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October 30, 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...

Global Restitution and Reparative Efforts in Museums: A Hybrid Interdisciplinary Conference

Kansas Memorial Union KU Academic Schedule

Global Restitution & Reparative Efforts in Museums: A Hybrid Interdisciplinary Conference October 29-30, 2026 | University of Kansas Join us for two full days of interdisciplinary talks, keynote speec...

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

Free Breakfast at Jubilee Cafe

Brady Hall (First Church), 946 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Free Breakfast at Jubilee Cafe, 7 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays Website: https://www.fumclawrence.org/jubilee/ See more free meal opportunities, by dates and times and on a map: lawrenceks.news/meals

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Shapes

Aerobics Studio KU Academic Schedule

Shapes - Aerobics Studio

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
9:00 AM

MBA Dissertation Openhouse

Green Hall KU Academic Schedule

MBA dissertations workshop - Effective every Friday throughout semester times only. This event is supported by the Student Activities Fee as a funded event by the Associated Student Government and is...

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
10:00 AM

Grant Writing for the Digital Humanities

Watson Library KU Academic Schedule

From data management to sustainability plans, grant writing in the digital humanities involves unique considerations. Dave Tell and the IDRH team will share experiences, resources, and tips for writin...

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
11:30 AM

Final Friday Human Research Ethics Series

KU Academic Schedule

HRPP’s Final Friday Research Ethics will resume in August with a “One Size Does Not Fit All” series! Every research study is different, so the IRB process can be different for each researcher as well....

11:30 AM
12:00 PM

Fridays on Fourth Workshop: Resume Review/Walk Ins

Watson Library KU Academic Schedule

Join us for Fridays on Fourth and a Resume Review/Walk Ins workshop by Jade Chalkley from Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs (GPA). All workshops will be held in Watson Library's 455 Conference Room, s...

12:00 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

Bosnian-Croatian-Montenegrin-Serbian Language Table

Wescoe Hall KU Academic Schedule

Join us each Friday at Parker Slavic Library (Wescoe 2131) for BCMS Table! Practice your language skills in a welcoming environment. All levels welcome!

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
4:00 PM

Trunk or Treat @ The Crossing

Dillons @ The Crossing, 2205 Iowa Street, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Dillons @ The Crossing along with some friends will be hosting our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat Food Drive. The event partners with Just Food, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical, KUPD, Central Bank of...

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Red Hot Research - Materiality & Archive

Watson Library KU Academic Schedule

Hosted by The Commons, Red Hot Research brings together scholars from all disciplines, to reveal overlaps and connections across areas of interesting and methodological approaches. The format of these...

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Red Hot Research #92 - Materiality & Archive

Watson Library KU Academic Schedule

Hosted by The Commons, Red Hot Research brings together scholars from all disciplines, to reveal overlaps and connections across areas of interesting and methodological approaches. The format of these...

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
4:30 PM

Free meal by Jax Project

HRC, 944 Kentucky Street, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Free meal by Jax Project at Homeless Resource Center 944 Kentucky Street every Monday and Friday at 4:30 pm.

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
5:00 PM

Build Bat Boxes!

Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper Street, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Ages: 12 and up. Enrollment Min 6 / Max 15. Learn about the vital role bats, including vampire bats, play in our ecosystems and conservation efforts. Build a foolproof bat house to attract these incre...

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Labor and Community Solidarity Happy Hour

Harbour Lights, 1031 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Join and invite local union members, activists, organizers, and good folk to spend time in solidarity and community at Harbour Lights!

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Community Open House @ Urban Dow

705 Rhode Island Street, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Hey there! We’re having a community open house this Friday evening, October 30, from 5–8 PM and would love for you to stop by! You may have noticed some new construction going up at 7th & Rhode Island...

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
6:30 PM

The Big Show

Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Events...

The Big Show is a fashion show fundraising event benefiting KSBBBS, and has become one of the premier social events of the year in Lawrence.

6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
7:00 PM

University of Kansas Women's Soccer at Houston

Houston, Texas, Carl Lewis International Complex KU Athletics Master Calendar

University of Kansas Women's Soccer at Houston TV: ESPN+ Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/7ba18e88-3e4a-4acb-b1ed-7c0a4810522c https://kuathletics.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=2055...

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Watkins Museum After Dark

Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St Downtown Lawrence Events

For our third annual After Dark event, travel back in time to the Rising Sun Saloon: A mysterious ghost town barroom complete with music, dancing, & spirits…ghostly and otherwise! This is a 21+ event....

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

McFinnigan Manor - Free Neighborhood Haunted House - 2026

McFinnigan Manor, 4520 Grove Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

4520 Grove Drive - Lawrence, KS: Fri. Oct./23rd/2026: 7-9:30 PM Sun. Oct./25th/2026: 7-9:00 PM Fri. Oct./30th/2026: 7-9:30 PM Sat. Oct./31st/2026: 4-6:30 PM Free Admission, Donations Welcome - Proceed...

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Watkins Museum After Dark

Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

For our third annual After Dark event, travel back in time to the Rising Sun Saloon: A mysterious ghost town barroom complete with music, dancing, & spirits…ghostly and otherwise! Get your tickets her...

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

University of Kansas Women's Volleyball vs Kansas State- Explore Lawrence

Lawrence, Kan., Allen Fieldhouse KU Athletics Master Calendar

University of Kansas Women's Volleyball vs Kansas State- Explore Lawrence TV: FS1 Streaming Video: https://www.foxsports.com/live/fs1 https://kuathletics.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=20600&sport_id=17

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
7:30 PM

Adult Improv Performance Troupe

Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

The Adult Improv Performance Troupe hosts monthly performances in the Black Box Theater. All are welcome for an evening of zany comedy. $10 suggested donation. Fall 2026 Show Dates: Fri, Aug 28 | 7:30...

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Adult Improv Performance Troupe

Lawrence Arts Center Lawrence Times Event Calendar

The Adult Improv Performance Troupe hosts monthly performances in the Black Box Theater. All are welcome for an evening of zany comedy. $10 suggested donation. Fall 2026 Show Dates: Fri, Aug 28 | 7:30...

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM