Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Commemorate Black History Month with an educational story walk during the month of February at The RiverFront. Situated around the Arches Playground in Gene Leahy Mall, informational signage will celebrate several important figures throughout our history. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more more about some of the great leaders and innovators in African American...

BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs On display daily through May 12 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. This touring show boasts some of the most exceptional brick builds ever created, allowing visitors to witness firsthand what it would have...

The temporary exhibit, Leonardo Da Vinci: Machines In Motion, will be on display through May 5, 2024. The exhibit presents full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy.  Its uniqueness lies in the fact that many of the mechanisms...

The exhibit "Sharing the Glory: The History of Baseball in Omaha" is on display through May 12, 2024. It explores the history of Omaha and baseball. Included with admission, which is $8 for adults and $4 for children. The historic General Crook House Museum is located on the campus of Metropolitan Community College.

The Scottish Baronial mansion in the heart of Midtown Omaha has been enchanting visitors since the doors first opened in 1903. Public tours include the main, second and third floor. The tour begins with a 10-minute video overview of George and Sarah Joslyn's story, followed by a room-by-room guided tour. The length of the tour...

Explore family-friendly fun during daytime hours, including rose dissections, an observation beehive where you can learn all about queen bees, and Luminator and Maker Space activities. At night, they'll dim the lights and get a little romantic during three adults-only Night Lights with activities including a date night scavenger hunt for prizes, conversations with experts,...

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Commemorate Black History Month with an educational story walk during the month of February at The RiverFront. Situated around the Arches Playground in Gene Leahy Mall, informational signage will celebrate several important figures throughout our history. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more more about some of the great leaders and innovators in African American...

BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs On display daily through May 12 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. This touring show boasts some of the most exceptional brick builds ever created, allowing visitors to witness firsthand what it would have...

The temporary exhibit, Ocean Bound, is on display through May 24, 2024. Embark on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone’s actions on land affect our ocean. Ocean Bound presents watershed science in four themed exhibit clusters. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

The temporary exhibit, Leonardo Da Vinci: Machines In Motion, will be on display through May 5, 2024. The exhibit presents full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy.  Its uniqueness lies in the fact that many of the mechanisms...

Fontenelle Forest's Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5 held on Tuesdays and Thursdays that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through crafts, outdoor exploration, songs, stories, hikes and more. Cost is $8 per child. Members must sign in...

The exhibit "Sharing the Glory: The History of Baseball in Omaha" is on display through May 12, 2024. It explores the history of Omaha and baseball. Included with admission, which is $8 for adults and $4 for children. The historic General Crook House Museum is located on the campus of Metropolitan Community College.

Fat Brain Toys regularly holds toddler-oriented activities on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Activities are free. Upcoming themes Feb. 18 - Kindermusik with Overton Music Studios Feb. 25 - Premier Martial Arts March 4 - The Mouse Mansion with Miss Tina March 11 - Tales of Leprechauns and Magic with Miss M March 18 - Amazing...

The exhibition "Meet me at the fence ok bye" by Leslie Diuguid is on display from Feb. 10 through March 9. The opening reception is Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include refreshments and a conversation with Diuguid. Artist statement: Analyzing thrifted artifacts that act as a material memory. Finding the border between...

Learn to use Scratch during a six-week class session, with each lesson building upon the last. The class will end with each child creating a simple game, story, or animation based on a book or story. This class does not require any coding experience and is for kids ages 6-12. This program is designed for...

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Commemorate Black History Month with an educational story walk during the month of February at The RiverFront. Situated around the Arches Playground in Gene Leahy Mall, informational signage will celebrate several important figures throughout our history. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more more about some of the great leaders and innovators in African American...

BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs On display daily through May 12 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. This touring show boasts some of the most exceptional brick builds ever created, allowing visitors to witness firsthand what it would have...

The temporary exhibit, Ocean Bound, is on display through May 24, 2024. Embark on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone’s actions on land affect our ocean. Ocean Bound presents watershed science in four themed exhibit clusters. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

The temporary exhibit, Leonardo Da Vinci: Machines In Motion, will be on display through May 5, 2024. The exhibit presents full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy.  Its uniqueness lies in the fact that many of the mechanisms...

