What to do this weekend - January 22, 2026

Thursday, January 22
Film: The Choral

+ When: 6 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 at 4:50 pm

More details about the film: "1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. Determined to press ahead, the Choral’s ambitious committee decides to recruit local teens to fill their ranks, and engage an uncompromising new chorus master recently returned from Germany (Ralph Fiennes)."

More showings through January 29!

Thursday, January 22
Music: Josh Hoyer's Colossal 4 BLUES CRUISE Bon Voyage Party

+ When: 6 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Not sure if there's a cover!

Thursday, January 22
Music: Sideshow Sessions: Monte Peck

+ When: 7 to 10 pm
+ Where: Sideshow Speakeasy, 151 N 8th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Not sure if there's a cover!

More details: "Settle in for an intimate night of live music as Monte Peck takes over the Sideshow Speakeasy for our first Sideshow Sessions of the new year. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, cozy vibes, and a warm midweek escape inside Lincoln’s hidden basement bar."

Thursday, January 22
Politics: A Legislative Listening Session with former State Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks

+ When: 5:30 to 7 pm
+ Where: The Post, 2001 N St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free and open to the public!

More details: Pansing Brooks is a candidate seeking to represent District 28 in the Nebraska Legislature. She previously served as a senator for the district from 2015 to 2023. "The purpose of the listening session is to give people an opportunity to raise concerns about pending issues before the legislature, learn more about the legislative process, and build a sense of shared community," according to a post on Pansing Brooks's Facebook page.

Friday, January 23
Books: Bethany BookTalks

+ When: 10:30 to 11:30 am
+ Where: Bethany Branch, 1810 North Cotner Blvd. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!

More details from the library's website: "Bethany BookTalks welcomes everyone for a morning of good books. Since 2001, speakers have presented a group of books, sometimes with a theme and sometimes not. These informal presentations allow for good conversation as well."

This week's booktalk: "Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors curator, Deb, will talk about the Heritage Room’s mission and some of the contemporary Nebraska authors she enjoys."

Friday, January 23
Film: No Other Choice

+ When: 6 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 at 4:50 pm | $12 at 7:35 pm

More details about the film: "From director Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, The Handmaiden) and based on Donald E. Westlake’s novel The Ax, NO OTHER CHOICE follows Man-su on his desperate hunt for a new job after his abrupt layoff from the paper company he served for 25 years."

More showings through February 5!

Friday, January 23
Music: Gabe Nelson w/Pants! Friday Afternoon Club

+ When: 5 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10

More details: Come out and support a local, multi-genre band! Follow them on instagram here.

Friday, January 23
Writing: Time Traveler's Writing Group (Discussion Group)

+ When: 10 am to noon
+ Where: College View Church - Church Board Room, 4801 Prescott Ave (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Seems to be free!

More details: "Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity." Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories? This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories. New members welcome."

Saturday, January 24
Animals: 4-H Cat Show

+ When: 9 am
+ Where: Sandhills Global Event Center, 4100 N 84th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Seems to be free to attend, though there's a small fee to show your cat.

More details: "This Cat Show will be the purrrrfect opportunity to learn and practice showing your cat in 4‑H! Open to all youth ages 8–18, with a Clover Kids opportunity for youth 5–7 "

Saturday, January 24
Books: Visiting Author – Brad Bigelow – Virginia Faulkner: A Life in Two Acts

+ When: 4:30 to 5:30 pm
+ Where: Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Seems to be free!

More details: Brad Bigelow will be presenting his upcoming book Virginia Faulkner: A Life in Two Acts, published by the University of Nebraska Press. You can pre-order your copy of the book from Francie & Finch Bookshop here!

Saturday, January 24
History: Geologic History of the Nebraska Sand Hills

+ When: 1 to 2 pm
+ Where: Nebraska History Museum, 131 Centennial Mall North (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!

More details: Come hear Conservation Nebraska’s Dr. David Loope deliver a talk about the Nebraska Sand Hills. "We will explore how sand and silt are transported by wind and how dunes and loess are formed. This will be followed by a discussion of sediment sources and what we know, and still do not know, about the age and dynamics of the Sand Hills," according to the event page.

