Lincoln Quilters Guild workshop, movies in the park: Snow White, silly science day camp, 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 guitarist’s viral cover became sold-out world tour dates, HVAC firms scramble amid vacancies, and UNL lands grant to digitize Whitman’s articles — catch up here.
State-level stories: Big cash infusions for Nebraska State Fair upgrades, sudden NEA funding cuts rattling performing arts, and a pioneering MS CAR T cell trial — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Federal judge orders fresh review of gray wolf safeguards, OPEC+ output increase pushes oil under seventy dollars, and a mislabeled pasta recall — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Celebrate all heroes with family-friendly fun
- Discover SR-71 Blackbird secrets with veterans
- Join rally supporting rural USPS services
- Celebrate campus science with fresh produce
- Enjoy free monthly Native American films
- Compare home equity loans for free
🫶 We got your back
Plants: Forget grabbing a sad plastic pot… head to Lincoln’s nurseries to find rare tropical and homegrown perennials you never knew you needed. These green gems prove it.
Golf: You might not associate top-tier golf with the Heartland but six local courses made Golf Digest’s Top 225… these Heartland hideaways deliver pro-level thrills without the price tag.
Organization: You spend a weekend lining up matching containers only to find chaos three weeks later. These real-life proof hacks work with your messy, beautiful life. sustainable organization tips prove it.
Florist: In need of a last-minute gift, a romantic gesture, or just some color in your life, Abloom Florist arranges petal-powered masterpieces that speak volumes without saying a word.
Family: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🕺 KC & the Sunshine Band featuring The Village People @ Pinewood Bowl Theater | Friday (8/8) at 7:30pm – Think your mirror dance sessions have paid off? KC & the Sunshine Band and The Village People are rolling into town for a night of unrivaled disco delirium, platform-shaking beatdrops, and enough funky nostalgia to make your chiropractor smile.
🍎 Movies in the Park: Snow White | Friday (8/8) at 8:45pm – Evenings were made for free movies in Antelope Park, so tow in a blanket or lawn chairs and catch the new live-action Snow White on the grass. No RSVP, no tickets, just 109 minutes of princess nostalgia, with weather woes sending us to Auld Pavilion.
This weekend
🎉 No Coast Roller Derby 20th Anniversary Double Header @ Ice Box | Saturday (8/9) at 3:00pm – Ready to dust off your roller disco memories for No Coast’s 20th anniversary doubleheader? Two epic bouts, a nostalgia-trip display, and PA jams so questionable they’re practically a tradition. Snag limited-edition merch, then claim bragging rights for your trackside wisdom.
🍺 Brews at the Zoo @ Lincoln Children’s Zoo | Saturday (8/9) at 6:00pm – Leave the kids at home and sip local brews under the stars while feeding giraffes and exploring after-hours exhibits. Because who needs bedtime when Nebraska’s favorite cover band is on stage, and every ticket from Code Beer, Zipline, or Stone Hollow keeps the zoo thriving.
🤠 Extreme Bull Riding & BBQ @ Sandhills Global Event Center | Saturday (8/9) at 7:00pm – Extreme Bull Riding is stampeding into the Super Fair, pitting fearless cowboys against Midwest’s angriest bovines for eight wild seconds. Saddle up with a Bulls & BBQ VIP for prime seats and endless ribs, then stick around for live tunes.
📬 Rural America Support USPS Rally @ Capitol Grounds | Sunday (8/10) at 2:00pm – Grab your lawn chair and head to the Capitol’s north plaza for a gathering of rural mail carriers, farmers, and anyone who still believes in good old snail mail. Expect speeches, solidarity, and enough gentle sarcasm about tracking apps to keep things lively.
🎩 ZZ Top @ Pinewood Bowl Theater | Sunday (8/10) at 6:00pm – Grab your faded jeans; doors pop open at 5, so yes, you might actually beat rush hour. Dive into the blues-rock swagger of these bearded legends, with guitar riffs so smooth they’ll shame your Merino scarf, tongue-in-cheek lyrics, and enough sequins to feel festive.
🎵 An Acoustic Night @ Duffy’s Tavern | Sunday (8/10) at 8:00pm – Dust off your flannel and swing by Duffy’s for a no-frills acoustic night with Nashville’s John Gold, Lincoln’s Rich Confer, and Florida’s Haily Taylor. Expect finger-picked tunes, impromptu sing-alongs, and just enough local charm to make you forget your to-do list.
Next week
🔬 Silly Science Day Camp @ Lincoln Children’s Museum | Monday (8/11) at 8:00am – Camp PLAY is letting your rising first- to third-graders loose in a silly science lab of bubbling potions, bizarre reactions, and giggle-inducing discoveries. It’s the perfect excuse to let them run wild on the exhibit floor, while you sip an overpriced latte.
🎨 Make a Mess – Day Camp @ Lincoln Children’s Museum | Tuesday (8/12) at 8:00am – This isn’t your average day camp—it’s a glorious goo-fest for little ones ready to dive headfirst into slime, splatter, and all things squishy. Designed for rising 1st–3rd graders, it’s a full day of “don’t try this at home” fun.
🧵 Lincoln Quilters Guild: August workshop @ International Quilt Museum | Tuesday (8/12) at 9:00am – Trade your Netflix queue for wool therapy at the International Quilt Museum, where Catherine Redford guides you through whip-stitch appliqué to craft your own needle case or pincushion by lunch. Just pack your sandwich, your favorite threads, and plenty of dry wit.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/8 Ashley McBryde @ Bourbon Theatre – 7 pm
- 8/8 Clay Clear Band @ Sandhills Global – 7 pm
- 8/8 Church Basement Ladies @ The TADA Theatre – 7:30 pm
- 8/8 KC and the Sunshine Band and more @ Pinewood Bowl Theatre – 7:30 pm
- 8/9 Brad Colerick @ James Arthur Vineyards – 6 pm
- 8/9 Brews @ Lincoln Children’s Zoo – 6 pm
- 8/9 No Drinking on Grounds @ Sandhills Global – 7 pm
- 8/9 Thirty Minute Hangover @ CORNer Bar – 8:30 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).
Listed by: Darlene Starman (Woods Bros Realty)
Stone and brick meet lakeside views in this sprawling ranch at the end of a Heritage Lakes cul-de-sac. The living area frames water vistas, while the backyard is pure resort mode with an in-ground pool, swim-up bar, hot tub, and lush landscaping. Entertaining quirks include a formal dining room with corner built-ins and a kitchen ready for any culinary adventure.
The primary suite scores a marble-floored bath and a closet that could double as a boutique. Downstairs, the party continues with a theater, bar, fireplace, sunroom, cedar closet, and even a dry sauna tucked into the exercise room.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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