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...

Experience the coolest adventure in town at "Ice Age Adventure," the all-new exhibit at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park opening Friday, May 3. Thirty-eight prehistoric animals from the Ice Age will come to life in a drive-through, interactive experience. It is included with Safari Park admission. The Wildlife Safari Park will have special experiences including daily educational...

Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...

Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...

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 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...

Dogs love going on an adventure. This year, plan a night out with your furry friend during Leashes at Lauritzen. These events are enjoyable nights for dogs to walk the trails, meet other dogs, take photos among the flowers and foliage, sniff all the things, and meet other dog lovers. Water will be available at stations throughout the...

Gary Clark Jr. plays Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at Astro Amphitheater. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $50 (reserved seating) and are available through Ticketmaster.

The University of Nebraska-Omaha Men's Soccer 2024 season features the following home games played at Caniglia Field: Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Oct. 2...

Gary Clark Jr. plays at Astro Amphitheater on Sept. 9. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7. Opener is Grace Bowers. 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...

Experience the coolest adventure in town at "Ice Age Adventure," the all-new exhibit at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park opening Friday, May 3. Thirty-eight prehistoric animals from the Ice Age will come to life in a drive-through, interactive experience. It is included with Safari Park admission. The Wildlife Safari Park will have special experiences including daily educational...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

The Durham Museum presents "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall" from June 22 through Oct. 13, 2024. The exhibit is included with museum admission. Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living...

The Durham Museum is teaming up with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom to showcase the history of a show that pioneered nature and wildlife programming and continues to educate viewers today. "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" will be on display July 13 through Oct. 6, 2024. After making its network premiere in 1963, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom...

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

Join Omaha Public Library at different parks and places for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and more. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Storytimes are free. Rain or shine, we'll be there! 2025 Schedule: Feb. 1 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at The Joslyn Feb. 3 from 10:30 to 11 a.m....

Castle and Creative District Invitational opens Aug. 15 in the Sunderland Gallery of the St. Cecilia Cultural Center. The Invitational Opening is Aug. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. (coinciding with the neighborhood's Art Walk). The exhibit features works of over 35 regional artists who work with pastels, acrylics, watercolors, ceramics, woods, metals, and fabric arts. Show...

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...

Experience the coolest adventure in town at "Ice Age Adventure," the all-new exhibit at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park opening Friday, May 3. Thirty-eight prehistoric animals from the Ice Age will come to life in a drive-through, interactive experience. It is included with Safari Park admission. The Wildlife Safari Park will have special experiences including daily educational...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

The Durham Museum presents "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall" from June 22 through Oct. 13, 2024. The exhibit is included with museum admission. Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living...

The Durham Museum is teaming up with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom to showcase the history of a show that pioneered nature and wildlife programming and continues to educate viewers today. "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" will be on display July 13 through Oct. 6, 2024. After making its network premiere in 1963, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom...

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

Castle and Creative District Invitational opens Aug. 15 in the Sunderland Gallery of the St. Cecilia Cultural Center. The Invitational Opening is Aug. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. (coinciding with the neighborhood's Art Walk). The exhibit features works of over 35 regional artists who work with pastels, acrylics, watercolors, ceramics, woods, metals, and fabric arts. Show...

Families are invited to make art in The Union’s Youth Studios. Activities and materials may include: Legos, weaving, clay, sculpture, beading, and more. These events are free and open to the public. No registration required to participate.

Families are invited to make art in The Union’s Youth Studios. Activities and materials may include: Legos, weaving, clay, sculpture, beading, and more. These events are free and open to the public. No registration required to participate.

The Omaha Storm Chasers is the area's AAA baseball team. Home games are played Werner Park. Here's a look at their 2025 season: April 1 at 6:35 p.m. (Magnet Schedule Giveaway) April 2 at 12:05 p.m. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. ($3 Thursday) April 4 at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at 2:05 p.m. April 6...

Discover the beauty of watercolor painting in this two-hour, beginner-friendly workshop at the Inner Rail Food Hall. We will use techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and color mixing to create a harmonious color palette for your art pieces. You will leave with 2 floral abstract designs: a greeting card and bookmark. Cost is $45, and...

"Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert" features the animated series' soundtrack performed by a live orchestra. Composed and arranged by Emmy Award-winning composer and musician Jeremy Zuckerman, the production magnifies the epic scope and high drama of the series.

