Things to do in Lawrence, KS

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Two-panel oil painting contrasting a dark, abstract field with a light-colored gorge landscape. — spencerart.ku.edu

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 12pm–5pm

Common Work of Art

Spencer Museum of Art, Michaelis Gallery

Free admission; no ticket required.

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Sun, Nov 1, 2026 2pm–4pm

The Emperor of the Moon: A Farce

William Inge Memorial Theatre, Murphy Hall

$10–$20: adults $20; KU faculty/staff and seniors $15; children and KU students $10.

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The Campanile tower beside a campus building, seen above surrounding trees. — calendar.ku.edu

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 5pm–6pm

Concerts at the Campanile

Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza

Free.

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Mon, Nov 2, 2026 Time to be confirmed

Dwell in Possibility: Space Exploration in the Dole Archives

Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, Hansen Hall

Exhibition admission is not stated; contact the Dole Institute to check.

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Orange illustrated poster titled “Egypt & Snippets of the Arab World,” with pyramids, a decorative sun, and event details at the bottom. — calendar.ku.edu

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 4pm–5pm

Arabic Language Table

Kansas Union, 4th Floor Lobby

Admission not stated; contact the organizer for details.

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Exterior of a large brick campus building with a glass-fronted section and entrance ramps. — calendar.ku.edu

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 4pm–5pm

Kiswahili Language Table

Kansas Union, 4th Floor Lobby

No admission price or advance-registration instructions are listed.

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Yellow-and-black Movie Night at The Studio Grill poster with a film clapperboard graphic and text advertising funnel cake fries, popcorn, and Fridays all semester. — calendar.ku.edu

Fri, Nov 6, 2026 4:30pm–11pm

Movie Night @ The Studio Grill

The Studio Grill

Admission terms aren't stated; advertised food is $3 funnel cake fries and 25¢ popcorn.

Age or eligibility rules are not stated.

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Fall 2026 KU Open Drawing flyer with a black-and-white drawing scene above bright pink event text and dates. — calendar.ku.edu

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 11am–2pm

KU Open Figure Drawing | Fall 2026

E. Laurence Chalmers Hall, Room 405

Free; open to anyone who wants to draw the figure.

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Blue-and-gray Mocktails & Mingle lettering with a stylized drink and speech bubbles on a white background. — calendar.ku.edu

Mon, Nov 9, 2026 4:45pm–6:15pm

Mocktails and Mingle: First-Gen

Jayhawk Welcome Center

Admission terms are not stated; contact the University Career Center to confirm.

Open to students of all majors and class levels, from first-year through graduate students.

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Exterior of a multi-storey red-brick campus building with a modern glass-and-metal section and entrance ramps. — calendar.ku.edu

Tue, Nov 10, 2026 2pm–5pm

2026 Internship Fair

Kansas Union, 5th Floor

Admission cost and advance registration requirements are not stated; contact the University Career Center for details.

Students of all majors and class levels, from first-year through graduate and PhD study, are invited.

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Sepia-toned photograph of a rope team crossing a crevassed glacier, with a small handwritten caption beneath the image. — calendar.ku.edu

Wed, Nov 11, 2026 From 5:30pm · end time not listed

Remaking Mountains in Nineteenth-Century France

Spencer Museum of Art, Room 211

Admission charge and advance-registration requirements are not stated.

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