Good Day
Lincoln
Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ More than 80 volunteers transformed Sunken Gardens in under one hour by planting thousands of flowers in a quilt-inspired design based on American quilt patterns and ideas from the International Quilt Museum. The work follows months of winter planning that will yield a living patchwork display by summer. KOLN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Nebraska Lincoln celebrated a record (3,885) graduates as keynote speaker DeMoine Adams urged them to lead with purpose, hope and service to others. Lincoln Journal Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Portions of 84th, West South, and 40th Streets will close for lane work starting May 11 for water main installations, railroad repairs, and pavement improvements. Locals are advised to use alternate routes as some closures extend until late summer and fall 2026 - weather permitting. KFOR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carson Jasa struck out nine & allowed two hits in seven scoreless innings as Nebraska defeated Iowa 10-0 at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park Friday night. His strong pitching improved his record to 9-2 while helping the Huskers secure a run-rule victory. KFOR
- ➤ Nebraska Softball defeated UCLA 7-2 to win the Big Ten Tournament and earned its first Big Ten regular season title in its history (the Huskers recorded their second tournament championship overall). KNOP
- ➤ Nebraska won the Big Ten softball tournament by beating UCLA 7-2 Saturday, earning its second title and extending a 21-game win streak. The Huskers will host a watch party at Bowlin Stadium and learn their NCAA seeding today at 6 p.m. on ESPN2. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Dylan Carey's three-run homer sparked a 7-run eighth inning that lifted No. 25 Nebraska to a 15-11 win over Iowa at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Saturday afternoon in front of a season-high 7,773 fans. KNOP
-
Engage FLEX Lincoln: Strategic Partnership Intensive
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Lux Center For the Arts — Free entry — Enhance your arts organization’s capacity with expert-led strategic partnership workshops.
-
Parents Night Out at Copple Family YMCA
6-10 p.m. — Copple Family YMCA — Cost info not provided — Kids enjoy supervised activities while parents take a break for dinner or relaxation.
-
DAME MAS GAS Lincoln
8:00-11:59 PM — The Royal Grove — Limited capacity — Experience a fusion of Reggaeton and Electronic Music with an Old School vs. New School showdown.
-
Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Lied Center for Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience a night of classic hits with the legendary Peter Noone.
-
Brantley Gilbert Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Pinewood Bowl Theater — Tickets from $70 — Enjoy an evening with Brantley Gilbert in Lincoln's scenic outdoor venue.
-
2026 Nonprofit Games
6-9 p.m. — Talon Room — $50,000 goal for a silent auction — Engage in fun competitions while supporting local nonprofits at this energetic fundraising event.
-
Karaoke Night
9 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Free for 21+, $5 for under 21 — Come sing and be merry with secret prizes throughout the night.
-
Savannah Dexter – DAMAGE CONTROL TOUR
6-8:30 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — $25 General Admission — Experience an evening with Savannah Dexter on her DAMAGE CONTROL TOUR with options for VIP packages and table seating.
-
Between The Buried And Me Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the progressive metal sounds of Between The Buried And Me live in Lincoln.
-
Summer Golf Clinic for Youth
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Jim Ager Golf Course — Registration required — A fun and educational four-week golf clinic for kids in K through 8th grade.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The creative adult is the child who survived.
~ Ursula K. Le Guin
About Good Day Lincoln
Welcome to the Good Day Lincoln, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Lincoln, Nebraska community. If you like the Good Day Lincoln, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Lincoln.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Lincoln and across Nebraska. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Lincoln
A free Lincoln community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaylincoln.com/sitemap