Saturday, January 24
Music: Dorothy's Dishes "Flatwater Revival" Album Release Show

+ When: 7 pm
+ Where: Latvian Evangelic Lutheran Church Social Hall, 1231 S 33rd St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Tickets are $10, and you must reserve a spot by emailing dorothysdishes@gmail.com

A local band! spotify / insta

Saturday, January 24
Music: The Raw Nerve

+ When: 5 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Not sure if there's a cover!

Saturday, January 24
Science: Investigate Saturday Science Lab: Simple Machines

+ When: 10 am to 1 pm
+ Where: University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall, 645 North 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free with the cost of museum admission!

More details: "Join UNSM educators for hands-on activities exploring the simple machines that allow us to do our work: levers, pulleys, wheels and axels, inclined plains, wedges, and screws."

Saturday, January 24
Theater: The Two-Character Play Performance

+ When: 7:30 pm
+ Where: BLIXT Arts Lab, 2626 N 48th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $20 for adults | $16 for students

More details: "On the evening of a scheduled performance, Felice and Clare discover that the rest of the acting company and stagehands have abandoned them. With an audience waiting and only two actors present, they decide to perform the aptly titled The Two-Character Play. As the evening unfolds, the boundaries between performance and reality begin to dissolve. What starts as a play becomes something far more intimate and unsettling, leaving both the actors and the audience to question whether Felice and Clare are performing a script, or reliving unresolved trauma from a past domestic tragedy."

Saturday, January 24
Writing: Adult Spelling Bee

+ When: 4 to 5 pm
+ Where: Gere Branch Library, 2400 South 56th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free! But registration is required.

More details: "Good spellers: unite, then divide and fight! We will have a competition where contestants spell words in ranges of difficulty. Prizes will be awarded to the winning individual or team!"

Sunday, January 25
Books: Silent Book Club

+ When: 2:30 to 4 pm
+ Where: Sower Books, 914 N 70th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!

More details: Come with a book of your choice (no assigned reading, audiobooks are welcome with headphones) and spend part of the afternoon reading quietly. Learn more about Silent Book Clubs here.

Sunday, January 25
Market: Vinyl Brew @ Boiler Brewing - Downtown

+ When: 1 to 5 pm
+ Where: Boiler Brewing Company, 129 N 10th St. #8 (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Doesn't seem to be a cover!

More details: "Join us for a Vinyl Brew in Downtown Lincoln. We'll have New & Used vinyl for you to peruse & find your next favorite album."

Sunday, January 25
Party: fiftyfifty issue 3 release party

+ When: 6 pm (doors), 7:30 pm (start)
+ Where: Bourbon Theatre, 1415 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $8.21 (including online fees)

More details: fifityfifty is a Nebraska-based skateboarding magazine. Featuring videos by the booey boys, taylor dao and nate judds.

Monday, January 26
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, January 27
Music: Happy Birthday Mozart!

+ When: 10 am to 3 pm
+ Where: Southeast Community College - Room 206-208, 8800 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Seems to be free!

More details: The Lincoln Music Teachers Association presents a special event to celebrate the 270th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). The music of Mozart will be performed continuously throughout the five hours by Lincoln area musicians. "You are welcome to come and listen as long as you want! Two grand pianos will be supplied by Great Plains Piano Company," according to the LMTA.

Tuesday, January 27
Public Meeting: Lincoln Board of Education

+ When: 6 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.

Thursday, January 29
Books: 4th Chapter Boozy Book Fair

+ When: 5 to 9 pm
+ Where: White Elm Brewing Co, 720 Van Dorn St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: There will be books and food available to purchase!

More details: A collaboration between Elleinad Books and White Elm.

Thursday, January 29
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: "SPECIAL 200th MEETING CELEBRATION!! In January, the Just Desserts mystery discussion group celebrates its 200th meeting with a special theme: All participants are encouraged to share "The book that made you become a mystery or thriller fan". After this, attendees will share a round robin of whatever else they've been reading recently (emphasizing mysteries)."

Thursday, January 29
Public Meeting: StarTran Advisory Board Meeting

+ When: 8:15 to 9:45 am
+ Where: County/City Building, Bill Luxford Studio, 555 South 10th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free and open to the public!

