What to do this weekend - February 19, 2026
It's your last chance to see this local exhibit!
UPDATE: As of Friday morning, several things listed in this post have been cancelled or rescheduled because of the snowy weather. So please double-check that any events you wanted to attend are actually still happening!
Hi,
Welcome back to This Week In Lincoln. Here's a few things to know:
- This week is your last chance to see the Wild Great Plains exhibit at the Great Plains Art Museum, which is open 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. The exhibit closes Saturday.
- Junk Drawer, a local community zine, put out a call for submissions for Issue #5. The theme is "Out of Order," and the zine is looking for writers, performers, painters, photographers, activists and more. The submission deadline is May 7.
- Subscribers to this newsletter are probably tired of hearing about Lincoln Exposed. Sorry! But I really want you to know that a bunch of interesting bands and artists who played in the festival have shows scheduled for late February and throughout March, including The Killigans, Estrogen Projection, Social Cinema, alls, KJ Teder, Joyrager, Corson Branch Buzzard Club and more. Find details in the events calendar below.
- Saturday's Heated Rivalry Night at the Bourbon that I included in past editions of the newsletter is now sold out! But if you wanted to go and didn't buy tickets, it looks like there's another scheduled for April 3.
Got an event you want to see featured in next week's event roundup? Submit it here. You can also send feedback, suggestions, compliments, criticism and ideas for things I should write about to tynanstewart@proton.me
~ Ty
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Thursday, February 19
Thursday, February 19
Music: Taraneh + Lulled + Ghostlike
+ When: 7 pm (doors) | 8 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $12 advance tickets | $15 day of show
More details: The New York post-punk project Taraneh is coming to Lincoln!
Thursday, February 19
Film: Father Mother Sister Brother
+ When: 5 pm | 7:20 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 at 5 pm | $12 at 7:20 pm
More details about the film: "Winner of the Golden Lion Best Film prize at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER is the eagerly-awaited new film from Jim Jarmusch. Funny, tender and astutely observed, this is an intimate exploration of the universal intricacies of family dynamics. Starring Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Charlotte Rampling, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Indya Moore and Luka Sabbat."
More showings through Feb. 26!
Thursday, February 19
Film: Rental Family
+ When: 4:50 pm | 7:10 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 at 4:50 pm | $12 at 7:10 pm
More details about the film: "Set against modern-day Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection."
Last chance to see this at the Ross!
Thursday, February 19
History: Land-Cover Change & The Dust Bowl Drought in the U.S. Great Plains
+ When: noon to 1 pm
+ Where: Nebraska History Museum, 131 Centennial Mall North (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: "Join Conservation Nebraska at the Nebraska History Museum to hear from Dr. Qi S. Hu as he shares his current research examining how land changes over time and uses the historical Dust Bowl disaster as a case study. Dr. Hu’s prolific research proposes using events from the past to better care for our land and our planet by identifying processes and practices that magnified the drought that occurred not so long ago."
Thursday, February 19
Music: Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music presents Junction Trio
+ When: 7:30 pm
+ Where: Johnny Carson Theater at the Lied, 11th & R St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $42 regular | $10 for students
More details: "Three renowned visionary artists of the next generation combine talents in this eclectic new piano trio."
Thursday, February 19
Music: Shithook! Live Band Karaoke at The Zoo Bar!
+ When: 9 to 11:45 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: No cover!
More details: "Did you know that you could sing karaoke with a live band every Thursday at The Zoo Bar? Meet Shithook. They’re not just a band… they’re YOUR band. You pick the song. They play it LIVE. Shithook knows (or can quickly learn) hundreds of songs." 21+
Thursday, February 19
Public Meeting: Northeast District Townhall
+ When: 5:30 to 6:30 pm
+ Where: Anderson Library Meeting Room, 3635 Touzalin Ave. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free and open to the public!
Thursday, February 19
Social: Nerd Nite!
+ When: 7 pm
+ Where: Saro Cider, 1746 N St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: No cover!
