Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, "TROLLS: Save the Humans," an exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 22 through May 18, 2026. The exhibit feature six towering trolls on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. The exhibit is included with regular admission....

Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing is one of the earliest displays to go up in the Omaha Metro each year; it runs from Nov. 16 to Feb. 14, 2026. The magical display is throughout Turner Park, as well as along Farnam Street, and it’s free to visit. Prime photo opportunities at Season of Lights include...

Check local bands at this free concert series at The Waiting Room. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8. All ages. Weekly Lineup: Jan. 12Make Believe ResidencyInfielderAmphibaphobiaDoors 7 / Show 8All Ages & No Cover Jan. 19UnthronedUgly LotusOmkaraDoors 7 / Show 8All Ages & No Cover Jan. 26Moon PigeonsBlind CassidyWayne Infamous &...

The Dubliner hosts live comedy open mic night every Monday. See new, up and coming comedians, out of town comics, and more. Each comic gets five minutes.Irish drink specials too!!!  Signups are at 8 p.m. and show starts at 8:30 p.m.

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, "TROLLS: Save the Humans," an exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 22 through May 18, 2026. The exhibit feature six towering trolls on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. The exhibit is included with regular admission....

With the ambitious and immersive exhibition, "Dripping Earth," Cannupa Hanska Luger draws inspiration from his ancestral connection to the Northern Plains in newly created ceramics, video projections, prints, and monumental sculpture. Luger’s playful and innovative approach invites visitors to envision a future where land, identity, and culture are reclaimed and transformed. "Dripping Earth" is a...

Transformations both large and small have long inspired Lisa Alvarado. For this exhibition, an ethereal soundscape and lively, abstract paintings bridge sensory experiences and create an immersive environment that asks visitors to contemplate their own presences in this place. The exhibit runs through Jan. 18. Note: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.

Paul Pfeiffer is known for his inventive applications of digital technologies. "Red Green Blue" stitches together audio and video recordings the artist made of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band. Named for an image display system that responds to how the human eye perceives color, this immersive video installation layers sensory components to reproduce...

Driven by a desire to document and explore his own body, Lucas Samaras used a Polaroid camera to create lush, idiosyncratic, and personal images. Featuring twenty-four works gifted by the artist to The Joslyn, this exhibition celebrates the innovations and legacy of Samaras’s photography. The exhibit runs through Feb. 22. Note: The museum stays open...

Fat Brain Toys regularly holds toddler-oriented activities on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Activities are free. Upcoming themes

Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing is one of the earliest displays to go up in the Omaha Metro each year; it runs from Nov. 16 to Feb. 14, 2026. The magical display is throughout Turner Park, as well as along Farnam Street, and it’s free to visit. Prime photo opportunities at Season of Lights include...

Opera in Conversation is a series of three sessions surrounding Opera Omaha mainstage productions that features creatives, scholars, and other public figures. Schedule:

"Shucked" is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man, and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart & soil of Cob County. Omaha Performing Arts is presenting the Broadway tour of the show Jan. 13-18. The Wall Street Journal calls it “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists....

Creighton University's Men's Basketball play all their home games at CHI Health Center Omaha. Here's the 2025-2026 schedule: Tickets are sold through TicketMaster.

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, "TROLLS: Save the Humans," an exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 22 through May 18, 2026. The exhibit feature six towering trolls on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. The exhibit is included with regular admission....

With the ambitious and immersive exhibition, "Dripping Earth," Cannupa Hanska Luger draws inspiration from his ancestral connection to the Northern Plains in newly created ceramics, video projections, prints, and monumental sculpture. Luger’s playful and innovative approach invites visitors to envision a future where land, identity, and culture are reclaimed and transformed. "Dripping Earth" is a...

Transformations both large and small have long inspired Lisa Alvarado. For this exhibition, an ethereal soundscape and lively, abstract paintings bridge sensory experiences and create an immersive environment that asks visitors to contemplate their own presences in this place. The exhibit runs through Jan. 18. Note: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.

Paul Pfeiffer is known for his inventive applications of digital technologies. "Red Green Blue" stitches together audio and video recordings the artist made of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band. Named for an image display system that responds to how the human eye perceives color, this immersive video installation layers sensory components to reproduce...

