All events are in Central time unless specified.

Saturday, February 18

Activity

Maha Shivaratri

Hindu

Date:
Time:
All Day
Location: This is not an event, but an observance
Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of the god Shiva. The name also refers to the night when Shiva performs the heavenly dance called Tandava.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Activity

Build-A-Candle with Wax Buffalo

presented by UPC Nebraska

Date:
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11:00 am – 5:15 pm
Location: Wax Buffalo Candle Company
Discover the therapy of creating a beautiful handmade candle – either to keep as your own or to give as a gift to someone special.

Ongoing Events

Activity

Loft Gallery: Descendants of DeWitty: The Audacious Nebraska Saga

Date:
Time:
All Day
Location: Nebraska East Union Room: Loft Gallery (on 3rd floor)
A photography exhibition. The work of documentary filmmaker and photographer Artes Johnson is on display from Jan. 16 to Feb. 28, 2023 in celebration of Black history in Nebraska.
This event originated in Nebraska Unions.

Black History Month

African American History Month

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All Day
Location: this is an observance not an event
African American people’s achievements are celebrated and their roles in American history are praised and recognized.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.