More details: "It’s history, heritage, and the high seas for February’s Nerd Nite! Nerd Nite is a casual monthly event where nerds and non-nerds alike gather to meet, drink, and learn about all kinds of cool stuff."
Friday, February 20
Friday, February 20
History: Genoa Remembrance Day Panel Discussion
+ When: 5:30 pm
+ Where: Sheldon Museum of Art, 12th and R St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: "Behind the quiet Nebraska landscape rests the memory of Native children taken from their families and silenced at the Genoa Indian Industrial School. This panel invites us to confront that history with honesty, honor those who never returned home, and understand how each of us can help carry truth and healing forward."
This panel discussion will feature remarks by Judi gaiashkibos, a UNITE student led panel, and community conversations, plus refreshments.
Friday, February 20
Books: Silent Book Club
+ When: 7:30 pm
+ Where: Branched Oak Observatory, 14300 NW 98th St. Raymond, NE 68428 (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: Come with a book of your choice and spend part of the evening reading quietly. Learn more about Silent Book Clubs here.
Because this is at the observatory, there will be an optional tour of the facility, plus a chance to view the night sky through the telescopes!
Friday, February 20
Film: Arco
+ When: 5 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 at 5 pm
More details about the film: "A magical and beautifully animated journey through time, Arco is a dazzling adventure about a 10-year-old boy from a peaceful, distant future who accidentally travels back to the year 2075 and discovers a world in peril. As Arco develops a charming and touching friendship with a young girl named Iris, they band together and along with her trusted robot caretaker Mikki, set out on a quest to get Arco home, while the two children may also be the only ones who can save our planet."
More showings through Feb. 26!
Friday, February 20
Film: 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films: ANIMATION
+ When: 5:10 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 at 5:10 pm
More details about the film: "Presented by Roadside Attractions and Taika Waititi, the 2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films, features all three categories – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – showcasing outstanding short films from around the world! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, Shorts program offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience these celebrated works on the big screen ahead of the Oscars."
More showings through March 5!
Friday, February 20
Film: 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films: LIVE ACTION
+ When: 7:10 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $12 at 7:10 pm
More details about the film: "Presented by Roadside Attractions and Taika Waititi, the 2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films, features all three categories – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – showcasing outstanding short films from around the world! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, Shorts program offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience these celebrated works on the big screen ahead of the Oscars."
More showings through March 5!
Friday, February 20
Music: Box Jam #2
+ When: 7 to 10 pm
+ Where: MBX, 1330 N St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: "An open jam session. Show up, bring an instrument (or just yourself) and hop on stage to freely jam with other musicians. ... The venue has a house drum kit, one guitar, and one bass guitar available to use, plus plenty of microphones for vocalists. Any other instruments, amplifiers, etc are all welcome and the host will help to plug them in/mic them up as best we can."
Friday, February 20
Music: The McGovern Stringband
+ When: 5 to 7:30 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 cover
More details: Come out and listen to some bluegrass!
Friday, February 20
Music: Cruz Control
+ When: 9 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $5 cover
More details: A Nebraska group creating funk, reggae, and jamband music!
Friday, February 20
Rodeo: Twisted Classic Barrel Race
+ When: 7 pm
+ Where: Sandhills Global Event Center, 4100 N 84th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: "The Fritch Insurance Twisted Classic barrel racing event brings fast-paced competition to the arena with Open 5D barrel racing featuring added money and average buckles, along with a Futurity sidepot for young horses. The weekend also includes youth rodeo events with all-around buckles and team roping with big payback, creating a well-rounded event for competitors of all ages and skill levels."
The event continues on Saturday and Sunday!
