# Events & Things To Do In Lawrence on 8th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Lawrence on 8th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Lawrence on 8th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Lawrence

- **Event Name**: Kansas Jayhawks vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Kansas Jayhawks vs. West Virginia Mountaineers, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence, KS
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/kansas-jayhawks-vs-west-virginia-mountaineers/2300026254612949
  - **Venue**: Hoglund Ballpark
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  - **Price**: USD 24 to 40
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: Haskell Commencement Powwow
  - **Description**: Haskell Powwow Grounds
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 115
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/haskell-commencement-powwow/200029869623010
  - **Venue**: Haskell Indian Nations University
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- **Event Name**: Bonfire Blues Band at Trivedi Wine
  - **Description**: Join us for live music 'In the Grove' at Trivedi with The Bonfire Blues Band from 6 - 8pm. FREE.

Trivedi Wine will have wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale. Please do not bring your own alcoholic beverages!

About Bonfire Blues Band:
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  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 80
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/bonfire-blues-band-at-trivedi-wine/200029945399023
  - **Venue**: 1826 East 1150 Road, Lawrence, KS, United States, Kansas 66049
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Central Standard Bluegrass Band at Lucia
  - **Description**: Central Standard Bluegrass Band at Lucia 

This band is made up of former members from Pretend Friend and current members of DeWayn Brothers and Wayne Gottstine Band!


Friday, May 8th

7pm doors 
8pm show
$10 cover
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 70
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/central-standard-bluegrass-band-at-lucia/200029879670141
  - **Venue**: 1016 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Lawrence Eagles Aerie #309  Indian Taco Night with Buck Creek Live  5/8 (7-10pm)
  - **Description**: ***Lawrence Eagles #309 INDIAN Taco Night***  
5/8 - 5:30-7:30pm  $10 per taco.

Buck Creek (Tim Doyle, Eric Wilkins and Matt Dollar) will be providing live country music 
7-10pm.   

Come out for a full evening of great food, beverages and entertainment.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 35
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/lawrence-eagles-aerie-309-indian-taco-night-with-buck-creek-live-5-8-7-10pm/200029945400632
  - **Venue**: Lawrence Eagles- Aerie #309
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  - **Categories**: country-music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Lawrence Reggae Party w/ DUB Vendors
  - **Description**: Party with Dub Vendors Band
A DUB /Reggae MidWest band by reggae veteran musicians:
Steve 'Duck' McLane
Jack 'Blackie' Blackett
Dave Greene
Richard 'Richmo' Faught
playing the best of Studio ONE and Originals
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/lawrence-reggae-party-w-dub-vendors/200029997424009
  - **Venue**: Elmo's Tavern
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Scriveners With Exit 13
  - **Description**: 7:00pm - Exit 13

The Scriveners
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 46
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/the-scriveners-with-exit-13/200029977928826
  - **Venue**: 444 Locust St., Lawrence, KS, United States, Kansas 66044
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- **Event Name**: Lexington Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/lexington-area-pop-up-picnic-park-date-for-couples-self-guided-tickets/100001918883866299
  - **Venue**: Riverfront Park - Recommended Park Venue - and other suggested parks when we send the itinerary.
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  - **Price**: USD 10
  - **Categories**: pop-ups, trips-adventures, picnic-in-park, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Savannah’s Graduation
  - **Description**: Graduation starts at 10am.
Reception will start at 4pm-9pm at Centennial Park East Shelter - 2124 9th St. at Centennial Park.
Food & drinks will be provided. You are more than welcomed to join me on this day of celebration!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 35
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/savannah’s-graduation/200029975526649
  - **Venue**: Haskell Indian Nations University
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yNDYxN2E4ZTYyYTMwNzNjOWM5ODkyMTQ3NTg1ZTY5OGFmYmY2MDlkNzdmMzkyZDEzZjFhYTk5YWYzNzQ4ZjFiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGNjNGJiYTUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzY5MDI0NDk.avif

