The Events Calendar by Oh My! Omaha
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Week of Events
Common Senses Festival
The Common Senses Festival features multi-sensory performances, art, discussions and coalition-building opportunities aimed at disability acceptance. Common Senses 2025 runs from May 10-25, and surrounds the theme of “Voice,” approached across genres and activities, and features the world premiere of an innovative opera from composer Paola Prestini and poet Brenda Shaughnessy, multifaceted explorations of augmentative...
Free Activities At The RiverFront
Activities ranging from yoga classes to art workshops are offered regularly at The RiverFront (mainly at the Gene Leahy Mall, unless otherwise noted). The schedule below includes only the free events. * These event times are subject to change and/or cancellation without my knowledge. Always double-check with the RiverFront's calendar before going.
Free Activities At The RiverFront
Activities ranging from yoga classes to art workshops are offered regularly at The RiverFront (mainly at the Gene Leahy Mall, unless otherwise noted). The schedule below includes only the free events. * These event times are subject to change and/or cancellation without my knowledge. Always double-check with the RiverFront's calendar before going.
Common Senses Festival
The Common Senses Festival features multi-sensory performances, art, discussions and coalition-building opportunities aimed at disability acceptance. Common Senses 2025 runs from May 10-25, and surrounds the theme of “Voice,” approached across genres and activities, and features the world premiere of an innovative opera from composer Paola Prestini and poet Brenda Shaughnessy, multifaceted explorations of augmentative...
Free Activities At The RiverFront
Activities ranging from yoga classes to art workshops are offered regularly at The RiverFront (mainly at the Gene Leahy Mall, unless otherwise noted). The schedule below includes only the free events. * These event times are subject to change and/or cancellation without my knowledge. Always double-check with the RiverFront's calendar before going.
Free Activities At The RiverFront
Activities ranging from yoga classes to art workshops are offered regularly at The RiverFront (mainly at the Gene Leahy Mall, unless otherwise noted). The schedule below includes only the free events. * These event times are subject to change and/or cancellation without my knowledge. Always double-check with the RiverFront's calendar before going.
Common Senses Festival
The Common Senses Festival features multi-sensory performances, art, discussions and coalition-building opportunities aimed at disability acceptance. Common Senses 2025 runs from May 10-25, and surrounds the theme of “Voice,” approached across genres and activities, and features the world premiere of an innovative opera from composer Paola Prestini and poet Brenda Shaughnessy, multifaceted explorations of augmentative...
Free Activities At The RiverFront
Activities ranging from yoga classes to art workshops are offered regularly at The RiverFront (mainly at the Gene Leahy Mall, unless otherwise noted). The schedule below includes only the free events. * These event times are subject to change and/or cancellation without my knowledge. Always double-check with the RiverFront's calendar before going.
Free Activities At The RiverFront
Activities ranging from yoga classes to art workshops are offered regularly at The RiverFront (mainly at the Gene Leahy Mall, unless otherwise noted). The schedule below includes only the free events. * These event times are subject to change and/or cancellation without my knowledge. Always double-check with the RiverFront's calendar before going.
Common Senses Festival
The Common Senses Festival features multi-sensory performances, art, discussions and coalition-building opportunities aimed at disability acceptance. Common Senses 2025 runs from May 10-25, and surrounds the theme of “Voice,” approached across genres and activities, and features the world premiere of an innovative opera from composer Paola Prestini and poet Brenda Shaughnessy, multifaceted explorations of augmentative...
Free Activities At The RiverFront
Activities ranging from yoga classes to art workshops are offered regularly at The RiverFront (mainly at the Gene Leahy Mall, unless otherwise noted). The schedule below includes only the free events. * These event times are subject to change and/or cancellation without my knowledge. Always double-check with the RiverFront's calendar before going.
Free Activities At The RiverFront
Activities ranging from yoga classes to art workshops are offered regularly at The RiverFront (mainly at the Gene Leahy Mall, unless otherwise noted). The schedule below includes only the free events. * These event times are subject to change and/or cancellation without my knowledge. Always double-check with the RiverFront's calendar before going.
