"Mission: Astronaut" is a traveling exhibition that runs Jan. 19 through May 18, 2025. The hands-on experience covers space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. The exhibition is included with museum admission. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to...

Sean Kenney’s "Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks" is at Lauritzen Gardens from Feb. 1 through May 18. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a...

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...

Kids can make their own Valentine slime (strawberry scented) at Learning Express on Feb. 10. The activity is free and open to all ages.

"Mission: Astronaut" is a traveling exhibition that runs Jan. 19 through May 18, 2025. The hands-on experience covers space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. The exhibition is included with museum admission. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to...

Omaha Children's Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Forever Forest!" opening on Jan. 18. Explore the realities of forests through play, learn about sustainability, selective harvesting, transportation needs, and the everyday products we use that are made from trees. Traverse the tree top climber, conduct a realistic replica of a Union Pacific engine, learn about construction...

Sean Kenney’s "Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks" is at Lauritzen Gardens from Feb. 1 through May 18. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a...

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...

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...

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...

In the installation "Appliqué sur le terrain," Henry Payer views the cultural landscape of present-day Nebraska through the vibrant lens of Indigenous ribbonwork appliqué. The installation is on view through Sept. 4, 2025.   "Appliqué sur le terrain" involves sewing layers of silk ribbons, cotton, wool, and glass beads to make regalia for special occasions. The distinctive...

"Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman" is on display at The Durham Museum Jan. 20 through April 27.  The exhibit offers an innovative and immersive multi-sensory exploration of one of America’s most iconic figures. Through tactile displays and detailed imagery, the exhibition sheds light on Lincoln’s multifaceted roles – as a president who led the United...

O-Pa presents "Kimberly Akimbo" Feb. 11-16 at the Orpheum Theater. The musical is the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards® including Best Musical. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater. The show contains some strong language, crude humor, references to alcohol use, and authentic New Jersey vernacular. Synopsis:...

The Creighton University Men's Basketball team plays home games at CHI Health Center Omaha. Here are their 2024-2025 season home game lineup: Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. against Purdue - Charity Exhibition (Ticketmaster) Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. against UTRGV Vaqueros (Ticketmaster) Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. against Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (Ticketmaster) Nov. 13 at...

Collective Soul plays Feb. 11 at Steelhouse Omaha. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8. General Admission/Floor tickets start at $44 and are sold through Ticketmaster.

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...

"Mission: Astronaut" is a traveling exhibition that runs Jan. 19 through May 18, 2025. The hands-on experience covers space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. The exhibition is included with museum admission. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to...

Omaha Children's Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Forever Forest!" opening on Jan. 18. Explore the realities of forests through play, learn about sustainability, selective harvesting, transportation needs, and the everyday products we use that are made from trees. Traverse the tree top climber, conduct a realistic replica of a Union Pacific engine, learn about construction...

Sean Kenney’s "Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks" is at Lauritzen Gardens from Feb. 1 through May 18. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a...

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 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...

In the installation "Appliqué sur le terrain," Henry Payer views the cultural landscape of present-day Nebraska through the vibrant lens of Indigenous ribbonwork appliqué. The installation is on view through Sept. 4, 2025.   "Appliqué sur le terrain" involves sewing layers of silk ribbons, cotton, wool, and glass beads to make regalia for special occasions. The distinctive...

"Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman" is on display at The Durham Museum Jan. 20 through April 27.  The exhibit offers an innovative and immersive multi-sensory exploration of one of America’s most iconic figures. Through tactile displays and detailed imagery, the exhibition sheds light on Lincoln’s multifaceted roles – as a president who led the United...

The Kiewit Luminarium presents "Love" Feb. 5-23, engaging all five senses and exploring the many facets of love. From biology to culture and even culinary arts, the understanding and appreciation of love is informed by many disciplines. What is love, exactly? Are our definitions of it shaped by our unique cultures and backgrounds? How do words of care and...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Waitress" on the Hawks Mainstage Jan. 24 - Feb. 16, 2025 (no performance on Feb. 1). Performances are Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Tony Award®-nominated musical "Waitress: offers a unique recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. Jenna, an adept pie maker and waitress at the local...