Friday, February 20
Theater: Magpie's Song
+ When: 7:30 pm
+ Where: Lincoln Community Playhouse, 2500 South 56th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $29.15 for adults | $17.60 w/ fees for students | Buy tickets here
More details: "Magpie's Song was written by Lincoln native, Zeph Siebler, and is an operatic pop musical centered around three myths. In "A Festival in Conflagration," a painter conjures up memories of a deadly fire in her newest painting, calling into question who really lit the match and what it means to be a monster. In "River of Stars," a mortal spends a day with the daughter of the Celestial Emperor, and they have to decide what's worth sacrificing to live out a star-crossed love. In "Ten Suns," an archer comes out of retirement to stop a catastrophic drought, only to find himself caught at the center of a struggle for the chance of eternal life. Magpie's Song explores the primal need humans have to explain the world through storytelling."
This is the last available showing! Performances on Saturday and Sunday are sold out (though you can still join the waitlist).
Saturday, February 21
Saturday, February 21
Market: Authors & Artisans Market
+ When: noon to 4 pm
+ Where: Sower Books, 914 N 70th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free but there will be items to purchase!
More details: "Our Winter Market was such a hit, we’re doing another one! We can’t wait to showcase all the amazing local talent we have here in Lincoln, and would love to have you all show up and give them your support!"
Saturday, February 21
Art: Love Your Neighborhood
+ When: 1 to 4 pm
+ Where: First United Methodist Church, 2723 N 50th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: "Draw your dream neighborhood and create street-crossing safety flags in a variety of activities led by LUX Center for the Arts, create a vision board for the district, and learn more about our upcoming crosswalk murals and redevelopment plans (and contribute your ideas!)"
Organized by the Uni Place Creative District. There will be food, drinks, music and activities for all!
Saturday, February 21
Art: Teach-In: Puerto Rican Serigraphs and Posters
+ When: 2 pm
+ Where: Sheldon Museum of Art, 12th and R St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: "Luis Othoniel Rosa, associate professor of Spanish and associate director of the Institute of Ethnic Studies at the University of Nebraska, leads a teach-in exploring Puerto Rican serigraphs and posters in Sheldon Museum of Art's Gloria Rodriguez Calero Collection of Puerto Rican Works on Paper, some of which are on view in the exhibition 'Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity.' This teach-in is free and open to everyone 16 years and older. Space is limited, and registration is required."
Saturday, February 21
Crafting: Sewing Saturday: Silly Monsters
+ When: 10 am to 2 pm
+ Where: International Quilt Museum, 1523 N. 33rd St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Included with the cost of museum admission
More details: Perfect opportunity for beginners! Come learn how to sew, whether by hand or on a machine. No registration required, and all materials are provided by the museum. Ages 6 and older are encouraged to attend but must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
Saturday, February 21
Crafting: Stitch & Bitch!
+ When: 1 to 4 pm
+ Where: Pepe's Bistro, 1311 S 11th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: Bring your own creative project to work on in community with others!
Saturday, February 21
Film: 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films: DOCUMENTARY
+ When: 11:50 am
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 at 11:50 am
More details about the film: "Presented by Roadside Attractions and Taika Waititi, the 2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films, features all three categories – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – showcasing outstanding short films from around the world! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, Shorts program offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience these celebrated works on the big screen ahead of the Oscars."
More showings through March 5!
Saturday, February 21
Music: An Afternoon with William Guanbo Su at UNL
+ When: 2 to 3 pm
+ Where: Westbrook Music Building, 1104 R St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: "Join international bass William Guanbo Su for an exhilarating recital before making his Opera Omaha debut as the title role in Hercules."
Saturday, February 21
Music: Black Magik Presents: Winter Jam Vol. 2
+ When: 8 pm (doors) | 9 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: No cover | $5 suggested donation
More details: "Nebraska EDM collective Black Magik curate a who's who of the region's best DJ's."
Saturday, February 21
Music: Sailing In Soup
+ When: 5 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10
More details: A band that delivers a global tour of soul.
Saturday, February 21
Music: Jordan "The Ninja" Band
+ When: 9 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free
More details: A night of improv and music!