Common Senses Festival
The Common Senses Festival features multi-sensory performances, art, discussions and coalition-building opportunities aimed at disability acceptance. Common Senses 2025 runs from May 10-25, and surrounds the theme of “Voice,” approached across genres and activities, and features the world premiere of an innovative opera from composer Paola Prestini and poet Brenda Shaughnessy, multifaceted explorations of augmentative...
Free Activities At The RiverFront
Activities ranging from yoga classes to art workshops are offered regularly at The RiverFront (mainly at the Gene Leahy Mall, unless otherwise noted). The schedule below includes only the free events. * These event times are subject to change and/or cancellation without my knowledge. Always double-check with the RiverFront's calendar before going.
Free Activities At The RiverFront
Activities ranging from yoga classes to art workshops are offered regularly at The RiverFront (mainly at the Gene Leahy Mall, unless otherwise noted). The schedule below includes only the free events. * These event times are subject to change and/or cancellation without my knowledge. Always double-check with the RiverFront's calendar before going.
Common Senses Festival
The Common Senses Festival features multi-sensory performances, art, discussions and coalition-building opportunities aimed at disability acceptance. Common Senses 2025 runs from May 10-25, and surrounds the theme of “Voice,” approached across genres and activities, and features the world premiere of an innovative opera from composer Paola Prestini and poet Brenda Shaughnessy, multifaceted explorations of augmentative...
Free Activities At The RiverFront
Activities ranging from yoga classes to art workshops are offered regularly at The RiverFront (mainly at the Gene Leahy Mall, unless otherwise noted). The schedule below includes only the free events. * These event times are subject to change and/or cancellation without my knowledge. Always double-check with the RiverFront's calendar before going.
Free Activities At The RiverFront
Activities ranging from yoga classes to art workshops are offered regularly at The RiverFront (mainly at the Gene Leahy Mall, unless otherwise noted). The schedule below includes only the free events. * These event times are subject to change and/or cancellation without my knowledge. Always double-check with the RiverFront's calendar before going.
Common Senses Festival
The Common Senses Festival features multi-sensory performances, art, discussions and coalition-building opportunities aimed at disability acceptance. Common Senses 2025 runs from May 10-25, and surrounds the theme of “Voice,” approached across genres and activities, and features the world premiere of an innovative opera from composer Paola Prestini and poet Brenda Shaughnessy, multifaceted explorations of augmentative...
Free Activities At The RiverFront
Activities ranging from yoga classes to art workshops are offered regularly at The RiverFront (mainly at the Gene Leahy Mall, unless otherwise noted). The schedule below includes only the free events. * These event times are subject to change and/or cancellation without my knowledge. Always double-check with the RiverFront's calendar before going.
Free Activities At The RiverFront
Activities ranging from yoga classes to art workshops are offered regularly at The RiverFront (mainly at the Gene Leahy Mall, unless otherwise noted). The schedule below includes only the free events. * These event times are subject to change and/or cancellation without my knowledge. Always double-check with the RiverFront's calendar before going.
Monday, May 19, 2025
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May 19, 2025 -Insect Adventure
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May 19, 2025 -Gifford Farm Public Days
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May 19, 2025 -Gifford Farm Public Days
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May 19, 2025 -Learning Express May Activities
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May 19, 2025 -Leashes At Lauritzen
Insect Adventure
"Insect Adventure" is at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 3 through Oct. 5. It's included with park admission. This display includes 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species...
Gifford Farm Public Days
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 Public Days
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...
Learning Express May Activities
The store Learning Express hosts free (unless otherwise noted), in-store activities regularly. Events are at 11 a.m., unless otherwise noted. They are first come, first served, while supplies last. Open to all ages. Here are upcoming events:
Leashes At Lauritzen
Leashes at Lauritzen is a chance to bring your dogs to the gardens for an evening stroll. With the exception of service animals, these events are the only times that dogs are allowed to visit the garden. It's included with admission (dogs are free).