More details: This board provides recommendations and advice on the operation of the city bus system. The agenda for this meeting can be found here.

Thursday, January 29
Public Meeting: Lincoln Commission on Human Rights

+ When: 3:45 to 4:45 pm
+ Where: Council Chambers, County/City Building, 555 South 10th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free and open to the public!

More details: The agendas for this committee's meetings don't seem to be available online, which is concerning.

Friday, January 30
Books: Bethany BookTalks

+ When: 10:30 to 11:30 am
+ Where: Bethany Branch, 1810 North Cotner Blvd. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!

More details from the library's website: "Bethany BookTalks welcomes everyone for a morning of good books. Since 2001, speakers have presented a group of books, sometimes with a theme and sometimes not. These informal presentations allow for good conversation as well."

This week's booktalk: "'Once upon a time…' Nancy and Pam share their favorite children’s books from 2025."

Friday, January 30
Music: Joyce Manor 'I Used to Go to This Bar' Listening Party

+ When: 7 pm
+ Where: First Day Vinyl, 7301 S 27th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free! But they request that you RSVP on their website.

More details: You can preorder the album on First Day Vinyl's website or in person at the store for pickup on its release date (Jan. 30)!

Friday, January 30
Music: Sailing In Soup

+ When: 5 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10

More details: Expect a global tour of all soul-enriched musical styles from this Omaha based band.

Saturday, January 31
Community: Civic Saturday: Out of Many

+ When: 11 am to 12:30 pm
+ Where: Sheldon Museum of Art, 12th and R St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!

More details: "Civic Saturday returns to Sheldon on January 31 with the theme “Out of Many” inspired by the exhibition Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity and the ways artists reflect the American experience and how "Americanness" shows up amid many different, overlapping "American" identities. This Civic Saturday gathering is a special chance to wrestle with hyphens, identities, the power of plurality, and belonging in a public, joyful, reflective way. "

Sunday, February 1
Art: Painting at Parrish

+ When: 2 to 6 pm
+ Where: Parrish Studios, 14th and O St., Second floor (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!

More details: Come help to paint the indoor mural at Parrish Studios. There will also be a bake sale and merch available!

Sunday, February 1
Theater: Salon Reading Series: I'm Saving You a Seat by Sarah Elizabeth Grace

+ When: 2 pm
+ Where: Turbine Flats, 2124 Y St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free but donations suggested!

More details: "The Salon Reading Series is back for the new year! Returning in February, we present I'm Saving You a Seat by Sarah Elizabeth Grace, directed by Cesar Perez ... Light refreshments will be provided. As always, the ATC Salon Reading Series is supported by free-will donations and open to all!"

Tuesday, February 3
Music: Joji 'Piss in the Wind' Early Listening Party

+ When: 6 pm
+ Where: First Day Vinyl, 7301 S 27th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free! But they request that you RSVP on their website.

More details: You can preorder the album on First Day Vinyl's website or in person at the store for pickup on its release date (Feb. 6)!

Wednesday, February 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 book is Symptoms of Being Human by Jeff Garvin.

Thursday, February 5, 12 & 19
Crafting: Experience the Wheel

+ When: 1 to 3:30 pm
+ Where: LUX Center for the Arts, 2601 N 48th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $110

More details: "Experience the Wheel (Level 1) is a quick and dirty class that lets you dip your toe into the basics of wheel-thrown pottery. This three-week ceramics course, taught by LUX Artist-in-Residence David Kruk, is designed for people with no background in clay looking to experience the wheel in an easy and no-stress environment."

This class runs on Thursdays throughout the month, on February 5, 12, and 19.

Friday, February 6
Art: First Friday

+ When: First receptions typically start at 5:00 pm
+ Where: Downtown Lincoln
+ Cost: Free!

More details: The first Friday of every month a bunch of galleries and businesses are open late to showcase the work of Lincoln artists. Come out and support local art!

Friday, February 6
Art: First Friday: 'Patchwork: Quilts and Garments Across Cultures'

+ When: 5:30 pm
+ Where: International Quilt Museum, 1523 N. 33rd St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!