Omaha Lancers Hockey play their home games at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Here's their 2024 schedule: Omaha Lancers Pre-Season Game vs. Sioux City Musketeers - Sept. 11 at 7:05 p.m. Omaha Lancers vs. Tri-City Storm - Sept. 13 at 7:05 p.m. Omaha Lancers vs. Chicago Steel - Oct 12. at 6:05 p.m. Omaha Lancers vs....

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...

Experience the coolest adventure in town at "Ice Age Adventure," the all-new exhibit at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park opening Friday, May 3. Thirty-eight prehistoric animals from the Ice Age will come to life in a drive-through, interactive experience. It is included with Safari Park admission. The Wildlife Safari Park will have special experiences including daily educational...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

The Durham Museum presents "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall" from June 22 through Oct. 13, 2024. The exhibit is included with museum admission. Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living...

The Durham Museum is teaming up with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom to showcase the history of a show that pioneered nature and wildlife programming and continues to educate viewers today. "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" will be on display July 13 through Oct. 6, 2024. After making its network premiere in 1963, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom...

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

El Museo Latino's Hispanic Heritage Celebration raises money to provides scholarship support that makes it possible for many young people to participate in museum programs in the visual and performing arts. Proceeds from this celebration will help El Museo Latino continue to reach Latino and non-Latino youth, who come from a variety of economic backgrounds, engage...

Castle and Creative District Invitational opens Aug. 15 in the Sunderland Gallery of the St. Cecilia Cultural Center. The Invitational Opening is Aug. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. (coinciding with the neighborhood's Art Walk). The exhibit features works of over 35 regional artists who work with pastels, acrylics, watercolors, ceramics, woods, metals, and fabric arts. Show...

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 Answer Is Love Exists" solo exhibition showcases John Clement’s latest works, delving into the dynamic interplay of form, space, and movement. Known for his geometric and Constructivist-inspired sculptures, Clement’s work defies traditional boundaries, captivating audiences with its curvi-linear compositions and dynamic forms. The exhibit runs Aug. 2 through Jan. 5, 2025. Admission is $10;...

Quaker Steak & Lube's Classic Car Night is every Thursday from 4 to 10 p.m. through Oct. 10. There will be a DJ, beer garden, and food specials.  

The Farmers Market Council Bluffs is held in downtown Council Bluffs, Iowa, around the city’s Bayliss Park at First Avenue and Pearl Street. The farmers market is held on Thursday evenings from May to September, and features seasonal and weekly vendors, as well as wellness activities like yoga and children’s activities. There’s also usually live...

Omaha Public Library holds Silent Reading Parties on the second Thursday of the month. In this nontraditional book club, there are no assigned readings – you just read what you bring. OPL's Mobile Library, aka Poppy, will be there, as well. Read for an hour and then socialize...or not. 2024 schedule Sept. 12 at Lewis And...

The Omaha Storm Chasers is the area's AAA baseball team. Home games are played Werner Park. Here's a look at their 2025 season: April 1 at 6:35 p.m. (Magnet Schedule Giveaway) April 2 at 12:05 p.m. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. ($3 Thursday) April 4 at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at 2:05 p.m. April 6...

Chanticleer Theater presents “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” Sept. 12-15 & 19-22, 2024. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end...

The Schramm After Dark program, Spider Night Hike, is a guided hike along Hackberry Trail. Bring your own flashlight or headlamp to search for webs and arachnids. The program is free, but a valid State Park Vehicle Entry Permit is required. Meet at the park shelter next to Pond A (the first pond as you enter...

Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band play Sept. 12 at Astro Amphitheater. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

Teddy Swims plays Sept. 12 at Stir Concert Cove. All-ages show; anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. Tickets 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...

Experience the coolest adventure in town at "Ice Age Adventure," the all-new exhibit at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park opening Friday, May 3. Thirty-eight prehistoric animals from the Ice Age will come to life in a drive-through, interactive experience. It is included with Safari Park admission. The Wildlife Safari Park will have special experiences including daily educational...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

Bluegrass & BBQ Festival is celebrated at Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard from Sept. 13-29. Watch Bluegrass performances at the Cider Mill Stage. There will be BBQ-inspired and BLUE food specials across the farm, as well as a lot of barbecue at Ethan’s Applewood Smokehouse, including ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, and a blueberry cobbler. ...

