What to do this weekend - March 12, 2026
Plus: What will the Great Plains look like in 50 years?
Hi,
Welcome back to This Week In Lincoln.
Here's a few things to know:
- The 2026 Academy Awards ceremony is this weekend, and the Ross is running an Oscars pick-em contest. The person with the most correct guesses will receive free admission to the theater for an entire year! Make sure you enter before Sunday, March 15.
- The Nebraska Heritage book club, which meets monthly at the downtown library, is currently reading a novel that's very relevant to Lincoln: Mari Sandoz's cutting and very political Capital City. The book club will meet on Friday, March 27 from noon to 1 pm in the Auditorium at Bennett Martin Library to discuss it. (If you've never read Sandoz's book, now is the perfect time, as there's a new theatrical adaptation of Capital City coming to the Lied Center in April!)
- The Center for Great Plains Studies' annual conference kicks off in a few weeks. It runs from Tuesday, March 31 to Thursday, April 2, and most of the events will take place at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center. This year's theme is "Great Plains Futures": Speakers, workshops and panels will explore what our region could look like over the next 50 years. Tickets are $100 for the general public and $25 for students, but there are several free events that I'll try to highlight in future issues of the newsletter.
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Thursday, March 12
Thursday, March 12
Film: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)
+ When: 6:30 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10
More details: "History professor George (Richard Burton) and his boozy wife, Martha (Elizabeth Taylor), return late one Saturday night from a cocktail party at the home of the college president, Martha’s father. Martha announces that she invited another couple, newly appointed instructor Nick (George Segal) and his timid wife, Honey (Sandy Dennis), over for a nightcap. When the younger couple arrive, the night erupts into a no-holds-barred torrent of marital angst and verbal tirades."
One night only! Part of the Ross's "Nebraska at the Oscars" series.
Thursday, March 12
Community: Good Trouble Team Meeting
+ When: 6 pm (postcard writing to elected officials), 6:30 pm (guest speakers)
+ Where: Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 840 S. 17th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: This week, the Good Trouble Team will hear from Rev. Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock, a faith leader who was arrested at a Minneapolis airport protest, and Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis, associate professor of Christian Ethics and Social Transformation at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.
The meeting is open to all, regardless of church affiliation or faith tradition (or lack thereof).
Thursday, March 12
Film: Dreams
+ When: 7:20 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $12 evening show
More details about the film: "A powerful socialite (Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain) and a promising ballet dancer (Isaac Hernández) begin a dangerous affair. When he secretly crosses the US-Mexico border, she takes desperate measures to protect their future together. A tense, erotic drama from acclaimed director Michel Franco (Memory, New Order)."
Last chance to see this at the Ross!
Thursday, March 12
Film: Train Dreams
+ When: 5:10 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 matinee
More details about the film: "Based on the beloved novella by Denis Johnson, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier (Golden Globe-nominee Joel Edgerton), whose life unfolds during an era of unprecedented change in early 20th century America. Orphaned at a young age, Robert grows into adulthood among the towering forests of the Pacific Northwest, where he helps expand the nation’s railroad empire alongside men as unforgettable as the landscapes they inhabit. After a tender courtship, he marries Gladys (Academy Award-nominee Felicity Jones) and they build a home together, though his work often takes him far from her and their young daughter. When his life takes an unexpected turn, Robert finds beauty, brutality and newfound meaning for the forests and trees he has felled."
Last chance to see this at the Ross!
Thursday, March 12
Music: Weekly Open Mic for Songwriters
+ When: 6 pm (signup begins) | 6:30 to 9 pm (open mic)
+ Where: Crescent Moon Coffee, 140 N 8th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free! But the organizers request that you purchase something from Crescent Moon.
More details: "Our open mic nights showcase local singer/songwriters--whether you're a seasoned performer or a new comer that wants to perform in front of an audience for the first time, come on out and join the fun!"
Thursday, March 12
Poetry: Lincoln Poetry Slam
+ When: 6:30 pm (doors), 7 pm (show)
+ Where: Larksong Writers Place, 1600 N. Cotner (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 suggested donation
More details: Monthly open mic and poetry slam! Find specific details on how to register here if you want to perform.
Thursday, March 12
Social: Weekly Leftists Meetup
+ When: 5 to 7 pm
+ Where: Crescent Moon Coffee, 140 N 8th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: Organized by Lincoln DSA. More from their Instagram post: "Who's ready for some spring weather?! Door knocking, tabling, and organizing conversations come rain or shine, we are here to welcome you into the chapter specifically or the left as a whole!"
Thursday, March 12
Theater: World Premiere of Crystal Skillman's The Rocket Men
+ When: 7:30 pm
+ Where: Lied Center, 301 N 12th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $39 general admission | $23 for UNL students and anyone 18 and under
More details: "Seven women step into the roles of the former Nazis who sent us to the moon to share with us a story about the team that formed the backbone of NASA in the most unlikely of places ... A startling new play about the intersection of scientific exploration and moral responsibility, The Rocket Men asks what it means 'to be an American.'"
More showings scheduled through Sunday, March 22!
Friday, March 13
Friday, March 13
Music: Dirty Talker + Within Wilds + Flannel Lewis
+ When: 9 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10
More details: Prog rock bands and a local hip hop artist! Links to their music and stuff:
+ Dirty Talker: bandcamp / spotify / insta
+ Within Wilds: bandcamp / spotify / insta / linktree
+ Flannel Lewis: bandcamp / insta
Friday, March 13
Drag: Bookish Burlesque & Drag Show
+ When: 8:30 pm
+ Where: DAME, 2713 N 48th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 cover | 21+ only
More details: There will also be raffles, as well as books and bookish gifts available to purchase. All proceeds will go to benefit A Novel Idea!
Friday, March 13
Film: On Golden Pond (1981)
+ When: 7:30 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10
More details: "Cantankerous retiree Norman Thayer (Henry Fonda) and his conciliatory wife, Ethel (Katharine Hepburn), spend summers at their New England vacation home on the shores of idyllic Golden Pond. This year, their adult daughter, Chelsea (Jane Fonda), visits with her new fiancée and his teenage son, Billy (Doug McKeon) on their way to Europe. After leaving Billy behind to bond with Norman, Chelsea returns, attempting to repair the long-strained relationship with her aging father before it’s too late."
One night only! Part of the Ross's "Nebraska at the Oscars" series.
Friday, March 13
Film: Obex
+ When: 5 pm | 7:20 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 matinee | $12 evening show
More details about the film: "In pre-internet 1987, Conor and his dog Sandy live a life of seclusion, lost in the slow-rendering graphics of early Macs and televisions aglow with late night horror movie marathons. But when he begins playing OBEX, a new and mysterious, state-of-the-art computer game, he finds himself trapped in a low-tech, but high-stakes analog hellscape as the line between reality and game blurs. Audacious and uncanny, writer-director Albert Birney’s OBEX is a delightfully skewed lo-fi fantasy. Shot in striking black and white, this surreally nostalgic nightmare revisits the dawn of personal computing to reflect on the loneliness of our always-online present day."
More showings scheduled from March 13 to 19.
Friday, March 13
Film: Sirāt
+ When: 4:50 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 matinee
More details about the film: "From writer-director Oliver Laxe (Fire Will Come, Mimosas) comes an explosive and transformative descent into the Moroccan desert, where a Spanish father and his young son infiltrate an underground rave scene in search of a missing girl."
More showings scheduled from March 13 to 26.
Friday, March 13
Music: Idle Freaks + Lou Lou Louie! + Lazarus Go Home + Everbody's Friend
+ When: 8 pm
+ Where: Bodega's Alley, 1418 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 cover
More details: Two-piece band from Colorado supported by some cool Nebraska acts! Links to their music and socials:
+ Idle Freaks: spotify / insta / linktree
+ Lou Lou Louie: spotify / insta / linktree
+ Lazarus Go Home: spotify / insta / linktree
+ Everybody's Friend: spotify / insta
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
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.
Saturday, March 14
Art: The Bison Are Coming
+ When: 9 am to 3 pm
+ Where: UNL State Museum, 645 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free with the cost of admission!
More details: "The larger-than-life bronze bison statues created by Nebraska artist Gary Staab are visiting Morrill Hall on their way to the Smithsonian. Join UNSM educators, Smithsonian staff, and community partners for a day of hands-on activities celebrating our national mammal. Visitors will also learn about the statues' creation and can explore Morrill Hall's temporary exhibit 'Bison.'"
Saturday, March 14
Drag: Loud & Proud: Star City Pride Benefit Show
+ When: 10 pm
+ Where: Das Haus, 1640 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 cover
More details: "Join us for a fun evening featuring representatives from Pride festivals all over Nebraska! Raffle prizes, drag, and all around fun!"
Saturday, March 14
Film: Sideways (2004)
+ When: 1:30 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10
More details: "Struggling writer and wine enthusiast Miles (Paul Giamatti) takes his engaged friend, Jack (Thomas Haden Church), on a trip to wine country for a last single-guy bonding experience. While Miles wants to relax and enjoy the wine, Jack is in search of a fling before his wedding. Soon Jack is sleeping with Stephanie (Sandra Oh), while her friend Maya (Virginia Madsen) connects with Miles. When Miles lets slip that Jack is getting married, both women are furious, sending the trip into disarray."
One night only! Part of the Ross's "Nebraska at the Oscars" series.
Saturday, March 14
Film: Affliction (1997)
+ When: 7:30 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10
More details: "In a small New Hampshire town, washed-up cop Wade Whitehouse (Nick Nolte) has a troubled past, an abusive father (James Coburn), the contempt of his ex-wife (Mary Beth Hurt) and an unimpressive streak as a lawman. When hunting guide Jack Hewitt (Jim True) reports a businessman’s accidental death during a hunting trip, Wade believes he has a chance to turn around his life, if he can prove it was murder. Increasingly obsessed, Wade begins to lose his composure during the investigation."
One night only! Part of the Ross's "Nebraska at the Oscars" series.
Saturday, March 14
Market: Community Free Market
+ When: 10:30 am to noon
+ Where: Eiseley Branch Library, 1530 Superior St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: “It’s like a yard sale, except everything is free!" Find more info, including tips on event etiquette, at the event's Facebook page.
Sunday, March 15
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!
Sunday, March 15
Comedy: Zootenanny Presents: Blind Stein!
+ When: 8:30 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: There seems to be a cover, but not sure what it is!
More details: "For the last 13 years, Blind Stein has taken to the road with a comedic style that is keenly aware as it is gut-wrenchingly funny. The gregarious 40-year-old non-practicing Catholic, who hails from the blue-collar bubble of West Peoria, IL, uses his sharp, sarcastic tongue to skewer everything from politics to pop culture to the hilarious details of his own chaotic life."
Sunday, March 15
Music: Abendmusik presents J.S. Bach’s Mass in B minor
+ When: 6 pm
+ Where: First Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: "For the first time in its storied history, Abendmusik will offer a performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B minor -- arguably the most transcendent music yet composed. Tom Trenney leads sounding light, the Plymouth Choir, soloists, and the Abendmusik Orchestra in this profoundly moving work."
Things to do next week:
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!
Monday, March 16
Public Meeting: City Council
+ When: 3 to 5 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, 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
Art: Who What Wednesdays
+ When: 6 to 7:30 pm
+ Where: Turbine Flats, 2124 Y St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: This week's presenters are: Karen Kunc, Visual Artist & Director of Constellation Studios; Pawl Tisdale, Visual Artist; and Deb Flowers, Voices of Hope. Each will present for 20 minutes, followed by a Q&A.
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
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, March 20
Community: Near South Tool Library - Grand Opening
+ When: 5:30 pm
+ Where: Basement of the Hope House – First Plymouth, 2045 E St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: "Libraries aren’t just for books. The Near South Tool Library is a “library of things project” organized by neighbors for neighbors. All Lincolnites are welcome to visit the library and borrow tools donated by residents from across the city! Join us as we launch this project of sharing."
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: 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
Saturday, March 21
Music: Syinide + Anxiety + Figuring It Out + Boyseekingband
+ When: 8 pm (doors), 8:30 pm (show)
+ Where: 1867 Bar, 101 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10
More details: Some midwest alt-rock bands! Links to their stuff:
+ Syinide: insta / website
+ Anxiety: insta
+ Figuring It Out: insta / youtube
+ Boyseekingband: spotify / insta
Sunday, March 22
Music: Pump Action + The Retrograde
+ When: 8 pm (doors) | 8:30 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!
Things to do later this year:
Saturday, March 28
Protest: No Kings III
+ When: 9 to 11 am
+ Where: Helen Boosalis Bike Trail between 27th and 56th St.
+ Cost: It's a protest! Of course it's free! Just show up!
More details: TBD
Tuesday, March 24
Public Meeting: Lincoln Board of Education
+ When: 6 pm
+ Where: Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O St. (Google Maps)
More details: This meeting is open to the public. The agenda for this meeting has not yet been posted, but will be found here.
Wednesday, March 25
Music: Fatal Fantasy + The Sparrows + Garlick
+ When: 8 pm (doors), 9 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $7 | $10 for under 21
More details: Omaha hard rock band Fatal Fantasy with support from Omaha blues rockers The Sparrows and cover band Garlick.
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: 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: Found + Seen: A Collector and An Artist on Making and Looking
+ When: 5 pm (doors) | 5:30 pm (start)
+ Where: International Quilt Museum, 1523 N. 33rd St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free, but the museum requests that you RSVP | Click here to RSVP
More details: A discussion between collector Roderick Kiracofe and quilt artist Zak Foster on their understanding and appreciation of quiltmaking. There will be appetizers and refreshments along with free gallery access from 5 to 7 pm. (Kiracofe's latest exhibition "The Collector's Eye" is currently on display.)
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
Outdoors: Species ID Walk at Wilderness Park
+ When: 1 to 3 pm
+ Where: 14th Street entrance parking lot of Wilderness Park (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free! But space is limited so you must register in advance
More details: "Join Conservation Nebraska for a free guided hike with Adam Hintz, Executive Director of Friends of Wilderness Park, and oak woodland ecologist Chance Brueggemann, of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Northern Prairies Land Trust. Together, we’ll explore the diverse wildlife species found within Wilderness Park!
Learn how to identify a variety of plants, mushrooms, and animals while hearing fascinating insights from two experts who have a wealth of knowledge."
Sunday, March 29
Music: Geno Beach + As In Heaven As In Hell + Romantic Hardware
+ When: 8 pm (doors), 9 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $7 | $10 for under 21
More details: The Denver-based synth-pop acts Geno Beach and As In Heaven As In Hell with support from locals Romantic Hardware.
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
Wednesday, April 1
History: Otoe-Missouria History, Activism and Representation — A Panel Discussion
+ When: 5:30 to 7 pm
+ Where: Sheldon Art Museum, 12th and R St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free, but registration is encouraged | Click here to register
More details: "Otoe-Missouria tribal members discuss their history in southeast Nebraska, their current experiences, activism and representation, and the concept of landcestry.' Panelists include Christina Goodson, Veronica Pipestem, Lena’ Black, Cory DeRoin, and Johnnie Jae. This panel discussion is free and open to everyone. Registration is encouraged."
Monday, April 6
Music: Anand Wilder + Shadow Work
+ When: 6 pm (doors), 7 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $12 advance | $15 day of the show | $3 extra for minors
More details: One of the co-founders of Yeasayer is on tour for his solo psych rock album Psychic Lessons, supported by the Denver-based indie pysch-rock trio Shadow Work.
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!
Tuesday, April 14
Public Meeting: Lincoln Board of Education
+ When: 6 pm
+ Where: Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O St. (Google Maps)
More details: This meeting is open to the public. The agenda for this meeting has not yet been posted, but will be found here.
Wednesday, April 15
Art: Who What Wednesdays
+ When: 6 to 7:30 pm
+ Where: LUX Center, 2601 N 48th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: This week's presenters are TBA. Each will present for 20 minutes, followed by a Q&A.
Saturday, April 18
Music: The Killigans "This is Only a Drill" Album Release
+ When: 7 pm (doors), 8 pm (show)
+ Where: Bourbon Theatre, 1415 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $22.09 (including fees)
More details: With support from The Bishops and Alli and I
Saturday, April 18
Music: The Whips – From Kansas, With Love Album Release Tour
+ When: 9 pm
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: No cover!
More details: The KC-based funk pop group returns to Duffy's! Local support TBD
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: Multiple activities scheduled including a bike rodeo, face painting, and a clothing swap. Local food will be available. Join 40+ organizations in celebrating Earth Day!
Tuesday, April 28
Public Meeting: Lincoln Board of Education
+ When: 6 pm
+ Where: Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O St. (Google Maps)
More details: This meeting is open to the public. The agenda for this meeting has not yet been posted, but will be found here.
Thursday, April 30
Community: 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.
Saturday, May 9
Music: Thirst Things First + Winnifred Worm Friend + Endorphins + Underbite
+ When: 9 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10
More details: Some rocking local acts plus an LA-based alt rock band.
Tuesday, May 12
Public Meeting: Lincoln Board of Education
+ When: 6 pm
+ Where: Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O St. (Google Maps)
More details: This meeting is open to the public. The agenda for this meeting has not yet been posted, but will be found here.
Saturday, May 16
Music: Speak No Evil Music Festival
+ When: 7 pm (doors), 7:30 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $12 advance tickets | $15 day of show
More details: The inaugural festival will be a one-night event with all-local instrumental music bands and two stages. A huge lineup, including: The Machete Archive, Within Wilds, Whip Sigils, The Sub-Vectors, The Radical Sabbatical, Vector 23, Möbius, Custom Filth, Smith and Jessen, and Agrónomo.
Tuesday, May 19
Community: 2026 State of Civic Life Conference
+ When: 7:30 am to 6:30 pm
+ Where: Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center, 2021 Transformation Dr. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $75 | $50 for students
More details: "Civic Nebraska’s State of Civic Life Conference on Tuesday, May 19th 2026 will convene community organizers, civic educators, and system reform advocates to collaborate, educate, and plan for the future of our democracy and civic society in the heartland of the United States."
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)