Discover local art, music scene in July

Get outside or hit the open road to experience these 5 things to do in July.

Whether it’s a scorching Nebraska day or a beautiful, breezy summer evening, July offers a variety of options for enjoying the back half of summer.

East Campus Discovery Days and Farmers Market | July 8

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bringing together local producers and artisans, live entertainment, food vendors, games, IANR’s world-leading ag research and the Lincoln community, the East Campus Discovery Days and Farmers Market truly has something for everyone. Once a month during the summer, you can head down to East Campus to take in all this amazing new event has to offer — and it will certainly take more than one trip to experience it all.

Pictured is Extension Associate Becky Schuerman (right) who serves as Extension’s statewide domestic water and wastewater coordinator, presenting aquifer in a cup. — Extension Associate Becky Schuerman (right) who serves as Extension’s statewide domestic water and wastewater coordinator, presents aquifer in a cup at East Campus Discovery Days and Farmers Market.

Tour Lincoln mural art | July 22

10:30 a.m.

A hub for the arts in Lincoln, the Lux Center for the Arts showcases work from local and national artists and is free for all visitors. The Lux Center will host a walking tour of the beautiful array of murals in the University Place neighborhood, beginning at Mo Java Cafe, at 10:30 a.m. on July 22. The tour will last about 45 minutes.

Stransky Park Summer Concert Series | Thursdays

7-9 p.m.

This concert series brings talented local acts out to perform for the community at Stransky Park every Thursday night in the summer. Performances run 7 p.m.-9 p.m., but you might want to show up early to secure a good spot.

Visit Nebraska’s Natural Wonders

With a little more time on your hands, July might just be the perfect time to hop in the car and drive a little (or a long) way to explore some of Nebraska’s beautiful natural wonders. Robber’s Cave is just a short drive from campus, while Indian Cave State Park and Chimney Rock make for a perfect long weekend destination.

Robbers Cave — Nebraska researchers scan the inside of Robber's Cave in Lincoln.

Reach out to Husker Alumni

Summer typically brings a little more downtime, deservedly so for our Husker students. While classes are on pause, summer is a great time to expand your professional network and get in touch with some Husker alumni who are out there changing the world. Here are some ways to get started.