Saturday, February 21
Outdoors: Protect the Prairie - Cedar Cut
+ When: 10 to noon
+ Where: 14th Street Entrance of Wilderness Park (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: "Eastern Red Cedar is a native species that likes to crowd out prairie plants when fire doesn't keep the cedars in check. Please join Friends of Wilderness Park and Lincoln Park and Recreation on a casual cedar cut ... Please wear gloves and long sleeves to protect your arms from cedar scratches. Waiver forms must be signed at the beginning of the event. Please bring bow saws and loppers if you have them. Tools will be provided if you don't have them. This cedar cut will be led by FWP board member, Bryan Mack."
Saturday, February 21
Rodeo: Twisted Classic Barrel Race
+ When: 10 am
+ Where: Sandhills Global Event Center, 4100 N 84th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: "The Fritch Insurance Twisted Classic barrel racing event brings fast-paced competition to the arena with Open 5D barrel racing featuring added money and average buckles, along with a Futurity sidepot for young horses. The weekend also includes youth rodeo events with all-around buckles and team roping with big payback, creating a well-rounded event for competitors of all ages and skill levels."
The event continues on Sunday!
Sunday, February 22
Sunday, February 22
Community: Stand up for our democracy event
+ When: 1 to 4 pm
+ Where: 5221 S 48th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: An afternoon of bingo with informational tables from a bunch of local orgs, including Lincoln DSA. Organized by Indivisible Nebraska-Lincoln!
Sunday, February 22
Crafting: Crafternoon - Scratch & Sketch Art
+ When: 2 to 4 pm
+ Where: Bennett Martin Public Library, 136 S 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free! But registration is required
More details: "Join us to create artistic masterpieces through this unique method of sketching. We will upcycle old CDs, paint them, and scratch beautiful designs that can be used to adorn your wall, desk or bookshelf. All supplies will be provided, but space is limited. Registration is required."
Sunday, February 22
Music: Lazarus Go Home + Greenhouse + Midusa
+ When: 8 pm (doors) | 9 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $7 | $10 for under 21
More details: Some cool Nebraska indie/shoegaze acts!
Sunday, February 22
Music: Lincoln Civic Orchestra presents "By George"
+ When: 4 pm
+ Where: O'Donnell Auditorium, 5000-5098 Huntington Ave. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
Sunday, February 22
Outdoors: Winter Ruck & Roam
+ When: 2 to 3 pm
+ Where: 27th and Saltillo Parking Lot 8 (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: "Winter Ruck & Roam is a monthly community ruck/walk/hike through Wilderness Park, created to help people move, connect, and experience nature all winter long. Together, we'll explore the trails, build community between organizations, and enjoy the peaceful cold-weather beauty at one of Lincoln’s most treasured natural spaces."
Sunday, February 22
Rodeo: Twisted Classic Barrel Race
+ When: 9 am
+ Where: Sandhills Global Event Center, 4100 N 84th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: "The Fritch Insurance Twisted Classic barrel racing event brings fast-paced competition to the arena with Open 5D barrel racing featuring added money and average buckles, along with a Futurity sidepot for young horses. The weekend also includes youth rodeo events with all-around buckles and team roping with big payback, creating a well-rounded event for competitors of all ages and skill levels."
Things to do next week:
Friday, February 27
Music: Carrier album release party (featuring Estrogen Projection + Living Conditions + Nowhere)
+ When: 6 pm (food) | 7 pm (music)
+ Where: Zipline Brewing Co, 2100 Magnum Circle (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: Come see some cool local bands. Tikka Talk will be providing food!
Monday, February 23
Art: Sketch Club!
+ When: 7 pm
+ Where: Joe’s Coffee, Parrish Building at 14th & O (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: Everyone is welcome, but you must make art!
Monday, February 23
Public Meeting: City Council
+ When: 5:30 to 7:30 pm
+ Where: Council Chambers, County/City Building, 555 South 10th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free and open to the public!
More details: The agenda for this meeting has not yet been posted, but will be found here.
Tuesday, February 24
Music: Boiler Kissa #1
+ When: 7 pm
+ Where: Boiler Brewing Company, 129 North 10th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Doesn't seem to be a cover!
