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DAYTRIPS IN NEBRASKA, IOWA, KANSAS, AND MISSOURI

NEBRASKA

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“TOUR NEBRASKA 22” June 3-5 in North 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 RENT June 9-26 at the Tada Theater in the Historic Haymarket District

in Lincoln The Tony Award and Pulitzer 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 efforts to stay true to their dreams under in the face of harsh realities, and the sacrifice necessary when 27TH ANNUAL DOG DAYS OF SUMMER BIKE SHOW June 4 in Steele City choosing love over fear. 402.438.8232 —tadaproductions.info Midwestern bikers show off their choppers, hogs, and scramblers in MYSTERY AT THE MANSION 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 MAKIT MARKETJune 5 at the Makit Takit Craft FORT MARKET June 11 at Fort Robinson Studio in Lincoln Over 25 vendors exhibit their State Park in Crawford A multitude local, handmade wares including gifts, food, of vendors bring arts, crafts, and other jewelry, clothing and more at Makit Takit: unique items to Crawford’s more than a Lincoln’s Craft Studio. Entry is free. 402.483.4232 century-year-old Fort Robinson State Park —makittakit.com with live music and other activities for

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

JUNE LAMAR ORGAN TRIO June 12 at 12 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 JUNE 04 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 BEING OUTDOORS IN LINCOLN IS PRETTY —nebraskalanddays.com TOUGH TO BEAT. Whether it’s soaking in a live music event, navigating over 130 miles of walking and biking trails SWEDISH DAYS 2022 June 17-18 in Holdrege This festival is a weekend or just enjoying time with friends and of fika, Swedish meatballs, and live family, Lincoln delivers on summertime music in Holdrege at the town’s annual fun. In the middle of it all, come enjoy Swedish Days event with a “Grand Parade” Lincoln this summer! taking place Saturday morning. A beer —Lincoln.org/omahamag garden serviced by JB’s Sports Bar & Grill will keep the poslka dancing going until midnight Friday. 308.995.4444 SPONSORED —holdregechamber.com

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IN LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Fall in love for the first time or fall in love all over again. Lincoln looks good on you! 29TH ANNUAL TESTICLE FESTIVAL June 18 at Round the Bend Steakhouse

in Ashland Attendees will have a ball (or two) at Round the Bend Steakhouse’s time-honored annual Testicle Festival over Father’s Day weekend, though more traditional dining options like cheeseburgers and chicken strips are available for those not interested in the signature “Bull Fries.” The marquee Ball Eating Contest is rounded out with live music by the DJ Jake & Sheila Greenland Band. $10 entry (free with military I.D.). 402.944.9974 —roundthebendsteakhouse.com/festival

LINCOLN DRAG BRUNCH June 19 at Longwell’s in Lincoln The Historic

Haymarket’s Longwell’s bar and grill hosts this event in commemoration of Pride Month, where drag royalty take “Eleganza Extravaganza” to new heights over mimosas and Bloody Marys. 402.904.5283 —nebraskadragbrunch.com

JUNE 19

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW June 20 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln

WWE brings the smackdown for a night of pile-drivers, choke-holds, and high drama as professional wrestling’s stars take center ring. 402.904.4444 —pinnaclebankarena.com

25TH ANNUAL WAHOO COUNTRY MUSIC

SHOW June 21-25 in Wahoo The largest traditional country music festival in Nebraska, the Wahoo Country Music Show promises five days of traditional country, bluegrass, gospel, with guests Fiddlin’ Jake Simpson, Nashville’s Lisa Layne, Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys, and more. 402.936.0638 —wahoocountrymusicshow.com

MARVERICK RODEO TURN N’ BURN BARREL

RACE June 22 at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln Spectators can watch contestants run blistering clover formations in this dust-kickin’, barrel-roundin’ rodeo spectacle free of charge. 402.441.6545 —lancastereventcenter.org

SANTANA TRIBUTE OYE COMO VA June 24-26 in Brownville Tribute band One Como Va does legendary artist Santana proud with a full lineup of congas, timbales, drums, bass, guitar, keyboard, and singers. Lead guitarist Marcos Mora strums good vibes and smooth Latin riffs throughout the event. 402.825.3331 —visitnebraska.com/brownville/events/ santana-tribute-oye-como-va

IOWA

ART AND WRITE NIGHT June 3 at the Iowa Museum of Natural History

in Iowa City Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike gather in the hallowed halls of the University of Iowa’s Museum of Natural History for inspired sketching and scribbling. 319.467.3130 —pentacrestmuseums.uiowa.edu

SCANDINAVIAN DAYS 2022 June 3-4 in Story City With performances by def electric, Kenny Frette Band, Fahrenheit, and The Punching Pandas, this year’s slogan of “Better Than 2021 & Way Better Than 2020" is no idle boast, complete with a craft and vendor show on Saturday. 515.733.4214 —storcycitygcc.org/scandivavian-days/

