With Stop Day on Friday, Cinco de Mayo on Saturday and Art in the Park on Sunday, it's a eventful weekend. With a lot going on, here's 10 arts and culture events we think are worth checking out.

Thursday Friday music: Drakkar Sauna, Bloodbirds and Thrift Store 45s at Replay

This early show kicks off a weekend of good local rock. It starts at 6 p.m. and is $3 cover.

Thursday music: Quiet Corral at the Granada

Thursday festivities at the Granada, 1020 Mass., feature local doing-very-well-for-themselves indie-rock group Quiet Corral. The Delta Saints and She's A Keeper are also playing. Doors are at 9 p.m. and tickets are $7.

Thursday music: Man Woman Boogie at the Jackpot

KJHK's spring Jackpot, 943 Mass., event is a Stop-Day-Eve party sponsored by Boulvard Brewery with several DJs, KC act the Good Foot and hip-hop artist Attilla. Entry is $7 for 18 to 20 and $5 for 21+.

Friday singer-songwriter: Antje Duvekot at Unity Church

Boston artist Antje Duvekot will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the church, 900 Madeline Lane. Tickets are $20 and available here.

Friday music: Rooftop Vigilantes, Mouthbreathers and Dry Bonnet at the Taproom

Rooftop Vigilantes is marking somewhat of a return to the scene with fellow punk acts Mouthbreathers and Dry Bonnet.

Saturday art: Spring arts and culture fest at Spencer

The museum's Student Advisory Board will have its annual event on Kansas University's campus from 1 to 4 p.m. Local and student artists will have display booths and activities.

Saturday community: Poehler open house

The East Lawrence Neighborhood Association is having a Cinco de Mayo open house party for the Poehler building lofts and Dog Walk venue across the street. Music begins, at 800 Penn., at 2 p.m. and includes shows by Prairie Fire, Truckstop Honeymoon and Drakkar Sauna. Guided tours of the Poehler and its lofts run at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. According to the event's Facebook page, there will even be tacos from La Parilla and beers from Free State Brewery.

Saturday party: Cinco de Mayo at the Jazzhaus

Local funk/Afro-beat group SUNU is playing, starting at 10 p.m., at the Jazzhaus, 926 Mass. It's 21-and-over and cover is $5.

Saturday country: Chuck Mead at 940 Live

The Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H. is hosting Lawrence native Chuck Mead with His Grassy Knoll Boys, starting at 7 p.m. The event begins with a documentary about Mead and the band's experience recording at legendary studio Quonset Hut and followed by a performance. Tickets are $20.

Sunday art: 51st Annual Art in the Park

The Lawrence Art Guild's annual juried show takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in South Park. It's a big event, with lots of art and music to take in, and not to be missed.

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