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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May 20, 2025 -Insect Adventure
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May 20, 2025 -Argentina’s Niños
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May 20, 2025 -Appliqué Sur Le Terrain
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May 20, 2025 -Scribble
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May 20, 2025 -Toddler Tuesday
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May 20, 2025 -Undercurrents
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May 20, 2025 -Scribble
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May 20, 2025 -Learning Express May Activities
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May 20, 2025 -Scribble
Insect Adventure
"Insect Adventure" is at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 3 through Oct. 5. It's included with park admission. This display includes 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species...
Argentina’s Niños
The temporary exhibition, "Argentina’s Niños," explores the second-largest country in South America. Visitors can learn about what it’s like to be a kid growing up in Argentina. Go rock climbing in the Andes Mountains, learn about the gauchos, make empanadas, explore the Cave of the Hands, contribute to a vibrant street painting, and more. Exhibit...
Appliqué Sur Le Terrain
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...
Scribble
"Scribble," an interactive dance party designed for neurodivergent audiences, May 16 & 17 at The Kiewit Luminarium and May 20 & 21 at The Rose Theater. It's part of the Common Senses Festival, a citywide celebration of accessibility in the arts that amplifies voices, fosters connection, and redefines how we communicate across barriers. A live...
Toddler Tuesday
Fat Brain Toys regularly holds toddler-oriented activities on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Activities are free. Upcoming themes
Undercurrents
The Union for Contemporary Art opens "Undercurrents" by Nathan Murray on May 17, and it will run through June 28. An opening reception is May 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Murray is a socially-engaged artist and educator working in Nebraska. His work explores issues of race, ethnicity, and intersectionality, particularly how these aspects of...
Scribble
"Scribble," an interactive dance party designed for neurodivergent audiences, May 16 & 17 at The Kiewit Luminarium and May 20 & 21 at The Rose Theater. It's part of the Common Senses Festival, a citywide celebration of accessibility in the arts that amplifies voices, fosters connection, and redefines how we communicate across barriers. A live...
Learning Express May Activities
The store Learning Express hosts free (unless otherwise noted), in-store activities regularly. Events are at 11 a.m., unless otherwise noted. They are first come, first served, while supplies last. Open to all ages. Here are upcoming events:
Scribble
"Scribble," an interactive dance party designed for neurodivergent audiences, May 16 & 17 at The Kiewit Luminarium and May 20 & 21 at The Rose Theater. It's part of the Common Senses Festival, a citywide celebration of accessibility in the arts that amplifies voices, fosters connection, and redefines how we communicate across barriers. A live...
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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May 21, 2025 -Insect Adventure
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May 21, 2025 -Argentina’s Niños
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May 21, 2025 -Appliqué Sur Le Terrain
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May 21, 2025 -Zoo Tales
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May 21, 2025 -Wild Creativity
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May 21, 2025 -Scribble
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May 21, 2025 -Talavera Ceramics
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May 21, 2025 -Undercurrents
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May 21, 2025 -Scribble
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May 21, 2025 -Learning Express May Activities
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May 21, 2025 -Papillion Farmers Market
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May 21, 2025 -Scribble
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May 21, 2025 -The String Cheese Incident
Insect Adventure
"Insect Adventure" is at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 3 through Oct. 5. It's included with park admission. This display includes 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species...
Argentina’s Niños
The temporary exhibition, "Argentina’s Niños," explores the second-largest country in South America. Visitors can learn about what it’s like to be a kid growing up in Argentina. Go rock climbing in the Andes Mountains, learn about the gauchos, make empanadas, explore the Cave of the Hands, contribute to a vibrant street painting, and more. Exhibit...
Appliqué Sur Le Terrain
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...
Zoo Tales
Explore the zoo's animals through books during Zoo Tales. Guests will enjoy a story about an animal while seeing the animal in its habitat here at the Zoo. This program is offered bi-monthly and targeted for ages 3-5 years old, but all ages are welcome to join. Program starts at 10 a.m. Cost is $10. 2025...