More details: "Fashioned after Japanese Jazz Kissas, Boiler’s “Kissa” is a time to bring recorded music to the forefront of the social sphere, enjoying it the same way film is in a theater: socially, yet politely quiet. Each week, two albums will be played in the tap room on an audio system set-up and specific for Kissa. Selections will focus on well-pressed vinyl of artistically relevant music. Like traditional Japanese Jazz Kissa’s, selections will often times, but not always be limited to jazz."
Thursday, February 26
Art: Reading Through Art: The House on Mango Street
+ When: 5 pm
+ Where: Sheldon Museum of Art, 12th and R St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free! No registration required
More details: "Sheldon Museum of Art partners with Nebraska Athletics, Linked2Literacy, and the Indian Center Inc. for an evening of stories and art. Inspired by the book 'The House on Mango Street' by Sandra Cisneros and the exhibition 'Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity,' families are invited to discover connections between the art and novel through readings, performances, and more at Sheldon."
Thursday, February 26
Books: Book Club - Just Desserts
+ When: 6:30 to 7:45 pm
+ Where: Bennett Martin Public Library, 4th Floor Auditorium, 136 S. 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
This month's theme: "The group will read and discuss the "McKenzie" series by author David Housewright, set in St. Paul, MN. Participants are encouraged to read any of the 22 volumes in the series-to-date. These will be discussed in broad, general terms, as group members will have read differing titles."
Thursday, February 26
Public Meeting: Lincoln Commission on Human Rights Meeting
+ When: 3:45 pm
+ Where: County/City Building, Council Chambers, 555 South 10th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free and open to the public!
More details: They don't seem to post their agendas online, which is troubling!
Thursday, February 26
Public Meeting: Telecommunications / Cable Television Advisory Board
+ When: 4:30 pm
+ Where: County/City Building, Room 303, 555 South 10th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free and open to the public!
More details: The Telecommunications / Cable Television Advisory Board advises the city on telecommunications policy. The agenda for this meeting has not yet been posted, but will be found here.
Friday, February 27
Music: Matt Cox & The Marauders
+ When: 5 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10
More details: The singer/songwriter and his Americana band!
Friday, February 27
Music: All Knowing McGill Album Release: Oak Creek
+ When: 9 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10
More details: Come out and celebrate the release of country act All Knowing McGill's newest album, which will be played in its entirety. Luna River will open the show!
Friday, February 27
Music: Grace Lundy + Swaul Pope + Happy John
+ When: 9 pm
+ Where: Bodega's Alley, 1418 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $2 cover
More details: Some cool local acts! Links to their stuff:
+ Grace Lundy: spotify / insta / linktree
+ Swaul Pope: bandcamp / insta
+ Happy John: bandcamp / insta
Saturday, February 28
Music: Blue House + Rent to Own Horns
+ When: 5 to 8 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $12
Saturday, February 28
Music: Ro Hempel Band
+ When: 9 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10
More details: Come listen to this reggae-pop rock quintet!
Sunday, March 1
Music: Ricky Chilton
+ When: 8 pm (doors), 9 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $12 advance tickets | $15 day of the show | Buy tickets here
More details: Links to music and socials: bandcamp / spotify / linktree / insta
Things to do later this year:
Saturday, March 7
Art: Junk Drawer Issue #4 release party!
+ When: 3 to 5 pm
+ Where: Raygun, 1219 P St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: "Snacks and drinks will be provided while you grab a zine, mingle with artists and look through the store. We will also be collaborating with @MsShades, a Junk Drawer featured artist who will be in attendance twisting balloon animals!"
Monday, March 2
Books: Gere BookTalks
+ When: 2 to 3 pm
+ Where: Gere Branch Library, 2400 South 56th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: "Please join us at Gere Branch for a casual book discussion group. You don't need to read a specific book or have anything prepared. A library staff member will start off by talking about something they've been reading and then each group member can tell the group about something they are reading. Don't want to talk? That's fine - come and listen! This is a spectacular opportunity to get ideas for books you may not already know about and to spread the word about books you love."