The exhibit "Sharing the Glory: The History of Baseball in Omaha" is on display through May 12, 2024. It explores the history of Omaha and baseball. Included with admission, which is $8 for adults and $4 for children. The historic General Crook House Museum is located on the campus of Metropolitan Community College.

After reading "Giraffes Can't Dance" by Giles Andreae, toddlers & preschoolers will be transported into the story by dancing out all the animals. Imagination, creativity & physical coordination will be used to help your child develop a deeper understanding of the characters & themes in the book while fostering a love for reading and storytelling. Rachel...

El Museo Latino has the exhibit "The Marvel of Old Masters: Rembrandt, Goya, Dürer” on display through March 16. Exhibit is included with regular museum admission. Special events planned for the exhibit include: January 20: Public Tours – English at 1:15 p.m., Spanish at 1:45 p.m. January 27: Gallery Talk starting at 1:15 p.m. “Dürer and...

The exhibition "Neo-Custodians: Woven Narratives of Heritage, Cultural Memory, and Belonging" is on display through April 14, 2024. The exhibit focuses on the historical aspect of textiles as a vehicle for communication and representation. Linking this ancient form of expression to contemporary artworks inspired by this legacy, the thirteen artists in the exhibition engage intentionally with...

Paolo Arao makes sewn paintings, weavings, and site-responsive installations that are rooted in geometric abstraction. This exhibition will showcase Arao’s work over the past five years including work he began while a resident at Bemis Center in the spring of 2020 as well as site-specific installations utilizing the architecture of Bemis Center’s galleries. Through the...

Explore family-friendly fun during daytime hours, including rose dissections, an observation beehive where you can learn all about queen bees, and Luminator and Maker Space activities. At night, they'll dim the lights and get a little romantic during three adults-only Night Lights with activities including a date night scavenger hunt for prizes, conversations with experts,...

The exhibition "Meet me at the fence ok bye" by Leslie Diuguid is on display from Feb. 10 through March 9. The opening reception is Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include refreshments and a conversation with Diuguid. Artist statement: Analyzing thrifted artifacts that act as a material memory. Finding the border between...

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Commemorate Black History Month with an educational story walk during the month of February at The RiverFront. Situated around the Arches Playground in Gene Leahy Mall, informational signage will celebrate several important figures throughout our history. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more more about some of the great leaders and innovators in African American...

BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs On display daily through May 12 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. This touring show boasts some of the most exceptional brick builds ever created, allowing visitors to witness firsthand what it would have...

The temporary exhibit, Ocean Bound, is on display through May 24, 2024. Embark on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone’s actions on land affect our ocean. Ocean Bound presents watershed science in four themed exhibit clusters. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

The temporary exhibit, Leonardo Da Vinci: Machines In Motion, will be on display through May 5, 2024. The exhibit presents full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy.  Its uniqueness lies in the fact that many of the mechanisms...

Fontenelle Forest's Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5 held on Tuesdays and Thursdays that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through crafts, outdoor exploration, songs, stories, hikes and more. Cost is $8 per child. Members must sign in...

The exhibit "Sharing the Glory: The History of Baseball in Omaha" is on display through May 12, 2024. It explores the history of Omaha and baseball. Included with admission, which is $8 for adults and $4 for children. The historic General Crook House Museum is located on the campus of Metropolitan Community College.

El Museo Latino has the exhibit "The Marvel of Old Masters: Rembrandt, Goya, Dürer” on display through March 16. Exhibit is included with regular museum admission. Special events planned for the exhibit include: January 20: Public Tours – English at 1:15 p.m., Spanish at 1:45 p.m. January 27: Gallery Talk starting at 1:15 p.m. “Dürer and...

The exhibition "Neo-Custodians: Woven Narratives of Heritage, Cultural Memory, and Belonging" is on display through April 14, 2024. The exhibit focuses on the historical aspect of textiles as a vehicle for communication and representation. Linking this ancient form of expression to contemporary artworks inspired by this legacy, the thirteen artists in the exhibition engage intentionally with...

Paolo Arao makes sewn paintings, weavings, and site-responsive installations that are rooted in geometric abstraction. This exhibition will showcase Arao’s work over the past five years including work he began while a resident at Bemis Center in the spring of 2020 as well as site-specific installations utilizing the architecture of Bemis Center’s galleries. Through the...

