# Event Details

- **Event Name**: I Love Boosters | An Evening with Boots Riley @Free State Fest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Headliner Boots Riley returns to the Free State Festival for a screening of his new film, I Love Boosters, and a post-screening Q&A. This event was made possible by support from the KU Department of African and African-American Studies, KU Film and Media Studies and the Hall Center for the Humanities at KU.

ABOUT THE FILM
A crew of professional shoplifters take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It’s like community service.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Boots Riley is a provocative and prolific poet, rapper, songwriter, producer, screenwriter, director, community organizer, and public speaker. He wrote and directed Sorry to Bother You, a comedy fantasy sci-fi film, in his directorial debut. Boots was nominated for the DGA’s Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First-Time Feature Film Director Award, and Sorry to Bother You was nominated for the Film Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay and won the Spirit Award for Best First Feature, as well numerous other awards, including seven critics awards and a Humanitas nomination. He is the lead vocalist of The Coup and Street Sweeper Social Club.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/i-love-boosters-an-evening-with-boots-riley-free-state-fest/200030037697052
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, art, music, literary-art, comedy, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 57

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lawrence
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lawrence Arts Center
- **lat**: 38.96646
- **long**: -95.23449
- **full address**: Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044-3042, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: I Love Boosters | An Evening with Boots Riley @Free State Fest
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8b10bfff4215591ef5ce55ccd5fe80218753c68d069f6c430e3711b3f02f5d60-rimg-w1024-h559-dcc19004-gmir?v=1782001040

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is I Love Boosters | An Evening with Boots Riley @Free State Fest being held?
  - **A:** I Love Boosters | An Evening with Boots Riley @Free State Fest takes place on Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044-3042, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing I Love Boosters | An Evening with Boots Riley @Free State Fest?
  - **A:** I Love Boosters | An Evening with Boots Riley @Free State Fest is organized by Free State Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** I Love Boosters | An Evening with Boots Riley @Free State Fest is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lawrence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "I Love Boosters | An Evening with Boots Riley @Free State Fest",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8b10bfff4215591ef5ce55ccd5fe80218753c68d069f6c430e3711b3f02f5d60-rimg-w1024-h559-dcc19004-gmir?v=1782001040",
        "startDate": "2026-06-24",
        "endDate": "2026-06-24",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/lawrence/i-love-boosters-an-evening-with-boots-riley-free-state-fest/200030037697052",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Lawrence Arts Center",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044-3042, United States",
                "addressLocality": "Lawrence",
                "addressRegion": "KS",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "38.96646",
                "longitude": "-95.23449"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Headliner Boots Riley returns to the Free State Festival for a screening of his new film, I Love Boosters, and a post-screening Q&A. This event was made possible by support from the KU Department of African and African-American Studies, KU Film and Media Studies and the Hall Center for the Humanitie",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Free State Festival",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/free-state-festival/5760541",
                "description": "The Free State Festival is a celebration of film, music, art & ideas in Lawrence, KS."
            }
        ]
    }
]
```