The Durham Museum presents "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall" from June 22 through Oct. 13, 2024. The exhibit is included with museum admission. Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living...

The Durham Museum is teaming up with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom to showcase the history of a show that pioneered nature and wildlife programming and continues to educate viewers today. "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" will be on display July 13 through Oct. 6, 2024. After making its network premiere in 1963, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom...

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

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...

Castle and Creative District Invitational opens Aug. 15 in the Sunderland Gallery of the St. Cecilia Cultural Center. The Invitational Opening is Aug. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. (coinciding with the neighborhood's Art Walk). The exhibit features works of over 35 regional artists who work with pastels, acrylics, watercolors, ceramics, woods, metals, and fabric arts. Show...

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 Answer Is Love Exists" solo exhibition showcases John Clement’s latest works, delving into the dynamic interplay of form, space, and movement. Known for his geometric and Constructivist-inspired sculptures, Clement’s work defies traditional boundaries, captivating audiences with its curvi-linear compositions and dynamic forms. The exhibit runs Aug. 2 through Jan. 5, 2025. Admission is $10;...

The Third Annual PACE New Masters 2024 exhibit, presented by Kathleen Pyper, is on display at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center from May 24 through Sept. 28, 2024. The juried exhibition features 40+ professional photographers depicting realism landscapes, figures, and portraits. The opening night reception is May 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. On opening...

The Damones play at Granary Green on Sept. 13. Show starts at 7 p.m., doors open at 6. All age show. $15 cover.

"Gathering," a collaborative exhibition organized by Valerie St. Pierre Smith, considers the act of gathering–gathering kin, gathering medicine, gathering songs–as an embodied practice that uplifts indigenous lifeways and ancestral healing practices. The event, Gathering: Stone Soup, celebrates the exhibition opening with Stone Soup. Registration is appreciated but not necessary to participate. It's free to attend. Bring...

Wicked Raven Productions and Joslyn Castle & Gardens present the group art show "Tales of Poe" from Sept. 13 through December. Art is on display in the Carriage House Gallery, located at the Joslyn Castle & Gardens. Opening reception is Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free and open to all ages.   Artists were...

The Omaha Storm Chasers is the area's AAA baseball team. Home games are played Werner Park. Here's a look at their 2025 season: April 1 at 6:35 p.m. (Magnet Schedule Giveaway) April 2 at 12:05 p.m. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. ($3 Thursday) April 4 at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at 2:05 p.m. April 6...

Looking for the best improv on a Friday night? You're in the right place! Start your night off with laughter as we showcase Omaha's finest improvised acts. These stellar teams have limited four-month runs, so catch them lighting up our stage before they rotate out. Cost is $10 online, $13 at the door.

Omaha Lancers Hockey play their home games at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Here's their 2024 schedule: Omaha Lancers Pre-Season Game vs. Sioux City Musketeers - Sept. 11 at 7:05 p.m. Omaha Lancers vs. Tri-City Storm - Sept. 13 at 7:05 p.m. Omaha Lancers vs. Chicago Steel - Oct 12. at 6:05 p.m. Omaha Lancers vs....

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein” from Sept. 13-29, 2024. More details TBA.

Chanticleer Theater presents “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” Sept. 12-15 & 19-22, 2024. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Jersey Boys" Sept. 13 through Oct. 13 on the Hawks Mainstage. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical, "Jersey Boys" is the jukebox sensation that takes you behind-the-scenes of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons—their rise, tough times, personal clashes...

Popcorn productions presents the melodrama "The Night of the Knave Knight" by Julie Eschlman Aug. 30 through Oct. 20 at the theater at Mahoney State Park. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for kids (ages 12 and under), and Family Packages (2 adults, 2 kids) are $28. For reservations, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: Once upon a time...

SNAP! Productions presents “American Psycho: The Musical” from Sept. 13-29 at Ghost Light Theatre.  Synopsis: Set in Manhattan during the Wall Street boom of the late 1980s, American Psycho is about the daily life of Patrick Bateman, a young and wealthy investment banker who is also secretly a serial killer.