Wild Creativity
"Creatividad silvestre | Wild Creativity" is presented at Kiewit Lumiarium from May 18 through Sept. 21, inviting visitors of all ages to explore fundamental concepts of biomimicry through hands-on design challenges, illustrating the creative innovations of nature and how they continue to inform scientific advances. The bilingual traveling exhibit reveals how plants and animals use...
Scribble
"Scribble," an interactive dance party designed for neurodivergent audiences, May 16 & 17 at The Kiewit Luminarium and May 20 & 21 at The Rose Theater. It's part of the Common Senses Festival, a citywide celebration of accessibility in the arts that amplifies voices, fosters connection, and redefines how we communicate across barriers. A live...
Talavera Ceramics
A display of Talavera ceramics is on display at El Museo Latino through Aug. 23. Talavera pottery, a type of majolica or tin-enameled earthenware, is renowned for its unique hand-painted designs and traditional production methods, originating in Puebla, Mexico, and nearby areas. This style, often associated with a white glaze, is known for its intricate...
Undercurrents
The Union for Contemporary Art opens "Undercurrents" by Nathan Murray on May 17, and it will run through June 28. An opening reception is May 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Murray is a socially-engaged artist and educator working in Nebraska. His work explores issues of race, ethnicity, and intersectionality, particularly how these aspects of...
Scribble
"Scribble," an interactive dance party designed for neurodivergent audiences, May 16 & 17 at The Kiewit Luminarium and May 20 & 21 at The Rose Theater. It's part of the Common Senses Festival, a citywide celebration of accessibility in the arts that amplifies voices, fosters connection, and redefines how we communicate across barriers. A live...
Learning Express May Activities
The store Learning Express hosts free (unless otherwise noted), in-store activities regularly. Events are at 11 a.m., unless otherwise noted. They are first come, first served, while supplies last. Open to all ages. Here are upcoming events:
Papillion Farmers Market
The Papillion Farmers Market is held on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer (except on June 11 due to Papillion Days). It's usually held at City Park, but this year, it will be held between City Hall and Sump Memorial Library on East Third Street.
Scribble
"Scribble," an interactive dance party designed for neurodivergent audiences, May 16 & 17 at The Kiewit Luminarium and May 20 & 21 at The Rose Theater. It's part of the Common Senses Festival, a citywide celebration of accessibility in the arts that amplifies voices, fosters connection, and redefines how we communicate across barriers. A live...
The String Cheese Incident
The String Cheese Incident play at Steehouse Omaha on May 21. Tickets start at $59.50, and are available through Ticketmaster.
Thursday, May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025 -Insect Adventure
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May 22, 2025 -Argentina’s Niños
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May 22, 2025 -Book Sales
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May 22, 2025 -Appliqué Sur Le Terrain
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May 22, 2025 -Wild Creativity
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May 22, 2025 -Talavera Ceramics
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May 22, 2025 -The Primacy of Form
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May 22, 2025 -Undercurrents
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May 22, 2025 -Farmers Market Council Bluffs
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May 22, 2025 -American Mariachi
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May 22, 2025 -The Wild Party
Insect Adventure
"Insect Adventure" is at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 3 through Oct. 5. It's included with park admission. This display includes 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species...
Argentina’s Niños
The temporary exhibition, "Argentina’s Niños," explores the second-largest country in South America. Visitors can learn about what it’s like to be a kid growing up in Argentina. Go rock climbing in the Andes Mountains, learn about the gauchos, make empanadas, explore the Cave of the Hands, contribute to a vibrant street painting, and more. Exhibit...
Book Sales
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,...
Appliqué Sur Le Terrain
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...
Wild Creativity
"Creatividad silvestre | Wild Creativity" is presented at Kiewit Lumiarium from May 18 through Sept. 21, inviting visitors of all ages to explore fundamental concepts of biomimicry through hands-on design challenges, illustrating the creative innovations of nature and how they continue to inform scientific advances. The bilingual traveling exhibit reveals how plants and animals use...