O-Pa presents "Kimberly Akimbo" Feb. 11-16 at the Orpheum Theater. The musical is the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards® including Best Musical. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater. The show contains some strong language, crude humor, references to alcohol use, and authentic New Jersey vernacular. Synopsis:...

"Mission: Astronaut" is a traveling exhibition that runs Jan. 19 through May 18, 2025. The hands-on experience covers space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. The exhibition is included with museum admission. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to...

Omaha Children's Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Forever Forest!" opening on Jan. 18. Explore the realities of forests through play, learn about sustainability, selective harvesting, transportation needs, and the everyday products we use that are made from trees. Traverse the tree top climber, conduct a realistic replica of a Union Pacific engine, learn about construction...

Sean Kenney’s "Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks" is at Lauritzen Gardens from Feb. 1 through May 18. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a...

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...

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...

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...

Friends of Omaha Public Library Book Sales are held every Thursday and the first & third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Swanson Library. There are thousands of books, covering every genre, with the lowest prices in town, including mysteries, thrillers, romance, westerns, non-fiction, children’s,...

In the installation "Appliqué sur le terrain," Henry Payer views the cultural landscape of present-day Nebraska through the vibrant lens of Indigenous ribbonwork appliqué. The installation is on view through Sept. 4, 2025.   "Appliqué sur le terrain" involves sewing layers of silk ribbons, cotton, wool, and glass beads to make regalia for special occasions. The distinctive...

"Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman" is on display at The Durham Museum Jan. 20 through April 27.  The exhibit offers an innovative and immersive multi-sensory exploration of one of America’s most iconic figures. Through tactile displays and detailed imagery, the exhibition sheds light on Lincoln’s multifaceted roles – as a president who led the United...

The Kiewit Luminarium presents "Love" Feb. 5-23, engaging all five senses and exploring the many facets of love. From biology to culture and even culinary arts, the understanding and appreciation of love is informed by many disciplines. What is love, exactly? Are our definitions of it shaped by our unique cultures and backgrounds? How do words of care and...

Amplify Arts presents "The Reading Room" from Jan. 10 through Feb. 21. "The Reading Room" collects printed material Alternate Currents cohort members discussed, considered, and shared with one another over the past year. Hung throughout the gallery-turned-commons, visitors are invited to read, rest, reflect, and borrow printed materials. Themes around embracing uncertainty and playing in...

The temporary exhibit, "Big Clay," is at KANEKO from Jan. 31 to April 7, 2025. It features impressive works drawn from Ree and Jun Kaneko's distinguished private art collection. Showcasing groundbreaking large-scale ceramic works, "Big Clay" challenges the perception of what's possible through the medium of ceramic art. Included are works by artists who dared to push creative...

The special exhibit "Fabrics of Africa: Weaving Culture and Community" is on display at KANEKO from Feb. 7 to April 27, 2025. The exhibition includes an interactive element for visitors, who are invited to contribute to a digital tapestry created through traditional African design elements. As each individual pattern is woven into the whole, the growing,...

Paint Your Date is a two-hour workshop for participants ages 18 and older. One ticket is $75 and admits two people. No painting experience needed. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite.

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...

Noche De Lotería will be held at the Council Bluffs Public Library. Lotería is a Mexican game that anyone can enjoy. The event is presented in Spanish. Open to all.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha Women's Basketball team plays their home games at Baxter Arena.  2024-2025 schedule: Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. (Ticketmaster) Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Jan....

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Waitress" on the Hawks Mainstage Jan. 24 - Feb. 16, 2025 (no performance on Feb. 1). Performances are Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Tony Award®-nominated musical "Waitress: offers a unique recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. Jenna, an adept pie maker and waitress at the local...