The One Community Cultural Festival features arts & crafts, performances by more than 15 groups, food vendors, and more. It's designed to promote, celebrate, and share diversity of the cultures, traditions, and people in Omaha and the surrounding areas to build better understanding, relationships, and acceptance for one another through dance, song, food, and commerce. 2024...

Dad Jokes (featuring Michael Johnson, Michael Smith, Justin Edmonds, Taylor Grote, and Rachel Ware) has been voted as one of the best improv shows at The Backline. They don't tell 'jokes' and they aren't your dad, but you'll love them just the same. Their show is some of the best longform improv comedy you can...

Mallory Kountze Planetarium on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha offers public planetarium shows on select evenings. Tickets are $10. Upcoming Shows: "Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope" - Aug. 23 at 8 p.m., Aug. 24 at 6:30 & 8 p.m., Aug. 30 at 8 p.m., and Aug. 31 at...

The Nebraska Star Party at Mahoney State Park will feature access to powerful telescopes set up at the park’s golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin at dusk. Bring camp...

From the producers of "Laughter Hours," get ready for a night to remember at Omaha’s oldest independent comedy theater— with the hilarious Amy Silverberg! Amy’s stand-up is razor-sharp. With the most-streamed Comedy Central special and performances on Hulu, NPR, and Amazon Prime, she’s carving out her own space in comedy, and trust us, it’s a space...

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...

The Gretna Farmers Market is held in downtown Gretna along McKenna Avenue every Saturday morning from June 1 through Oct. 19.

Experience the coolest adventure in town at "Ice Age Adventure," the all-new exhibit at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park opening Friday, May 3. Thirty-eight prehistoric animals from the Ice Age will come to life in a drive-through, interactive experience. It is included with Safari Park admission. The Wildlife Safari Park will have special experiences including daily educational...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

The 10th Annual Caffeine Crawl in Omaha is Sept. 14, featuring five route options. Each route includes five stops. Cost is $39.50 plus the option of a bonus stop.

Bluegrass & BBQ Festival is celebrated at Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard from Sept. 13-29. Watch Bluegrass performances at the Cider Mill Stage. There will be BBQ-inspired and BLUE food specials across the farm, as well as a lot of barbecue at Ethan’s Applewood Smokehouse, including ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, and a blueberry cobbler. ...

Fontenelle Forest is offering a new program in 2024: Family Wild Days. Family Wild Days is like going to camp with your kids. Held at Camp Brewster Lodge, Fontenelle Forest educators will facilitate family-friendly competitions and crafts, as well as lead a hike on one of the private trails of Camp Brewster and finish with a scavenger hunt...

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 City of Omaha Parks and Recreation's Dream Court Kids Time will be held on two days. Kids can try out the new Dream Court with open gym-style play, music, and snacks. Local City of Omaha Police Officers will join to play with the kids.

The Durham Museum presents "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall" from June 22 through Oct. 13, 2024. The exhibit is included with museum admission. Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living...

The Durham Museum is teaming up with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom to showcase the history of a show that pioneered nature and wildlife programming and continues to educate viewers today. "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" will be on display July 13 through Oct. 6, 2024. After making its network premiere in 1963, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom...

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

Wackadoo! meet and greet and dance party with the character Bluey is at Nebraska Furniture Mart. Note: There will be 10-minute breaks held every 30 minutes for 10 minutes.

Nebraska StoryArts presents The Moonshell Storytelling Festival on Sept. 14. Performances will be at 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. Story Swap is at 4:30 p.m. Ghost Stories will be at 8:40 p.m. Performances are free and take place at the open-air pavilion by the Activity Center.  Workshops will be held at the...

Castle and Creative District Invitational opens Aug. 15 in the Sunderland Gallery of the St. Cecilia Cultural Center. The Invitational Opening is Aug. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. (coinciding with the neighborhood's Art Walk). The exhibit features works of over 35 regional artists who work with pastels, acrylics, watercolors, ceramics, woods, metals, and fabric arts. Show...

The Third Annual PACE New Masters 2024 exhibit, presented by Kathleen Pyper, is on display at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center from May 24 through Sept. 28, 2024. The juried exhibition features 40+ professional photographers depicting realism landscapes, figures, and portraits. The opening night reception is May 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. On opening...

