What to do this weekend - August 28, 2025
Hi,
Welcome to This Week In Lincoln.
I'm sorry for posting this bad TikTok here, but I need somewhere to channel my resentment of travel bloggers who have a surface-level understanding of the cities they visit. So you get to share in my pain:
@urbanistariel š½ I finally crossed off Lincoln, Nebraska off my bucket list and it was glorious! No joke, Iāve always wanted to come here. It was for no particular reason, aside from the fact that it sounded like the most American place to visit. Where should I go to next for the #arielinamerica series? #nebraskatok #huskers
ā¬ original sound - Ariel Viera
It's not that this video actively misrepresents Lincoln or shits on it or anything like that. In fact, it's overwhelmingly positive and cheerful and complimentary. But here's what annoys me: This dude brands himself as someone who will show you the "history you wonāt find in the textbooks" and "the places you wonāt find in the guide books." And yet this video feels like he Googled "stuff to do in Lincoln" and picked the first three things he saw. Haymarket! Football! The Capitol! It's just so obvious that he put almost no effort into researching this video or talking to locals who could show him something interesting.
A forgettable piece of travel content really isn't worth getting mad about. But I think Lincoln is cool and deserves better than this bland garbage and I'm going to keep yelling about that.
If you make GOOD short-form (or long-form) videos about the city's actual forgotten history and obscure, overlooked joints, please send them to me!
I'm headed to Lawrence, Kansas to sell zines this weekend, so I won't be at any of the cool stuff that I've curated below. But if you're in town for Labor Day weekend, I hope you find something worth your time!
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~ Ty
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Thursday, August 28
Thursday, August 28
Film: Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
+ When: 5 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10
More details from the Ross's website: "In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award and was thrust into the spotlight at 21 years old. Reflecting on her life in her primary language of American Sign Language, Marlee explores the complexities of what it means to be a trailblazer."
Last chance to see this at the Ross!
Thursday, August 28
Film: The Last Class
+ When: 7:10 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $12
More details from the Ross's website: "Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich always considered teaching his true calling. As he faces his final class, he wrestles with the dual realities of his own aging and his students inheriting a world out of balance."
Last chance to see this at the Ross!
Thursday, August 28
Protest: Bi-Weekly Protest of General Dynamics
+ When: 5 to 7 pm
+ Where: General Dynamics, 4300 Industrial Ave. (Google Maps)
A protest of the ongoing genocide in Gaza. More details from the organizers' Instagram: "Lincoln builds suffering. We will not stay silent as this city enforces genocide. Israel is occupying Gaza City and our state is providing the weapons that get sent to Israel TWICE A DAY! The same governor that praises the open genocide of Palestine is the same governor building a concentration camp in McCook NE. Everything wrong with Nebraska comes from the leadership of Lincoln. Bring your conscience and your voice. Be kind to one another and protect your neighbors."
Thursday, August 28
Sports: UNL Women's Soccer vs. Weber State
+ When: 7:05 pm
+ Where: Hibner Soccer Stadium (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Tickets start at $9
Thursday, August 28
Training: Know Your Rights: Protecting Your Community with Josh Snowden of the ACLU
+ When: 6:15 pm (doors), 6:30 pm (event)
+ Where: Jane Snyder Trails Center, 250 N 21st St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
Organized by the Open Harvest Co-op Grocery.
More details from the Co-op's Facebook page: "Join Josh Snowden from the ACLU for this essential community training. Together, weāll: Learn the legal rights of both citizens and non-citizens when approached by ICE or police; understand the shifting political climate and its impact on immigrant and civil rights; strengthen our collective ability to protect and support one another."
Friday, August 29
Friday, August 29
Film: East of Wall
+ When: 7:30 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $12
This is a special screening! Writer/director Kate Beecroft will be at the Ross for a discussion following this screening.
More details from the Ross's website: "EAST OF WALL is an authentic portrait of female resilience in the āNew Westā inspired and played by the women and girls who live it. Set in the Badlands of South Dakota, Tabatha, a young, rebellious rancher, who rescues and resells horses, must make hard decisions to deal with her fractured family, financial uncertainty, and unresolved grief, all while providing refuge for a group of wayward neighborhood teens."
More showings scheduled through September 11!
Friday, August 29
Music: Church of Blues
+ When: 5 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10
More details from the Zoo Bar's Facebook page: "Join Levi William, Josh Hoyer, Joe Gourlay and Dave Boye for a fun night of BLUES!"
Friday, August 29
Music: Empire Strikes Brass + Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal
+ When: 9 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $20 advance tickets | $25 day of the show (buy tickets here)
Friday, August 29
Music: The Sounds Of Many + Blondo + Frantic Youth
+ When: 8:30 pm (doors), 9 pm (show)
+ Where: 1867 Bar, 101 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $12
A cool rock band from KC supported by (somewhat) local acts. Come out and support! Links here:
+ The Sounds Of Many: bandcamp / linktree / insta
+ Blondo: bandcamp / insta
+ Frantic Youth: linktree / insta
Friday, August 29
Protest: No Nazi Camp in Nebraska!