O-Pa presents "Kimberly Akimbo" Feb. 11-16 at the Orpheum Theater. The musical is the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards® including Best Musical. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater. The show contains some strong language, crude humor, references to alcohol use, and authentic New Jersey vernacular. Synopsis:...

"Mission: Astronaut" is a traveling exhibition that runs Jan. 19 through May 18, 2025. The hands-on experience covers space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. The exhibition is included with museum admission. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to...

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...

Omaha Children's Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Forever Forest!" opening on Jan. 18. Explore the realities of forests through play, learn about sustainability, selective harvesting, transportation needs, and the everyday products we use that are made from trees. Traverse the tree top climber, conduct a realistic replica of a Union Pacific engine, learn about construction...

Sean Kenney’s "Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks" is at Lauritzen Gardens from Feb. 1 through May 18. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a...

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...

Omaha Children's Museum will have themed activities during museum hours the weekend of Feb. 14-16, with character visits by Moana and Ariel. Activities are included with museum admission.

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...

In the installation "Appliqué sur le terrain," Henry Payer views the cultural landscape of present-day Nebraska through the vibrant lens of Indigenous ribbonwork appliqué. The installation is on view through Sept. 4, 2025.   "Appliqué sur le terrain" involves sewing layers of silk ribbons, cotton, wool, and glass beads to make regalia for special occasions. The distinctive...

"Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman" is on display at The Durham Museum Jan. 20 through April 27.  The exhibit offers an innovative and immersive multi-sensory exploration of one of America’s most iconic figures. Through tactile displays and detailed imagery, the exhibition sheds light on Lincoln’s multifaceted roles – as a president who led the United...

The Kiewit Luminarium presents "Love" Feb. 5-23, engaging all five senses and exploring the many facets of love. From biology to culture and even culinary arts, the understanding and appreciation of love is informed by many disciplines. What is love, exactly? Are our definitions of it shaped by our unique cultures and backgrounds? How do words of care and...

Kids can make their own heart-shaped snow globe on Valentine's Day. It's free and open to all ages. Supplies are first come, first serve. You can come as early as open (10 a.m.) to reserve your spot. 

Amplify Arts presents "The Reading Room" from Jan. 10 through Feb. 21. "The Reading Room" collects printed material Alternate Currents cohort members discussed, considered, and shared with one another over the past year. Hung throughout the gallery-turned-commons, visitors are invited to read, rest, reflect, and borrow printed materials. Themes around embracing uncertainty and playing in...

The temporary exhibit, "Big Clay," is at KANEKO from Jan. 31 to April 7, 2025. It features impressive works drawn from Ree and Jun Kaneko's distinguished private art collection. Showcasing groundbreaking large-scale ceramic works, "Big Clay" challenges the perception of what's possible through the medium of ceramic art. Included are works by artists who dared to push creative...

The special exhibit "Fabrics of Africa: Weaving Culture and Community" is on display at KANEKO from Feb. 7 to April 27, 2025. The exhibition includes an interactive element for visitors, who are invited to contribute to a digital tapestry created through traditional African design elements. As each individual pattern is woven into the whole, the growing,...

Chocolat Abeill regularly hosts Afternoon Tea & Chocolate Tasting experiences that run about an hour and a half. Cost is $60 plus tax per seat. Kids are permitted. Seating is limited. The menu includes: Finger Sandwiches Cream Scones with Three Garnishes Dessert Plate Signature Paris Chocolate Harney & Son’s Paris Tea Service throughout And a Special...

This guided full moon hike will include an educational discussion of the nocturnal animals around the forest and a brief talk into the lore of full moons. The guided hike will proceed after the discussion. Enjoy a seasonal snack following the hike. Cost is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.

Ital Vital Living Food will have a Valentine’s Day Paint & Sip on Feb. 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at their 7639 Cass St. location. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere as you unleash your inner artist with a glass of your favorite beverage in hand. Connect with friends, meet new people, and take home your...

