Downtown Lawrence Kansas

Celebrating Women's History Month in Lawrence

Happy Women's History Month to all the women who make Lawrence great today and all those who came before. In honor of Women's History Month, we've put together this blog featuring local events to attend throughout the month, and have highlighted women who spent time here in Lawrence, Kansas, and…

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Spring into March with these live music events!

We know there’s a certain “madness” happening with sports this month, but we’ll be following along with a different madness in the music scene. March is full of music events as Spring starts to creep in. There’s gentle bluegrass, hip-hop, and even a two-day rock-and-roll extravaganza. So let’s dive…

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Hometown Happenings: March in Lawrence

Is it safe to come out of the house yet? Is the cold weather gone?? Probably not, but sunnier days are on the way! This month, we’re starting to see festival-like fun return as the temperatures start to warm up. Is the snow done? Probably not. But we love to fill our Spring days with music, dancing…

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5 Reasons to Attend the 2026 CREES Spring Festival!

The Annual KU CREES Spring Festival returns March 1 to Liberty Hall from 1-4 PM and is free and open to all. Here are 5 reasons why you should attend this year's event! 1. Performances Mavka Dancers by Dan Oetting Each year, the CREES Spring Festival features musical and dance performances from…

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Planning the Perfect Galentine's Weekend

What's Galentine's Day? Let's face it: Valentine's Day has one of the cutest visual aesthetics of any major holiday of the year. It does some seriously heavy lifting during one of the bleakest winter months. It's also a massive swing and a miss for a whole lot of people, even those in romantic…

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Celebrating Black History Month in Lawrence, Kansas

February is Black History Month, and Black history is Lawrence's history. In honor of this important commemorative holiday, we've compiled a list of just a few of the ways you can celebrate Black History Month here in Douglas County. Read on below for recommendations of historic sites to visit…

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Stay Warm with Lawrence’s Lively Music Scene this February

There’s nothing quite like bunkering down during the coldest month of the year. That doesn’t necessarily mean staying at home. Sometimes you can bunker down at a cozy North Lawrence venue, or stay warm by partying with hundreds of your friends at the bigger venues. Either way, there’s plenty to keep…

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Hometown Happenings: February in Lawrence

I know it’s cold, and there’s nothing I’d rather do than burrow under the blankets with my pets. But let’s put down the remote for a second and look outside. There are so many events happening this month that are sure to get you out and in the community. There are even ways to keep in touch with…

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Step into the New Year with These Concerts

It’s a new year, Lawrence! Just look at us. Be proud of how far you’ve come, it wasn’t easy. We made it through another holiday season with nonstop action and busy live events to attend. This January, you’ll be able to finally go at your own pace. Luckily, the music scene has a plethora of shows to…

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Hometown Happenings: January in Lawrence

Get ready to start the year fresh, Lawrence! It’s time to finally slow down a little after the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. If you’re looking for events to help you recharge, or just come up with new goals for the year, this is the month to do it. We’ve highlighted some of them in this…

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