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June 22-28
2026

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Landmark Work Day

The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Dr., Lawrence

The Robert J. Dole Institute invites the public to watch Stan Herd and his team at work on a commemorative Bob Dole tribute earthwork on the Dole Institute lawn!  

Free

Gumbo Coalition with Janet Murguía

The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Dr., Lawrence

Directed by Barbara Kopple RUN TIME: 1 hour 48 min PRE-SHOW: Passholder Reception with Gumbo from Terrebonne Po' Boys POST-SHOW: Q&A with UnidosUS President Janet Murguía Presented in partnership with … [more]

Free

Garden City, Kansas

Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence

Directed by Robert Hurst RUN TIME: 1 hour 18 min POST-SHOW: Filmmaker Q&A This event is presented in partnership with KU Film and Media Studies On the High Plains of … [more]

$12

An Evening with Chris Estrada

Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence

An Evening of Stand Up Comedy with Hulu Star Chris Estrada ABOUT THE ARTIST: Chris Estrada is a multi-talented actor, comedian and writer with a gift for making people laugh. … [more]

$22

An Evening with Boots Riley

Liberty Hall 644 Massachusetts St, Lawrence

Moderated conversation with acclaimed filmmaker Boots Riley on arts and politics moderated by Kansas City film critic Lonita Cook! PRE-SHOW: 5pm Passholder reception. 6:30pm Live performance by BLACK Lawrence featuring … [more]

$22

On These Grounds

Liberty Hall 644 Massachusetts St, Lawrence

Directed by Garrett Zevgetis RUN TIME: 1 hour 41 min POST SHOW: Q&A with director Garrett Zevgetis and activist Vivian Anderson moderated by Demetrius Kemp A video goes viral, showing … [more]

$12

Music Industry Meetup

Join the Lawrence Music Alliance and Free State Fest for a happy hour and networking event with special guests The Post Haus at the beautiful surroundings of Art Love Collective! … [more]

Free

An Evening with BLKBOK

Liberty Hall 644 Massachusetts St, Lawrence

Live concert with neo-classical pianist BLKBOK! POST-SHOW: Artist Q&A Presented in partnership with Kansas Public Radio. ABOUT THE ARTIST: BLKBOK (born Charles Wilson III), grew up in a music-filled house … [more]

$22

Celebrate 70s Lawrence: Three Short Films from a Groovy Time

Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont Street, Lawrence

The Watkins Museum of History turns back the clock with an entertaining showcase of films capturing time and place. Screening takes place at the Lawrence Public Library and will feature … [more]

Free

City of Lawrence Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition

Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence

The City of Lawrence’s Cultural Arts Commission unveils several temporary public art pieces around the city for Final Friday, a community-wide art celebration.  The Free State Festival is proud to … [more]

Free