The Benson Concert Series runs July 20 through Sept. 28. Event starts at 1 p.m., DJs start at 6 p.m., and the band starts at 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or chairs. Seats also available on the patio (for 21+). The free outdoor event is for all ages and is family friendly. It will include...

"The Answer Is Love Exists" solo exhibition showcases John Clement’s latest works, delving into the dynamic interplay of form, space, and movement. Known for his geometric and Constructivist-inspired sculptures, Clement’s work defies traditional boundaries, captivating audiences with its curvi-linear compositions and dynamic forms. The exhibit runs Aug. 2 through Jan. 5, 2025. Admission is $10;...

The Little Bohemia neighborhood will host a free event with live music, food trucks, shopping and a skateboard ramp. Dog-friendly and kid-friendly.

The One Community Cultural Festival features arts & crafts, performances by more than 15 groups, food vendors, and more. It's designed to promote, celebrate, and share diversity of the cultures, traditions, and people in Omaha and the surrounding areas to build better understanding, relationships, and acceptance for one another through dance, song, food, and commerce. 2024...

The temporary exhibition "Raven Halfmoon: Flags of Our Mothers" is at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts from May 18 through Sept. 15, 2024. The opening reception is May 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. Halfmoon’s practice spans torso-scaled and colossal-sized stoneware sculptures, with some soaring up to nine feet and weighing over eight hundred pounds....

The temporary exhibition "Paul Stephen Benjamin: Black of Night" is at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts from May 18 through Sept. 15, 2024. The opening night reception is May 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. Paul Stephen Benjamin’s practice is an ongoing investigation of blackness through concept, thought, and perception. From wordplay with the actual...

The Omaha Storm Chasers is the area's AAA baseball team. Home games are played Werner Park. Here's a look at their 2025 season: April 1 at 6:35 p.m. (Magnet Schedule Giveaway) April 2 at 12:05 p.m. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. ($3 Thursday) April 4 at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at 2:05 p.m. April 6...

Mallory Kountze Planetarium on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha offers public planetarium shows on select evenings. Tickets are $10. Upcoming Shows: "Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope" - Aug. 23 at 8 p.m., Aug. 24 at 6:30 & 8 p.m., Aug. 30 at 8 p.m., and Aug. 31 at...

Gather up your special someone (or any someone) and come see great two-person teams improvising their little hearts out. Whether you actually bring a date, this show will be just as fun to watch alone or with a group of friends. Who knows, maybe you'll meet a future date here.

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein” from Sept. 13-29, 2024. More details TBA.

Chanticleer Theater presents “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” Sept. 12-15 & 19-22, 2024. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Jersey Boys" Sept. 13 through Oct. 13 on the Hawks Mainstage. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical, "Jersey Boys" is the jukebox sensation that takes you behind-the-scenes of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons—their rise, tough times, personal clashes...

Popcorn productions presents the melodrama "The Night of the Knave Knight" by Julie Eschlman Aug. 30 through Oct. 20 at the theater at Mahoney State Park. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for kids (ages 12 and under), and Family Packages (2 adults, 2 kids) are $28. For reservations, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: Once upon a time...

SNAP! Productions presents “American Psycho: The Musical” from Sept. 13-29 at Ghost Light Theatre.  Synopsis: Set in Manhattan during the Wall Street boom of the late 1980s, American Psycho is about the daily life of Patrick Bateman, a young and wealthy investment banker who is also secretly a serial killer.

Mallory Kountze Planetarium on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha offers public planetarium shows on select evenings. Tickets are $10. Upcoming Shows: "Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope" - Aug. 23 at 8 p.m., Aug. 24 at 6:30 & 8 p.m., Aug. 30 at 8 p.m., and Aug. 31 at...

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings play Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. The Astro. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

"The Strangers" is a 2-person improv show featuring Timmy Tamisiea and Will Meinen; two people who at one time didn't know each other and now they do! Timmy trained and taught in Chicago and LA and continues to perform around the country with the Westside Comedy theater. Will got his start at The Backline, and trained/performed...

Mic drop is a 1 v1 tournament style competition. The contestants are seeded 1-8 and battle it out with their best stand up performance through three rounds where each round someone is eliminated until they're two comics left who go at to become champion. Cost is $10 online, $13 at the door.