Have you ever hiked under a full moon? Or wondered what comes out after dark in the Forest? Find out on a Fontenelle Forest guided Full Moon Hike! Hikes will begin no later than 30 minutes after the event start time, so be sure to arrive on time. All hikes will include an educational discussion of...

The Bubbly Tart will have several Valentine's Day-themed Afternoon Teas in 2025. The cost is $60 per person (except for the 21+ event on Feb. 14). To reserve your spots, email chelsie@thebubblytart.com with the date, time, and how many will be attending, and if you want to add on any drinks. Dates: Feb. 8 from...

No More Empty Pots will hold an hands-on, interactive cooking class designed for two. Under the guidance of the chef, participants will learn culinary techniques, discover new flavors, and enjoy the fun of cooking side-by-side. Enjoy preparing homemade pasta, "Marry Me" chicken, and delicious mocktails! At the end of the class, sit down to enjoy the...

"Girls Night Out: The Show" features "mantastic" performances and music. Doors open at at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30. The show is for 18+. Tickets are $14.95. 

Film Streams Dundee Theater will have a Valentine's Day screening of "Moonstruck" at 7 p.m.   Synopsis: Loretta Castorini, a bookkeeper from Brooklyn, New York, finds herself in a difficult situation when she falls for the brother of the man she has agreed to marry.

Big Canvas Comedy presents family-friendly improv along the lines of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” No two shows are alike. Tickets are $10. 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...

“Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical” is on stage at The Rose from Feb. 14 through March 2. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20. Synopsis: Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Waitress" on the Hawks Mainstage Jan. 24 - Feb. 16, 2025 (no performance on Feb. 1). Performances are Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Tony Award®-nominated musical "Waitress: offers a unique recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. Jenna, an adept pie maker and waitress at the local...

O-Pa presents "Kimberly Akimbo" Feb. 11-16 at the Orpheum Theater. The musical is the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards® including Best Musical. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater. The show contains some strong language, crude humor, references to alcohol use, and authentic New Jersey vernacular. Synopsis:...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “The Girl on the Train” from Jan. 31 through Feb. 16. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for students.  Synopsis: "The Girl on a Train" tells the story of Rachel Watson, whilst commuting back...

PetRock plays at The Astro on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30. Tickets start at $23. General admission floor tickets and balcony seating are available. 

The Be Mine Bash, featuring Halo Harker + Thuggy Yuxk, is Feb. 14 at the Reverb Lounge in Benson. All ages show. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8. Tickets are $10.

Dynamic Air DJs play at the Whiskey Roadhouse starting at 9 p.m. at the Whiskey Roadhouse inside Horseshoe Casino. 

"Mission: Astronaut" is a traveling exhibition that runs Jan. 19 through May 18, 2025. The hands-on experience covers space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. The exhibition is included with museum admission. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to...

Omaha Children's Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Forever Forest!" opening on Jan. 18. Explore the realities of forests through play, learn about sustainability, selective harvesting, transportation needs, and the everyday products we use that are made from trees. Traverse the tree top climber, conduct a realistic replica of a Union Pacific engine, learn about construction...

Sean Kenney’s "Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks" is at Lauritzen Gardens from Feb. 1 through May 18. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a...

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...

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...

Omaha Children's Museum will have themed activities during museum hours the weekend of Feb. 14-16, with character visits by Moana and Ariel. Activities are included with museum admission.

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...

In the installation "Appliqué sur le terrain," Henry Payer views the cultural landscape of present-day Nebraska through the vibrant lens of Indigenous ribbonwork appliqué. The installation is on view through Sept. 4, 2025.   "Appliqué sur le terrain" involves sewing layers of silk ribbons, cotton, wool, and glass beads to make regalia for special occasions. The distinctive...

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:

"Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman" is on display at The Durham Museum Jan. 20 through April 27.  The exhibit offers an innovative and immersive multi-sensory exploration of one of America’s most iconic figures. Through tactile displays and detailed imagery, the exhibition sheds light on Lincoln’s multifaceted roles – as a president who led the United...