Driven by a desire to document and explore his own body, Lucas Samaras used a Polaroid camera to create lush, idiosyncratic, and personal images. Featuring twenty-four works gifted by the artist to The Joslyn, this exhibition celebrates the innovations and legacy of Samaras’s photography. The exhibit runs through Feb. 22. Note: The museum stays open...

Record Night is a weekly theme night featuring a new genre or iconic artist, perfect for music and vinyl lovers. Bring your favorite album to share in the fun. Upcoming themes:

Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing is one of the earliest displays to go up in the Omaha Metro each year; it runs from Nov. 16 to Feb. 14, 2026. The magical display is throughout Turner Park, as well as along Farnam Street, and it’s free to visit. Prime photo opportunities at Season of Lights include...

The City of La Vista brings trivia to a new location on the second Wednesday of the month. Teams of up to six people are welcome to play. Trivia is free to play; drinks are available for purchase. Top team wins a prize. Upcoming venues:

University of Nebraska at Omaha Women's Basketball plays their home games at Baxter Arena. Here is their 2025-2026 schedule:

It's a comedy open mic, at the same place, on the same day at an earlier time, and with a new updated format! Each comedian who signs up in advance gets 4 minutes or you can show up and put your name in the hat which are pulled randomly every five comics and only get...

"Shucked" is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man, and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart & soil of Cob County. Omaha Performing Arts is presenting the Broadway tour of the show Jan. 13-18. The Wall Street Journal calls it “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists....

Magic Hunks is part of the Girls Night Out The Show Tour (think male dancers). Must be 21+. VIP packages are available.

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, "TROLLS: Save the Humans," an exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 22 through May 18, 2026. The exhibit feature six towering trolls on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. The exhibit is included with regular admission....

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,...

With the ambitious and immersive exhibition, "Dripping Earth," Cannupa Hanska Luger draws inspiration from his ancestral connection to the Northern Plains in newly created ceramics, video projections, prints, and monumental sculpture. Luger’s playful and innovative approach invites visitors to envision a future where land, identity, and culture are reclaimed and transformed. "Dripping Earth" is a...

Transformations both large and small have long inspired Lisa Alvarado. For this exhibition, an ethereal soundscape and lively, abstract paintings bridge sensory experiences and create an immersive environment that asks visitors to contemplate their own presences in this place. The exhibit runs through Jan. 18. Note: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.

Paul Pfeiffer is known for his inventive applications of digital technologies. "Red Green Blue" stitches together audio and video recordings the artist made of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band. Named for an image display system that responds to how the human eye perceives color, this immersive video installation layers sensory components to reproduce...

Driven by a desire to document and explore his own body, Lucas Samaras used a Polaroid camera to create lush, idiosyncratic, and personal images. Featuring twenty-four works gifted by the artist to The Joslyn, this exhibition celebrates the innovations and legacy of Samaras’s photography. The exhibit runs through Feb. 22. Note: The museum stays open...

KANEKO presents "Under the Skin," a provocative exhibition that strips away pretense to explore the raw complexity of the nude form, from Nov. 21 through March 22, 2026, with an opening reception on Friday, November 21. The naked body tells stories words cannot—of intimacy and isolation, confidence and fragility, desire and discomfort. Under the Skin...

"Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints" presents a distinguished selection of paintings and prints drawn from the artist's extensive and colorful collection. It runs through March 22, 2026. Opening Reception is Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; it closes an hour earlier on Sundays. Known internationally for his...

Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing is one of the earliest displays to go up in the Omaha Metro each year; it runs from Nov. 16 to Feb. 14, 2026. The magical display is throughout Turner Park, as well as along Farnam Street, and it’s free to visit. Prime photo opportunities at Season of Lights include...

Guests can enjoy purple and green themed lighting, music from the "Wicked" soundtrack, and special character appearances from Glinda and Elphaba throughout the park. It's included with regular admission and free for members.

Broadway Bar is a cabaret-style evening filled with the signature fun, flair, and high-energy atmosphere Omaha audiences have come to know and love. Upcoming shows:

"Shucked" is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man, and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart & soil of Cob County. Omaha Performing Arts is presenting the Broadway tour of the show Jan. 13-18. The Wall Street Journal calls it “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists....