+ When: 5 pm
+ Where: K Street side of the Capitol (Google Maps)
This is a protest against the newly announced McCook immigration facility, which I wrote about in last week's newsletter. From the flyer: "NO ICE IN NEBRASKA! Join us in standing against the ICE facility threatening our communities. We show up with love, courage, and resistance."
Friday, August 29
Social: Reactor's Fourth Birthday!
+ When: 7 to 10 pm
+ Where: 2124 Y St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details from their Instagram page: "COME ONE COME ALL TO THE REACTOR BIRTHDAY CARNIVAL šŖāØTo celebrate our fourth birthday weāre throwing a FUN FAIR-CIRCUS-CARNIVALš” and YOUāRE INVITED!"
Saturday, August 30
Saturday, August 30
Crafting: Sewing Saturday: Weaving
+ When: 10 am to 2 pm
+ Where: International Quilt Museum, 1523 N. 33rd St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Materials are included with the cost of museum admission!
More details from the museum's website: "Join the International Quilt Museum for Sewing Saturday: Weaving on August 30. Sewing Saturdays are a chance for guests of any age to learn sewing skills and create a small, take-home project! Donāt worry if this is your first sewing experience ā help will be nearby if you need it."
Saturday, August 30
History: Introduction to Oral History Resources of Lincoln
+ When: 11 am to 12:30 pm
+ Where: Bennett Martin Public Library, Auditorium (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
From the library's website: "Join the Lincoln Lancaster County Genealogical Society for an introduction to their digitized 1980 Lincoln oral history resources!"
Saturday, August 30
Market: Historic Haymarket Farmers' Market
+ When: 8 am to noon
+ Where: Haymarket (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free, but there will be plenty of vendors to buy from.
Saturday, August 30
Market: Y-Not Mini Market
+ When: noon to 5 pm
+ Where: Resonator Gallery at Turbine Flats, 2124 Y St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free! But it's a market so come buy things.
More details from their Facebook page: "The Y Not Market is a vendor market that celebrates artisans/makers/bakers/thrifters/upcyclers, from Lincoln & Omaha and the surrounding area. So grab your favorite people and come support some of the most EPIC people from the surrounding Lincoln/ Omaha Area!"
Saturday, August 30
Music: Black Ophanim + The Pocket Architects
+ When: 9 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 at the door
Saturday, August 30
Show: Amateur Labor Day Quarter Horse Show
+ When: 8 am
+ Where: Sandhills Global Event Center (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
Continues on Sunday!
Sunday, August 31
Sunday, August 31
Market: Sunday Farmers' Market at College View
+ When: 10 am to 2 pm
+ Where: 4801 Prescott Ave. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free, but it's a farmer's market, so be prepared to spend money.
Live music from Gene & Jerry, 11 am to 1 pm.
Sunday, August 31
Show: Amateur Labor Day Quarter Horse Show
+ When: 8 am
+ Where: Sandhills Global Event Center (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
Sunday, August 31
Zines! Junk Drawer: Issue 02 Release Party
+ When: 4 to 6 pm
+ Where: Raygun, 1219 P St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Seems to be free?
More details from their Instagram page: "Join us at Raygun T-Shirts on Sunday, August 31st to celebrate the release of our second issue, Bird Cage! Grab your copy, meet the team, have a snack, and mingle with the community!"
Things to do next week:
Tuesday, September 2
Film: My Friend, Norman
+ When: 7:30 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $5
More details from the Ross's website: "Take a journey with Norman Geske, Nebraskaās Father of the Arts, with this feature length documentary about the impact one man has had on the artistic and cultural heritage of Nebraska and beyond."
Part of the Made in Nebraska Summer Series!
Tuesday, September 2
Public Meeting: Urban Design Committee
+ When: 3 to 5 pm
+ Where: County/City Building, 555 S. 10th St. (Google Maps)
This meeting is open to the public. The agenda can be found here.
Wednesday, September 3
Music: 2025 Nebraska Bluegrass Concert Series
+ When: 6 pm
+ Where: NIC Plaza - Nebraska Innovation Campus, 2021 Transformation Dr. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
Featuring the Jason Carter Band and The Shucks Brothers
Check out the concert series' very good FAQ page for more details. Of note: Bring your own lawn chair! Concerts will continue Wednesday, September 10 and Wednesday, September 17.
Wednesday, September 3
Public Meeting: Planning Commission Meeting
+ When: 1 to 4:30 pm
+ Where: City Council Chambers, County/City Building, 555 S. 10th St. (Google Maps)
This meeting is open to the public. The agenda can be found here.
Thursday, September 4
Civic: Zoom Lunch and Learn: Civic Nebraska's Heidi Uhing on Ballot Initiatives
+ When: noon to 1 pm
+ Where: Zoom
+ Cost: Free and open to all!
