8/29/11 | Today’s Shows

Krum Bums, Sarah Benck and 24-Hour Cardlock all play tonight. Check out the rest of this evening's shows in today's calendar compilation.

compiled by Kevin Mussman

Per usual, there are a light number of shows this Monday night. Still, Krum Bums, Sarah Benck and the Zoo Bar House Band, amongst others, play this evening. If you don't see your event, let's fix that. Register a free profile and add your event so that we can ensure we aren't missing a thing on our statewide music calendar. Or email kevinmussman@hearnebraska.org

2nd Annual Booze, Bands, & BBQ @ The Waiting Room | Omaha

Food & Spirits Magazine, Omaha's premier guide for food and spirits in the the metro area, is hosting the Second Annual Booze, Bands & BBQ. The event is a benefit for the Omaha chapter of the American Culinary Federation and will include music by Sarah Benck and 24-Hour Cardlock. 7 pm, $15.

Krum Bums, Static Thought, Burning Streets, Cordial Spew, Bombs Blast @ The Hole | Omaha

All-ages punk rock at the Hole featuring sets from Krum Bums, Static Thought, Burning Streets, Cordial Spew, and Bombs Blast. 7 p.m., $10.

Songwriter Showcase & Open Mic @ Barley Street Tavern | Omaha

Super certain that you can seriously shred? Prove it at Barley Street Tavern's weekly open mic night. 9pm, no cover.

Open Stage @ Bourbon Theatre | Lincoln

If you're in Lincoln, test your songwriting mettle at the Bourbon Theatre. Performances will be recorded and available to participants the following week. 8 p.m., $18.

Comedy Workshop @ Duffy's | Lincoln

If you think you've got what it takes to make it in the unforgiving world of stand-up, Duffy's weekly comedy workshop is a great place to cut your teeth. Regardless of how bad your jokes are, there oughta be some people drunk enough to laugh at anything. 10 pm, 21+, no cover.

Piano Happy Hour with Emily Bass @ Zoo Bar | Lincoln

Emily Bass reprises her weekly role as Zoo Bar's house pianist. 5 pm, no cover, which means there is no reason you shouldn't go.

Blue Mondays featuring the Zoo Bar House Band @ Zoo Bar | Lincoln

The Zoo Bar's house band, featuring Kris Lager, Josh Hoyer, Levi William and Jeff Boehmer, plays the blues. 7 p.m., $3.

Kevin Mussman is Hear Nebraska's listings editor intern. He is a total Phil Elverum fanboy, and is therefore beyond excited for the Mount Eerie show in Lincoln . Reach him at kevinmussman@hearnebraska.org, or calendar@hearnebraska.org.