Things to do in Lincoln
May 1st-5th 6th-12th 13th-19th 20th-26th 27th-31st
Week of May 1st – 5th
Tuesday (5/1)
40th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards
Wednesday (5/2)
Lincoln Community Foundation Garden Performance Series presents John Walker
Miller Time Live presents Mike Semrad
People’s City Mission Benefit with The Other Side of Now, Ghost Town radio and Sons of Thursday
Thursday (5/3)
Storytime at Morrill Hall – “Insects”
The Comedy Loft presents Michael Joiner with feature act Brad Stewart
Friday (5/4)
2018 Mayhem Umpires Memorial Tournament
Anthony Jeselnik Funny Games Tour 2018 World Tour
Birthday Block Party at the Quilt Museum
Lincoln’s Children’s Museum First Friday Family Night
Singles Dance Party with Jimmy Mack
Steve Moakler with special guest Corey Kent White
The Comedy Loft presents Michael Joiner with feature act Brad Stewart
Saturday (5/5)
2018 Mayhem Umpires Memorial Tournament
Historic Haymarket Farmers’ Market
James Arthur Vineyards Summer Music Series – Tom & Wes
KFRX Mayor’s Run – 31st Annual
Official House Party – Cinco De Mayo
Successful Women Helping Women Succeed Event
The Comedy Loft presents Michael Joiner with feature act Brad Stewart
The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia
UNL Track and Field Nebraska Invitational
Week of May 6th – 12th
Sunday (5/6)
2018 Mayhem Umpires Memorial Tournament
41st Annual Lincoln Marathon & Half Marathon
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra presents Rach ‘N’ Bartok
Sunday Farmers’ Market at College View
Monday (5/7)
Capital Jazz Society Summer Series presents First Monday Jazz Jam
Tuesday (5/8)
Wednesday (5/9)
Lincoln Community Foundation Garden Performance Series presents PANgea Steel Drum Band
Miller Time Live presents Daniel Christian
Thursday (5/10)
The Comedy Loft presents Willie Farrell with feature act Andy Hartley
Friday (5/11)
2018 Play-It-Again Sports B/C Tournament
Black Stone Cherry, Bones Owens
Great Plains Arabian Classic Horse Show
Lincoln Boys Choir presents Spring Melodies
Swap Meet Sally & The New Jan Bradys “Return of the Rock”
The Comedy Loft presents Willie Farrell with feature act Andy Hartley
The Hooten Hallers with Levi William in The Yard
Saturday (5/12)
2018 Nebraska/Kansas Horseshoe Tournament
2018 Play-It-Again Sports B/C Tournament
Great Plains Arabian Classic Horse Show
Historic Haymarket Farmers’ Market
Investigate: Second Saturday Science Lab
James Arthur Vineyards Summer Music Series – Next Gen
NSAA 2018 State Baseball Tournament
The Comedy Loft presents Willie Farrell with feature act Andy Hartley
Week of May 13th – 19th
Sunday (5/13)
2018 Nebraska/Kansas Horseshoe Tournament
2018 Play-It-Again Sports B/C Tournament
Great Plains Arabian Classic Horse Show
Mother’s Day Bird Walk and Brunch
NSAA 2018 State Baseball Tournament
Sunday Farmers’ Market at College View
Monday (5/14)
Capital Jazz Society Summer Series presents Lincoln Jazz Series – Jesse McBee Quartet
NSAA 2018 State Baseball Tournament
Tuesday (5/15)
NSAA 2018 State Baseball Tournament
The Comedy Loft presents Open Mic Night
USA Women’s National Volleyball League
Wednesday (5/16)
2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run
Lincoln Community Foundation Gardens Performance Series presents Jackie Allen
Miller Time Live presents Jason Mayer
NSAA 2018 State Baseball Tournament
Performance by the Winners of the Lincoln Chamber Music Competition