Wednesday, March 4
Books: "Let's Get Books Together" Book Club
+ When: 6:30 to 7:30 pm
+ Where: Gere Branch Library, 2400 South 56th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: A monthly discussion of LGBTQ+ books! This month's books are kids books: Grandpa’s Pride by Harry Woodgate; The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish by Lil Miss Hot Mess; I am Jazz! by Jessica Herthel
Friday, March 6
Crafting: First Friday Craft Night
+ When: 6 to 8 pm
+ Where: Handspoken, 140 N 8th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: "Handspoken (Formerly Ten Thousand Villages) hosts a craft night in collaboration with Downtown Lincoln Artwalk First Friday. These events are free to anyone and everyone. The crafts vary each month. The craft for each month will be announced here and on our social media!"
Friday, March 6
Music: Western Grip
+ When: 9 pm
+ Where: Bodega's Alley, 1418 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Not sure if there's a cover!
More details: A doom country band from Columbia, Missouri.
Saturday, March 7
Market: Indigenous Farmers' Market
+ When: noon to 5 pm
+ Where: Indian Center Inc, 1100 Military Rd. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free but there will be items to purchase!
More details: "Join us for a special indigenous farmers market sponsored by the UNL Tribal Extension Office. We will be selling soup, frybread and wojapi, as well as herbal hair oil, tallow cream, handmade jewelry and more!"
Saturday, March 7
Music: Cold Glock + Tombstone + All my senses + Set the bar low
+ When: 6 pm (doors), 7 pm (show)
+ Where: 1867 Bar, 101 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 cover
More details: Some Nebraska, Colorado and New England hardcore! Here are links to their stuff:
+ Cold Glock: insta
+ Tombstone: bandcamp / insta / linktree
+ All my senses: bandcamp / insta / youtube
+ Set the bar low: bandcamp / insta / linktree
Saturday, March 7
Music: Interrobang One Year Annivesary Show
+ When: 5:30 pm (doors), 6:30 pm (show)
+ Where: Proyecto Cultural, 2222 Y St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $12 cover | $10 if you bring a zine!
More details: Featuring music from alls, Boy Seeking Band, KJ Teder, and Jet Set!
Friday, March 13
Music: The Velvet Daydream + The Groove Lagoon + Joyrager
+ When: 10 pm
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $5 suggested donation
More details: Links to the bands' socials and music:
+ The Velvet Daydream: spotify / insta / website / linktree
+ The Groove Lagoon: spotify / insta / website / linktree
+ Joyrager: spotify / insta
Saturday, March 14
Music: The Killigans + The Sleights + Casey Joe and The Ghosts
+ When: 9 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $17.20 | Buy tickets here
More details: Some cool bands playing! The Killigans kicked ass at Lincoln Exposed, so definitely check them out.
Sunday, March 15
Music: Seven Teller + Underbite + Winnifred Worm Friend
+ When: 8 pm (doors) | 9 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $7 | $10 under 21
More details: The Baltimore dance-punk project Seven Teller, with support from cool local acts!
Tuesday, March 17
Music: Vicious Rumors + Fallen Reign + Twisted Chrome + Unthroned
+ When: 6 pm (doors)
+ Where: 1867 Bar, 101 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $28.20 advance tickets | Buy here
More details: The power metal band hits Lincoln! Support from local and Omaha acts.
Wednesday, March 18
Books: The B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Books) Club
+ When: 6:30 to 7:30 pm
+ Where: Bennett Martin Public Library, 4th Floor Auditorium, 136 S. 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details from the library: "The B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Books) Club is designed for people who like to gather with fellow book-lovers to discuss whatever they’ve been reading and enjoying lately, without the pressure of assigned reading. Each meeting is “themed,” so participants can select a title that matches the monthly theme."
This month's theme: "Let's celebrate the Oscars with our favorite page-to-screen adaptations!"
Friday, March 20
Music: Jxhnny Bliss (COPE)acetic Album Release
+ When: 7 pm (doors), 8 pm (show)
+ Where: Bourbon Theatre, 1415 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $22.09 GA advance tickets (includes online fees) | $2 fee for under 21 at the door
More details: Looks like it'll be a big show with a half-dozen other performers!
