Good morning, Lincoln.

F Street Community Center will host a free Juneteenth celebration (a cultural day of remembrance) on Saturday, June 27.

Local residents can join a community gathering to mark this important day.

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and city leaders launched a fundraising campaign for the new central library at 1111 (O) St., aiming to raise $58.8 million in public and private funds; a launch event is scheduled Thursday, June 25 at Barbara Bartle Garden, with the library set to open in summer.

Yesterday morning, first to third graders from the Lincoln Children’s Museum STEM summer camp visited the Project (O) Street construction site at 14th and P streets to mix concrete, meet engineers and drive an excavator.

The phase-one construction will end this fall, with work on the seven-block area set to finish by fall.

Lincoln Public Schools superintendent John Skretta will receive a $15,000 raise — bringing his salary to $348,000 effective July 1 — in the largest increase in seven years.

The board said the decision aims to retain top talent for the school district's 42,000 students.

Today, NU regents will decide on plans for NU to fully own Nebraska Medicine by lowering the required funding to $300 million and on a 4.25% tuition increase for the next operating budget.

The board said the full deal will close by June 30 while keeping free tuition for lower-income students.

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer introduced a bill to formally honor North Platte’s WWII Canteen (which served food and coffee to servicemen) as its legacy is unanimously backed in the Senate with 76 co-sponsors, and support will move to the House next.

Nebraska Athletics announced that Pinnacle Bank Arena will be reseated for the 2027-28 men’s basketball season to address high demand and ticket renewal challenges.

Current season-ticket holders will be automatically enrolled and fans without tickets may opt in online after the 2026-27 season.

Memorial Stadium will host the Red Sea Rising event on Saturday with the Battle of the Boneyard 7-on-7 tournament and a special announcement later in the evening.

Gates open at 6 p.m. at Gate 20 (ADA entry available) with championship rounds scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

Zacarías Ferreira Concert

8:00 – 11:00 p.m. — The Royal Grove — Tickets from $118 — Experience the vibrant bachata rhythms of Zacarías Ferreira live in Lincoln.

Nevermind & Left of the Dial Tribute Concert

7-11 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — $10-$20 GA, $60-$180 tables — Celebrate Nirvana and The Replacements with live tribute performances.

From Confused to Confident: Mastering Food Labels

6-7 p.m. — Champion Family Chiropractic — Free entry — Navigate grocery aisles confidently by learning to decode food labels and ingredients.

Lincoln Summer Sizzle Craft & Vendor Market

11 a.m.-8 p.m. & 12-6 p.m. — Gateway Mall — Free entry — A vibrant market featuring local vendors with unique finds, handmade goods, and summer treats.

Sean Paul Concert

6-9 p.m. — The Ice Box — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of Sean Paul live in Lincoln.

Summer Music Series: Chris Sayre

2-4 p.m. — James Arthur Vineyards — Free admission — Enjoy live music by singer-songwriter Chris Sayre with wine ice cream available for purchase.

Summer Golf Clinic for Kids

4:30-5:30 p.m. — YMCA Youth Sports Administrative Office — $15 late fee after June 22 — Enhance your golf skills in this engaging clinic for grades K-8.

Carriker Chronicles Youth Football Camp 2026

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Lincoln Youth Football (LYF) League, Inc. — Registration fee required — Experience elite coaching from former NFL players and learn valuable football skills.

ZooFest 2026

5-11 p.m. — Zoo Bar — $35 daily or $60 weekend pass — Celebrate 53 years of The Zoo Bar with a vibrant outdoor music festival featuring an array of talented artists.

David von Kampen Choirs Performance

7-9 p.m. — Prairie Pines Nature Preserve — Free entry — Experience the enchanting jazz harmonies of award-winning composer David von Kampen and his choirs in a beautiful outdoor setting.