The Events Calendar by Oh My! Omaha
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Week of Events
Monday, February 2, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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February 3, 2026 -“Dripping Earth”
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February 3, 2026 -“Lucas Samaras: Polaroids”
“Dripping Earth”
With the ambitious and immersive exhibition, "Dripping Earth," Cannupa Hanska Luger draws inspiration from his ancestral connection to the Northern Plains in newly created ceramics, video projections, prints, and monumental sculpture. Luger’s playful and innovative approach invites visitors to envision a future where land, identity, and culture are reclaimed and transformed. "Dripping Earth" is a...
“Lucas Samaras: Polaroids”
Driven by a desire to document and explore his own body, Lucas Samaras used a Polaroid camera to create lush, idiosyncratic, and personal images. Featuring twenty-four works gifted by the artist to The Joslyn, this exhibition celebrates the innovations and legacy of Samaras’s photography. The exhibit runs through Feb. 22. Note: The museum stays open...
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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February 4, 2026 -“Dripping Earth”
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February 4, 2026 -“Lucas Samaras: Polaroids”
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February 4, 2026 -“Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas”
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February 4, 2026 -Ezra Masch’s “VOLUMES”
“Dripping Earth”
With the ambitious and immersive exhibition, "Dripping Earth," Cannupa Hanska Luger draws inspiration from his ancestral connection to the Northern Plains in newly created ceramics, video projections, prints, and monumental sculpture. Luger’s playful and innovative approach invites visitors to envision a future where land, identity, and culture are reclaimed and transformed. "Dripping Earth" is a...
“Lucas Samaras: Polaroids”
Driven by a desire to document and explore his own body, Lucas Samaras used a Polaroid camera to create lush, idiosyncratic, and personal images. Featuring twenty-four works gifted by the artist to The Joslyn, this exhibition celebrates the innovations and legacy of Samaras’s photography. The exhibit runs through Feb. 22. Note: The museum stays open...
“Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas”
"Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas" features Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Zainab Aliyu, Rindon Johnson, Lauren Lee McCarthy and Kyle McDonald, Rebeca Romero, and Tianyi Sun and Fiel Guhit - who consider how the formation of collective identities takes place utilizing technology and the internet. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The...
Ezra Masch’s “VOLUMES”
Ezra Masch’s "VOLUMES" is an immersive audio-visual performance that reimagines the relationship between sound, light, and architecture. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The Bemis Center stays open late on Thursdays (until 9 p.m.). About the exhibition: Through collaborations with musicians, Masch expands the possibilities of performance by making sound visible and space audible....
Thursday, February 5, 2026
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February 5, 2026 -“Dripping Earth”
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February 5, 2026 -“Lucas Samaras: Polaroids”
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February 5, 2026 -“Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas”
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February 5, 2026 -Ezra Masch’s “VOLUMES”
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February 5, 2026 -“Under The Skin”
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February 5, 2026 -“Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints”
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February 5, 2026 -Nights At The Joslyn
“Dripping Earth”
With the ambitious and immersive exhibition, "Dripping Earth," Cannupa Hanska Luger draws inspiration from his ancestral connection to the Northern Plains in newly created ceramics, video projections, prints, and monumental sculpture. Luger’s playful and innovative approach invites visitors to envision a future where land, identity, and culture are reclaimed and transformed. "Dripping Earth" is a...
“Lucas Samaras: Polaroids”
Driven by a desire to document and explore his own body, Lucas Samaras used a Polaroid camera to create lush, idiosyncratic, and personal images. Featuring twenty-four works gifted by the artist to The Joslyn, this exhibition celebrates the innovations and legacy of Samaras’s photography. The exhibit runs through Feb. 22. Note: The museum stays open...
“Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas”
"Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas" features Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Zainab Aliyu, Rindon Johnson, Lauren Lee McCarthy and Kyle McDonald, Rebeca Romero, and Tianyi Sun and Fiel Guhit - who consider how the formation of collective identities takes place utilizing technology and the internet. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The...
Ezra Masch’s “VOLUMES”
Ezra Masch’s "VOLUMES" is an immersive audio-visual performance that reimagines the relationship between sound, light, and architecture. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The Bemis Center stays open late on Thursdays (until 9 p.m.). About the exhibition: Through collaborations with musicians, Masch expands the possibilities of performance by making sound visible and space audible....
“Under The Skin”
KANEKO presents "Under the Skin," a provocative exhibition that strips away pretense to explore the raw complexity of the nude form, from Nov. 21 through March 22, 2026, with an opening reception on Friday, November 21. The naked body tells stories words cannot—of intimacy and isolation, confidence and fragility, desire and discomfort. Under the Skin...
“Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints”
"Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints" presents a distinguished selection of paintings and prints drawn from the artist's extensive and colorful collection. It runs through March 22, 2026. Opening Reception is Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; it closes an hour earlier on Sundays. Known internationally for his...
Nights At The Joslyn
Monthly Nights at The Joslyn events are evenings for art immersion. Come out for art talks, art making, special programs, and tasty food and drinks (for purchase). Upcoming themes:
Friday, February 6, 2026
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February 6, 2026 -“Dripping Earth”
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February 6, 2026 -“Lucas Samaras: Polaroids”
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February 6, 2026 -“Hard Lessons In Light”
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February 6, 2026 -“Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas”
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February 6, 2026 -Ezra Masch’s “VOLUMES”
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February 6, 2026 -“Under The Skin”
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February 6, 2026 -“Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints”
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February 6, 2026 -First Friday Downtown Omaha Art Walk
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February 6, 2026 -First Fridays In The Village: It’s Black Love, Baby!
“Dripping Earth”
With the ambitious and immersive exhibition, "Dripping Earth," Cannupa Hanska Luger draws inspiration from his ancestral connection to the Northern Plains in newly created ceramics, video projections, prints, and monumental sculpture. Luger’s playful and innovative approach invites visitors to envision a future where land, identity, and culture are reclaimed and transformed. "Dripping Earth" is a...
“Lucas Samaras: Polaroids”
Driven by a desire to document and explore his own body, Lucas Samaras used a Polaroid camera to create lush, idiosyncratic, and personal images. Featuring twenty-four works gifted by the artist to The Joslyn, this exhibition celebrates the innovations and legacy of Samaras’s photography. The exhibit runs through Feb. 22. Note: The museum stays open...
“Hard Lessons In Light”
Lisa Brown's "Hard Lessons In Light" is a photography exhibition centered on Black women as teachers, memory keepers, and cultural guides whose knowledge has often been shaped through struggle, displacement, and care. The exhibit runs Feb. 6 through April 11. Opening Reception is Feb. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours: Co-Op + Gallery...
“Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas”
"Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas" features Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Zainab Aliyu, Rindon Johnson, Lauren Lee McCarthy and Kyle McDonald, Rebeca Romero, and Tianyi Sun and Fiel Guhit - who consider how the formation of collective identities takes place utilizing technology and the internet. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The...
Ezra Masch’s “VOLUMES”
Ezra Masch’s "VOLUMES" is an immersive audio-visual performance that reimagines the relationship between sound, light, and architecture. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The Bemis Center stays open late on Thursdays (until 9 p.m.). About the exhibition: Through collaborations with musicians, Masch expands the possibilities of performance by making sound visible and space audible....
“Under The Skin”
KANEKO presents "Under the Skin," a provocative exhibition that strips away pretense to explore the raw complexity of the nude form, from Nov. 21 through March 22, 2026, with an opening reception on Friday, November 21. The naked body tells stories words cannot—of intimacy and isolation, confidence and fragility, desire and discomfort. Under the Skin...
“Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints”
"Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints" presents a distinguished selection of paintings and prints drawn from the artist's extensive and colorful collection. It runs through March 22, 2026. Opening Reception is Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; it closes an hour earlier on Sundays. Known internationally for his...
First Friday Downtown Omaha Art Walk
Celebrate the arts in Downtown Omaha during the First Friday Art Walk, a free monthly self-guided gallery tour showcasing local and regional talent. From contemporary installations to fine art and sculpture, each participating gallery offers something unique to discover. Enjoy extended hours, meet the artists, and explore exhibitions in the heart of Omaha’s historic and...
First Fridays In The Village: It’s Black Love, Baby!
First Fridays in the Village's theme for February is a special Valentine’s Day-inspired theme: It's Black Love, Baby! Expect good vibes all night with live music, interactive games and activities, art featuring local black artists, food for purchase, and Revive Omaha's Black Business Expo. Schedule: 9:00 PM - Revive Center Kahoot + Giveaway Prizes
Saturday, February 7, 2026
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February 7, 2026 -“Dripping Earth”
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February 7, 2026 -“Lucas Samaras: Polaroids”
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February 7, 2026 -“Hard Lessons In Light”
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February 7, 2026 -Art-Tastic Saturdays
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February 7, 2026 -“Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas”
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February 7, 2026 -Ezra Masch’s “VOLUMES”
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February 7, 2026 -“Under The Skin”
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February 7, 2026 -“Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints”
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February 7, 2026 -Exhibitions Highlight Tour
“Dripping Earth”
With the ambitious and immersive exhibition, "Dripping Earth," Cannupa Hanska Luger draws inspiration from his ancestral connection to the Northern Plains in newly created ceramics, video projections, prints, and monumental sculpture. Luger’s playful and innovative approach invites visitors to envision a future where land, identity, and culture are reclaimed and transformed. "Dripping Earth" is a...