Talavera Ceramics
A display of Talavera ceramics is on display at El Museo Latino through Aug. 23. Talavera pottery, a type of majolica or tin-enameled earthenware, is renowned for its unique hand-painted designs and traditional production methods, originating in Puebla, Mexico, and nearby areas. This style, often associated with a white glaze, is known for its intricate...
The Primacy of Form
"The Primacy of Form," a new sculpture by pioneering sculptor Bruce Beasley, will be on display at KANEKO from March 21 through Aug. 16, 2025. Beasley transforms basic geometric shapes into mesmerizing compositions that seem to defy gravity. Working in materials from bronze and granite to Lucite, his sculptures have commanded international attention since his undergraduate years,...
Undercurrents
The Union for Contemporary Art opens "Undercurrents" by Nathan Murray on May 17, and it will run through June 28. An opening reception is May 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Murray is a socially-engaged artist and educator working in Nebraska. His work explores issues of race, ethnicity, and intersectionality, particularly how these aspects of...
Farmers Market Council Bluffs
The Farmers Market Council Bluffs is held 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 music. There is metered parking...
American Mariachi
“American Mariachi” is on stage May 2 through June 1 at Omaha Community Playhouse. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. OCP will host an audio-described performance on Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. for those who are blind or visually impaired. Please contact the OCP Box Office at (402) 553-0800...
The Wild Party
“The Wild Party” is on stage May 22 through June 22 at BLUEBARN Theatre. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Synopsis: A steamy prohibition tale roars across the stage. Based on the widely banned 1928 narrative poem, this darkly brilliant show features one of the most pulse-racing scores ever...
Friday, May 23, 2025
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May 23, 2025 -Insect Adventure
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May 23, 2025 -Argentina’s Niños
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May 23, 2025 -Appliqué Sur Le Terrain
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May 23, 2025 -Wild Creativity
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May 23, 2025 -Garden Art Party
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May 23, 2025 -Learning Express May Activities
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May 23, 2025 -Talavera Ceramics
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May 23, 2025 -The Primacy of Form
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May 23, 2025 -Undercurrents
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May 23, 2025 -Hoff Fourth Friday
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May 23, 2025 -Elemental Harmony: Ceramic and Sculptural Works
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May 23, 2025 -Family-Friendly Improv Comedy Shows
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May 23, 2025 -Family-Friendly Improv Comedy Shows
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May 23, 2025 -Family-Friendly Improv Comedy Shows
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May 23, 2025 -American Mariachi
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May 23, 2025 -The Wild Party
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May 23, 2025 -Summer Melodramas At Mahoney
Insect Adventure
"Insect Adventure" is at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 3 through Oct. 5. It's included with park admission. This display includes 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species...
Argentina’s Niños
The temporary exhibition, "Argentina’s Niños," explores the second-largest country in South America. Visitors can learn about what it’s like to be a kid growing up in Argentina. Go rock climbing in the Andes Mountains, learn about the gauchos, make empanadas, explore the Cave of the Hands, contribute to a vibrant street painting, and more. Exhibit...
Appliqué Sur Le Terrain
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...
Wild Creativity
"Creatividad silvestre | Wild Creativity" is presented at Kiewit Lumiarium from May 18 through Sept. 21, inviting visitors of all ages to explore fundamental concepts of biomimicry through hands-on design challenges, illustrating the creative innovations of nature and how they continue to inform scientific advances. The bilingual traveling exhibit reveals how plants and animals use...
Garden Art Party
Flourish's 15th Annual Garden Art Party features handmade art set in a beautiful garden for touring and purchasing. Timed reservations are $5, in order to control traffic in the neighborhood.
Learning Express May Activities
The store Learning Express hosts free (unless otherwise noted), in-store activities regularly. Events are at 11 a.m., unless otherwise noted. They are first come, first served, while supplies last. Open to all ages. Here are upcoming events:
Talavera Ceramics
A display of Talavera ceramics is on display at El Museo Latino through Aug. 23. Talavera pottery, a type of majolica or tin-enameled earthenware, is renowned for its unique hand-painted designs and traditional production methods, originating in Puebla, Mexico, and nearby areas. This style, often associated with a white glaze, is known for its intricate...
