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Jazz Wednesdays
Live jazz comes from the Josiah Assefa Trio, an ensemble of local KU jazz students. Josiah leads on saxophone with bass and drums, a lineup well regarded around the Lawrence jazz scene. There is no cover charge, and $7 Wine Wednesdays are available.
Genovese Italian RestaurantEarly Bird Karaoke
An earlier-than-usual, all-ages karaoke night takes place at Lucia. Admission is free, and ordering one of Lucia's burgers for dinner is an optional way to support the host.
LuciaScience on Tap
Science on Tap features Dr. Ana Rita C. Morais, Deputy Director of the Wonderful Institute for Sustainable Engineering and an assistant professor in the School of Engineering, presenting a free public talk and Q&A in the beer hall at Free State Brewing Company. The program explores polyethylene, a widely used plastic in the United States, and why so little of it is recycled due to inefficient mechanical methods. Dr. Morais will discuss a new strategy that uses pressurized carbon dioxide to help turn PE waste into valuable products, showing how CO2 could make the chemical processing of PE and potentially other plastics more efficient, more selective, and more sustainable. Seating is limited, so early arrival is recommended. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend this University of Kansas sponsored event. For reasonable accommodation, contact Natalie Vondrak at nvondrak@ku.edu.
Warm Hugs Quilting
A community-driven quilting group gathers weekly to stitch quilts that are given to people facing crisis or moving into long-term housing in the area. Every quilt is crafted from donated materials and delivered by volunteers from the group. No quilting experience is required, and everyone is welcome to learn, help, or simply enjoy conversation and camaraderie.
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