• Talib Kweli, Rakim headline New Generation Music Festival Saturday; Lincoln DIY venue The Mez closes; Hear Lincoln Q&A: Andrea von Kampen, National Fame and the Universal Feeling; Farnam Fest, Do-It-Ourselves Fest this weekend

• Necessity Theater: A ‘Rock Island Blues’ rehearsal | Preview Feature

• New Music: See Through Dresses, Twinsmith, Staffers; Puppet play to run six shows in Lincoln; New Wave series kicks off and more

• Lincoln Exposed implements anti-discrimination, anti-abuse policy; Photo Coverage: Eko Nova’s Fiery Red; Lincoln art space ‘The Mez’ throws soft opening