Lawrence Modern presents an evening of film and conversation to celebrate mid century design as seen in Tokyo Drifter! ABOUT THE FILM Tasked with making a vehicle for actor-singer Watari Tetsuya to croon the title song, Suzuki concocted this yarn about a reformed yakuza on the run from his former comrades. The film is mainly … [more]
Get the scoop on Free State Festival 2025 with this fun launch party with movie trailers from our lineup, social time with fellow movie goers, & a yummy taco bar from our friends at Taco Zone! 5pm: Doors open for tacos + social time 5:30pm: Movie Trailers Tickets: $25 for General Public / FREE for … [more]
Film Screening + Q&A With Film Producer Janique L. Robillard, Dean of KU Libraries Carol Smith and Robin Hastings of Northeast Kansas Library System. Moderated by Former Kansas Legislator and community leader Christina Haswood. Run time: 1h 28m Directed by Kim A. Snyder ABOUT THE FILMIn Texas, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on … [more]
Lawrence Music Alliance friends connect with festival goers in this informal happy hour before the 6:30pm screening of Janis Ian: Breaking Silence and performance by Kirsten Paludan + Friends! The Happy Hour is free for all to attend. Cash bar will be available!
Enjoy an evening of stand up comedy live on the Arts Center stage! Todd Barry has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan and Late Night with Seth Meyers. His acting credits include the feature films The Wrestler and Road Trip. He has also starred in several … [more]
Meet us in the gallery for art, dogs and conversation with exhibiting artist (and Split Lip Rayfield musician) Jeff Eaton. Not your traditional artist. Not your traditional art talk. Jack's Franks will be on hand with hot dogs for sale! ABOUT THE ARTIST Borrowing from vintage advertising, carnival aesthetic, and car/tattoo culture, Jeff Eaton, AKA … [more]
The Lawrence Arts Center and Lawrence Modern team up to present an evening of film and conversation to celebrate mid century design as seen in the 1967 film Playtime. Run time: 2 hour 35 minutes In French with English Subtitles ABOUT THE FILM Jacques Tati’s gloriously choreographed, nearly wordless comedies about confusion in an age … [more]
Join us for a free screening of the documentary Prairie Prophecy about scientist and farmer Wes Jackson, co-founder of The Land Institute. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with KU Professors Nathaniel Brunsell and James Bever, and artist Lisa Grossman. Co-sponsors: Spencer Museum of Art, the Lawrence Arts Center, KU Environmental Studies, … [more]
This event is SOLD OUT! Look for more film events in 2026. Experience Robert Flaherty's 1922 film, Nanook of the North, in a whole new light. This interdisciplinary experience will feature live music by Alex Kimball Williams, a multi-screen video edit by Marlo Angell & Peter Jasso, and visual art by Alicia Kelly. ABOUT THE … [more]
The City of Lawrence, in partnership with the Lawrence Arts Center, invites community members to a special screening of the documentary Join or Die. The event will be accompanied by the Lawrence Connection Fair featuring community groups, clubs, service organizations, and causes across Lawrence. Join or Die examines decades of research showing how participation in civic and … [more]