The Primacy of Form
"The Primacy of Form," a new sculpture by pioneering sculptor Bruce Beasley, will be on display at KANEKO from March 21 through Aug. 16, 2025. Beasley transforms basic geometric shapes into mesmerizing compositions that seem to defy gravity. Working in materials from bronze and granite to Lucite, his sculptures have commanded international attention since his undergraduate years,...
Undercurrents
The Union for Contemporary Art opens "Undercurrents" by Nathan Murray on May 17, and it will run through June 28. An opening reception is May 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Murray is a socially-engaged artist and educator working in Nebraska. His work explores issues of race, ethnicity, and intersectionality, particularly how these aspects of...
Hoff Fourth Friday
Hoff Fourth Friday is a monthly evening event at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center. Expect a pop-up restaurant, live music, open galleries and studios, and more.
Elemental Harmony: Ceramic and Sculptural Works
The exhibition "Elemental Harmony" opens April 18 with an Opening Night reception from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Remarks will be at 7 p.m. It's free to attend, but seating is limited. Reservations are recommended. The exhibition runs through July 12.
Family-Friendly Improv Comedy Shows
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...
Family-Friendly Improv Comedy Shows
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: May 8 - The Laugh Crafters May 15 - Making A Scene May 22 - Whatever's Clever May 29 - Big Canvas June 5 - Guardians of the Giggle June...
Family-Friendly Improv Comedy Shows
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: May 8 - The Laugh Crafters May 15 - Making A Scene May 22 - Whatever's Clever May 29 - Big Canvas June 5 - Guardians of the Giggle June...
American Mariachi
“American Mariachi” is on stage May 2 through June 1 at Omaha Community Playhouse. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. OCP will host an audio-described performance on Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. for those who are blind or visually impaired. Please contact the OCP Box Office at (402) 553-0800...
The Wild Party
“The Wild Party” is on stage May 22 through June 22 at BLUEBARN Theatre. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Synopsis: A steamy prohibition tale roars across the stage. Based on the widely banned 1928 narrative poem, this darkly brilliant show features one of the most pulse-racing scores ever...
Summer Melodramas At Mahoney
Popcorn Productions, LLC and Eugene T. Mahoney State Park present three melodramas this summer: "Peril of the Storm," "Baron's Revenge" and "Troll of Trafalgar." Performances take place at the Denman and Mary Mallory Kountze Memorial Theatre inside the park. For tickets, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: "Peril of the Storm," by D. ChapelleWally Wessel was once...
Saturday, May 24, 2025
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May 24, 2025 -Old Market Farmers Market
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May 24, 2025 -Ralston Green Market
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May 24, 2025 -Insect Adventure
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May 24, 2025 -Argentina’s Niños
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May 24, 2025 -Appliqué Sur Le Terrain
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May 24, 2025 -Film Streams Forever Young Series
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May 24, 2025 -Wild Creativity
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May 24, 2025 -Garden Art Party
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May 24, 2025 -Patriotic Parade
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May 24, 2025 -Talavera Ceramics
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May 24, 2025 -Conservation Connections Scavenger Hunt
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May 24, 2025 -Elemental Harmony: Ceramic and Sculptural Works
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May 24, 2025 -The Primacy of Form
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May 24, 2025 -Undercurrents
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May 24, 2025 -Detective Murder Mystery Show
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May 24, 2025 -Omaha Beef Football
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May 24, 2025 -George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
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May 24, 2025 -American Mariachi
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May 24, 2025 -The Wild Party
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May 24, 2025 -Summer Melodramas At Mahoney
Old Market Farmers Market
Vendors set up in the Old Market at 11th and Jackson streets. The Old Market Farmers Market is held on Saturday mornings from early May to mid-October. The dates for 2025 are: Saturdays, May 3 through Oct. 11, 2025. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Ralston Green Market
Ralston Green Market is a farmers market that runs weekly on Saturdays from April 5 through October in the parking lot of Barn Girls Farms. In addition to vendors, there will be entertainment, games, crafts and more.
