Monday, December 6, 2021 Fridays in Fall: Entertaining free(ish) activities at the end of every week
Updated: December 6, 2021
'Fridays in Fall' highlights free(ish) student-focused events happening on campus on Friday afternoons and evenings in the fall semester. All students are welcome.
This listing will be updated continually as events are announced.
Want your event to be considered for the Fridays in Fall list? Add it to the UNL Events Calendar. RSOs can list their events on NVolveU.
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Every Friday
Tea Time Fridays
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Kawasaki Reading Room in the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center map
Visit the third floor reading room (Room 302) each Friday for a variety of different teas and snacks.
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Every Friday
Free Bowling
5:30 p.m. to midnight | Husker Bowling Center, inside Nebraska East Union map
UNL students enjoy free bowling + shoe rental w/ their NCard. Reserve a lane for you and your friends.
- hosted by Nebraska Unions
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December 10
Holiday Party and Cookie Decorating
12 to 2 p.m. | Kawasaki Reading Room in the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center map
Finish up the semester with festive music, relaxing company, and decorating cookies. Free for UNL students.
- hosted by Kawasaki Reading Room
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December 10
Texas Hold'em Tournament
5 p.m. | Campus Rec Center map
Compete against other Husker students in this popular card game tournament. Winners receive an Intramural Sports Champion t-shirt. Tournament is free and open to all UNL students. Preregistration is not required - show up at the rec center prior to the start time.
- hosted by Campus Recreation Intramural Sports
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December 10
Free Movie Night: ELF
6:30 p.m. | Nebraska East Union, Great Plains Room A map
Cap off the semester with fun and your friends at a free screening of the popular winter comedy film ELF, starring Will Ferrell as Buddy-the-Elf with co-stars James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, and Bob Newhart.
Free for UNL students. Bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the event. Arrive early - limited seating for 150 students on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- hosted by Nebraska Unions
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December 10
Bathtub Dogs Fall Show "iBTD"
7 p.m. | Nebraska Union, Swanson Auditorium map
The all-male student vocal group will perform a cappella singing, show funny videos, and other entertainment. This event is in the free-ish range: $5 for students and $10 for adults.
Can't make it to the Friday show? The group is giving a second performance on Dec. 11.
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December 10
Musical Theatre Showcase
7:30 p.m. | Westbrook Music Building, Room 119 map
This performance is not to be missed if you love musical theatre. Scenes from both classic and more contemporary musicals will be performed in a performance by Nebraska’s award-winning musical theatre students. Free and open to the public.
- hosted by the Glenn Korff School of Music.
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December 10
Jazz Orchestra Performance
7:30 p.m. | Kimball Recital Hall map
Under the direction of Dr. Greg Simon, the showcase jazz organization is one of the Glenn Korff School of Music’s most visible performing groups. Free and open to the public.
This concert will be webcasted live, too. Click here on the day of the performance for the link.
- hosted by the Glenn Korff School of Music.
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December 10
Free Skate Night
8 to 11 p.m. | Breslow Ice Hockey Center map
UNL students can ice skate for free with their NCard. Skate rental is available for $3 per pair. A different fee for non-UNL participants.
- hosted by Campus Recreation
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This listing will be continually updated as events are announced.
Want your event to be considered for the Fridays in Fall list? Add it to the UNL Events Calendar. RSOs can list their events on NVolvedU.