The Scottish Baronial mansion in the heart of Midtown Omaha has been enchanting visitors since the doors first opened in 1903. Public tours include the main, second and third floor. The tour begins with a 10-minute video overview of George and Sarah Joslyn's story, followed by a room-by-room guided tour. The length of the tour...

The exhibition "Meet me at the fence ok bye" by Leslie Diuguid is on display from Feb. 10 through March 9. The opening reception is Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include refreshments and a conversation with Diuguid. Artist statement: Analyzing thrifted artifacts that act as a material memory. Finding the border between...

Explore family-friendly fun during daytime hours, including rose dissections, an observation beehive where you can learn all about queen bees, and Luminator and Maker Space activities. At night, they'll dim the lights and get a little romantic during three adults-only Night Lights with activities including a date night scavenger hunt for prizes, conversations with experts,...

The Union for Contemporary Art presents "Spunk" from Feb. 16 through March 10, 2024, a play adapted by George C. Wolfe from "Three Tales" by Zora Neale Hurston and directed by Denise Chapman. Music by Chic Street Man. Tickets are "pay as you are" sliding scale ranging from FREE to $90.  Synopsis: Hurston’s evocative prose...

Wil Haygood is the author of "Tigerland," which was a finalist for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize; "Showdown," a finalist for an NAACP Image Award; "In Black and White"; and "The Butler," which was made into a film directed by Lee Daniels. General admission tickets are $10. He has been a correspondent for The Washington...

Omaha Performing Arts presents Disney's "The Lion King" Feb. 29 through March 24. Disney on Broadway recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. About the show Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Cabaret" from Feb. 23-March 30, 2024. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff, and directed by Alex Rodriguez. OCP will offer an American Sign Language-interpreted and an audio-described performance on March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50. Overview: Winner of 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and...

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs On display daily through May 12 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. This touring show boasts some of the most exceptional brick builds ever created, allowing visitors to witness firsthand what it would have...

The temporary exhibit, Ocean Bound, is on display through May 24, 2024. Embark on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone’s actions on land affect our ocean. Ocean Bound presents watershed science in four themed exhibit clusters. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

The temporary exhibit, Leonardo Da Vinci: Machines In Motion, will be on display through May 5, 2024. The exhibit presents full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy.  Its uniqueness lies in the fact that many of the mechanisms...

Omaha's RiverFront celebrates Women's History Month with informational signage featuring important women throughout history. Park visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about some of the women who changed and innovated our community, country and world. Signs will be around the Arches Playground.

The exhibit "Sharing the Glory: The History of Baseball in Omaha" is on display through May 12, 2024. It explores the history of Omaha and baseball. Included with admission, which is $8 for adults and $4 for children. The historic General Crook House Museum is located on the campus of Metropolitan Community College.

The exhibition "Meet me at the fence ok bye" by Leslie Diuguid is on display from Feb. 10 through March 9. The opening reception is Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include refreshments and a conversation with Diuguid. Artist statement: Analyzing thrifted artifacts that act as a material memory. Finding the border between...

Instructors from the Omaha Conservatory of Music will visit the Abrahams Branch for a music-themed storytime. Join in stories, songs and creative movement based on a theme, featuring musical instruments for kids to explore. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to participate in the fun. Registration is not required, but attendance...

El Museo Latino has the exhibit "The Marvel of Old Masters: Rembrandt, Goya, Dürer” on display through March 16. Exhibit is included with regular museum admission. Special events planned for the exhibit include: January 20: Public Tours – English at 1:15 p.m., Spanish at 1:45 p.m. January 27: Gallery Talk starting at 1:15 p.m. “Dürer and...

The exhibition "Neo-Custodians: Woven Narratives of Heritage, Cultural Memory, and Belonging" is on display through April 14, 2024. The exhibit focuses on the historical aspect of textiles as a vehicle for communication and representation. Linking this ancient form of expression to contemporary artworks inspired by this legacy, the thirteen artists in the exhibition engage intentionally with...