"Antarctic Dinosaurs" runs Feb. 15 through May 4 at The Durham Museum. The exhibit is included with museum admission.  While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, "Antarctic Dinosaurs: reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs...

The Kiewit Luminarium presents "Love" Feb. 5-23, engaging all five senses and exploring the many facets of love. From biology to culture and even culinary arts, the understanding and appreciation of love is informed by many disciplines. What is love, exactly? Are our definitions of it shaped by our unique cultures and backgrounds? How do words of care and...

The temporary exhibition "All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840–1955" is on display at The Joslyn Art Museum from Feb. 15 through May 4. Tickets are $10 for the general public ages 13 and older; members and children 12 and under are free.  Exhibit free days: First weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

City Sprout's free Annual Seed Share Event is an opportunity to swap and share with fellow gardeners and community members. In addition to the seed swap, there will be a seed ball activity station. The event is open to beginners and seasoned gardeners. 

Firkin Fest is a fundraiser and kick-off Omaha Beer Week. The event features exclusive beers from 17 Nebraska Breweries. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door; ticket includes a Firkin Souvenir Glass, unlimited Firkin samples, and the first raffle ticket. 100% of proceeds go to the Food Bank for the Heartland and Nebraska Craft...

The Bubbly Tart will have several Valentine's Day-themed Afternoon Teas in 2025. The cost is $60 per person (except for the 21+ event on Feb. 14). To reserve your spots, email chelsie@thebubblytart.com with the date, time, and how many will be attending, and if you want to add on any drinks. Dates: Feb. 8 from...

The temporary exhibit, "Big Clay," is at KANEKO from Jan. 31 to April 7, 2025. It features impressive works drawn from Ree and Jun Kaneko's distinguished private art collection. Showcasing groundbreaking large-scale ceramic works, "Big Clay" challenges the perception of what's possible through the medium of ceramic art. Included are works by artists who dared to push creative...

The special exhibit "Fabrics of Africa: Weaving Culture and Community" is on display at KANEKO from Feb. 7 to April 27, 2025. The exhibition includes an interactive element for visitors, who are invited to contribute to a digital tapestry created through traditional African design elements. As each individual pattern is woven into the whole, the growing,...

The University of Nebraska at Omaha Women's Basketball team plays their home games at Baxter Arena.  2024-2025 schedule: Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. (Ticketmaster) Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Jan....

O-Pa presents "Kimberly Akimbo" Feb. 11-16 at the Orpheum Theater. The musical is the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards® including Best Musical. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater. The show contains some strong language, crude humor, references to alcohol use, and authentic New Jersey vernacular. Synopsis:...

Sat-ra Temple No.59, Daughters of the Nile will host a Galentine's Party on Feb. 15 in the Main Room of the Tangier Shrine Center. A donation of $10 gets you in the door for fun, tea, and chocolate. Bring a board game to play and there will be door prizes. Payment can be made ahead of...

Winter in the Wetlands is a guided hike with Fontenelle Forest naturalist educators. Discover how plants and animals adapt to the cold, identify winter birds, and spot animal tracks in the snow. Program will take place at the Wetlands. Dress appropriately for the weather. Trekking poles available on a first come, first serve basis. Cost...

“Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical” is on stage at The Rose from Feb. 14 through March 2. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20. Synopsis: Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs...

The Creighton University Women's Basketball team plays home games at DJ Sokol Arena, with one exception on Jan. 25 at CHI Health Center Omaha. Here are their 2024-2025 season home game lineup: Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. against Southwest Minnesota State (Ticketmaster) Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. against Drake Bulldogs (Ticketmaster) Nov. 22 at 4...

The Detective Murder Mystery Show is an interactive dinner show where performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to suspect who is a part of the show and who is not. The show takes place all around guests, and they're encouraged but not required to perform or participate.  Dinner is served...

