Osher - Special Events

Special Events

Courses & Events

A required individual Osher membership fee of just $25 will be collected during the fall semester each year to grant participation in the Osher offerings for the next 12 months. Your paid membership allows you to attend Osher courses and special events. Membership in Osher helps to keep the cost of classes affordable for all. We're excited to nurture your ongoing quest to learn as you engage with and contribute greatly to the world around you.


August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025

This new event from Osher gives students a look at three of Kansas City's artistic crown jewels. The morning will start at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, with a special docent-led tour. After lunch on your own at the Nelson's Rozelle Court, we will head across the street to the Kemper Museum of Art for a taste of modern art curated and collected by the Kemper Family. We will end the day with some whimsy at the National Toy and Miniature Museum. Class fee includes docent-led tours at each museum and all ticketing fees.



Friday, June 13, 2025

It’s time for a relaxing feel-good musical journey. Tully is a beach bum living a carefree life at the Margaritaville Hotel. That is until hardworking Rachel arrives. Romance, a volcano, and a collection of Jimmy Buffett favorites including “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” and “Margaritaville” make for a perfect escape to the beach. This favorite Osher event includes dinner and pre-show talk with the director. This event will sell out!



Thursday, June 19, 2025, Theatre Lawrence

Osher members are invited to attend a special event at Brandon Woods about President Herbert Hoover and First Lady Lou Henry Hoover. This event is free to Osher members as a gift from our partner, Brandon Woods at Alvamar. Refreshments will be provided by Brandon Woods at Alvamar. Seating is limited. You can register for either a 10am or 2pm event.


Brandon Woods at Alvamar- 1501 Inverness Dr., Lawrence KS 66047

No admission fee, but reservations are required by completing the Osher registration form.



Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Brandon Woods Smith Center In-Person
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Brandon Woods Smith Center In-Person