Winter White-Out is an all-day winter experience at Kipp filled with soft lighting, glowing white décor, and surprise bubble moments throughout the day. The turf will sparkle with twinkling white string lights, dimmed main lights, and a 10-foot inflatable igloo for balloon fun and photo opportunities. Activities are included with regular admission and are free...

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, "TROLLS: Save the Humans," an exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 22 through May 18, 2026. The exhibit feature six towering trolls on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. The exhibit is included with regular admission....

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Unofficial Galaxies" on display starting Jan. 16 and ending on May 10. It's one of the largest fan-owned "Star Wars" collections ever assembled. Visitors will see more than a hundred artifacts, including costumes, detailed character recreations, props, and collectibles that stretch all the way...

Omaha Children's Museum's Family Fun Weekend theme for Jan. 16-18 is Pixar (Monsters, Bugs and Cars). There will be character meet & greets and themed activities included with admission.

With the ambitious and immersive exhibition, "Dripping Earth," Cannupa Hanska Luger draws inspiration from his ancestral connection to the Northern Plains in newly created ceramics, video projections, prints, and monumental sculpture. Luger’s playful and innovative approach invites visitors to envision a future where land, identity, and culture are reclaimed and transformed. "Dripping Earth" is a...

Transformations both large and small have long inspired Lisa Alvarado. For this exhibition, an ethereal soundscape and lively, abstract paintings bridge sensory experiences and create an immersive environment that asks visitors to contemplate their own presences in this place. The exhibit runs through Jan. 18. Note: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.

Paul Pfeiffer is known for his inventive applications of digital technologies. "Red Green Blue" stitches together audio and video recordings the artist made of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band. Named for an image display system that responds to how the human eye perceives color, this immersive video installation layers sensory components to reproduce...

Driven by a desire to document and explore his own body, Lucas Samaras used a Polaroid camera to create lush, idiosyncratic, and personal images. Featuring twenty-four works gifted by the artist to The Joslyn, this exhibition celebrates the innovations and legacy of Samaras’s photography. The exhibit runs through Feb. 22. Note: The museum stays open...

The Rose presents "Mr. Popper's Penguins" from Jan. 16 through Feb. 1. Performances are on Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. On Opening Night (Feb. 16), Omaha Circus Arts will be at the theater performing from 5:45 to 6:25 p.m. & 7:30 to 8 p.m....

Participating Marcus Theatres will be screening family-friendly films as part of the Kids Movie Magic Series this winter. Locally, the theaters include Majestic Cinema, 14304 West Maple Road; Twin Creek Cinema, 3909 Raynor Parkway, Bellevue, Neb.; and Village Point Cinema, 304 N. 174th St. Movies are generally screened between 11 a.m. and 1 pm. (may vary...

KANEKO presents "Under the Skin," a provocative exhibition that strips away pretense to explore the raw complexity of the nude form, from Nov. 21 through March 22, 2026, with an opening reception on Friday, November 21. The naked body tells stories words cannot—of intimacy and isolation, confidence and fragility, desire and discomfort. Under the Skin...

"Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints" presents a distinguished selection of paintings and prints drawn from the artist's extensive and colorful collection. It runs through March 22, 2026. Opening Reception is Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; it closes an hour earlier on Sundays. Known internationally for his...

Winterland Ice Skating at Heartwood Park runs from Nov. 1 through Feb. 1, 2026. Ice skating and skate rentals are free, courtesy of Applied Underwriters. Visitors can view the schedule and reserve their 90-minute skating sessions now. While reservations are encouraged, a limited number of walk-ups will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Winterland...

"Buzzed: A Bee Tribute" exhibition is at Cali Commons from Jan. 16-18 and Jan. 23-25. The Opening Reception is Jan. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. The hours are Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m.,Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. "Buzzed" is a tribute to our tiny...

Omaha Kings & Queens Pro Indoor Soccer teams play their home games at Baxter Arena. Here is the 2025-2026 home game schedule:

Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing is one of the earliest displays to go up in the Omaha Metro each year; it runs from Nov. 16 to Feb. 14, 2026. The magical display is throughout Turner Park, as well as along Farnam Street, and it’s free to visit. Prime photo opportunities at Season of Lights include...

