LNK @ ITS BEST

May 30 to June 6

This is the ideal week in Lincoln. Invite your friends, family, crush, or that pesky situationship out to something! There's something for everyone and it's the perfect way to set the tone for the summer.

  1. 🪩 Sat · May 30

    Old Pub Soul Club

    10:00 PM to 2:00 AM · The Old Pub The Old Pub

    The best week in Lincoln kicks off with the best night of dance, music, and good vibes. Soul Club lands on the last Saturday of the month ($3 cover, 21+)—and this time it kicks off a full week of festivities.

    Cover / paid admission

  2. 🧺 Sun · May 31

    Sunday Farmers' Market at College View

    10:00 AM to 2:00 PM · College View College View

    Shop farm fresh produce at the Sunday Farmers' Market to stock your shelves for the week. The market includes yoga at 10 AM and a musical performance from 11 AM to 1 PM.

    Free

  3. 🎷 Tue · Jun 2

    Jazz in June

    5:00 PM to 8:45 PM · UNL • Sheldon Sculpture Garden UNL • Sheldon Sculpture Garden

    Jazz in June is a free event that brings world-class jazz musicians to perform at the Sheldon Sculpture Garden. This year it kicks off with Terell Stafford. Food festival at 5 PM followed by the live performance from 7 PM to 8:45 PM.

    Free

  4. 🍴 Wed · Jun 3

    Hub Farmers' Market

    5:00 PM to 7:00 PM · The Hub Cafe The Hub Cafe

    Lincoln's centrally located farmers market. Visit for fresh produce and farm goods or just stop by to grab a bite or drink with a friend while you enjoy the outdoor seating and musical act.

    Free

  5. ⛲ Thu · Jun 4

    Stransky Park Concert

    7:00 PM to 9:00 PM · Stransky Park Stransky Park

    KZUM's summer concert series kicks off with Womanish Girl. Pack a blanket and snacks, or grab dinner from the food truck.

    Free

  6. 🎤 Thu · Jun 4

    Shithook Live Band Karaoke!

    9:30 PM to 10:55 PM · Zoo Bar Zoo Bar

    Live band karaoke at the Zoo Bar with Sh*thook. If you catch a second-wind after the show at Stransky, grab a few friends and belt your heart out on stage with live-band accompaniment. Shithook is a live band twist on Karaoke that has been at it for decades.

    Free

  7. 🎨 Fri · Jun 5

    First Friday

    5:00 PM to 11:00 PM · Downtown Lincoln, NE Downtown Lincoln, NE

    The first Friday of the month is a great time to enjoy the city's art scene and catch up with friends. You can spend the evening downtown or visit one of the city's many art galleries.

    Free

  8. 🎉 Sat · Jun 6

    Pepe's Birthday Bash

    12:00 PM to 4:00 PM · Corner of 11th & B Streets, Lincoln, NE 68502 Corner of 11th & B Streets, Lincoln, NE 68502

    Celebrate local treasure Pepe Fierro of Pepe's Bistro with a combined Made Here Market and 402 Youth Market at 11th & B.

    Free