Paolo Arao makes sewn paintings, weavings, and site-responsive installations that are rooted in geometric abstraction. This exhibition will showcase Arao’s work over the past five years including work he began while a resident at Bemis Center in the spring of 2020 as well as site-specific installations utilizing the architecture of Bemis Center’s galleries. Through the...

The Scottish Baronial mansion in the heart of Midtown Omaha has been enchanting visitors since the doors first opened in 1903. Public tours include the main, second and third floor. The tour begins with a 10-minute video overview of George and Sarah Joslyn's story, followed by a room-by-room guided tour. The length of the tour...

A small string or wind ensemble from the Omaha Symphony will perform music chosen around a theme, followed by an opportunity for participants and musicians to reflect on and discuss our shared experience. March 1 from 3 to 4:15 p.m. at Willa Cather (Heroes) March 5 from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. at the Downtown Branch...

Benson First Friday is a year-round event held in the Benson Creative Arts District on the first Friday of each month. Visitors can walk to events and exhibitions located in neighborhood galleries and businesses. Seasonally, there is a street market and other outdoor activities. BFF also sponsors programming in the neighborhood including youth engagement, hands-on...

Mockingbird Hills Community Center holds Family Swim events on the first Friday of the month. Cost is $2 per person. Themes Feb. 7, Valentine's Day

"Bob Marley's Three Little Birds" is on stage at The Rose Feb. 23 through March 10. Accessible shows are March 2 at 2 p.m. (ASL Services and Audio Description Services) and March 9 at 2 p.m. (Sensory-Friendly Show). Tickets are $30; members receive four free tickets. Synopsis Featuring such Bob Marley classics as “One Love” and...

Big Canvas Comedy presents family-friendly improv along the lines of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" No two shows are alike. Upcoming shows: Jan. 24 - Whatever's Clever Jan. 31 - Big Canvas Comedy Feb. 7 - Guardians of the Giggle Feb. 14 - The Laugh Crafters Feb. 21 - Making a Scene Feb. 28 -...

The Union for Contemporary Art presents "Spunk" from Feb. 16 through March 10, 2024, a play adapted by George C. Wolfe from "Three Tales" by Zora Neale Hurston and directed by Denise Chapman. Music by Chic Street Man. Tickets are "pay as you are" sliding scale ranging from FREE to $90.  Synopsis: Hurston’s evocative prose...

Omaha Performing Arts presents Disney's "The Lion King" Feb. 29 through March 24. Disney on Broadway recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. About the show Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And...

Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Co. presents "Molly Sweeney," written by Brian Friel and directed by Cathy MW Kurz, from Feb. 23 through March 10 at First Central Congregational Church. Note: The March 1 performance is with audio-description. General admission tickets are $35 and student/senior/military tickets are $30. Synopsis: In this year’s annual BSB tribute to Irish...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Cabaret" from Feb. 23-March 30, 2024. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff, and directed by Alex Rodriguez. OCP will offer an American Sign Language-interpreted and an audio-described performance on March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50. Overview: Winner of 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and...

Bryce Vine brings his The Saturday Night Tour to The Astro, with opening acts Hoodie Allen and Yoshi T. Tickets are available through TicketMaster.

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Introduction to Birding is a program that includes a brief talk covering topics such as what makes Fontenelle Forest one of the top birding sites in Nebraska, some tips on finding small, fast-moving birds with binoculars, and a visual primer on species we are most likely to see in any given season. This program is strongly...

BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs On display daily through May 12 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. This touring show boasts some of the most exceptional brick builds ever created, allowing visitors to witness firsthand what it would have...

The temporary exhibit, Ocean Bound, is on display through May 24, 2024. Embark on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone’s actions on land affect our ocean. Ocean Bound presents watershed science in four themed exhibit clusters. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

The temporary exhibit, Leonardo Da Vinci: Machines In Motion, will be on display through May 5, 2024. The exhibit presents full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy.  Its uniqueness lies in the fact that many of the mechanisms...

Omaha's RiverFront celebrates Women's History Month with informational signage featuring important women throughout history. Park visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about some of the women who changed and innovated our community, country and world. Signs will be around the Arches Playground.

