The Weekender highlights free(ish) student-focused social events happening on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons and evenings. All students are welcome.
This listing will be updated continually as events are announced.
Want your event to be considered for The Weekender? Add it to the UNL Events Calendar for us to curate into this list. RSOs can post their events on NVolveU.
ONGOING
Free Bowling
- Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- 5:30 p.m. to midnight Friday; 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday; 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday
- Husker Bowling Center, inside the Nebraska East Union
UNL students enjoy free bowling + shoe rental w/ their NCard. Reserve a lane for you and your friends.
hosted by Nebraska Unions
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Tea Time Fridays
- Every Friday, January 26–May 10, 2024
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Room 302
Visit the third floor reading room for a variety of teas and snacks.
hosted by Kawasaki Reading Room
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APRIL 19, 20, 21
Out of this World Drag Show
- April 19, 2024
- 8 to 10 p.m.
- Nebraska Union, Centennial Room
Student and community volunteers perform songs in two acts for the end-of-the-semester drag show. A short intermission will take place between the acts.
There is no entry fee to this event, yet attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable food item donate for Husker Pantry.
hosted by Spectrum UNL; Gender and Sexuality Center
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Free Skate Night
- April 19, 2024
- 8 to 11 p.m.
- Breslow Ice Center (433 V Street)
UNL students can ice skate for free with their NCard. Skate rental is available for $3 per pair.
hosted by Campus Recreation
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APRIL 26, 27, 28
Coming soon.
MAY 3, 4, 5
Coming soon.
MAY 10, 11, 12
Coming soon.