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2026

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Musings, Mimosas and Muffins: An Interdisciplinary Arts Panel by Lawrence Talks

Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence

Gather for delicious pastries, sparkling mimosas and invigorating conversation. David Tamez, host of the Lawrence Talks podcast, tackles philosophical themes in contemporary art with filmmaker Daniel Szlauderbach, dancer Tristian Griffin, visual artist Alicia Kelly and musician Agalisiga “Chuj” Mackey.  Art can represent a community by serving as a mirror to what that community believes and … [more]

Free

Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting

Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence

Directed by Aviva Kempner and Ben West RUN TIME: 1 hour 35 min PRE-SHOW: Live music by Bad Alaskan POST-SHOW: Filmmaker Q&A ABOUT THE FILM: A comprehensive examination of the movement to eradicate the words, images, and gestures that many Native Americans and their allies find demeaning and offensive. The film takes a deep-dive into … [more]

$12

The Unseen

Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence

Directed by J.S. Hampton RUN TIME: 1 hour 28 min POST-SHOW: Q&A with the filmmakers A witch from the 1850's is magically transported into the head of her descendant- a barista in modern day Kansas City. As they race to get her body back, they discover that an old evil has followed her from the … [more]

$12

Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill

Liberty Hall 644 Massachusetts St, Lawrence

Directed by Andy Browne and Brian Lindstrom RUN TIME:: 1 hour 31 min POST-SHOW: Judee Sill tribute concert by Heidi Lynne Gluck, Dustin Kinsey, Jackson Graham, Bradley McKellip, CS Luxum and Kawehi. Plus, a string ensemble of musicians from Lawrence Community Orchestra including Rachel Dirks, Russell Clark and Avery Parkhurst! Get those tickets! ABOUT THE FILM: … [more]

$22

Little Satchmo + Trust

Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence

This month's Lawrence Arts Center Microcinema screening is brought to you by Crook and Nanny Productions featuring the company's feature film, Little Satchmo, and the short film Trust. A virtual Q&A with the filmmakers will accompany the screening. ABOUT THE FEATURE FILM Little Satchmo directed by John Alexander (1 hr) Louis Armstrong's secret daughter reveals … [more]

$10

Queercore: How to Punk a Revolution

Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence

A Paper Plains Zine Fest film screening and panel discussion presented in partnership with KU Libraries and Trans Lawrence Coalition. Due to mature content, this film is recommended for ages 18+. ABOUT THE FILM: Queercore: How to Punk a Revolution is a documentary by former Lawrencian Yony Leyser about the rise of pop artists who … [more]

Free

Kansas City Dreamin’

Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence

There’s a saying, “Jazz was born in New Orleans, but it grew up in Kansas City.” This new documentary by filmmaker Diallo Javonne French celebrates Kansas City’s African American music culture and its importance to American music from jazz to hip hop, rock-n-roll and soul music genres. The film spotlights area artists such as Charlie … [more]

$15

Blacula, A Lawrence Public Library Booktoberfest Event

10th & Mass Studios 1000 Massachusetts St., Lawrence

Registration for this event has SOLD OUT.  CLICK HERE to join the waitlist! In celebration of the Lawrence Public Library's Booktoberfest, Free State Festival and the Lawrence Arts Center Microcinema are proud to present a screening of the 1972 film Blacula in the haunted halls of 10th and Mass Studios. Booktoberfest is the Lawrence Public … [more]

Free

My Name is Annabel – Short Film Screening

Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence

ABOUT THE FILM Annabel Hernandez, a young woman with Down syndrome, shares her love of performing and her unique perspective on life. This short film is an experiment in how the documentary genre can better, and more authentically, represent individuals who have intellectual disabilities as well as the diversity and vibrancy of a community that … [more]

Free

Nostalgia Night(mare): Deconstructing the Weird Science of Weird Science

Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month, the Lawrence Arts Center Microcinema is teaming up with the Willow Domestic Violence Center for an interactive screening of Weird Science. A panel of entertaining experts delve into the 1980's film's scientific missteps, toxic masculinity, and unhealthy relationships with a live panel of experts. Those new to the … [more]

$10
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