Families and friends will congregate in Manhattan this weekend as K-State and Manhattan High School seniors celebrate graduation.
Friday, students from the Colleges of Architecture, Planning and Design, Veterinary Medicine and Graduate School will walk the stage at Bramlage Coliseum starting at 10 a.m.
On Saturday, the Colleges of Arts and Science; Education; Business Administration; Agriculture; Health and Human Sciences; and Engineering will host ceremonies beginning at 8:30 a.m. and wrapping up in the evening.
Bramlage Coliseum will also host Manhattan High School’s graduation at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Here’s a look at some local events in the area this weekend.
THURSDAY
K-State Track and Field at Big 12 Championship, all day.
Through Saturday.
Tucson, Arizona.
Blood Drive, noon-6 p.m.
For appointment times: redcrossblood.org.
Also 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday at Holiday Inn Manhattan at The Campus.
Holiday Inn Manhattan at The Campus, 1641 Anderson Ave.
K-State Baseball vs UCF, 5 p.m.
Watch, listen, live stats: ESPN+, 1350kman.com/listen, kstatesports.com.
Orlando, Florida.
Little Apple Silent Book Club, 5 p.m.
Bring a book, read silently, then share with group members what you read.
Flight Crew Coffee, 421 Poyntz Ave.
Beginner Line Dance Lessons, 6:30 p.m.
No partner needed. All ages welcome.
Cost: $5.
American Legion Post #17, 114 McCall Road.
Luca Stricagnoli, 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Tickets online.
McCain Auditorium.
Nathan Page’s Underground Guitar Pull, 8 p.m.
Auntie Mae’s Parlor, 616 N. 12th St.
FRIDAY
K-State Commencement, all day.
College of Architecture, Planning and Design, 10 a.m.
Graduate School, 1 p.m.
College of Veterinary Medicine, 3:30 p.m.
Live stream: k-state.edu/graduation/ceremonies/.
Bramlage Coliseum.
K-State Baseball vs UCF, 5 p.m.
Watch, listen, live stats: ESPN+, 1350kman.com/listen, kstatesports.com.
Orlando, Florida.
Movie in the Park: Sandlot, 7 p.m.
Rated PG. Bring a chair or blanket.
Wefald Pavilion, City Park.
Live theater: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, 7:30 p.m.
Also 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets online.
Manhattan Arts Center, 1520 Poyntz Ave.
Live music: Distilled, 8 p.m.
Manhattan Brewing Company, 406 Poyntz Ave.
SATURDAY
Manhattan Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Third and Leavenworth streets.
K-State Commencement, all day.
College of Arts and Science, 8:30 a.m.
College of Education, 11 a.m.
College of Business Administration, 12:30 p.m.
College of Agriculture, 2:30 p.m.
College of Health and Human Sciences, 4:30 p.m.
College of Engineering, 6:30 p.m.
Live stream: k-state.edu/graduation/ceremonies/.
Bramlage Coliseum.
Color, Sound and Scent in the Garden, 10 a.m.
Blueville Nursery, 4539 Anderson Ave.
K-State Baseball vs UCF, 1 p.m.
Watch, listen, live stats: ESPN+, 1350kman.com/listen, kstatesports.com.
Orlando, Florida.
Cyanotype Workshop: Sun-Printed Photograms, 1-3 p.m.
Register online.
Beach Museum of Art.
Little Apple Mayfest, 4 p.m.
Craft and food vendors, kids zone and cornhole tournament.
Free and open to all ages.
CiCo Park.
Paint and Sip: Pastel Stream, 6 p.m.
Tickets: uncorkedinspiration.simpletix.com. Bring your own beverage.
Uncorked Inspiration, 1223 Moro St.
Live music: Kendall Eugene, 8:30 p.m.
Bottle Caps Sports Bar, 3043 Anderson Ave.
SUNDAY
K-State Rowing at Big 12 Championship, all day.
Sarasota, Florida.
Manhattan High School Graduation, 2 p.m.
Doors open at 1 p.m. No ticket required.
Bramlage Coliseum.