Summer always ends too fast. So don’t let this one slip away.

For 10 weeks this summer, we’re giving you no excuse. Because each Thursday over the lunch hour, the inaugural Hear Omaha concert series features a new, contemporary Omaha band performing outside, for free, right in the heart of downtown. Sponsored by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and local businesses, the series features some of the city’s top acts — ranging from hip-hop to indie rock, electronic to country, and curated by Hear Nebraska.

Hear Omaha is an easy opportunity to experience some of the music, art, food and people that make this city — your community — undeniably cool. So turn off your screens and bring your friends and family. No coasting through your summer.

Thursdays. 12-1 p.m. #hearomaha

HERE’S THE SCHEDULE!

JUNE 4 MATT WHIPKEY (rock)

JUNE 11 ORENDA FINK (singer-songwriter)

JUNE 18 M34N STR33T (hip-hop)

JUNE 25 BLUE BIRD (folk pop)

JULY 2 LITTLE BRAZIL (rock)

JULY 9 ROUTINE ESCORTS (electronic)

JULY 16 BRAD HOSHAW & THE SEVEN DEADLIES (roots rock)

JULY 23 BOTH (hip hop)

JULY 30 SEE-THROUGH DRESSES (rock)

AUG. 6 THE ELECTROLINERS (country)

[design by Doe Eyed. video animation by Uphill Downhill.]