Summer fest, chapel transformation, wine school, baking class, and more. 
Happy Friday, Lincoln. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Lincoln Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Lincoln couple opening their home to foster kids, Nebraska students claiming National Merit awards, and an old chapel transforming into a local arts hub — catch up here.
State-level stories: Nebraska sues Colorado over river water rights, Omaha Tribe launches legal cannabis market, and robots take over grain bins — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: 24/7 social security access, dogs detect Parkinson’s, and a new method or reclaiming 98 percent of battery metals — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Enjoy a free melodrama supporting school theater
- Join Ruck March for veteran mental health
- Explore divorce resources at Lincoln workshop
- Enjoy drag brunch hosted by CeCe McQueen
- Spend healing family time at Lincoln Zoo
- iTustCapital offers $0/mo crypto IRA accounts
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Breweries: From barrel-aged beauties that make you slow down and savor to crisp IPAs that high-five your taste buds on the way down, Lincoln is full of breweries that pour personality by the pint. Check out our favorites here.
Coffee: Your morning ritual deserves better than gas station swill and drive-thru disappointment. From baristas who remember your “usual” to pastry cases that whisper sweet temptations, these nearby caffeine sanctuaries know that great coffee is about way more than just the beans.
Family: Looking for creative ways to keep the littles entertained that don’t involve a screen? This guide covers some of the coolest summer outdoor toys and activities for on-the-go kiddos.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirey outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🎤 Ned LeDoux @ Saline County Fair | Friday (7/18) at 7:00pm – Ned LeDoux is rolling into town with Casey Chestnut in tow, blending cowboy swagger, rock-and-roll riffs, and western storytelling for a night that’ll warm jaded prairie hearts. Dust off your boots, or at least pretend to own a pair, and howl along.
🎭 Heaven Help the Po’ Taters! @ Prairie Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast | Friday (7/18) at 7:00pm – If you’re tired of predictable weekends, head to Prairie Creek Inn for some toe-tappin’ Pioneer Spirit Music and a melodrama wilder than your cousin’s Facebook rants. Admission’s free, but chuckwagon suppers and matinee root beer floats are worth every penny.
This weekend
🎤 Summerfest@ Pour Craft Beer & Spirits | Saturday (7/19) at 12:00pm – Whether you’re still drying off from your neighbor’s overenthusiastic sprinkler show or craving sunshine in a glass, Summerfest brings house-infused strawberry rhubarb gin and tonic, craft pours from Kros Strain, Toppling Goliath, and RAR, and Chef Kelley’s seasonal bites. Come thirsty, leave bragging.
🔍 The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show @ Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel | Saturday (7/19) at 6:00pm – At Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker, ever tried solving a murder between bites of prime rib? North America’s largest interactive comedy true-crime dinner show sneaks a suspect into your dinner crowd, no costume required. Keep your eyes peeled, your fork at the ready, and your alibi handy.
🎉 El Desmadre @ The Royal Grove | Saturday (7/19) at 9:00pm – If you’re itching to swap your softly spoken blues for a full-on perreo party, El Desmadre at Royal Grove brings Omaha’s Latin rave to life. Picture reggaeton, dembow, and Latin house crashing into each other, all spun by DJs who skipped the chill playlist phase.
🏳️🌈 Pride Brunch @ The Royal Grove | Sunday (7/20) at 10:00am – If avocado toast is feeling passé, Pride Brunch at The Royal Grove with CeCe McQueen, DJ Adam A, and Meta Modern BBQ will reinvigorate your mornings with fierce lip-syncs, mimosas, and a feel-good fundraiser for Star City Pride. Bring your sass and appetite.
👑 Crafty Queens Drag Brunch @ Makit Takit | Sunday (7/20) at 11:00am – Think you’ve seen brunch, but not with sequins, glue guns, and mimosas all in one. Lincoln’s finest drag royalty will serve up lip-sync showstoppers, a catered spread, and a cheeky themed craft to take home. It’s exactly the kind of chaos we deserve.
Next week
🍞 Baking Class – Beautiful Bread: Focaccia Art @ Art & Soul | Monday (7/21) at 5:30pm – Nothing beats a weekend where you swap remote controls for rolling pins. At this focaccia art workshop, you’ll punch dough into edible canvases, scatter olives, rosemary, and sea salt like a food Picasso, then proudly devour your carb-loaded masterpiece.
🍷 Little Wine School: Exploring Bordeaux @ Art & Soul | Tuesday (7/22) at 5:30pm – Nothing beats swirling a glass of Bordeaux claret, nodding sagely as you pretend to detect hints of cedar, leather, and dramatic life choices. This Little Wine School session guides you through France’s most iconic region, one perfectly judged sip at a time.
👑 Killer Queen@ Rococo Theatre | Tuesday (7/22) at 8:00pm – Why book flights when Killer Queen delivers gilded-age guitar and harmonies that could melt glaciers on our own turf? They’ll pack every bohemian rhapsody, fist-pumping crescendo, and swaggering riff into one epic night, no transatlantic airfare required. Your inner Freddie will thank you later.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 7/18 Friday Nights Live @ SouthPointe Pavilions – 6:30 pm
- 7/18 Ned LeDoux and Casey Chestnut @ Saline County Fair – 7 pm
- 7/18 Blazin’ Mics @ Backswing Brewing – 8 pm
- 7/18 All Star City Blues @ Zoo Bar – 9 pm
- 7/19 Ken Valdez @ Zoo Bar – 5 pm
- 7/19 Ruminator @ James Arthur Vineyards – 6 pm
- 7/19 The Fatal E’s @ Zoo Bar – 9 pm
- 7/19 It’s a Pajama Jam @ The Post – 10 pm
- 7/20 Wheels and Notes @ Antelope Park Bandshell – 7 pm
- 7/22 Killer Queen @ Rococo Theatre – 8 pm
Price is right – Lincoln edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
*This 👇 could be your listing. Hit us up if you’ve got a home (or 12) to sell.
Listed by: Josh Popp (RE/MAX Concepts)
A five-bedroom, four-bath escape set on 3.64 acres of manicured grounds, this place knows how to throw a party. The open-concept main floor flows from a grand kitchen to living and dining spaces that practically beg for gatherings. Upstairs, laundry is right where you need it and the main suite comes with a walk-in closet big enough for serious wardrobe ambitions plus a spa-worthy bath.
The finished basement brings bonus hangout space and a wet bar, while outside, a resort-style pool, waterfall, and covered patio turn every day into a staycation. Two outbuildings (one with a finished office) and a three-stall garage mean there’s room for hobbies, toys, and everything in between.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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