Monday, April 14
Practice your Polish language skills in a welcoming environment.
When: April 14, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Kansas Union, 4th floor lobby
Leprous: Melodies of Atonement 2025
Leprous is a progressive metal band from Norway that has been together since 2001. In 2024, they released their album “Melodies of Atonement.”
When: April 14, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Granada
Price: $28 online
Tony award-winning Broadway musical “Hadestown” makes a stop in Lawrence to tell the intertwining tales of Orpheus, Eurydice, King Hades and Persephone.
When: April 14, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lied Center
Price: purchase tickets online starting at $24
Tuesday, April 15
Join the Student Union Activities (SUA) and Central Bank in Financial Jeopardy. Test your knowledge of finance, banking, economics and more.
When: April 15, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Kansas Union, Traditions Area
Join the classics department in learning more about ancient and modern reimaginings of Orpheus’ story.
When: April 15, 4:00 p.m.
Where: Hall Center for the Humanities, Conference Room
KU Softball vs. Missouri State University
Cheer on the Jayhawks as they take on Missouri State University at Arrocha Ballpark.
When: April 15, 5:00 p.m.
Where: Arrocha Ballpark
Cheer on the Jayhawks as they take on Wichita State at Hoglund Ballpark.
When: April 15, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Hoglund Ballpark
A Night of Poetry with Bob Sykora & Melissa Ferrer Civil
Enjoy a night of poetry with Kansas City poets Bob Sykora and Melissa Ferrer Civil as they share their new collections ‘Utopians in Love’ and ‘Steno Pad.’
When: April 15, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Raven Book Store
Sarah Kinsley is a pop singer-songwriter from California. She is best known for her song “The King.” Charlotte Rose Benjamin will be supporting her show.
When: April 15, 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Bottleneck
Price: $20 online
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert
Experience the cult-classic film “Labyrinth” accompanied by a live band.
When: April 15, 8:00 p.m.
Where: Liberty Hall
Price: purchase tickets online starting at $35
Wednesday, April 16
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Financial Literacy Edition
Join SUA and Central Bank for a game of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Questions range from budgeting basics to advanced financial strategies.
When: April 16, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Kansas Union, The Jay
Join SUA and Central Bank in a fast-paced financial test of Kahoot! Compete against others over knowledge of money, investing, budgeting and more.
When: April 16, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Kansas Union, Hawks Nest
SUA brings back Fill-a-Bear. Choose from a range of adorable animals to create your own stuffed friend.
When: April 16, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Kansas Union, Ascher Plaza
International Jayhawk Festival
Celebrate KU’s global community with free t-shirts, food, a fashion show, performances, activities and a study abroad fair.
When: April 16, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Burge Union
Family Feud: Financial Edition
Join SUA and Central Bank in Family Feud: Financial Edition. Team up with your friends to answer questions about personal finance, budgeting, investing, saving and more.
When: April 16, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Kansas Union, Ballroom
Enjoy a performance from the Paul Taylor Dance Company, one of the most iconic and dynamic modern dance ensembles of our time.
When: April 16, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lied Center
Price: purchase tickets online starting at $14
Joseph Huber is a singer-songwriter who played banjo for the group .357 String Band. Now, he tours solo and plays multiple instruments such as the fiddle, harmonica, banjo and tambourine. Dig Deep and Marty Bush will be special guests for his show in Lawrence.
When: April 16, 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Bottleneck
Price: $15 online
Thursday, April 17
Learn the essentials of managing finances, budgeting, saving, investing, building credit and more with SUA and Central Bank.
When: April 17, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Kansas Union, Traditions Area
Repot & Refresh: Transitioning Your Plants Outside with Rachel
Learn from this workshop how to repot your plants to help them thrive this spring and summer. Receive free soil and tips on proper care and maintenance.
When: April 17, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Jungle House
Price: $15
SUA hosts a bingo night with essential grocery items as prizes.
When: April 17, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Kansas Union, Big 12 Room
A Mind Spread Out on the Ground
Author of “A Mind Spread Out on the Ground,” Alicia Elliott visits Haskell Indian Nations University. This novel addresses topics of intergenerational trauma, colonization and the complexities of living as an Indigenous woman in contemporary society.
When: April 17, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Haskell Indian Nations Auditorium
Nnamdï is a singer-songwriter from Chicago who specializes in R&B/Soul and Hip-Hop/Rap. He will be joined by Marcus Drake.
When: April 17, 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Bottleneck
Price: $18 online
Friday, April 18
Kandace Creel Falcón Artist Talk
KU alums Kandace Creel Falcón and Lena Mose-Vargas discuss Chicanx feminism with a pair of paintings created by Falcón featured in the “Bold Women” exhibition.
When: April 18, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Spencer Museum of Art
Cheer on the Jayhawks in this Sunflower Showdown against K-State.
When: April 18, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Hoglund Ballpark
A Tony-award-winning dark comedy musical that follows a young prince who is on a search for passion and adventure in his life.
When: April 18, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Murphy Hall, Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Price: $10 online for students
John Vincent III is a folk artist best known for the song “Next to You” and “Lover of Min” from his album “Songs from the Valley.” Special guest Murdo Mitchell will join him at his show.
When: April 18, 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Bottleneck
Price: $30 online
Saturday, April 19
Center for Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian Studies hosts their annual Roll with the Dole Easter egg event. Decorate eggs in relation to Eastern Europe including various techniques and design symbols.
When: April 19, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Dole Institute of Politics, Simons Media Room
One Hundred Good Women hosts their annual Clothing Exchange. Donate your new or gently used clothing then later shop other items for $1 a piece.
When: April 19, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Douglas County Fairgrounds
Art Cart at the Lawrence Earth Day Fair
Celebrate Earth Day with the City of Lawrence and Watkins Museum.
When: April 19, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: South Park
Cheer on the Jayhawks in this Sunflower Showdown against K-State.
When: April 19, 2:00 p.m.
Where: Hoglund Ballpark
A Tony-award-winning dark comedy musical that follows a young prince who is on a search for passion and adventure in his life.
When: April 19, 2:00 p.m.
Where: Murphy Hall, Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Price: $10 online for students
French and Italian Football Match
Watch as the French and Italian clubs compete in a football match.
When: April 19, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Central Field
SUA hosts the fifth annual Kansas Drag Showcase. Performers from the past four years are invited back to once again show off their skills.
When: April 19, 4:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Where: Lied Center
Sunday, April 20
Cheer on the Jayhawks in this Sunflower Showdown against K-State.
When: April 20, 2:00 p.m.
Where: Hoglund Ballpark
Prof is an American singer, rapper and producer from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He released his recent single “Dynamite” in December of 2024.
When: April 20, 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Granada
Price: $30 online
Elyea Soileau is a junior studying media arts and production and business. Outside of writing for the arts and culture section of the Kansan, she enjoys antique shopping, going to the movie theater and enjoying live music.
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