## Trending Events in Lawrence

- **Event Name**: Lexington Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Riverfront Park - Recommended Park Venue - and other suggested parks when we send the itinerary.
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- **Event Name**: Missouri Tigers at Kansas Jayhawks Football at Memorial Stadium-KS
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Missouri Tigers at Kansas Jayhawks Football at Memorial Stadium-KS, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Memorial Stadium-KS nestled in bustling Lawre
  - **Venue**: Memorial Stadium-KS
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- **Event Name**: 5 Seconds of Summer
  - **Description**: 5 Seconds of Summer

Venue: TD Garden
Boston, MA

Date: 05 Jun, 2026 - 08:00 PM
  - **Venue**: Boston, MA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c3857d8267409c4fa79116e3f335ce72a219c7adbbe59a81ba350ca2962e5d6d-rimg-w1200-h675-dcecf0f6-gmir?v=1777374252
- **Event Name**: Martin Garrix
  - **Description**: Martin Garrix

Venue: Agganis Arena
Boston, MA

Date: 18 Jun, 2026 - 08:00 PM
Date: 19 Jun, 2026 - 08:00 PM
  - **Venue**: Boston, MA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/6f25a9df9bedf46342ec5aca7ce7bb67724c598005c6e17215b572a485f267c2-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir?v=1777246961
- **Event Name**: Missouri Tigers at Kansas Jayhawks Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
🏠 Address: 1017 West 11th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
🌆 City: Lawrence
📍 Location: 38.9643, -95.2468✨ Experience the magic of Missouri Tigers at Kansas Jayhawks Football, where moments become m
  - **Venue**: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
- **Event Name**: BYU Cougars at Kansas Jayhawks Football at Memorial Stadium-KS
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of BYU Cougars at Kansas Jayhawks Football at Memorial Stadium-KS, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Memorial Stadium-KS in Lawrence, KS
  - **Venue**: Memorial Stadium-KS
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Kansas Jayhawks Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to 2026 Kansas Jayhawks Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games), where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Memorial Stadium - KS in the heart
  - **Venue**: Memorial Stadium - KS
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/30d6de40-4362-11f1-b649-77d382fb3d5c-rimg-w1200-h514-dc61622d-gmir.jpg?v=1777422443
- **Event Name**: Cradle of Filth at Granada Theater Lawrence
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Cradle of Filth at Granada Theater Lawrence, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Granada Theater Lawrence in the heart of Lawrence, KS for a
  - **Venue**: Granada Theater Lawrence
- **Event Name**: Lawrence PRIDE 2026!
  - **Description**: It's time for LAWRENCE PRIDE 2026!! 🎉

Lawrence PRIDE is on Saturday, June 6, 2025, with a parade in Downtown Lawrence at 11:00 a.m. and a block party in South Park after the parade. This event is FREE and open to EVERYONE!

What to Expect:
Parade along M
  - **Venue**: Downtown Lawrence
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Lawrence?
  - **A:** Kansas Jayhawks vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm at Hoglund Ballpark), Haskell Commencement Powwow (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Haskell Indian Nations University), Bonfire Blues Band at Trivedi Wine (Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1826 East 1150 Road, Lawrence, KS, United States, Kansas 66049), Central Standard Bluegrass Band at Lucia (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1016 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS), Lawrence Eagles Aerie #309  Indian Taco Night with Buck Creek Live  5/8 (7-10pm) (Fri May 08 2026 at 05:30 pm at Lawrence Eagles- Aerie #309).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Lawrence?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Lawrence on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Lawrence?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Lawrence?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Lawrence include Hoglund Ballpark, Haskell Indian Nations University, 1826 East 1150 Road, Lawrence, KS, United States, Kansas 66049.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Lawrence?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Lawrence range from USD 10 to USD 40. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Lawrence?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Lawrence include Ticket Network Events, Haskell Commencement Powwow, Trivedi Wine.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Lawrence?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Lawrence.

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