Insect Adventure
"Insect Adventure" is at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 3 through Oct. 5. It's included with park admission. This display includes 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species...
Argentina’s Niños
The temporary exhibition, "Argentina’s Niños," explores the second-largest country in South America. Visitors can learn about what it’s like to be a kid growing up in Argentina. Go rock climbing in the Andes Mountains, learn about the gauchos, make empanadas, explore the Cave of the Hands, contribute to a vibrant street painting, and more. Exhibit...
Appliqué Sur Le Terrain
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
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:
Wild Creativity
"Creatividad silvestre | Wild Creativity" is presented at Kiewit Lumiarium from May 18 through Sept. 21, inviting visitors of all ages to explore fundamental concepts of biomimicry through hands-on design challenges, illustrating the creative innovations of nature and how they continue to inform scientific advances. The bilingual traveling exhibit reveals how plants and animals use...
Garden Art Party
Flourish's 15th Annual Garden Art Party features handmade art set in a beautiful garden for touring and purchasing. Timed reservations are $5, in order to control traffic in the neighborhood.
Patriotic Parade
There will be a patriotic parade honoring veterans and Gold Star families on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. in the Old Market. The route starts at 10th and Jackson streets to 14th Street, then north to Howard Street and east to 10th Street, then south to Jackson Street. Special guests will be Lee Greenwood and Ann-Margret.
Talavera Ceramics
A display of Talavera ceramics is on display at El Museo Latino through Aug. 23. Talavera pottery, a type of majolica or tin-enameled earthenware, is renowned for its unique hand-painted designs and traditional production methods, originating in Puebla, Mexico, and nearby areas. This style, often associated with a white glaze, is known for its intricate...
Conservation Connections Scavenger Hunt
Conservation Nebraska celebrates National Scavenger Hunt Day with a nature-based scavenger hunt at Elmwood Park. Open to all ages. Look for the feather flag to start; you will be provided with a scavenger hunt list and writing utensil. The first three people to complete their scavenger hunts will receive a special prize. There will be...
Elemental Harmony: Ceramic and Sculptural Works
The exhibition "Elemental Harmony" opens April 18 with an Opening Night reception from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Remarks will be at 7 p.m. It's free to attend, but seating is limited. Reservations are recommended. The exhibition runs through July 12.
The Primacy of Form
"The Primacy of Form," a new sculpture by pioneering sculptor Bruce Beasley, will be on display at KANEKO from March 21 through Aug. 16, 2025. Beasley transforms basic geometric shapes into mesmerizing compositions that seem to defy gravity. Working in materials from bronze and granite to Lucite, his sculptures have commanded international attention since his undergraduate years,...
Undercurrents
The Union for Contemporary Art opens "Undercurrents" by Nathan Murray on May 17, and it will run through June 28. An opening reception is May 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Murray is a socially-engaged artist and educator working in Nebraska. His work explores issues of race, ethnicity, and intersectionality, particularly how these aspects of...
Detective Murder Mystery Show
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 Beef Football
The professional indoor football team, Omaha Beef, play all their indoor games at Liberty First Arena. Tickets are $19-$42. The 2025 season includes: March 2 at 3 p.m. vs Minneapolis Warriors March 15 at 6:30 p.m. vs Colorado Spartans March 29 at 6:30 p.m. vs Idaho Horsemen April 19 at 6:30 p.m. vs Sioux City...
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic play at Steelhouse Omaha on May 24. Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7. General Admission/Main Floor tickets start at $45.50, and seats start at $65.50.
American Mariachi
“American Mariachi” is on stage May 2 through June 1 at Omaha Community Playhouse. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. OCP will host an audio-described performance on Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. for those who are blind or visually impaired. Please contact the OCP Box Office at (402) 553-0800...
The Wild Party
“The Wild Party” is on stage May 22 through June 22 at BLUEBARN Theatre. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Synopsis: A steamy prohibition tale roars across the stage. Based on the widely banned 1928 narrative poem, this darkly brilliant show features one of the most pulse-racing scores ever...