More details: There will be free access to the museum from 4 to 7 pm. Join for a presentation from professor Kylin Flothe on the exhibition “Patchwork: Quilts and Garments Across Cultures.”

Friday, February 6
Books: Bethany BookTalks

+ When: 10:30 to 11:30 am
+ Where: Bethany Branch, 1810 North Cotner Blvd. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!

More details from the library's website: "Bethany BookTalks welcomes everyone for a morning of good books. Since 2001, speakers have presented a group of books, sometimes with a theme and sometimes not. These informal presentations allow for good conversation as well."

This week's booktalk: "Victoria returns with her favorite recent reads."

Tuesday, February 10
Public Meeting: Board of Health

+ When: 4:30 to 5:30 pm
+ Where: Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, 3131 O St (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free and open to the public!

More details: The Board of Health is responsible for advising the local health department. The agenda for this meeting has not yet been posted but can be found here.

Tuesday, February 10
Public Meeting: Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization Officials Committee

+ When: 12:30 to 1:30 pm
+ Where: County/City Building, City Council Chambers, 555 South 10th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free and open to the public!

More details: The Lincoln MPO is responsible for transportation planning in the city and county. The agenda for this meeting has not yet been posted but can be found here.

Wednesday, February 11
Lecture: Great Plains Talk: Landscape Change in the Great Plains with Larkin Powell

+ When: 5:30 to 6:30 pm
+ Where: Center for Great Plains Studies, 1155 Q St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!

More details: "It is no surprise that Nebraska - at the heart of the Great Plains - has long served as a canvas for sweeping transformation. Once a prairie teeming with bison and Native maize, it has become a landscape of center pivot irrigation, herds of cattle and hybrid corn. How did these changes happen so quickly? And who were the people, policies and pressures that synchronized new uses of the land? "

Wednesday, February 11
Public Meeting: Community Forestry Advisory Board

+ When: 4 to 5 pm
+ Where: Lincoln Parks & Recreation Administrative Office, 3131 O St., Suite 300 (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free and open to the public!

More details: The Community Forestry Advisory Board provides advice and recommendations to the city on issues dealing with the planting, maintenance, and preservation of trees and vegetation on city property. The agenda for this meeting has not yet been posted but can be found here.

Wednesday to Saturday, Feb 11-14
Music: Lincoln Exposed 2026 - 21st Anniversary

+ When: Times TBD
+ Where: 1867 Bar | Bodega's Alley | Bourbon Theatre | Duffy's Tavern | Zoo Bar
+ Cost: All access pass is $45.78 (includes online fees)

More details: The annual celebration of all local music returns!

Thursday, February 12
Public Meeting: Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

+ When: 2 to 4:30 pm
+ Where: County/City Building, 555 S 10th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Open to the public!

More details: The agenda for this meeting has not yet been posted but will be found here.

Saturday, February 14
Community: Thickening Up the Neighborhood: Accessory Dwelling Units in Lincoln

+ When: 1:30 to 3 pm
+ Where: Bennett Martin Public Library, 136 S 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!

More details: "Homeowners, Aspiring Small-Scale Developers, and Housing Advocates! Join Strong Towns Lincoln as we chat with City Planning staff about coming changes to A.D.U. policy – aimed to help ease construction of additional housing at neighborhood scale! No prior experience or knowledge required to attend! Light refreshments will be provided."

Sunday, February 15
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."

Wednesday, February 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: "An unconventional love story."

Thursday, February 19
Music: Taraneh + support TBD

+ 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!

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!"

Vendor applications close January 16!

Saturday, February 21
Outdoors: Protect the Prairie - Cedar Cut

+ When: 10 to 11 am
+ 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
Party: Club 90s LA presents: Heated Rivalry Night

+ When: 9 pm
+ Where: Bourbon Theatre, 1415 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Tickets start at $28.27 (including online fees)

More details: "The viral party takes over Bourbon Theatre on 2/21 for the ultimate Heated Rivalry Night. Dance all night to HR edits, pop throwbacks, queer anthems, and nonstop high-energy hits. Photobooth, giveaways, and more."

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: 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.

Sunday, March 1
Music: Ricky Chilton

+ When: 8 pm
+ 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

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

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!"

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!"

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.

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!

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.