USA Women’s National Volleyball League
Thursday (5/17)
Lincoln Saltdogs v Sioux City Explorers
Memphis May Fire, The Word Alive, Fire From The Gods
Nebraska Jazz Orchestra presents If You Can Make It There featuring Broc Hempel
NSAA 2018 State Baseball Tournament
The Comedy Loft presents Mr. Showtime with feature act Chris Smith
Tour de Brew LNK – Oskar Blues Brewery & Dream Factory
USA Women’s National Volleyball League
Friday (5/18)
JAV Uncorked – A Spring Festival – Night of Comedy
Lincoln Saltdogs v Sioux City Explorers
Sherlock Holmes presented by YAAL
The Comedy Loft presents Mr. Showtime with feature act Chris Smith
Saturday (5/19)
Blue Valley Quarter Horse Show
Historic Haymarket Farmers’ Market
JAV Uncorked – A Spring Festival
Leftover Salmon: The Great Pinewood Bluegrass Festival Pre-Party
Lincoln Saltdogs v Sioux City Explorers
Nebraska Kennel Club AKC Dog Show
PJ MASKS LIVE: Time To Be A Hero
Sherlock Holmes presented by YAAL
Tails ‘N Trails Pet Walk & Festival
The Comedy Loft presents Mr. Showtime with feature act Chris Smith
Week of May 20th – 26th
Sunday (5/20)
Blue Valley Quarter Horse Show
Horseshoes & Hand Grenades: The Great Pinewood Bluegrass Festival After-Party
JAV Uncorked – A Spring Festival – Dinner in the Vines
Lincoln Saltdogs v Sioux City Explorers
Nebraska Brass Concert Series presents Summer Sizzlin’ Brass Selections
Nebraska Kennel Club AKC Dog Show
Sherlock Holmes presented by YAAL
Sowers Club 3rd Annual Car Show
Sunday Farmers’ Market at College View
The Great Pinewood Bluegrass Festival
Monday (5/21)
Capital Jazz Society Summer Series presents Lincoln Jazz Series – Shawn Bell Trio
Lincoln Community Concert Band presents “The Sounds of Cinema”
Tuesday (5/22)
Lincoln Saltdogs vs Wichita Wignuts
Wednesday (5/23)
Lincoln Community Foundation Garden Performance Series presents 2 Gals & a Guitar
Lincoln Saltdogs v Wichita Wingnuts
Miller Time Live presents Will Hutchinson
Thursday (5/24)
2018 Tire Rack Lincoln Spring Nationals ProSolo
Born of Osiris, Fit for a King, Gideon, Currents
KZUM Summer Concert Series at Stransky Park presents PANgea
Lincoln Saltdogs v Wichita Wingnuts
The Comedy Loft presents Kier with feature act Nick Allen
Friday (5/25)
2018 Tire Rack Lincoln Spring Nationals ProSolo
FREAKABOUT “Babezooka” Album Release
NDA Cornhusker Classic Dressage Show
The Comedy Loft presents Kier with feature act Nick Allen
Saturday (5/26)
2018 Tire Rack Lincoln Spring Nationals ProSolo
Cars & Coffee presented by Speedway Motors / Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed
Historic Haymarket Farmers’ Market
James Arthur Vineyards Summer Music Series – 2 Gals & A Guitar
Memorial Day Weekend at the Lincoln’s Children’s Zoo
NDA Cornhusker Classic Dressage Show
The Comedy Loft presents Kier with feature act Nick Allen
Week of May 27th – 31st
Sunday (5/27)
Memorial Day Weekend at the Lincoln’s Children’s Zoo
NDA Cornhusker Classic Dressage Show
Sunday Farmers’ Market at College View
Monday (5/28)
Capital Jazz Society Summer Series presents Lincoln Jazz Series – Aaron Stroessner Quartet
Memorial Day Weekend at the Lincoln’s Children’s Zoo
Tuesday (5/29)
Wednesday (5/30)
Lincoln Community Foundation Garden Performance Series presents Andy Hall Jazz Quartet
Miller Time Live presents Jason Mayer
Thursday (5/31)
Lincoln Community Foundation Garden Performance Series presents The Lightning Bugs
The Comedy Loft presents Matt Geiler with feature act Austin Anderson