Thurs, 9/1

Enjoy FREE tea and treats made by KU Catering in the Kansas Union, brought to you by SUA. Source: SUA events

Tea Time. Kansas Union, Level 4, 3 p.m., FREE

Relax, unwind and collect your thoughts with us as one fellow KU community member shares personal writing and thoughts as a medium for self-reflection. Whether you’re looking for the meaning of life, or just want to avoid thinking about that exam a little longer, Meditation is the source for your weekly wind-down. Source: SUA events

Meditation. Alderson Auditorium, Kansas Union, Level 4, 2:30 p.m., FREE

Liquid Buzz Sessions. Last Call, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., $5 (18+), $2 (21+)

Americana Music Academy Jam. Signs of Life, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., all ages, FREE

Neon 80’s Dance Party. Granada, 10 p.m., $5 (18+), FREE (21+)

Photolab. The Jazzhaus, 10 pm, 21+, $3

Johnny Love, Johnny Belt and the Buckles CD Release. Davey’s Uptown Rambler’s Club, 21+

Fri, 9/2

Free Play @ The Replay. The Replay Lounge, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., 21+, FREE PINBALL

Ghosty, Conner, Arthur Dodge, The Horsefeathers. The Granada, 9 p.m., all ages, $5 to $7

DJ Nick Reddell. Abe & Jake’s, 9 p.m., 21+, $5

Tri Point Paradox – Jam. Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+, $4

Cowtown Playboys, The Bad Ideas, The Throttlers, Hot Rod Hillbillies. Davey’s Uptown Rambler’s Club, 8:30 p.m., 21+, $10

Ghosty. Granada, 9 p.m., all ages, $5

First Friday’s Art Exhibits. Crossroads Art District, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., all ages, FREE

Cosmic Bowling. Jaybowl, Kansas Union, Level 1, 11 p.m., FREE

Sat, 9/3

If you are looking for a fun and free place to be on Friday and Saturday nights, this is it. Sponsored by SUA and Union Programs, enjoy all the bowling, rockin’ music, and high scores (okay, so we can’t promise you’ll bowl well...) you could want. Source: SUA events

Cosmic Bowling. Jaybowl, Kansas Union, Level 1, 11 p.m., FREE

PIMPS & HO’s Party. Granada, 9 p.m., 18+, $5 entry

Cash Prizes: $200 for best-dressed “HO,” $100 for best-dressed “PIMP”

Pretty Dirty: Opening reception for new works by Nathan Rightmeier. The Olive Gallery & Art Supply, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., all ages, FREE

Kansas City Renaissance Festival. KC Speedway Complex, 130th St. Bonner Springs, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Majestic Rhythm Revue. Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+, $4

Hello Superworld, Anvil Chorus. The Bottleneck, 9 p.m., all ages, FREE

Sun, 9/4

“Realism and Abstraction: Six Degrees of Separation.” Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, through December 31

TREEmendous TREEhouses. Powell Gardens, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., $7, through October 2

Particle. Granada, 8 p.m., all ages, $16

Smackdown Live action trivia & karaoke. The Bottleneck, 9 p.m., 21+

Mon, 9/5

In the style of Joanna Newsom and Regina Specter, comes Anni Rossi. This Los Angeles musician uses her viola, Rhodes piano and uniquely beautiful voice to create her own brand of music she calls “Experimental Pop.” She is playing three shows in Lawrence over two days with nine local bands. To hear her music, go to http://www.myspace.com/annirossi

Superargo, Anni Rossi, Wolf Economy, Evan Saathoff. Solidarity!, 7 p.m., 18+, $3 to $5

The Armory, ID and Sleeper, River Of Rust, Anni Rossi, DJ Konsept. The Gaslight Tavern, 9 p.m., 18+, $5

English Alternative Theatre staged reading: KU students perform “Medea Gets a Life” and “Oscar Gets a Pair.” Lawrence Arts Center, 8 p.m., all ages, FREE

Last night at the pool. Lawrence Pool, 1 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., $3.75 for adults

Tue, 9/6

Bowling For Soup. Granada, 8 p.m., all ages, $13 (in advance), $15 (at the door)

Flashback Film: Gone With the Wind.Kansas Union, Woodruff Auditorium, Level 5, 7 p.m., $1

NCAA Video Game Tournament. Kansas Union, Ballroom, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., FREE

The Cavaliers, Chris McFarland, Anni Rossi. Jackpot Saloon and Music Hall, 10 p.m.

Body Tone Fitness Session with Liliya. Student Recreation Fitness Center, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., FREE (with KU ID)

Cardio Combat Fitness Session with CJ. Student Recreation Fitness Center, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., FREE (with KU ID)

Wed, 9/7

On the heels of his recently-released What I Really Mean album, country-rock singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen brings his band and their eclectic blend of tunes to Lawrence. Check out his official website (http://www.robertearlkeen.com/) to learn more.

Robert Earl Keen. Liberty Hall, 8 p.m., 18+

Do you have a way with words? Or do you like to hear/read poetry? Readers have 5 minutes to read any kind of poetry they want. Audience members will vote on their top slam poet, and prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers ($50, $25 and $15, respectively). Source: SUA events

Poetry Slam. Kansas Union, Hawks Nest, Level 1, 7 p.m., FREE

That Acoustic Jam Thing. Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+, $2

Hard Core Troubadours, Bowman, HotVegas, Mike Borgia, The Starrs, Ex

AntiFreeze. Davey’s Uptown Rambler’s Club, 21+