Saturday, March 21
Music: The Steel Wheels + Corson Branch Buzzard Club + Rascal Martinez
+ When: 7 pm (doors), 8 pm (show)
+ Where: Bourbon Theatre, 1415 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $33.93 GA advance tickets (includes online fees) | Tables and day of show tickets cost more!
More details: Some American bands. Not super familiar with the other two, but the Corson Branch Buzzard Club gave one of my favorite performances at this year's Lincoln Exposed!
Saturday, March 21
Music: Social Cinema + alls + JACK
+ When: 8 pm
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $5
More details: Some rad local bands! Links to their music and stuff:
+ Social Cinema: website / bandcamp / insta
+ alls: bandcamp / insta / linktree
+ JACK: spotify / insta / linktree
Sunday, March 22
Music: Pump Action + The Retrograde
+ When: 8 pm (doors) | 9 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $12 advance tickets | $15 day of show
More details: The Nashville indie pop band Pump Action and Florida rockers The Retrograde are playing Lincoln!
Thursday, March 26
Books: Book Club - Just Desserts
+ When: 6:30 to 7:45 pm
+ Where: Bennett Martin Public Library, 4th Floor Auditorium, 136 S. 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
This month's theme: "The group will read and discuss the 2024 thriller/suspense novel The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley, a stand-alone novel."
Thursday, March 26
Community Meeting: Solutions Briefing Rally
+ When: 6:30 to 8 pm
+ Where: Southwood Lutheran, 4301 Wilderness Hills (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: Organized by Justice in Action, an interfaith, grassroots coalition of faith communities in Lancaster County.
Saturday, March 28
Art: Teach-in: The Myth of the American Dream
+ When: 2 pm
+ Where: Sheldon Museum of Art, 12th and R St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free! But registration is required
More details: "Gabriel Bruguier, assistant professor and research specialist librarian at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, leads a teach-in examining the myth of the American dream. This teach-in is an interactive, multidisciplinary engagement with artist Nicholas Galanin's work 'The American Dream is Alie and Well,' which is featured in the exhibition 'Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity' at Sheldon Museum of Art."
Saturday, March 28
Protest: No Kings III
+ When: TBD
+ Where: TBD
+ Cost: It's a protest! Of course it's free! Just show up!
More details TBD
Wednesday, April 1
Books: "Let's Get Books Together" Book Club
+ When: 6:30 to 7:30 pm
+ Where: Gere Branch Library, 2400 South 56th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: A monthly discussion of LGBTQ+ books! This month's books: Carmilla (the classic) by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu; and Carmilla: The First Vampire (the modern) by Amy Chu
Thursday, April 9
Theater: Capital City
+ When: 7:30 pm
+ Where: Carson Theater at the Lied Center, 301 N 12th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $37 for adults | $22 UNL students and people 18 & under
More details: "Money. Corruption. Murder. Welcome to Capital City. In this searing original play inspired by Nebraska author Mari Sandoz’ infamous novel Capital City, the Great Depression has split the people of a fictional Midwestern city in two: the rich and the poor. What lengths will the have-nots go to gain back their land, homes, and dignity? How far will the haves go to make sure they control it all?"
More showings scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
Saturday, April 25
Earth Day Celebration
+ When: 10 am to 2 pm
+ Where: Nebraska Innovation Campus, 2021 Transformation Dr. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Seems to be free?
More details: More details TBD
Thursday, April 30
Community Meeting: Nehemiah Action Assembly
+ When: 6:30 to 8 pm
+ Where: St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: Organized by Justice in Action, an interfaith, grassroots coalition of faith communities in Lancaster County.
Wednesday, May 20
Music: POET + The Almas + Embers Rise + After Arizona
+ When: 6 pm (doors), 7 pm (show)
+ Where: Bourbon Theatre, 1415 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $13.86 (including online fees)