Experience a powerful night of live readings by the Nebraska Writers Collective, inspired by KANEKO's current exhibition, "Under The Skin." Through poetry, short stories, and personal reflections, these original pieces explore the human body as a source of emotion and storytelling. Whether you’re a longtime art lover or simply curious, this evening invites you to...

Family Bingo Night at the La Vista Community Center will be held monthly. There will be prizes. Upcoming bingo nights: Jan. 16 (New Year's Resolution) and Feb. 20 (Bingo Be Mine). For more information, call 402.331.3455.

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...

Start your night off with laughter as we showcase Omaha's finest improvised acts. These stellar teams only have limited four-month runs, so catch them lighting up our stage before they rotate out!  Recognized as a premier training hub for improv in the heart of America, The Backline invites you to experience the magic firsthand!

The 2026 season of the Omaha Supernovas features home games at CHI Health Center Omaha. Schedule and promos: * Giveaways are for the first 5,000 fans.

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...

Omaha Lancers Hockey play their home games at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Here’s their 2025 schedule:

Omaha Community Playhouse presents August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson" on the Mainstage from Jan. 16 through Feb. 8. By August Wilson | Directed by Vincent Orduña Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Nov. 18. Synopsis: Winner of the Pulitzer...

"Shucked" is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man, and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart & soil of Cob County. Omaha Performing Arts is presenting the Broadway tour of the show Jan. 13-18. The Wall Street Journal calls it “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists....

Save Ferris plays Jan. 16 at the Holland Music Club located inside the Holland Performing Arts Center. All ages show. Doors open at 6 p.m. Formed in 1995, Save Ferris remains one of the seminal and most beloved bands from the third wave of ska. Led by frontwoman Monique Powell, the band boasts high-octane vocals...

Chanticleer Community Theater present "Perfect Wedding" Jan. 16-25. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: An appalling situation: A bridegroom wakes on his wedding morning in his own bridal suite, with his bride-to-be about to arrive any moment, and finds a strange girl in bed beside him. What's...

SNAP! Productions presents "Log Cabin" Jan. 16 through Feb. 1 at the Ghost Light Theatre. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. Synopsis: When a tight-knit circle of married gays and lesbians in 2015 see themselves through the eyes of their transgender pal, it’s clear that the march toward...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “Other Desert Cities” from Jan. 16 to Feb. 1. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: "Other Desert Cities," by Jon Robin Baitz, involves a family with differing political views and a long-held family secret. The play premiered Off-Broadway in January 2011 and transferred...

The Backline's hottest new improv show asks Omaha's most influential people to share some of the juiciest details from some of their wildest stories. Then a team of Backline's best improvisers create scenes based off these stories on the spot. Get ready to learn a little and laugh a lot. If you are familiar with...

No Coast Comedy Club is an all ages comedy show on Jan. 16. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8.The show features six of the funniest comedians the Midwest, each performing a 10-minute set that will be filmed as part of a brand-new “micro special” series. These specials are being produced by Burn...

The Midwest's BEST stand up comedians all jam-packed in to one hour of fast-paced live comedy like nothing else you'll find in Omaha. 11 comedians that could each headline their own show all in just over an hour. Now that we have a FULL BAR, we will have a special shot deal for folks looking to...

Winter White-Out is an all-day winter experience at Kipp filled with soft lighting, glowing white décor, and surprise bubble moments throughout the day. The turf will sparkle with twinkling white string lights, dimmed main lights, and a 10-foot inflatable igloo for balloon fun and photo opportunities. Activities are included with regular admission and are free...

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, "TROLLS: Save the Humans," an exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 22 through May 18, 2026. The exhibit feature six towering trolls on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. The exhibit is included with regular admission....

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Unofficial Galaxies" on display starting Jan. 16 and ending on May 10. It's one of the largest fan-owned "Star Wars" collections ever assembled. Visitors will see more than a hundred artifacts, including costumes, detailed character recreations, props, and collectibles that stretch all the way...

Omaha Children's Museum's Family Fun Weekend theme for Jan. 16-18 is Pixar (Monsters, Bugs and Cars). There will be character meet & greets and themed activities included with admission.