The Detective Murder Mystery Show is an interactive dinner show where performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to suspect who is a part of the show and who is not. The show takes place all around guests, and they're encouraged but not required to perform or participate.  Dinner is served...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Waitress" on the Hawks Mainstage Jan. 24 - Feb. 16, 2025 (no performance on Feb. 1). Performances are Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Tony Award®-nominated musical "Waitress: offers a unique recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. Jenna, an adept pie maker and waitress at the local...

O-Pa presents "Kimberly Akimbo" Feb. 11-16 at the Orpheum Theater. The musical is the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards® including Best Musical. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater. The show contains some strong language, crude humor, references to alcohol use, and authentic New Jersey vernacular. Synopsis:...

Omaha Symphony presents "A Symphonic Journey - Rick Steves" Feb. 15 & 16 at the Holland Performing Arts Center. In this show, Rick Steves teams up with the Omaha Symphony for a performance that combines Europe's most stirring Romantic-era anthems with beautiful high-definition cinematography and Rick's insights into European history.  Note: For the respect and consideration...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “The Girl on the Train” from Jan. 31 through Feb. 16. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for students.  Synopsis: "The Girl on a Train" tells the story of Rachel Watson, whilst commuting back...

Country band Flatland Cavalry: Flatland Forever Tour plays Feb. 15 at Steelhouse Omaha. Tyler Halverson opens the show. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. General admission/Floor tickets start at $32.50 and are sold through Ticketmaster.

Hippo Campus: FLOOD Tour is Feb. 15 at The Astro Theater. Mei Semones opens the show. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8. General Admission/Floor tickets start at $36.50 and are sold through Ticketmaster. 

VeRBal GuMBo's spoken word event "Just Getting Our Desserts!" is Feb. 15. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and event starts at 8. Tickets are $18. The event's schedule: MiX -n-MiNGle ShOp & SUppoRt WeLComE InTro RuLEs OpeN MiC BirTHdAY ShOUtS InTERmISSIon OpEN MiC CoMMUNity ShoUT OuTs & ANNouNceMEnts

Omaha Children's Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Forever Forest!" opening on Jan. 18. Explore the realities of forests through play, learn about sustainability, selective harvesting, transportation needs, and the everyday products we use that are made from trees. Traverse the tree top climber, conduct a realistic replica of a Union Pacific engine, learn about construction...

Sean Kenney’s "Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks" is at Lauritzen Gardens from Feb. 1 through May 18. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a...

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...

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...

Omaha Children's Museum will have themed activities during museum hours the weekend of Feb. 14-16, with character visits by Moana and Ariel. Activities are included with museum admission.

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...

In the installation "Appliqué sur le terrain," Henry Payer views the cultural landscape of present-day Nebraska through the vibrant lens of Indigenous ribbonwork appliqué. The installation is on view through Sept. 4, 2025.   "Appliqué sur le terrain" involves sewing layers of silk ribbons, cotton, wool, and glass beads to make regalia for special occasions. The distinctive...

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 Nebraska Reptile Show features thousands of reptiles, amphibians, feeders, invertebrates, supplies and more available to the public. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-10, and free for children 4 and under. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.

The Kiewit Luminarium presents "Love" Feb. 5-23, engaging all five senses and exploring the many facets of love. From biology to culture and even culinary arts, the understanding and appreciation of love is informed by many disciplines. What is love, exactly? Are our definitions of it shaped by our unique cultures and backgrounds? How do words of care and...

The temporary exhibition "All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840–1955" is on display at The Joslyn Art Museum from Feb. 15 through May 4. Tickets are $10 for the general public ages 13 and older; members and children 12 and under are free.  Exhibit free days: First weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

"Mission: Astronaut" is a traveling exhibition that runs Jan. 19 through May 18, 2025. The hands-on experience covers space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. The exhibition is included with museum admission. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to...

