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LE T’S PLAN A ROAD TRIP!
DAYTRI PS I N NE BRA SK A , I OW A , K AN SA S, AN D M I SSOURI
RENT June 9-26 at the Tada Theater in the Historic Haymarket District in Lincoln The Tony Award and Pulitzer
NEBRASKA
NEBRASKA ROD AND CUSTOMS ASSOCIATION’S “TOUR NEBRASKA 22” June 3-5 in North
Prize-winning theatrical sensation comes to Lincoln’s Tada Theater. The musical traces a year in the lives of an eclectic group of artists and friends in their JUNE efforts to stay true to their dreams under in the face of harsh realities, and the sacrifice necessary when choosing love over fear. 402.438.8232 —tadaproductions.info
Platte Vintage vehicles and hot rod
classics go on parade, covering 600 miles over two days, starting in North Platte, with a themed celebration held Saturday night. —nrca.wildapricot.org
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27TH ANNUAL DOG DAYS OF SUMMER BIKE SHOW June 4 in Steele City
Midwestern bikers show off their choppers, hogs, and scramblers in MYSTERY AT THE MANSION June JUNE Steele City’s annual ode to all things 4 and 11 in Nebraska City The motorcycles with competitions, Arbor Lodge Mansion hosts two food, and entertainment throughout nautical nights of “murder and the weekend. For those looking to be a mayhem,” with plundering afoot in part of the show, registration is “ride in” Murder Among Mateys June 4 and from 11a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. 402.442.2233 luxury meeting homicide on the high seas in —visitnebraska.com/steele-city/events/ Cruising for Murder June 11. 800.546.5433 steele-city-bike-show-ride —nebraskacity.com
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MAKIT MARKET June 5 at the Makit Takit Craft
Studio in Lincoln Over 25 vendors exhibit their
local, handmade wares including gifts, food, jewelry, clothing and more at Makit Takit: Lincoln’s Craft Studio. Entry is free. 402.483.4232 —makittakit.com
FORT MARKET June 11 at Fort Robinson
State Park in Crawford A multitude
of vendors bring arts, crafts, and other unique items to Crawford’s more than a century-year-old Fort Robinson State Park with live music and other activities for
BEING OUTDOORS IN LINCOLN IS PRETTY TOUGH TO BEAT. Whether it’s soaking
in a live music event, navigating over 130 miles of walking and biking trails or just enjoying time with friends and family, Lincoln delivers on summertime fun. In the middle of it all, come enjoy Lincoln this summer! —Lincoln.org/omahamag SPONSORED
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attendees to enjoy. Entry is free, but vehicles require a park entry permit. 402.471.0641 —visitnebraska.com/crawford/events/ fort-market
JACK WHITE WITH THE DEVION LAMAR ORGAN TRIO June 12 at
the Pinewood Bowl Theater in Lincoln Alt-rock titan Jack White
graces Lincoln’s Pinewood Bowl Theater with special guests the Devion Lamar Organ Trio. The White Stripes and Raconteurs frontman will set the stage alight with his unique blend of bluesy, galvanic purling and high-octane riffs, with new hit single “Taking Me Back” sure to electrify concert-goers. 402.904.4444 —pinewoodbowltheater.com
NEBRASKALAND DAYS FEATURING TIM MCGRAW AND MIRANDA LAMBERT June
12-25 in North Platte Organized by the
Nebraska Games and Parks Commission and billed as “the official state celebration of Nebraska!” NEBRASKAland days kicks off with the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Pageant June 12-15, the Buffalo Bill Rodeo June 15-18, Nebraska Craft Beer at Taps and Tunes June 23, and headliner performances by country stars Tim McGraw on June 24 and Mirdana Lambert on June 25. 888.313.5606 —nebraskalanddays.com
SWEDISH DAYS 2022 June 17-18 in Holdrege This festival is a weekend
of fika, Swedish meatballs, and live music in Holdrege at the town’s annual Swedish Days event with a “Grand Parade” taking place Saturday morning. A beer garden serviced by JB’s Sports Bar & Grill will keep the poslka dancing going until midnight Friday. 308.995.4444 —holdregechamber.com