“Lucas Samaras: Polaroids”
Driven by a desire to document and explore his own body, Lucas Samaras used a Polaroid camera to create lush, idiosyncratic, and personal images. Featuring twenty-four works gifted by the artist to The Joslyn, this exhibition celebrates the innovations and legacy of Samaras’s photography. The exhibit runs through Feb. 22. Note: The museum stays open...
“Hard Lessons In Light”
Lisa Brown's "Hard Lessons In Light" is a photography exhibition centered on Black women as teachers, memory keepers, and cultural guides whose knowledge has often been shaped through struggle, displacement, and care. The exhibit runs Feb. 6 through April 11. Opening Reception is Feb. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours: Co-Op + Gallery...
Art-Tastic Saturdays
Art-Tastic Saturdays is held on the first Saturdays of the month at The Joslyn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring gallery activities, special presentations, and creative exploration designed for all ages.
“Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas”
"Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas" features Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Zainab Aliyu, Rindon Johnson, Lauren Lee McCarthy and Kyle McDonald, Rebeca Romero, and Tianyi Sun and Fiel Guhit - who consider how the formation of collective identities takes place utilizing technology and the internet. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The...
Ezra Masch’s “VOLUMES”
Ezra Masch’s "VOLUMES" is an immersive audio-visual performance that reimagines the relationship between sound, light, and architecture. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The Bemis Center stays open late on Thursdays (until 9 p.m.). About the exhibition: Through collaborations with musicians, Masch expands the possibilities of performance by making sound visible and space audible....
“Under The Skin”
KANEKO presents "Under the Skin," a provocative exhibition that strips away pretense to explore the raw complexity of the nude form, from Nov. 21 through March 22, 2026, with an opening reception on Friday, November 21. The naked body tells stories words cannot—of intimacy and isolation, confidence and fragility, desire and discomfort. Under the Skin...
“Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints”
"Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints" presents a distinguished selection of paintings and prints drawn from the artist's extensive and colorful collection. It runs through March 22, 2026. Opening Reception is Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; it closes an hour earlier on Sundays. Known internationally for his...
Exhibitions Highlight Tour
Looking for a fresh way to engage with contemporary art? Join Abby Fogle-Erickson, Bemis Center’s Community Experience + Engagement Manager, for a focused 30-minute tour through key works in the current exhibitions. This guided tour of "Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas" and "Ezra Masch: VOLUMES" invites the audience to explore the evolving intersections of identity, technology, sound,...
Sunday, February 8, 2026
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February 8, 2026 -“Dripping Earth”
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February 8, 2026 -“Lucas Samaras: Polaroids”
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February 8, 2026 -“Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas”
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February 8, 2026 -Ezra Masch’s “VOLUMES”
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February 8, 2026 -“Under The Skin”
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February 8, 2026 -“Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints”
“Dripping Earth”
With the ambitious and immersive exhibition, "Dripping Earth," Cannupa Hanska Luger draws inspiration from his ancestral connection to the Northern Plains in newly created ceramics, video projections, prints, and monumental sculpture. Luger’s playful and innovative approach invites visitors to envision a future where land, identity, and culture are reclaimed and transformed. "Dripping Earth" is a...
“Lucas Samaras: Polaroids”
Driven by a desire to document and explore his own body, Lucas Samaras used a Polaroid camera to create lush, idiosyncratic, and personal images. Featuring twenty-four works gifted by the artist to The Joslyn, this exhibition celebrates the innovations and legacy of Samaras’s photography. The exhibit runs through Feb. 22. Note: The museum stays open...
“Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas”
"Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas" features Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Zainab Aliyu, Rindon Johnson, Lauren Lee McCarthy and Kyle McDonald, Rebeca Romero, and Tianyi Sun and Fiel Guhit - who consider how the formation of collective identities takes place utilizing technology and the internet. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The...
Ezra Masch’s “VOLUMES”
Ezra Masch’s "VOLUMES" is an immersive audio-visual performance that reimagines the relationship between sound, light, and architecture. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The Bemis Center stays open late on Thursdays (until 9 p.m.). About the exhibition: Through collaborations with musicians, Masch expands the possibilities of performance by making sound visible and space audible....
“Under The Skin”
KANEKO presents "Under the Skin," a provocative exhibition that strips away pretense to explore the raw complexity of the nude form, from Nov. 21 through March 22, 2026, with an opening reception on Friday, November 21. The naked body tells stories words cannot—of intimacy and isolation, confidence and fragility, desire and discomfort. Under the Skin...
“Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints”
"Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints" presents a distinguished selection of paintings and prints drawn from the artist's extensive and colorful collection. It runs through March 22, 2026. Opening Reception is Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; it closes an hour earlier on Sundays. Known internationally for his...