Experience the first-ever children’s museum exhibit based on Disney Junior’s award-winner series, Doc McStuffins: "Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit." Join the magical storytelling of Doc McStuffins as you help Doc and her friends in the new McStuffins Toy Hospital! There are toys that need check-ups in the ER, toys pets that need to be fed in...

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 Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well. 2026 Schedule:

With the ambitious and immersive exhibition, "Dripping Earth," Cannupa Hanska Luger draws inspiration from his ancestral connection to the Northern Plains in newly created ceramics, video projections, prints, and monumental sculpture. Luger’s playful and innovative approach invites visitors to envision a future where land, identity, and culture are reclaimed and transformed. "Dripping Earth" is a...

Little Learners: Seasonal Science is a new program about what happens in the forest as the seasons change. Participants will discuss what animals do as the seasons change, and explore science stations focused on winter, spring, or fall. There will also be a hike looking for snowflakes, spring shoots, or falling leaves, and make your...

Transformations both large and small have long inspired Lisa Alvarado. For this exhibition, an ethereal soundscape and lively, abstract paintings bridge sensory experiences and create an immersive environment that asks visitors to contemplate their own presences in this place. The exhibit runs through Jan. 18. Note: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.

Paul Pfeiffer is known for his inventive applications of digital technologies. "Red Green Blue" stitches together audio and video recordings the artist made of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band. Named for an image display system that responds to how the human eye perceives color, this immersive video installation layers sensory components to reproduce...

Driven by a desire to document and explore his own body, Lucas Samaras used a Polaroid camera to create lush, idiosyncratic, and personal images. Featuring twenty-four works gifted by the artist to The Joslyn, this exhibition celebrates the innovations and legacy of Samaras’s photography. The exhibit runs through Feb. 22. Note: The museum stays open...

Lauriten Garden's Rooted in Reading drop-in story times run from January to March and cover space-themed activities, with each week focusing on a different part of the solar system.  Story time will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Dan Torson Children’s Amphitheater, weather permitting. It's included with admission...

"Buzzed: A Bee Tribute" exhibition is at Cali Commons from Jan. 16-18 and Jan. 23-25. The Opening Reception is Jan. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. The hours are Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m.,Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. "Buzzed" is a tribute to our tiny...

The Rose presents "Mr. Popper's Penguins" from Jan. 16 through Feb. 1. Performances are on Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. On Opening Night (Feb. 16), Omaha Circus Arts will be at the theater performing from 5:45 to 6:25 p.m. & 7:30 to 8 p.m....

Participating Marcus Theatres will be screening family-friendly films as part of the Kids Movie Magic Series this winter. Locally, the theaters include Majestic Cinema, 14304 West Maple Road; Twin Creek Cinema, 3909 Raynor Parkway, Bellevue, Neb.; and Village Point Cinema, 304 N. 174th St. Movies are generally screened between 11 a.m. and 1 pm. (may vary...

Winterland Ice Skating at Heartwood Park runs from Nov. 1 through Feb. 1, 2026. Ice skating and skate rentals are free, courtesy of Applied Underwriters. Visitors can view the schedule and reserve their 90-minute skating sessions now. While reservations are encouraged, a limited number of walk-ups will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Winterland...

KANEKO presents "Under the Skin," a provocative exhibition that strips away pretense to explore the raw complexity of the nude form, from Nov. 21 through March 22, 2026, with an opening reception on Friday, November 21. The naked body tells stories words cannot—of intimacy and isolation, confidence and fragility, desire and discomfort. Under the Skin...

"Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints" presents a distinguished selection of paintings and prints drawn from the artist's extensive and colorful collection. It runs through March 22, 2026. Opening Reception is Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; it closes an hour earlier on Sundays. Known internationally for his...

"Shucked" is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man, and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart & soil of Cob County. Omaha Performing Arts is presenting the Broadway tour of the show Jan. 13-18. The Wall Street Journal calls it “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists....

A system listens, learns, and keeps its own score, as Tianyi and Fiel tell the story of 画蛇添足: to draw legs on a snake. Join artists Tianyi Sun and Fiel Guhit for their durational performance as they activate their live, site, and audience-responsive installation at Bemis Center, incorporating components such as their custom-built computer, chrome...

