wakarusa Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Kansas Athletics has announced the dates and times for Hawk Talk with Kansas Football head coach Lance Leipold, which begins Monday, Aug. 24, live from Johnny's Tavern West Lawrence. The hour-long sho...

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
6:30 PM

Planning Commission - Oct 28 2026

City Commission Room City of Lawrence Meeting Calendar an...
6:30 PM

Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission

Lawrence City Hall, City Commission Room, 6 E 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA, https://lawrenceks.civicweb.net/portal/members.aspx?id=16 Lawrence Times Event Calendar

View meeting agendas: https://lawrenceks.civicweb.net/portal/members.aspx?id=16 https://lawrenceks.civicweb.net/portal/members.aspx?id=16 The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission typically meet...

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Screening of Powwow People, an Indigenous documentary

Haskell Auditorium, 2425 Choctaw Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Haskell Indian Nations University’s Thunderbird Theatre will host a screening of the Indigenous documentary POWWOW PEOPLE on October 28, 2026 at 6:30. Presented in partnership with Good Trade Producti...

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM