Top 10 this week

Topeka

1. Washburn University Homecoming

When: 5 p.m. Oct. 25-1 p.m. Oct. 26

Where: Washburn University, 1700 S.W. College Ave.

Price: $5 for pancake feed; $5 for alumni tailgate

Join the Washburn Ichabods as they celebrate homecoming with a parade, pancake and Bloody Mary feed, tailgate and 1 p.m. football game Saturday against Central Oklahoma. For more information: https://bit.ly/2MBkIEy

Lawrence

2. 'In the Blood" at KU Theatre

When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, 26, 29, 30 and Nov. 1; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 27

Where: KU Theatre, 1530 Naismith Drive, Lawrence

Price: $10-20

"In the Blood" tells of story of a mother of five who lives with her children in poverty under a bridge. The production, written by Suzan-Lori Parks, is loosely inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlett Letter" and looks at institutional racism, sexism and endemic poverty. For more information: https://bit.ly/2VwXzaE

Topeka

3. Brew Ha-Ha

When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25

Where: Vaerus Aviation Inc., 6410 S.E. Forbes Ave.

Price: $50-100

Sample over 70 types of craft beer and over 12 local restaurants, including Iron Rail Brewing, Kansas Territory Brewing Company, The Burger Stand at College Hill and Hazel Hill Chocolate. All proceeds benefit youth in Shawnee County. For more information: https://bit.ly/2B2VYzR

Wamego

4. "Dearly Departed: A Columbian Theatre Murder Mystery"

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24-Saturday, Nov. 2

Where: The Columbian Theatre, 521 Lincoln Ave., Wamego

Price: $35

"Dearly Departed" is a murder mystery about a woman named Suzanne VanCartier's funeral. During the funeral, her six best friends start reminiscing and truths start to unravel, then someone drops dead. For more information: https://bit.ly/316GvJL

Topeka

5. Shawnee County Historical Society Re-enactment

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20

Where: Cox Center, 1118 S.E. Madison St.

Price: Free

Roger T. Aeschliman will perform a true-to-life re-enactment of General George S. Patton, a notable World War II general, who was haunted by his mistakes including slapping two soldiers in Sicily. The re-enactment will include Patton apologizing to troopers for those incidents. For more information: https://www.shawneecountyhistory.org/

Topeka

6. Spooky Fiesta at Blackbird Espresso Bar and Bistro

When: 7-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25

Where: Blackbird Espresso Bar and Bistro, 4025 S.W. 10th Ave.

Price: Free

Celebrate Halloween during Spooky Fiesta with food and drinks and participate in a Halloween costume contest. For more information: https://bit.ly/2VUeuE8

Topeka

7. Pumpkin Bash at Topeka Zoo

When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25

Where: Topeka Zoo, 635 S.W. Gage Blvd.

Price: $10-12

Enjoy hayrack rides, a DJ, games, crafts, a costume contest and festive food and drink. Pumpkin Bash is a fundraiser hosted by the Friends of the Topeka Zoo. For more information: https://bit.ly/2B2Z8DJ

Topeka

8. Chicago Comedy All Stars

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

Where: Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 S.E. 8th Ave.

Price: $25

Enjoy comedic entertainment from comedians Jimmy McHugh, Dobie Maxwell and Bill Gorgo. For more information: https://bit.ly/2q4iTsh

Topeka

9. Friends of the Library Book and Media Sale

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19

Where: Topeka and Shawnee County Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave.

Price: Free

Bring your own tote bag and fill it up with used books, movies and music. For more information: https://bit.ly/2B4F0kB

Lawrence

10. David Sedaris at the Lied Center

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24

Where: Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, Lawrence

Price: $19-50

Author and humorist David Sedaris will read new and unpublished materials as well as answering questions and signing books. For more information: https://lied.ku.edu/?event=david-sedaris