Film Streams’ Forever Young Series features family-friendly movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. for only $5 at the Dundee location. In the summer, shows will be screened on select Wednesdays, as well. 2025 Schedule:

The exhibition "Meet me at the fence ok bye" by Leslie Diuguid is on display from Feb. 10 through March 9. The opening reception is Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include refreshments and a conversation with Diuguid. Artist statement: Analyzing thrifted artifacts that act as a material memory. Finding the border between...

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park hosts historical re-enactment weekends monthly from May to October, as well as a special candle light tour in November. Learn more about the experience here. Living History Weekends are free, but a valid state park entry permit is required. The Candle Light Tour on Nov. 1 is $20 for adults...

El Museo Latino has the exhibit "The Marvel of Old Masters: Rembrandt, Goya, Dürer” on display through March 16. Exhibit is included with regular museum admission. Special events planned for the exhibit include: January 20: Public Tours – English at 1:15 p.m., Spanish at 1:45 p.m. January 27: Gallery Talk starting at 1:15 p.m. “Dürer and...

It's that time of year again! Bring the family out for Pottawattamie Conservation's annual Maple Tree Tap at Botna Bend Park in Hancock, Iowa. Participants will get an introduction to the basics of syrup making—from tapping the trees to bottling the final product. You'll even get to explore the syrup shack at Botna Bend and...

The exhibition "Neo-Custodians: Woven Narratives of Heritage, Cultural Memory, and Belonging" is on display through April 14, 2024. The exhibit focuses on the historical aspect of textiles as a vehicle for communication and representation. Linking this ancient form of expression to contemporary artworks inspired by this legacy, the thirteen artists in the exhibition engage intentionally with...

Paolo Arao makes sewn paintings, weavings, and site-responsive installations that are rooted in geometric abstraction. This exhibition will showcase Arao’s work over the past five years including work he began while a resident at Bemis Center in the spring of 2020 as well as site-specific installations utilizing the architecture of Bemis Center’s galleries. Through the...

The exhibit "Sharing the Glory: The History of Baseball in Omaha" is on display through May 12, 2024. It explores the history of Omaha and baseball. Included with admission, which is $8 for adults and $4 for children. The historic General Crook House Museum is located on the campus of Metropolitan Community College.

"Bob Marley's Three Little Birds" is on stage at The Rose Feb. 23 through March 10. Accessible shows are March 2 at 2 p.m. (ASL Services and Audio Description Services) and March 9 at 2 p.m. (Sensory-Friendly Show). Tickets are $30; members receive four free tickets. Synopsis Featuring such Bob Marley classics as “One Love” and...

Omaha Performing Arts presents Disney's "The Lion King" Feb. 29 through March 24. Disney on Broadway recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. About the show Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And...

"Bob Marley's Three Little Birds" is on stage at The Rose Feb. 23 through March 10. Accessible shows are March 2 at 2 p.m. (ASL Services and Audio Description Services) and March 9 at 2 p.m. (Sensory-Friendly Show). Tickets are $30; members receive four free tickets. Synopsis Featuring such Bob Marley classics as “One Love” and...

The Union for Contemporary Art presents "Spunk" from Feb. 16 through March 10, 2024, a play adapted by George C. Wolfe from "Three Tales" by Zora Neale Hurston and directed by Denise Chapman. Music by Chic Street Man. Tickets are "pay as you are" sliding scale ranging from FREE to $90.  Synopsis: Hurston’s evocative prose...

Omaha Performing Arts presents Disney's "The Lion King" Feb. 29 through March 24. Disney on Broadway recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. About the show Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And...

Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Co. presents "Molly Sweeney," written by Brian Friel and directed by Cathy MW Kurz, from Feb. 23 through March 10 at First Central Congregational Church. Note: The March 1 performance is with audio-description. General admission tickets are $35 and student/senior/military tickets are $30. Synopsis: In this year’s annual BSB tribute to Irish...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Cabaret" from Feb. 23-March 30, 2024. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff, and directed by Alex Rodriguez. OCP will offer an American Sign Language-interpreted and an audio-described performance on March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50. Overview: Winner of 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and...

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs On display daily through May 12 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. This touring show boasts some of the most exceptional brick builds ever created, allowing visitors to witness firsthand what it would have...

