I'm trying to add an upcoming events list. Basically a list of all the events that haven't happened yet. the only fields it needs are 'event name' 'event date' and 'event link'
This is where the anycontent.php can be used to good effect.
Assuming you are not already using it, open anycontent.php, and edit the table to have what you want in it.
Then upload it, and specify it in the 'contents of main page' in config, at the start if you want it near the top of te page.
I have a similar small table in my site, combined with the language selection mod. take a look below.