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.
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 laneJapanese Conversation Table
- Every Friday, Jan 31-May9, 2025
- 4 to 5 p.m.
- Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Kawasaki Reading Room, Room 301
Practice Japanese vocabulary and grammar at any level in a fun environment. Beginners to Advanced levels welcome.
DetailsTea Time Friday
- Every Friday until May 9, 2025
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Kawasaki Reading Room (Rooom 302)
February 21, 22, 23
8 to 11 p.m. Feb 21, 2025
Free Skate Night
Breslow Ice Center
UNL students ice skate for free with their NCard.
Skate rental is $5 per pair.
5:30 P.M. FEB 21, 2025
Virtual Chess Tournament
Compete against others in this well-known board/strategy game. The winner will receive an intramural sports championship t-shirt!
Entry Fee: FREE. Leagues: Open. Registration deadline: Sign up on chess.com by February 21st.
Games will be match-made in the UNL Intramural Sports group on chess.com. Players must have an account to play (free to join).
2 P.M. TO 5 P.M. FEB 23, 2025
Wrestling Tournament
Campus Recreation Center
Compete in our intramural wrestling event after the NSAA State Championships. Register for free by February 21, 2025! Weigh-in by February 21 at 5:00 p.m. at the Campus Recreation Center. Matches start on February 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Combative Arts Room. Men’s, Women’s, and Open leagues available. Winners get a championship t-shirt!
February 28, March 1, 2
ALL DAY MAR 1, 2025
Huskerthon
Nebraska Union Room: Centennial Room/Ballroom
Huskerthon is our organization’s “Dance Marathon” dedicated to celebrate the lives of children who have been treated in Children’s Nebraska Hospital. This event is 8 hours long filled with activities such as obstacle courses, games for all ages, a children’s talent show, dinner, and a dance party near the end of our event!
March 7, 8, 9
5:30 P.M. MAR 7 2025
Nintendo Switch: Mario Kart Tournament
Andersen Hall
FREE EVENT! Sign-up on site to enter.
The tournament will be played at Andersen Hall. All participants will need to be checked in on-site by 5:30pm to participate in the tournament.
Winners will receive this year’s intramural sports championship t-shirt!
7 P.M. MAR 8, 2025
Nebraska Women’s Gymnastics vs New Hampshire
Devaney Sports Center
Come and support the UNL Women’s Gymnastics Team as they compete against New Hampshire!
Students can claim their FREE tickets online!
12 P.M. TO 5 P.M. MAR 9
Country Swing Dance Competition
Union Ballroom (City Campus)
Participate in our Country Swing Dance Competition, available in two formats. Competitors can register in pairs for either beginner/improver or intermediate/advanced levels. Alternatively, join the Jack and Jill competition where you'll be randomly paired with a partner, also offered at beginner/improver and intermediate/advanced levels. Competitors may register once per role (leader or follow) in different ability levels.
hosted by Big Red Swing Dance
March 14, 15, 16
6:30 P.M. MAR 15, 2025
Nebraska Women’s Gymnastics - Ameritas Master’s Classic
Devaney Sports Center
Come and support the UNL Women’s Gymnastics Team as they host the Ameritas Master’s Classic. They will compete against Temple and Iowa State.
Students can claim their FREE tickets online!
March 21, 22, 23
6 P.M. MAR 21, 2025
Nebraska Men’s Gymnastics vs Michigan
Devaney Sports Center
Come and support the UNL Men’s Gymnastics team as they compete against Michigan!
Students can claim their FREE tickets online!
March 28, 29, 30
8 to 11 p.m. March 28, 2025
Free Skate Night
Breslow Ice Center
UNL students ice skate for free with their NCard.
Skate rental is $5 per pair.
6:05 P.M. MAR 28. 2025
Nebraska Baseball vs. Oregon State
Haymarket Park
Come and support the UNL Baseball Team as they compete against Oregon State!
Students can claim their FREE tickets online!
7 P.M. MAR 28, 2025
Life in Lincoln: Star Wars - Return of the Maestro
Louise Pound Hall Room: Atrium (near Room 130)
Lincoln Symphony Orchestra presents iconic movie scores including Ludwig Göransson's THE MANDALORIAN, Michael Giacchino’s ROGUE ONE, and John Williams’s STAR WARS. The LIL group meets at Louise Pound Hall at 7 p.m. to walk to the Lied Center for a 7:30 p.m. show start. Attendees can dress as their favorite Star Wars characters and use the photo booth at the venue. Life in Lincoln offers 50 free tickets to UNL students; registration required while supplies last.