A discussion about Nebraska's ballot initiative process organized by the League of Women Voters of Lincoln-Lancaster County. To attend, use this link. (Meeting ID: 859 7860 3156)
Thursday, September 4
Sports: UNL Women's Soccer vs. Oregon State
+ When: 7:05 pm
+ Where: Hibner Soccer Stadium (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Tickets start at $9
Friday, September 5
Art: Bugs & Bones: September First Friday at the Resonator
+ When: 5 to 8 pm
+ Where: Resonator Gallery at Turbine Flats, 2124 Y St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details from the event's Facebook page: "Join us at the Resonator Gallery this coming First Friday and enjoy locally made art, vendors and more! The exhibit "BUGS & BONES", features the unique works by local artists Caleb Dutton and Scott McDonald."
Friday, September 5
Art: September First Friday at the LUX
+ When: 5 to 8 pm
+ Where: LUX Center for the Arts, 2601 N 48th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
A bunch of cool sounding exhibitions are opening! Go check them out!
More details from their website: "See work from Nathan Murray in Undercurrents in the West Gallery, Lead Me to Loose Me by Maddie Hinrichs in the East Gallery, the Lincoln Modern Quilt Guild Fall Exhibition in the Community Gallery, plus a brand new exhibition in the Lux Print Gallery."
Friday, September 5
Market: First Friday Makers Market
+ When: 6:30 to 10 pm
+ Where: 1867 Bar, 101 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
Find a list of vendors on the 1867 Bar's Facebook page (linked above).
Saturday, September 6
Tennis: NWU vs. Wartburg College
+ When: 10 am
+ Where: LSF Sports Complex, 7600 N 70th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
Things to do later this year:
Monday, September 8
Public Meeting: City Council
+ When: 3 to 5 pm
+ Where: City Council Chambers, County/City Building, 555 S. 10th St. (Google Maps)
This meeting is open to the public. The agenda has not yet been posted.
Tuesday, September 9
Music: Mugshot + Iced Wrist + Your Own Knife
+ When: 6 pm (doors), 7 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 advance tickets, $12 day of the show
Links to the bands' music and socials:
+ Mugshot: linktree / insta / merch
+ Iced Wrist: bandcamp / linktree / insta
+ Your Own Knife: bandcamp / linktree / insta
Tuesday, September 9
Public Meeting: Pedestrian/Bicycle Advisory Committee
+ When: 7 to 8 am
+ Where: Woods Park Place, Parks & Recreation Large Conference Room, 3131 O St., Suite 300 (Google Maps)
Note the morning start time!! The meeting is free and open to the public. The agenda has not yet been posted.
Saturday, September 13
Market: Community Free Market
+ When: 10 to 11:30 am
+ Where: Seng Park, 49th & Garland (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
From the Facebook page: "Itās like a yard sale, except everything is free!ā Celebrating 13 years! Find more details at the link above.
Thursday, September 18
Social: Nerd Nite
+ When: 7 pm
+ Where: Saro Cider, 1746 N St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: No cover!
Saturday, September 20
Art: Art in the Garden
+ When: 10 am to 6 pm
+ Where: Sunken Gardens (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
Presented by Clements Noyes Art Gallery. More details from the event's Facebook page: "Join us for our annual family-friendly Art Show & Sale in Lincoln's beautiful Sunken Gardens. We will have art, artists, live music, dance and food trucks."
Sunday, September 21
Art: EMERGE LNK: Mural + Street Art Festival
+ When: 10 am to 3 pm
+ Where: LUX Center, 2601 N 48th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
This will be taking place concurrently with the Uni Place Maker's Market (see below).
Sunday, September 21
Market: Uni Place Creative District Makerās Market
+ When: 10 am to 2 pm
+ Where: 2649 North 48th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
I will also be tabling here!!! Come by and get some of my zines!!!
Friday, September 26
Music: Hub & Soul Music Concert Series
+ When: 6 to 9 pm
+ Where: Union Plaza Amphitheatre, 21st and Q St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details from the city's website: "Hub & Soul is a free community event designed for people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate music, local food, and Lincolnās parks."
Sunday, September 28
Music: Neon The Bishop + Blondo + Sexy Ca$h
+ When: 8 pm (doors), 9 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $7 | $10 for under 21
The Denver indie pop band comes to town with some cool-looking supporting acts. Links to their stuff:
+ Neon The Bishop: website / spotify / insta
+ Blondo: bandcamp / insta
+ Sexy Ca$h: insta
Sunday, September 28
Music: Porch Jam 2025
+ When: noon to 5 pm
+ Where: Cooper Park and surrounding blocks (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details from the festival's website: "Porch Jam is a celebration of community and folk stylings of music! Playing music on the porch was once a more common experience and we want to bring that back!! We will be hosting bands to play through the afternoon, as well as food trucks and kid activities! We encourage everyone to come to the South Salt Creek Neighborhood to celebrate music and community."
Wednesday, October 15
Music: Social Cinema + Sego + Estrogen Projection
+ When: 8 pm (doors), 9 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $13 advance tickets | $15 day of the show
Some awesome local bands playing along with LA-based alt-pop act Sego:
+ Social Cinema: website / bandcamp / insta
+ Sego: linktree / bandcamp / insta
+ Estrogen Projection: linktree / spotify / insta