Summer Melodramas At Mahoney
Popcorn Productions, LLC and Eugene T. Mahoney State Park present three melodramas this summer: "Peril of the Storm," "Baron's Revenge" and "Troll of Trafalgar." Performances take place at the Denman and Mary Mallory Kountze Memorial Theatre inside the park. For tickets, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: "Peril of the Storm," by D. ChapelleWally Wessel was once...
Sunday, May 25, 2025
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May 25, 2025 -Aksarben Village Farmers Market
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May 25, 2025 -Insect Adventure
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May 25, 2025 -Argentina’s Niños
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May 25, 2025 -Film Streams Forever Young Series
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May 25, 2025 -Appliqué Sur Le Terrain
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May 25, 2025 -Wild Creativity
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May 25, 2025 -Garden Art Party
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May 25, 2025 -The Primacy of Form
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May 25, 2025 -American Mariachi
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May 25, 2025 -The Wild Party
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May 25, 2025 -Summer Melodramas At Mahoney
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May 25, 2025 -Yoga In The Park
Aksarben Village Farmers Market
Vendors set up at Aksarben Village along 67th Street and Mercy Road. You can shop the Aksarben Village Farmers Market on Sundays from early May to mid-October. You can shop the Aksarben Village Farmers Market on Sundays from early May to mid-October. The 2025 dates are: Sundays, May 4 to Oct. 12, 2025 The market...
Insect Adventure
"Insect Adventure" is at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 3 through Oct. 5. It's included with park admission. This display includes 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species...
Argentina’s Niños
The temporary exhibition, "Argentina’s Niños," explores the second-largest country in South America. Visitors can learn about what it’s like to be a kid growing up in Argentina. Go rock climbing in the Andes Mountains, learn about the gauchos, make empanadas, explore the Cave of the Hands, contribute to a vibrant street painting, and more. Exhibit...
Film Streams Forever Young Series
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:
Appliqué Sur Le Terrain
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...
Wild Creativity
"Creatividad silvestre | Wild Creativity" is presented at Kiewit Lumiarium from May 18 through Sept. 21, inviting visitors of all ages to explore fundamental concepts of biomimicry through hands-on design challenges, illustrating the creative innovations of nature and how they continue to inform scientific advances. The bilingual traveling exhibit reveals how plants and animals use...
Garden Art Party
Flourish's 15th Annual Garden Art Party features handmade art set in a beautiful garden for touring and purchasing. Timed reservations are $5, in order to control traffic in the neighborhood.
The Primacy of Form
"The Primacy of Form," a new sculpture by pioneering sculptor Bruce Beasley, will be on display at KANEKO from March 21 through Aug. 16, 2025. Beasley transforms basic geometric shapes into mesmerizing compositions that seem to defy gravity. Working in materials from bronze and granite to Lucite, his sculptures have commanded international attention since his undergraduate years,...
American Mariachi
“American Mariachi” is on stage May 2 through June 1 at Omaha Community Playhouse. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. OCP will host an audio-described performance on Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. for those who are blind or visually impaired. Please contact the OCP Box Office at (402) 553-0800...
The Wild Party
“The Wild Party” is on stage May 22 through June 22 at BLUEBARN Theatre. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Synopsis: A steamy prohibition tale roars across the stage. Based on the widely banned 1928 narrative poem, this darkly brilliant show features one of the most pulse-racing scores ever...
Summer Melodramas At Mahoney
Popcorn Productions, LLC and Eugene T. Mahoney State Park present three melodramas this summer: "Peril of the Storm," "Baron's Revenge" and "Troll of Trafalgar." Performances take place at the Denman and Mary Mallory Kountze Memorial Theatre inside the park. For tickets, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: "Peril of the Storm," by D. ChapelleWally Wessel was once...
Yoga In The Park
Yoga in the Park offers a weekly outdoor yoga session, sponsored by Methodist Health System and led by certified yoga instructors from Genesis Health Clubs. It's held Sundays at 4 p.m. from May 25 through July 27. Yoga styles and instructors will vary from week-to-week. All skill levels welcome, including beginners. Attendees are welcome and...