8 P.M. TO 11 P.M. MAR 28, 2025
Rainbow Ball
Nebraska Union Room: Ballroom
Join our LGBTQA+-inclusive prom for a night of dancing and expression, open to all students. Enjoy socializing, dancing, and capturing memories at our free photo booth. Admission is free for UNL students. Need something to wear? Visit the Lavender Closet in the Gender and Sexuality Center, Nebraska Union room 346.
April 4, 5, 6
6:05 P.M. APR 4, 2025
Nebraska Baseball vs. Rutgers
Haymarket Park
Come and support the UNL Baseball Team as they compete against Rutgers!
Students can claim their FREE tickets online!
6:30 P.M. APR 4, 2025
Life in Lincoln: World Cup Soccer Tournament
Louise Pound Hall Room: Atrium (near Room 130)
Experience thrilling soccer at our 8-team, 8-a-side tournament featuring fast-paced 20-minute matches. Perfect for players and spectators alike, enjoy an evening of competition, sportsmanship, and camaraderie. Free for UNL students with an Event Pass. Stay tuned for team registration details!
April 11, 12, 13
7:30 P.M. APR 10-13, 2025
Sanguine Musings
Temple Building Room: Lab Theatre
Theatrix presents “Sanguine Musings” by Regina Hinkley. Performances are April 10-13 in the Lab Theatre, 3rd floor of the Temple Building.
Tickets are $7 general admission and $5 for students.
Theatrix is the student-run theatre company of the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film.
8 P.M. TO 10 P.M. APR 11, 2025
Out of This World Drag Show
Nebraska Union Room: Centennial Room
Join the end-of-semester drag show featuring student performers lip-syncing to hits in two acts, with a short intermission. Entry is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item or personal hygiene product for donation to Husker Pantry. Suggested donations include shampoo, conditioner, soap, and various food items. Tips for performers are welcome and benefit Spectrum’s Programming Fund and the UNL Gender and Sexuality Center’s Student Support Fund.
April 18, 19, 20
3 P.M. TO 5 P.M. APR 18, 2025
Husker Cancer Support
Nebraska East Union
Silence is cancer’s best friend, so let’s talk. Join an intimate gathering of students, staff, and faculty affected by cancer - as patients, survivors, as family & friends- and share stories and experiences.
Attendees have the option to participate in an activity; guest speakers; and small group discussions. Additional details to be announced soon.
6:05 P.M. APR 18, 2025
Nebraska Baseball vs. Northwestern
Haymarket Park
Come and support the UNL Baseball Team as they compete against Northwestern!
Students can claim their FREE tickets online!
6:30 P.M. APR 18, 2025
Life in Lincoln: Easter Egg Hunt
Louise Pound Hall Room: Atrium (near Room 130)
An Easter egg hunt. Learn about this popular spring tradition and participate in a real egg hunt on campus, searching for hundreds of candy-filled eggs.
Hosted by Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement and International Student and Scholar Office
April 25, 26, 27
8 to 11 p.m. April 25, 2025
Free Skate Night
Breslow Ice Center
Final free skate of the semester!
UNL students ice skate for free with their NCard.
Skate rental is $5 per pair.
May 2, 3, 4
5 P.M. TO 10 P.M. MAY 2, 2025
Pitch Please Spring Show
UNL Union Swanson Auditorium
Pitch Please will be holding our annual Spring Show on Friday, May 2nd. At our Spring Show, we will be performing all of the music we have rehearsed over the course of this semester for an audience. We will perform several songs with a wide range of musical covers and styles. For this show, we are inviting any UNL students as well as the General Public.
Hosted by Pitch Please
2 P.M. MAY 4, 2024
Disc Golf
Max E. Roper Interstate Park
Sign up on-site at the Max E. Roper Interstate Park. Winners will receive an intramural championship t-shirt!
Entry fee: FREE
Leagues: Open
Registration deadline: Sign up on site
5:30 P.M. MAY 2, 2025
Pickleball Doubles Tournament
Recreation and Wellness Center
The tournament will be played at the Recreation & Wellness Center (RWC) on East Campus. All teams will need to be checked in on-site by 5:30 pm to participate in the tournament.
FREE EVENT! Sign-up on site to enter.
5:30 P.M. MAY 2, 2025
Pickleball Singles Tournament
Recreation and Wellness Center
The tournament will be played at the Recreation & Wellness Center (RWC) on East Campus. All participants will need to be checked in on-site by 5:30pm to participate in the tournament.
FREE EVENT! Sign-up on site to enter.
6:05 P.M. MAY 2, 2025
Nebraska Baseball vs. Minnesota
Haymarket Park
Come and support the UNL Baseball Team as they compete against Minnesota!
Students can claim their FREE tickets online!