Omaha Kings & Queens Pro Indoor Soccer teams play their home games at Baxter Arena. Here is the 2025-2026 home game schedule:

Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing is one of the earliest displays to go up in the Omaha Metro each year; it runs from Nov. 16 to Feb. 14, 2026. The magical display is throughout Turner Park, as well as along Farnam Street, and it’s free to visit. Prime photo opportunities at Season of Lights include...

Omaha Lancers Hockey play their home games at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Here’s their 2025 schedule:

"Shucked" is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man, and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart & soil of Cob County. Omaha Performing Arts is presenting the Broadway tour of the show Jan. 13-18. The Wall Street Journal calls it “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists....

Chanticleer Community Theater present "Perfect Wedding" Jan. 16-25. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: An appalling situation: A bridegroom wakes on his wedding morning in his own bridal suite, with his bride-to-be about to arrive any moment, and finds a strange girl in bed beside him. What's...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson" on the Mainstage from Jan. 16 through Feb. 8. By August Wilson | Directed by Vincent Orduña Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Nov. 18. Synopsis: Winner of the Pulitzer...

SNAP! Productions presents "Log Cabin" Jan. 16 through Feb. 1 at the Ghost Light Theatre. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. Synopsis: When a tight-knit circle of married gays and lesbians in 2015 see themselves through the eyes of their transgender pal, it’s clear that the march toward...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “Other Desert Cities” from Jan. 16 to Feb. 1. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: "Other Desert Cities," by Jon Robin Baitz, involves a family with differing political views and a long-held family secret. The play premiered Off-Broadway in January 2011 and transferred...

Nirvani: A Nirvana Tribute Experience plays Jan. 17 at the Slowdown. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8. Nirvani is the most authentic and electrifying tribute band to the legendary grunge pioneers, Nirvana. Known for their accurate recreation of the raw, high-energy performances that made Kurt Cobain and company a cultural phenomenon,...

Winter White-Out is an all-day winter experience at Kipp filled with soft lighting, glowing white décor, and surprise bubble moments throughout the day. The turf will sparkle with twinkling white string lights, dimmed main lights, and a 10-foot inflatable igloo for balloon fun and photo opportunities. Activities are included with regular admission and are free...

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, "TROLLS: Save the Humans," an exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 22 through May 18, 2026. The exhibit feature six towering trolls on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. The exhibit is included with regular admission....

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Unofficial Galaxies" on display starting Jan. 16 and ending on May 10. It's one of the largest fan-owned "Star Wars" collections ever assembled. Visitors will see more than a hundred artifacts, including costumes, detailed character recreations, props, and collectibles that stretch all the way...

Omaha Children's Museum's Family Fun Weekend theme for Jan. 16-18 is Pixar (Monsters, Bugs and Cars). There will be character meet & greets and themed activities included with admission.

Experience the first-ever children’s museum exhibit based on Disney Junior’s award-winner series, Doc McStuffins: "Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit." Join the magical storytelling of Doc McStuffins as you help Doc and her friends in the new McStuffins Toy Hospital! There are toys that need check-ups in the ER, toys pets that need to be fed in...

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 Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well. 2026 Schedule:

With the ambitious and immersive exhibition, "Dripping Earth," Cannupa Hanska Luger draws inspiration from his ancestral connection to the Northern Plains in newly created ceramics, video projections, prints, and monumental sculpture. Luger’s playful and innovative approach invites visitors to envision a future where land, identity, and culture are reclaimed and transformed. "Dripping Earth" is a...

Paul Pfeiffer is known for his inventive applications of digital technologies. "Red Green Blue" stitches together audio and video recordings the artist made of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band. Named for an image display system that responds to how the human eye perceives color, this immersive video installation layers sensory components to reproduce...

Driven by a desire to document and explore his own body, Lucas Samaras used a Polaroid camera to create lush, idiosyncratic, and personal images. Featuring twenty-four works gifted by the artist to The Joslyn, this exhibition celebrates the innovations and legacy of Samaras’s photography. The exhibit runs through Feb. 22. Note: The museum stays open...

Lauriten Garden's Rooted in Reading drop-in story times run from January to March and cover space-themed activities, with each week focusing on a different part of the solar system.  Story time will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Dan Torson Children’s Amphitheater, weather permitting. It's included with admission...

