What to do this weekend - September 24, 2026
Vintage sales! Game nights! Films! And much more.
Hi,
This is my round-up of local events that goes out every Thursday morning. You can find the calendar below.
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Some other stuff you should know:
- At one point, there was a Nicki Walters show scheduled for Saturday at Duffy's. I know that because it was in my events newsletter for last week. But it seems like the show may have been cancelled? There are no posts announcing a cancellation that I can find, but it's no longer accessible on Duffy's event page and the show isn't listed on her website's tour page.
- Local craft studio Makit Takit has a multi-day crafting retreat that begins today and runs through Sunday! They've got a bunch of different classes, from making plant propagation vessels to embroidering sweaters and more. Find the full list of classes and buy tickets here.
Thanks for reading!
~ Ty
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Thursday, September 24
Thursday, September 24
Music: College Night: Southwind + Infielder + Joyrager
+ When: 9 pm (doors) | 9:30 (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: No cover | $10 for under 21
More details: Southwind, an outlaw y'all-ternative band from Kansas, is coming to town. With support from Omaha's Infielder and local fave Joyrager.
18+ show!
Thursday, September 24
Books: An Evening with Kurt Andersen
+ When: 5:30 pm
+ Where: Sheldon Museum of Art, 12th and R St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: Omaha native and author Kurt Andersen will discuss his Prairie Schooner essay, “Solitude ≠ Loneliness,” on Edward Hopper’s painting "Room in New York," which is held by the Sheldon's collection. He’ll also introduce his latest book, The Breakup, a dystopian road trip novel.
Thursday, September 24
Film: The Samurai and the Prisoner
+ When: 6 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $12 evening show | Half price for UNL students!
More details about the film: "When Lord Murashige (Masahiro Motoki) rises up against the tyrannical Oda (Bando Shingo), he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion." A new film from director Kiyoshi Kurosawa!
Last chance to see this at the Ross!
Thursday, September 24
Film: Tony
+ When: 5 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 matinee | Half price for UNL students!
More details about the film: Director Matt Johnson's new biopic of Anthony Bourdain, featuring Holdovers star Dominic Sessa as the titular character.
More showings through Thursday, October 1.
Thursday, September 24
Film: No Man’s Land Film Festival
+ When: 7 pm (doors) | 7:30 pm (films start)
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: A bunch of short films directed by and highlighting the experiences of women and gender-queer individuals in the outdoors.
Thursday, September 24
Music: Jazzocracy Returns!
+ When: 7 to 9 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: No cover!
More details: "The Jazzocracy is Lincoln's longest running weekly jazz Jam session. Open to students and jazz musicians to come jam or for anyone to come listen. Featuring a wide variety of modern and classic jazz compositions."
Now on Thursdays!
Thursday, September 24
Music: Spitting Image + MCM Max + Phuzz + FAHR
+ When: 6 pm (doors) | 7 pm (show)
+ Where: Bodega's Alley, 1418 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: No cover! | $5 fee for minors
More details: Post-hardcore act Spitting Image visits from Denver as part of their Married to Misery tour. They'll by joined by locals FAHR and Phuzz as well as Omaha's indie folk band MCM Max.
Thursday, September 24
Music: Shithook Live Band Karaoke!
+ When: 9:30 to 10:55 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Not sure about a cover
More details: You pick the song. Shithook plays it live! "They’re not just a band… they’re YOUR band."
21+ show!
Thursday, September 24
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 agenda for this meeting has not been posted (which is a problem) but is supposed to be found here.
Thursday, September 24
Sale: Mountain clothing sale
+ When: 1 to 8 pm
+ Where: Kaptains Port, 1301 S 11th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Each item is $5
More details: The Everett vintage store is hosting its annual mountain sale, which is what it sounds like: A huge pile of vintage clothes and accessories. It's a fun free-for-all. Show up and cram a bunch of stuff into a bag!
Continues on Friday and Saturday!
Thursday, September 24
Social: Game Night at Reactor!
+ When: 6 to 10 pm
+ Where: Reactor, 2124 Y St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $3 at the door
More details: Bring your own game or pick from one of theirs! Show up and have some fun.
Thursday, September 24
Social: Weekly Leftist Meetup
+ When: 5 to 7 pm
+ Where: Code Beer Company, 200 S Antelope Valley Pkwy (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: If you're looking to find other progressive or left-leaning people, check out this weekly meetup. You can talk politics or just hang out. Organized by Lincoln's chapter of the DSA!
Friday, September 25
Friday, September 25
Music: Violenteer + Domestica + The Fatal E's
+ When: 9 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10
More details: Dark and moody rockers Violenteer are in town from Omaha. Joined by Lincoln living legends Domestica and noise rockers The Fatal E's. Show up for this, it promises to be a great night!
Friday, September 25
Dance Party: Plack Blague DJ Set
+ When: 8 pm
+ Where: DAME, 2713 N 48th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $5
More details: "Come join us in celebrating two great years of @dame.lincoln.official as we close out an end of an era with an all night dance party Plack Blague dj set plus a @butchdickart pop up shop of shirts, original artwork, prints and more! Unfortunately Dame will be closing their doors for good on the 26th so we want to make this a very special night and hope to see you there!!"
21+ show
Friday, September 25
Film: Flatwater Film Festival
+ When: Various times | Find the schedule here
+ Where: Rivoli Theatre in downtown Seward (Google Maps)
+ Cost: GA Standard Weekend Pass: $8 | GA Senior/Student Weekend Pass: $5 | Buy tickets here
More details: "The Flatwater Film Festival is an annual event committed to bringing together established and first-time filmmakers from across the state of Nebraska to celebrate their art."
Not quite in Lincoln, but near enough! Continues Saturday and Sunday.
Friday, September 25
Film: The Marching Band
+ When: 5:10 pm | 7:20 pm
+ Where: Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 matinee | $12 evening show | Half price for UNL students!
More details about the film: "A world-famous orchestra conductor discovers the brother he never knew he had — a school cafeteria worker who plays trombone in a local marching band. Detecting his brother’s exceptional musical talent, he takes it upon himself to rectify the injustice of fate. An equally hilarious and affecting crowdpleaser that premiered at Cannes and became a French box office sensation starring Benjamin Lavernhe (My Donkey, My Lover & I) and Pierre Lottin (The Stranger)."
Friday, September 25
Music: Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys
+ When: 5 pm
+ Where: The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $16 advance | $20 day of show
More details: Hailing from SoCal, this Americana/roots act is coming to the Zoo Bar.
Friday, September 25
Music: Dean Dalton EP Release Show w/ Happy John + Ella Dibbern
+ When: 7 pm (doors) | 8 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: No cover
More details: Dean Dalton is releasing a new EP, One Track Mind. With support from Happy John and local singer-songwriter Ella Dibbern.
21+ show!
Friday, September 25
Music: Hub & Soul Music Series 2026
+ When: 6 to 9 pm
+ Where: Union Plaza Amphitheater, N 21st St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: It's a free community event for people of all ages and backgrounds. Come out and celebrate music, local food, and Lincoln’s parks!
Friday, September 25
Music: KING 810 + Guerilla Warfare + Spiral + Rico's Pass + Switchblade Saturdays
+ When: 6 pm (doors)
+ Where: 1867 Bar, 101 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $33.91 with fees | Buy tickets here
More details: The Michican-based nu metal band is on tour. All ages show!
Friday, September 25
Theater: Coriolanus
+ When: 6:30 pm (doors) | 7 to 9:30 pm
+ Where: The Stables at Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $21.25 | Buy tickets here
More details: "Rome: now. The landscape of leadership is shifting like sand. The people are starving and rioting in the streets. Who can keep the peace when the status quo is collapsing? Coriolanus --a celebrated war hero is returning to the city in triumph. When he refuses to “play the game” and appeal to the ‘lower” classes he disdains to secure their vote for office, he is branded a traitor and banished from the city. Now… he’s returning with a vengeance. Coriolanus—anger is my meat."
A Flatwater Shakespeare production. Multiple showings September 24 to October 4.
Saturday, September 26
Saturday, September 26
Music: The Zooeys + Settling House
+ When: 7 pm (doors) | 7:30 pm (show)
+ Where: The Fox Den | DM them on instagram for the address
+ Cost: PWYC
More details: Local act The Zooeys (basically 1980s alt rockers reimagined for the 2020s) will be joined by Omaha's Settling Houses. Should be a fun house show (no pun intended)
Saturday, September 26
Celebration: Harvest Moon Festival
+ When: 4 to 7 pm
+ Where: Antelope Park, Shildneck Bandshell (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: The Asian Community center is organizing this family-friendly event. Come out and enjoy a bunch of cultural performances, music, food, and activities.
Saturday, September 26
Community: Crafting the Resistance
+ When: 9 to 11 am
+ Where: Meadowlark Coffee, 1624 South St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: Bring your crafting project or just come for coffee. (Bring a donation for Little Free Pantries.) Recurs every Saturday!
Saturday, September 26
Film: Stitch & Bitch + Movie Night
+ When: 6:30 to 9 pm
+ Where: Resonator Gallery in Turbine Flats, 2124 Y St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: Bring your own project to work on while watching A Bug’s Life.
Saturday, September 26
Market: Art and Arcades
+ When: 3 to 7 pm
+ Where: Jake's Cigars & Spirits, 101 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free but there will be items for sale
More details: A handmade creative pop-up featuring 16 local artists.
Saturday, September 26
Music: Vader + Jungle Rot + Fleshcrawl + Trash Panda + Twistercult
+ When: 6 pm (doors)
+ Where: 1867 Bar, 101 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $36.77 with fees | Buy tickets here
More details: The Polish death metal band is on tour and visiting Lincoln. With support from a whole bunch of metal bands including Omaha's Twistercult.
All ages show!
Saturday, September 26
Organizing: Lincoln Tenants United
+ When: 11 am to 12:30 pm
+ Where: Bennett Martin Library, 4th Floor (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: Come out and learn more about what Lincoln Tenants United is, how you can get involved and more. Come around 11 for some socializing. Things will officially start around 11:30, and they'll get into bargaining training starting at noon.
Sunday, September 27
Sunday, September 27
Art: Porch-Art-Palooza 2026!
+ When: 1 to 6 pm
+ Where: Everett and Near South neighborhoods
+ Cost: Free!
More details: Featuring 82 artists and 36 porches across the two neighborhoods. Find maps and a list of participating houses/artists at www.tugboat.gallery
Sunday, September 27
Market: Phase Vintage + Makers Market
+ When: 10 am to 4 pm
+ Where: 6106 Havelock Ave. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free but there will be stuff to purchase!
More details: A community-focused market with 10+ local vintage sellers, artists, and makers. You can expect vintage clothing; antique and vintage home goods and decor; and local art and handmade pieces.
Sunday, September 27
Music: PB&TAT + Boy Seeking Band + Not Ben Shin + KJ Teder
+ When: 8 pm (doors) | 8:30 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $7 | $3 charge for minors
More details: PB&TAT is bringing their Midwest wank folk from KC. They'll be joined by locals Boy Seeking Band, KJ Teder, and Not Ben Shin.
18+ show!
Things to do next week:
Monday, September 28
Music: Safekeeper + Dirty Talker + P.O.E
+ When: 6 pm (doors) | 6:30 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $7 | $3 minor charge
More details: Colorado-based slacker rock group Safekeeper is visiting Lincoln, where the band has some roots. They'll be joined by locals Dirty Talker and P.O.E.
All ages show!
Monday, September 28
Art: Sketch Club
+ When: 7 to 11 pm
+ Where: Parrish Studios, 1410 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: Come out and make art in community together!
Monday, September 28
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, September 29
Music: Jojomber + JACK + Tag Along
+ When: 6 pm (doors) | 6:30 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 | $3 charge for minors
More details: New York songwriter Jojomber is bringing his moody, lyrical music to Lincoln alongside Omaha rocker JACK and indie quartet Tag Along.
All ages show!
Wednesday, September 30
Music: Battle of the Bands
+ When: 8 pm (show)
+ Where: Bourbon Theatre, 1415 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free for UNL students, faculty, and staff!
More details: Multiple local bands with UNL student members will compete to be declared the night's champion! Bands include Eden Park, Foxbody, Figuring It Out, Car Bar and Drew Phillips Band.
Part of UNL Homecoming.
Wednesday, September 30
Music: Plastic Mystic + The Obscurants + BareBear
+ When: 7 pm (doors) | 8 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $5 | $2 charge for minors
More details: Denver garage rock trio Plastic Mystic released their self-titled LP earlier this year, and now they're visiting Lincoln. Plus local support from indie/emo ensemble The Obscurants and Omaha songwriter BareBear.
18+ show!
Thursday, October 1
Music: Midwest Madness Tour: Soulcage + Rapture + Phuzz
+ When: 6:30 pm (doors) | 7 pm (show)
+ Where: 1867 Bar, 101 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 | $15 day of show | $18 for under 18
More details: Soulcage is a hard rock/nu-grunge band from Des Moines. They'll be joined by KC-based Rapture and local stoners Phuzz.
All ages show!
Thursday, October 1
Music: Remi Wolf 'Mud' Early Listening Party
+ When: 6 pm
+ Where: First Day Vinyl, 7301 S 27th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free! | RSVP here
More details: Come out to for a chance to listen of Remi Wolf's new album Mud a week before it releases. Plus giveaways and a prize drawing! If enough folks RSVP, they will feed you pizza
Thursday, October 1
Music: Shadow Work + Jet Set! + Mouse Heart
+ When: 6 pm (doors) | 7 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 | $3 minor charge
More details: Denver's indie psych-rock band Shadow Work is coming to town with support from the Lincoln punks in Jet Set! and Omaha riot grrrls Mouse Heart.
All ages show!
Friday, October 2
Music: Red Cloud Rendezvous + Dorothy’s Dishes + Nirvana Hope + Pseudo Saints
+ When: 7 pm
+ Where: 1867 Bar, 101 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 | $15 day of show | $18 for under 18
More details: Red Cloud Rendezvous is a country/folk band based in Lincoln and they'll be joined by fellow locals Dorothy's Dishes, Kansas's singer-songwriter Nirvana Hope and Pseudo Saints.
All ages show!
Friday, October 2
Music: Smores and Gourds
+ When: 6 to 7:30 pm
+ Where: Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 S. Coddington Ave. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: "Families can enjoy pumpkin carving, s'mores, and a free meal while supplies last. This hands-on event is designed to connect youth with nature through creative and engaging activities."
Followed by a 7:30 pm showing of The Wild Robot (part of Movies in the Park).
Saturday, October 3
Music: The Stroppers + The Dinks + Gabriel the Brute
+ When: 7:30 pm
+ Where: 1867 Bar, 101 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $17.85 including fees | Buy tickets here
More details: The Stroppers, a grunge blues duo out of Kansas City, are visiting town. They'll be joined by Kearney's blues punk duo, The Dinks, and Gabriel the Brute, a solo acoustic rocker (and a local!)
All ages show!
Sunday, October 4
Music: Hadiza + Vera Devorah + Heavier Than Air
+ When: 8 pm (doors) | 9 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $7 | $3 minor charge
18 show!
Things to do later this year:
Tuesday, October 6
Music: The HIRS Collective + Disrepair + SWAMPD
+ When: 7 pm (doors) | 8 pm (show)
+ Where: 1867 Bar, 101 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $15 advance (not including fees) | $20 day of show | Buy tickets here
More details: The HIRS Collective, formerly known as +HIRS+, is an American queer punk musical group in Philadelphia. They'll be joined by Lincoln punks Disrepair and Omaha's queer stoner noise band SWAMP.
All ages show!
Wednesday, October 7
Music: Empty Suits + Black Strat Theory + Synide
+ When: 8 pm (doors) | 9 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $7 | $3 under 21 charge
More details: A night of noise rock and post-hardcore, featuring Lincoln's own Empty Suits, Black Strat Theory and Synide.
18+ show!
Wednesday, October 7
Music: Opal In Sky + Levels + Mirrorcell + From This Day Forward + Eddie Deets
+ When: 6 pm (doors) | 7 pm (show)
+ Where: 1867 Bar, 101 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $20 advance (not including fees) | $25 day of show | Buy tickets here
More details: A massive show headlined by Vancouver's Opal In Sky, a modern metal band fronted by twin brothers. They're joined by a bunch of cool-looking bands including Nebraska's own From This Day Forward.
All ages show!
Wednesday, October 7
Outdoors: Music & Meadowlarks
+ When: 5 to 8 pm
+ Where: Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, 11700 SW 100th St, Denton, NE 68339 (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $40 for an individual ticket
More details: "Music & Meadowlarks will be a lovely night of music, food, & friends on the prairie featuring live music from Emily Bass & The Near Miracle, with an opening performance by Kellyn Wooten & Vince Learned."
A fundraiser for the Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.
Thursday, October 8
Music: Messiahvore + Weaving Shadows + Sluground
+ When: 7:30 pm
+ Where: 1867 Bar, 101 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $15
More details: Powersludge band Messiahvore is visiting town from Denver. They'll be joined by local doom sludge bands Weaving Shadows and Sluground.
All ages show!
Saturday, October 10 - Sunday, October 11
Festival: Lincoln Nerd Fest 2026
+ When: 6 pm
+ Where: Sandhills Global Event Center, 4100 N 84th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $5 for adults | Kids 12 and under are free
More details: Activities include: Lifesize Minecraft build zone, tournaments, vendor hall, video game lounge, cosplay, gaming zone and much more.
Saturday, October 10
Market: Community Free Market
+ When: 10 to 11:30 am
+ Where: Seng Park, 49th & Garland (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.
Wednesday, October 14
Community: Free Name Change Clinic
+ When: Appointment times vary
+ Where: Downtown Lincoln
+ Cost: Free but registration required
More details: A clinic for LGBTQ+ Nebraskans, age 19 or older, who are residents of Lancaster County, organized by OutNebraska and the ACLU.
After filling about the form (linked above), the organizers will send a confirmation and a follow-up with your appointment time and the event venue in the next few weeks. The clinic includes meeting one-on-one with an attorney who will help with process, draft documents, and provide legal representation for notice of publication and name change hearing.
Thursday, October 15
Music: Social Cinema + Dog Party + Sweet Gloom
+ When: 8 pm (doors) | 9 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 | $3 minor charge
More details: Social Cinema returns for a show in Lincoln for the first time in a while! They'll be joined by Sacramento's Dog Party and LA's Sweet Gloom.
18+ show!
Saturday, October 17 - Sunday, October 18
Food: Here for the Food Festival - Taste of Lincoln 2026
+ When: 4 to 9 pm (Saturday) | noon to 5 pm (Sunday)
+ Where: 699 K St (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $21.72 for a single day GA | $37.25 for the weekend GA | More for VIP tickets
More details: Keenan Eats and Here for the Food are collaborating for a weekend of food trucks, local restaurants, drinks, music and more at the 2026 Taste of Lincoln.
Sunday, October 18
Music: BlackStratTheory + Syinide + Boy Seeking Band
+ When: 5 pm (doors) | 5:30 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free or pay-what-you-can | $5 for minors
More details: An entirely local punk show! Featuring hardcore band Black Strat Theory, alt-rock trio Synide, and cool rocker Boy Seeking Band.
All ages show!
Sunday, October 18
Music: Liminal Space Lyrics Presents: Isiah Driessen + The Zooeys
+ When: 8 pm (doors) | 9 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 | $3 minor charge
More details: TBD
18+ show!
Tuesday, October 20
Books: An Evening with Bruce Holsinger (One Book Lincoln)
+ When: 7 pm
+ Where: Lincoln High School Auditorium, 2229 J St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free!
More details: A live, in-person interview, Q&A session and book signing with the author of One Book Lincoln selection Culpability.
Wednesday, October 21
Music: Schaffer the Darklord + Coolzey + Leaves Brown
+ When: 8 pm (doors) | 9 pm (show)
+ Where: Duffy's Tavern, 1412 O St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $10 | $3 minor charge
More details: Schaffer the Darklord, a New York City-based rapper, drummer and comedian, comes to town. With support from Iowa-based multi-genre act Coolzey and a local favorite of mine, Leaves Brown.
18+ show show!
Friday, October 23
Music: Nightmare on 13th Street
+ When: 7 pm
+ Where: Rococo Theatre, 140 N 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $20 GA advance tickets | $22 day of show
More details: Featuring performances from Cheesy Bandito, Estrogen Projection and DJ Rugburn.
Saturday, October 24
Books: Spooky Book Fair
+ When: 10 am to noon
+ Where: Sower Books, 914 N 70th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Free but there will be items available for purchase!
More details: Browse thrillers, horror books, and other good reads, and enjoy drinks from Alvin Coffee. This event is aimed at adults but Sower will also have children’s books available and a Halloween-themed crafting opportunity.
Sunday, October 25
Market: Made Here - Halloween Market
+ When: noon to 4 pm
+ Where: The green space outside Pepe's Bistro and inside The Ellery
+ Cost: Free, but there will be items available for purchase!
More details: Expect woodworkers, printmakers, jewelers, chefs, bakers, knitters, fiber artists, beaders, painters, ceramicists, and more!
Applications to the market will be accepted through Sunday, September 27. Apply here.
Thursday, October 29
Celebration: Lincoln Literacy’s 2026 Global Celebration
+ When: 5:30 to 8 pm
+ Where: The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, 333 S 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $75 | Buy tickets here
More details: "This year, Lincoln Literacy is celebrating student achievements, volunteer tutor dedication, and a record number of students served. Back by popular demand will be the Kokyo Taiko drum group! The Global Celebration will also feature a plated dinner and cash bar with table service provided by The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. If you plan to attend, please let the Lincoln Literacy team know about any dietary requirements you might have, and they will be happy to accommodate you."
Saturday, October 31
Music: Emo Night Halloween
+ When: 8 pm
+ Where: 1867 Bar, 101 N 14th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: $15 | Buy tickets here
More details: 1867 will be pinning Emo hits and deep cuts all night. Come prepared for a costume contest, themed drinks and more!
All ages!
Saturday, November 21
Poetry: Tri-State Showdown
+ When: 11 am (workshop), noon (writing social), 2 pm (open mic), 6 pm (showdown slam)
+ Where: The Ellery, 1247 S 11th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Sliding scale entry fee ($5 to $20) | Buy tickets here
More details: An annual collaboration between the Nebraska, Missouri, and Iowa poetry scenes! It's an effort to build and uplift the tri-state area’s poetry community. All poets are welcome to join, and any poet living in Nebraska/Missouri/Iowa is welcome to sign up to compete.
Sunday, December 6
Market: Midwest Merry Market 2026
+ When: 10 am to 4 pm
+ Where: The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, 333 S 13th St. (Google Maps)
+ Cost: Seems to be free, though there will be items for sale!
More details: "Kick off the holiday season in the most festive way at the Midwest Merry Market, a festive shopping event celebrating small businesses and holiday cheer! This event brings together a curated selection of makers, artisans, and small businesses offering unique gifts, handmade treasures, and seasonal must-haves."