The Bubbly Tart will have several Valentine's Day-themed Afternoon Teas in 2025. The cost is $60 per person (except for the 21+ event on Feb. 14). To reserve your spots, email chelsie@thebubblytart.com with the date, time, and how many will be attending, and if you want to add on any drinks. Dates: Feb. 8 from...

"Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman" is on display at The Durham Museum Jan. 20 through April 27.  The exhibit offers an innovative and immersive multi-sensory exploration of one of America’s most iconic figures. Through tactile displays and detailed imagery, the exhibition sheds light on Lincoln’s multifaceted roles – as a president who led the United...

"Antarctic Dinosaurs" runs Feb. 15 through May 4 at The Durham Museum. The exhibit is included with museum admission.  While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, "Antarctic Dinosaurs: reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs...

O-Pa presents "Kimberly Akimbo" Feb. 11-16 at the Orpheum Theater. The musical is the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards® including Best Musical. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater. The show contains some strong language, crude humor, references to alcohol use, and authentic New Jersey vernacular. Synopsis:...

Omaha Kings & Omaha Queens Pro Indoor Soccer play their home games at Baxter Arena.  2025 schedule: Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. (Tickets)  Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. (Tickets) Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. (Tickets) March 8 at 4 p.m. (Tickets) April 6 at 1 p.m. (Tickets)

The temporary exhibit, "Big Clay," is at KANEKO from Jan. 31 to April 7, 2025. It features impressive works drawn from Ree and Jun Kaneko's distinguished private art collection. Showcasing groundbreaking large-scale ceramic works, "Big Clay" challenges the perception of what's possible through the medium of ceramic art. Included are works by artists who dared to push creative...

The special exhibit "Fabrics of Africa: Weaving Culture and Community" is on display at KANEKO from Feb. 7 to April 27, 2025. The exhibition includes an interactive element for visitors, who are invited to contribute to a digital tapestry created through traditional African design elements. As each individual pattern is woven into the whole, the growing,...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Waitress" on the Hawks Mainstage Jan. 24 - Feb. 16, 2025 (no performance on Feb. 1). Performances are Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Tony Award®-nominated musical "Waitress: offers a unique recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. Jenna, an adept pie maker and waitress at the local...

Omaha Symphony presents "A Symphonic Journey - Rick Steves" Feb. 15 & 16 at the Holland Performing Arts Center. In this show, Rick Steves teams up with the Omaha Symphony for a performance that combines Europe's most stirring Romantic-era anthems with beautiful high-definition cinematography and Rick's insights into European history.  Note: For the respect and consideration...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “The Girl on the Train” from Jan. 31 through Feb. 16. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for students.  Synopsis: "The Girl on a Train" tells the story of Rachel Watson, whilst commuting back...

Author Anne Marie Kenny will discuss and sign "A Song for Bohemia" at The Bookworm on Feb. 16. "A Song for Bohemia" is a love song and a tribute to the spirit of the Czech people, a story of a personal and collective journey to freedom.

“Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical” is on stage at The Rose from Feb. 14 through March 2. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20. Synopsis: Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs...

Games of the professional volleyball team, Omaha Supernovas, are the CHI Health Center Arena. 2025 Schedule Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. vs. Atlanta Vibe  Buy Tickets Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. vs. San Diego Mojo Buy Tickets Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. vs. Columbus Fury Buy Tickets Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. vs. San Diego Mojo Buy Tickets...

Dine and Unwind at Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano, features live music by Jacqueline Monique and Bobby Gadoury. Tickets are $20 for the concert; order of the menu. Upcoming performances: Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. (Tickets) Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. (Tickets) March 16 at 5 p.m. (Tickets) April 20 at 5 p.m. (Tickets) May 18 at 5...

O-Pa presents "Kimberly Akimbo" Feb. 11-16 at the Orpheum Theater. The musical is the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards® including Best Musical. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater. The show contains some strong language, crude humor, references to alcohol use, and authentic New Jersey vernacular. Synopsis:...