Omaha Winter Farmer’s Market run from Nov. 2 to March 29 at Fowling Warehouse. The indoor market features more than 35 local vendors, two rotating food trucks, a full bar, kids crafts and games, patio seating (weather permitting), and NFL games on the big projector and TV.

Participating Marcus Theatres will be screening family-friendly films as part of the Kids Movie Magic Series this winter. Locally, the theaters include Majestic Cinema, 14304 West Maple Road; Twin Creek Cinema, 3909 Raynor Parkway, Bellevue, Neb.; and Village Point Cinema, 304 N. 174th St. Movies are generally screened between 11 a.m. and 1 pm. (may vary...

Broadway Brunch at the Jewell is held every Sunday, with two seating times (11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.). There's a completely new cast, new songs, and a fresh take on the Broadway Bar experience you know and love. Every Broadway Brunch is its own show. Rotating performers, live requests, incredible talent, and intimate storytelling, all...

Winterland Ice Skating at Heartwood Park runs from Nov. 1 through Feb. 1, 2026. Ice skating and skate rentals are free, courtesy of Applied Underwriters. Visitors can view the schedule and reserve their 90-minute skating sessions now. While reservations are encouraged, a limited number of walk-ups will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Winterland...

"Buzzed: A Bee Tribute" exhibition is at Cali Commons from Jan. 16-18 and Jan. 23-25. The Opening Reception is Jan. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. The hours are Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m.,Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. "Buzzed" is a tribute to our tiny...

KANEKO presents "Under the Skin," a provocative exhibition that strips away pretense to explore the raw complexity of the nude form, from Nov. 21 through March 22, 2026, with an opening reception on Friday, November 21. The naked body tells stories words cannot—of intimacy and isolation, confidence and fragility, desire and discomfort. Under the Skin...

"Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints" presents a distinguished selection of paintings and prints drawn from the artist's extensive and colorful collection. It runs through March 22, 2026. Opening Reception is Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; it closes an hour earlier on Sundays. Known internationally for his...

"Shucked" is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man, and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart & soil of Cob County. Omaha Performing Arts is presenting the Broadway tour of the show Jan. 13-18. The Wall Street Journal calls it “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists....

LOVB Nebraska Volleyball has their home games at Baxter Arena. Here's the 2026 home game schedule:

Omaha Community Playhouse presents August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson" on the Mainstage from Jan. 16 through Feb. 8. By August Wilson | Directed by Vincent Orduña Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Nov. 18. Synopsis: Winner of the Pulitzer...

The Rose presents "Mr. Popper's Penguins" from Jan. 16 through Feb. 1. Performances are on Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. On Opening Night (Feb. 16), Omaha Circus Arts will be at the theater performing from 5:45 to 6:25 p.m. & 7:30 to 8 p.m....

Chanticleer Community Theater present "Perfect Wedding" Jan. 16-25. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: An appalling situation: A bridegroom wakes on his wedding morning in his own bridal suite, with his bride-to-be about to arrive any moment, and finds a strange girl in bed beside him. What's...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “Other Desert Cities” from Jan. 16 to Feb. 1. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: "Other Desert Cities," by Jon Robin Baitz, involves a family with differing political views and a long-held family secret. The play premiered Off-Broadway in January 2011 and transferred...

The 2026 season of the Omaha Supernovas features home games at CHI Health Center Omaha. Schedule and promos: * Giveaways are for the first 5,000 fans.

SNAP! Productions presents "Log Cabin" Jan. 16 through Feb. 1 at the Ghost Light Theatre. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. Synopsis: When a tight-knit circle of married gays and lesbians in 2015 see themselves through the eyes of their transgender pal, it’s clear that the march toward...

Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing is one of the earliest displays to go up in the Omaha Metro each year; it runs from Nov. 16 to Feb. 14, 2026. The magical display is throughout Turner Park, as well as along Farnam Street, and it’s free to visit. Prime photo opportunities at Season of Lights include...

"Shucked" is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man, and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart & soil of Cob County. Omaha Performing Arts is presenting the Broadway tour of the show Jan. 13-18. The Wall Street Journal calls it “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists....