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It’s Friday, Lincoln! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Snow Angels seek volunteers, Twisted Classic Barrel Racing returns, and an Emmy-winning Beatles tribute + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

Community care in action: Lincoln’s Snow Angels have been clearing sidewalks for seniors and people with disabilities after big storms, preventing falls and building connections, and they’re seeking volunteers as winter weather remains possible — see how to get involved.

Speed, skill, and grit: Lincoln’s Twisted Classic Barrel Racing marked 30 years at the Sandhills Global Event Center with hundreds of riders. The event returns the weekend of March 13 in Lincoln — get all the details.

Inside a beloved church supper: St. John the Apostle fish fry is back in Lincoln this Lent, serving fried fish with mac and cheese, French fries, and desserts, with prep led by organizer Brady Wetzel — see what’s on the menu.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Indulge in Paul Hobbs’ international wine dinner
• PetRock revives classic ’70s rock
• Experience an Emmy-winning Beatles tribute
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Veg-friendly comfort fix: Pepe’s Bistro spins Nebraska’s seasonal haul into vibrant vegetarian and vegan Mexican plates on a rotating menu that keeps lunch fresh. Want more plants? Think tacos, tamales, and today’s market riff from Pepe, served with a relaxed, neighborly vibe.

Haymarket time capsule: Burlington Antiques fills 5,000 square feet with glassware, pottery, books, and jewelry, plus just enough weird to make your shelves smile. Ideal for a low-stakes wander with a high chance of discovering that “I didn’t know I needed this” treasure from rotating local dealers.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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🎨 First Friday @ Great Plains Art Museum | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – First Friday means art, light bites, and the kind of smart crowd that can pronounce interdisciplinary without rolling their eyes. At the Great Plains Art Museum, twenty Fellows, from biologists to historians, put fresh spins on the collection, exhibitions open late, and admission free.

🎉 TADA 25th Anniversary Concert @ TADA Theatre | Friday (3/6) at 6:30 PM – TADA’s hitting 25, so the Historic Haymarket gets a greatest hits concert from the troupe that’s kept Lincoln in standing ovations and sensible ticket prices. Expect hometown stars, a few out-of-towners, and a classy pregame with hors d’oeuvres, wine, and civic pride. Reservations, obviously.

🌽 Indigenous Youth Food Sovereignty Farmers Market @ Lincoln Indian Center Inc. Advisory Committee | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 AM – An Indigenous youth food sovereignty market is popping up with plant starts galore and comfort food that actually comforts. Stock up on peppers, dill, thyme, calendula, and mint, then reward your good deeds with wojapi, pozole, and frybread. Bring a tote, cash, and restraint.

🐦 Bird Encounter @ Anderson Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Take the kids, grandkids, and inner bird nerd to Anderson Public Library for Bird EnCOUNTer. Build a feeder, meet raptors up close, and chat with Wachiska Audubon, Spring Creek Audubon, and Raptor Conservation Alliance. It’s screen-free wonder, local conservation, and real chirping for a change.

❄ Winter Games Celebration @ Lincoln Children’s Museum | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Spring Break kickoff calls for Olympic-level kid energy, so take them to the Children’s Museum where the Winter Games move off the ice. Meet Lincoln Junior Stars, para skater Holly Kubicek, and Olympic bobsledder Curtis Tomasevicz, then claim gold. Free for members, included with admission.

🤝 Annual Swap Meet @ Sandhills Global Event Center | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 AM – Annual Swap Meet at Sandhills Event Center by 84th and Havelock means tables of treasures, haggling, and that one guy who still takes cash. Bring an eye, comfortable shoes, and a sense of humor. They’re looking for six helping hands, so rope in your club.

✂ Creative Collage Club @ Stuff Creative Reuse | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Take a break and join Collage Club at Stuff Creative Reuse on Hill Street, our second Sunday excuse to play with paper without gluing the kitchen table. Supplies are stacked, you bring favorite scraps, curiosity, and the friend who still hoards magazines.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/6 STEAM Day @ Nebraska Wesleyan University – 10:00 AM
• 3/6 “March Dreams” First Friday Art Show @ Clements Noyes Art Gallery – 5:00 PM
• 3/6 Live Music @ Art & Soul – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 “Remember the Way” @ International Quilt Museum – 11:00 AM
• 3/7 Cold Glock and more @ 1867 Bar – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 Dance Party @ ConnectioN Point – 7:00 PM
• 3/8 Mike Morgan and The Crawl @ The Zoo Bar – 6:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Lincoln report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 70°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 83%

Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain between 3pm and 4pm, then rain likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain and a chance of thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 54°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 2%

Sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

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