FOURTH ANNUAL SHADY TREE BBQ

CONTEST June 25 in Red Oak Chicken, pork spare ribs, pork butt, rib roast will all hit the judge’s table during Red Oak’s Fourth Annual Shady Tree BBQ Contest with samples available for $5 per meat. 712.623.4821 —redoakiowa.com/ event/4th-annual-shady-tree-bbq-contest/

KANSAS MISSOURI

FESTA ITALIANA June 3-5 in Kansas City

KINDERFEST June 18 in Manning Family

fun awaits in the town of Manning with a 5K road race kicking the event off in City Park at 8 a.m., a parade down Main Street at 11 a.m., and a petting zoo, blowup castles, games, prizes, and plenty of food to round out the day. 712.267.3038 —manningia.com ANNUAL CHINGAWASSA DAYS June 3-5 in Marion The sleepy town of Marion springs to action with three days of food, drinks, and family fun, including a horseshoe pitching contest, three-on-three basketball, inflatables, “rhino-sized Jenga,” and a headliner performance by Billboard Hot Country Songs charting artist Tyler Farr Saturday. —chingawassadays.com

UNICO KC presents Festa Italiana, with live entertainment—including Motori in Piazza (Italian Motorsport Show)—authentic Italian food, beverages, and desserts, historical information booths, and a kid’s zone with bounce houses and other kid-friendly activities. Free admission throughout the weekend. —unicokc.wordpress.com/home-3/ festaitaliana/ REO SPEEDWAGON AND STYX June JUNE 3-5 14 at the Starlight Theater in Kansas City For the first time in four years '70s rock sensations REO Speedwagon and Styx join forces to deliver melding hard rock guitar riffs, enthralling synth percussions, and signature power ballads outdoors at Kansas City’s historic Starlight Theater. 816.363.7827 —kcstarlight.com

AMANA COLONIES WURST FESTIVAL June 18 in Amana Named the “best new event of 2015” by the Iowa Tourism Commission, the Amana’s Wurst Festival gets bigger and better every year. Handmade, small-batch sausages available accentuated by wine, beer, and live music. The festival promises “the Wurst time you could possibly have.” 319.622.7622 —amanacolonies.com/event/wurst-festival/ DUCK RACE AND BBQ June 23 on Broad Street in Story City The feathers fly

JUNE 18 BEER FEST 2022 AT STRANG HALL June 4 in OverlandPark A $60 ticket includes four hours of unlimited tasting, live music, endless select appetizers, and a tasting cup for regional brewers like Boulevard, KC

Bier, FreeState, and Sandhills. Event runs

Saturday from 2 -6 p.m., offering words of encouragement to attendees: “don’t worry, be hoppy.” —visitkc.com/event-detail/ beerfest-strang-hall

FOOD TRUCK FRENZY June 4 in Lenexa

Food trucks descend on Old Town Lenexa, offering a variety of local cuisines. Live music throughout the event with main act The Suburbans hitting the stage at 6 p.m. Most vendors accept cards but cash is appreciated. 913.477.7100 —lenexa.com

during Story City’s annual duck race as quacking competitors waddle for glory and the checkered flag, starting 6 p.m. Choice cuts will be served from 5-7 p.m. during the Broad Street BBQ, with family-friendly activities planned throughout the evening. 515.733.4214 —storycitygcc.org/event/duck-race

ANNUAL EDGEWOOD PRO RODEO DAYS

June 23-26 in Edgewood This fourday, rootin-tootin’ festival includes three nights of Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association-endorsed rodeos and a demolition derby on Sunday. Festivities include a children’s carnival, a golf tournament, live music, a parade, and plenty of food and beer to go around. 563.928.7036 —edgewoodrodeo.com SUNFLOWER MUSIC FESTIVAL June 17-25 in Topeka Nine consecutive nights of orchestra, chamber ensembles, and jazz fill Washburn University’s White Concert Hall in Topeka. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts (among others) this week-and-a-half long symphonic event is free of charge. No dress code enforced. 785.670.1396 —sunflowermusicfestival.org BOULEVARDIA June 17-18 in Kansas City

This two-day street festival features craft beer and food samplings (Taps & Taste) with Omaha’s Brickway Brewery a part of the vast lineup of breweries and vendors. The event includes live performances by local, regional, and national acts, along with interactive activities and shopping opportunities. —boulevardia.com

AIN’T TOO PROUD- THE LIFE AND TIMES OF

THE TEMPTATIONS June 21-26 at the Municipal Auditorium Music Hall in Kansas City Written by three-time Obie Award recipient Dominique Morisseau, and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, this Broadway hit musical traces the Temptation’s journey from humble beginnings in Detroit to Rock and Roll stardom. Set to classics like “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” Get Ready,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” the performance is sure to electrify long-time Temptation’s fans and theater lovers alike. Ticket prices vary. —kansascitybroadway.com

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