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...

Experience the coolest adventure in town at "Ice Age Adventure," the all-new exhibit at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park opening Friday, May 3. Thirty-eight prehistoric animals from the Ice Age will come to life in a drive-through, interactive experience. It is included with Safari Park admission. The Wildlife Safari Park will have special experiences including daily educational...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

Bluegrass & BBQ Festival is celebrated at Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard from Sept. 13-29. Watch Bluegrass performances at the Cider Mill Stage. There will be BBQ-inspired and BLUE food specials across the farm, as well as a lot of barbecue at Ethan’s Applewood Smokehouse, including ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, and a blueberry cobbler. ...

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 temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

The temporary exhibition "Raven Halfmoon: Flags of Our Mothers" is at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts from May 18 through Sept. 15, 2024. The opening reception is May 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. Halfmoon’s practice spans torso-scaled and colossal-sized stoneware sculptures, with some soaring up to nine feet and weighing over eight hundred pounds....

The temporary exhibition "Paul Stephen Benjamin: Black of Night" is at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts from May 18 through Sept. 15, 2024. The opening night reception is May 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. Paul Stephen Benjamin’s practice is an ongoing investigation of blackness through concept, thought, and perception. From wordplay with the actual...

Castle and Creative District Invitational opens Aug. 15 in the Sunderland Gallery of the St. Cecilia Cultural Center. The Invitational Opening is Aug. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. (coinciding with the neighborhood's Art Walk). The exhibit features works of over 35 regional artists who work with pastels, acrylics, watercolors, ceramics, woods, metals, and fabric arts. Show...

The Durham Museum presents "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall" from June 22 through Oct. 13, 2024. The exhibit is included with museum admission. Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living...

The Durham Museum is teaming up with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom to showcase the history of a show that pioneered nature and wildlife programming and continues to educate viewers today. "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" will be on display July 13 through Oct. 6, 2024. After making its network premiere in 1963, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom...

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 Answer Is Love Exists" solo exhibition showcases John Clement’s latest works, delving into the dynamic interplay of form, space, and movement. Known for his geometric and Constructivist-inspired sculptures, Clement’s work defies traditional boundaries, captivating audiences with its curvi-linear compositions and dynamic forms. The exhibit runs Aug. 2 through Jan. 5, 2025. Admission is $10;...

University of Nebraska-Omaha Women's Soccer 2024 schedule includes the following home games played at Caniglia Field: Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. (tickets) Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. (tickets) Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. (tickets) Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. (tickets) Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. (tickets) Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. (tickets) Sept. 29 at...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein” from Sept. 13-29, 2024. More details TBA.

Chanticleer Theater presents “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” Sept. 12-15 & 19-22, 2024. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Jersey Boys" Sept. 13 through Oct. 13 on the Hawks Mainstage. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical, "Jersey Boys" is the jukebox sensation that takes you behind-the-scenes of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons—their rise, tough times, personal clashes...

SNAP! Productions presents “American Psycho: The Musical” from Sept. 13-29 at Ghost Light Theatre.  Synopsis: Set in Manhattan during the Wall Street boom of the late 1980s, American Psycho is about the daily life of Patrick Bateman, a young and wealthy investment banker who is also secretly a serial killer.

The Omaha Storm Chasers is the area's AAA baseball team. Home games are played Werner Park. Here's a look at their 2025 season: April 1 at 6:35 p.m. (Magnet Schedule Giveaway) April 2 at 12:05 p.m. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. ($3 Thursday) April 4 at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at 2:05 p.m. April 6...

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...

Popcorn productions presents the melodrama "The Night of the Knave Knight" by Julie Eschlman Aug. 30 through Oct. 20 at the theater at Mahoney State Park. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for kids (ages 12 and under), and Family Packages (2 adults, 2 kids) are $28. For reservations, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: Once upon a time...

Jacqueline Monique Experiences presents “Dine & Unwind” at Biaggi’s, an intimate evening of dining and entertainment. Music provided by Jacqueline Monique & Bobby Gadoury. Seating is limited. Tickets are $20 (food not included with ticket price).

Blues Travele brings their 30 Years of Four Tour to Steelhouse Omaha on Sept. 15. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7. Opener is Vanessa Collier. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.