What's Good, Lincoln (3/11)

Happy Tuesday, Lincoln. Hope you’re faring well with the time change. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let the Lincoln Brief serve up your survival guide for the rest of the week, including:

• Can't-miss events

• Things to start booking now

• Important deadlines and reminders

• Other things going on around town

Let’s dive in.

📆 Lincoln happenings

Today, March 11th
Come grab a Boulevard Irish Ale for Pint Night at McKinneys and take home a specialty glass, while supplies last! St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! 

Tomorrow, March 12th
The Sensory Experience of Beer Workshop at White Elm Brewing Company. An interactive guided tasting led by Asa B. Stone, PhD, an Advanced Cicerone® (beer sommelier). Free to attend, with beer available for purchase.

Thursday, March 13th
Candle Pouring + Scent Mixology – Create your own custom candle scent in this hands-on workshop at AR Workshop Lincoln. Pour, mix, and save—candles require 24 hours to set!

This weekend (March 14th - 16th)

BrewsKeys Weekend Dueling Piano Show – Part comedy, part concert, and 100% entertainment! Top dueling pianists from across the U.S. bring the energy at Brewsky’s Haymarket—Friday & Saturday at 8 PM. $5 cover, doors at 7.

Pyrtle Elementary Vendor Fair – Shop local and explore unique products & services from community vendors at Pyrtle Elementary on March 15, 9 AM - 2 PM. Fun for all—bring the family & support local businesses!

⌚️ Planning ahead

Tax season reminder: The April 15th deadline is just around the corner. If you're not planning to file an extension, now’s the time to start getting everything in order. PMC Tax Service is a popular local choice.

Check that roof: It’s time to start thinking about the roof during springtime (getting it checked once a year is recommended). Home Solutions of Nebraska are one of the best in the area if you need anything. 

Dinner out?! Try L’s Kitchen for some French & American comfort foods. Perfect for a warm, satisfying meal.

Sip Nebraska – Wine, Beer, Spirits & Cider Festival: May 9-10, 2025, at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Sip, savor, and celebrate Nebraska’s best flavors in a beautiful setting.

📰 In other news

Markets are wild. The stock market is a whipsaw lately. Mortgage rates remain high but are ticking down slightly. The job market? A mystery. Expect more volatility ahead.

Husker Games 2025 – Instead of the traditional spring game, the Nebraska Cornhuskers will host the Husker Games on April 26, 2025, featuring 7-on-7 football, skills competitions, and a women's flag football game!

Lincoln home prices in Feb – The median home price in Lincoln hit $377,150, with homes selling faster than last year—just 35 days on the market on average! There were 1,396 active listings and 136 new homes for sale, keeping the market steady and competitive.

🧩 A quick brain break

As always, this week’s wordle features a 5-letter word hidden inside this edition. Let us know how many guesses it takes you!

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See ya Friday with 20+ new things happening next week.

P.S. Send us your local photos! We’d love to share what you’re doing on social media. Feel free to reply if you know of any businesses, events, or news we should include next time.