The temporary exhibit, Ocean Bound, is on display through May 24, 2024. Embark on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone’s actions on land affect our ocean. Ocean Bound presents watershed science in four themed exhibit clusters. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

The temporary exhibit, Leonardo Da Vinci: Machines In Motion, will be on display through May 5, 2024. The exhibit presents full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy.  Its uniqueness lies in the fact that many of the mechanisms...

Omaha's RiverFront celebrates Women's History Month with informational signage featuring important women throughout history. Park visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about some of the women who changed and innovated our community, country and world. Signs will be around the Arches Playground.

Film Streams’ Forever Young Series features family-friendly movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. for only $5 at the Dundee location. In the summer, shows will be screened on select Wednesdays, as well. 2025 Schedule:

The monthly Omaha Winter Market is a family-friendly event featuring makers, growers, bakers and more. The Winter Markets are all indoors inside Nebraska Brewing Company with craft beer, bloody Marys and food trucks. 

The exhibition "Neo-Custodians: Woven Narratives of Heritage, Cultural Memory, and Belonging" is on display through April 14, 2024. The exhibit focuses on the historical aspect of textiles as a vehicle for communication and representation. Linking this ancient form of expression to contemporary artworks inspired by this legacy, the thirteen artists in the exhibition engage intentionally with...

Paolo Arao makes sewn paintings, weavings, and site-responsive installations that are rooted in geometric abstraction. This exhibition will showcase Arao’s work over the past five years including work he began while a resident at Bemis Center in the spring of 2020 as well as site-specific installations utilizing the architecture of Bemis Center’s galleries. Through the...

The Omaha chapter of Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians holds the family-friendly Hooley party each year on the first Sunday of March that includes dinner, dancing, and live music. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for kids, and $40 for a family. 2025 schedule: Noon - Color Guard AOH with Single Piper Welcome & Opening...

The Scottish Baronial mansion in the heart of Midtown Omaha has been enchanting visitors since the doors first opened in 1903. Public tours include the main, second and third floor. The tour begins with a 10-minute video overview of George and Sarah Joslyn's story, followed by a room-by-room guided tour. The length of the tour...

The exhibit "Sharing the Glory: The History of Baseball in Omaha" is on display through May 12, 2024. It explores the history of Omaha and baseball. Included with admission, which is $8 for adults and $4 for children. The historic General Crook House Museum is located on the campus of Metropolitan Community College.

Omaha Performing Arts presents Disney's "The Lion King" Feb. 29 through March 24. Disney on Broadway recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. About the show Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And...

"Bob Marley's Three Little Birds" is on stage at The Rose Feb. 23 through March 10. Accessible shows are March 2 at 2 p.m. (ASL Services and Audio Description Services) and March 9 at 2 p.m. (Sensory-Friendly Show). Tickets are $30; members receive four free tickets. Synopsis Featuring such Bob Marley classics as “One Love” and...

Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Co. presents "Molly Sweeney," written by Brian Friel and directed by Cathy MW Kurz, from Feb. 23 through March 10 at First Central Congregational Church. Note: The March 1 performance is with audio-description. General admission tickets are $35 and student/senior/military tickets are $30. Synopsis: In this year’s annual BSB tribute to Irish...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Cabaret" from Feb. 23-March 30, 2024. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff, and directed by Alex Rodriguez. OCP will offer an American Sign Language-interpreted and an audio-described performance on March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50. Overview: Winner of 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and...

The Scottish Baronial mansion in the heart of Midtown Omaha has been enchanting visitors since the doors first opened in 1903. Public tours include the main, second and third floor. The tour begins with a 10-minute video overview of George and Sarah Joslyn's story, followed by a room-by-room guided tour. The length of the tour...

The Union for Contemporary Art presents "Spunk" from Feb. 16 through March 10, 2024, a play adapted by George C. Wolfe from "Three Tales" by Zora Neale Hurston and directed by Denise Chapman. Music by Chic Street Man. Tickets are "pay as you are" sliding scale ranging from FREE to $90.  Synopsis: Hurston’s evocative prose...

Omaha Performing Arts presents Disney's "The Lion King" Feb. 29 through March 24. Disney on Broadway recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. About the show Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And...

Stevie Nicks will perform at the CHI Health Center Omaha on March 3. Tickets are available through TicketMaster.