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...

The Durham Museum celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day by offering free admission, as well as:

United Way of the Midlands and community partners will hold the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 19. During the event, 64 community partner volunteers will come together to assemble Good on the Go snack kits for the Heart Ministry Center. The number of 64 volunteers was specifically selected to represent the Civil...

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a story walk. It begins at the Eighth Street Plaza near the Skate Ribbon and guides visitors through an educational journey. Read about some of the historical moments from King's life and legacy. With his many important contributions, this story walk celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s influence...

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...

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...

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:

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....

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...

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...

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...

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a story walk. It begins at the Eighth Street Plaza near the Skate Ribbon and guides visitors through an educational journey. Read about some of the historical moments from King's life and legacy. With his many important contributions, this story walk celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s influence...

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

Neon Night is a high-energy glow experience featuring black lights, glowing décor, open play, and a disco-style dance party on the turf. Kids will love glowing yard games and free face painting, while guests are encouraged to wear white or bright colors to glow under the lights. Event is included with regular admission and is...

Can you find Orion in the night sky? What about Taurus? Perseus? Forget the Big Dipper and head out to Neale Woods to enjoy some January constellations during a night of stargazing. This Fontenelle Forest event will begin with a brief evening hike on dirt-packed trails through the prairie and forest as conditions allow. Then...

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:

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...

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...

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...

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a story walk. It begins at the Eighth Street Plaza near the Skate Ribbon and guides visitors through an educational journey. Read about some of the historical moments from King's life and legacy. With his many important contributions, this story walk celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s influence...

"Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas" features Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Zainab Aliyu, Rindon Johnson, Lauren Lee McCarthy and Kyle McDonald, Rebeca Romero, and Tianyi Sun and Fiel Guhit - who consider how the formation of collective identities takes place utilizing technology and the internet. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The...

Ezra Masch’s "VOLUMES" is an immersive audio-visual performance that reimagines the relationship between sound, light, and architecture. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The Bemis Center stays open late on Thursdays (until 9 p.m.). About the exhibition: Through collaborations with musicians, Masch expands the possibilities of performance by making sound visible and space audible....

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:

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.

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...

UNO Mavericks Men's Basketball play their home games at Baxter Arena. Here's their 25-26 home season 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a story walk. It begins at the Eighth Street Plaza near the Skate Ribbon and guides visitors through an educational journey. Read about some of the historical moments from King's life and legacy. With his many important contributions, this story walk celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s influence...

"Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas" features Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Zainab Aliyu, Rindon Johnson, Lauren Lee McCarthy and Kyle McDonald, Rebeca Romero, and Tianyi Sun and Fiel Guhit - who consider how the formation of collective identities takes place utilizing technology and the internet. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The...

Ezra Masch’s "VOLUMES" is an immersive audio-visual performance that reimagines the relationship between sound, light, and architecture. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The Bemis Center stays open late on Thursdays (until 9 p.m.). About the exhibition: Through collaborations with musicians, Masch expands the possibilities of performance by making sound visible and space audible....

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...

Cathedral Arts Project's 41st Annual Flower Festival is Jan. 22-25. Free public viewing hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Schedule: Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Community partners At Ease USA, 50 Mile March and Valley Hope are hosting a special screening of "Sheepdog." Vendor engagement starts at 5 p.m. and the movie starts at 6. A Q&A panel with the cast follows after the movie. Tickets are free for veterans and military. Synopsis: "Sheepdog" is a powerful, character-driven drama that...

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...

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

Voices Amplied's Origami Workshop with Dr. Sharon Ishii-Jordan is Jan. 22 and 25. Back by community demand, local Origami artist Ishii-Jordan will take participants through the traditional practice of this delicate Japanese art form. This tactile-focused experience will give attendees a sense of beauty, history, and culture. All ages, and a ticket is not required...

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.

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 ARENA has been Omaha's No. 1 Improv Competition for 13 years! Pitting together two2 improv teams to find out which group is the best. Every first and fourth Thursdays at 8 p.m.! Whichever team wins the votes of the audience comes back the next time to face a new Challenging team, each getting 20...

The free concert series, Live @ Low End, features an eclectic mix of artists each season. Admission is free; ticket reservations are encouraged. 2026 schedule:

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...

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...

The children's book character Pout Pout Fish will visit story times at various Omaha Public Library locations, including:

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...

Midlands International Auto Show is Jan. 23-25 at CHI Health Center Omaha. Come get a first look at the 2026 models (and maybe even a sneak peek at 2027) in a laid-back, no-pressure environment.

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...

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a story walk. It begins at the Eighth Street Plaza near the Skate Ribbon and guides visitors through an educational journey. Read about some of the historical moments from King's life and legacy. With his many important contributions, this story walk celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s influence...

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...

"Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas" features Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Zainab Aliyu, Rindon Johnson, Lauren Lee McCarthy and Kyle McDonald, Rebeca Romero, and Tianyi Sun and Fiel Guhit - who consider how the formation of collective identities takes place utilizing technology and the internet. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The...

Ezra Masch’s "VOLUMES" is an immersive audio-visual performance that reimagines the relationship between sound, light, and architecture. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The Bemis Center stays open late on Thursdays (until 9 p.m.). About the exhibition: Through collaborations with musicians, Masch expands the possibilities of performance by making sound visible and space audible....

Cathedral Arts Project's 41st Annual Flower Festival is Jan. 22-25. Free public viewing hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Schedule: Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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...

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.

Game Nights are held indoors, with board games & cards provided (you can also bring your favorite games. All ages are welcome. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

"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...

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...

"Gooney Bird Greene and Her True Life Adventures" is on stage at The Wilson Jan. 23-25. it's based on the critically-acclaimed, award-winning children's book written by Lois Lowry that introduces young readers to the elements of storytelling through the exciting adventures of a unique and imaginative second-grader. Performances are Friday at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday...

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!

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...

UNO Mavericks Men's Hockey play their home games at Baxter Arena. Here's the 25-26 home season 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...

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 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...

Cathedral Arts Project's 41st Annual Flower Festival is Jan. 22-25. Free public viewing hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Schedule: Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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...

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...

Midlands International Auto Show is Jan. 23-25 at CHI Health Center Omaha. Come get a first look at the 2026 models (and maybe even a sneak peek at 2027) in a laid-back, no-pressure environment.

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...

"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 children's book character Pout Pout Fish will visit story times at various Omaha Public Library locations, including:

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...

"Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas" features Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Zainab Aliyu, Rindon Johnson, Lauren Lee McCarthy and Kyle McDonald, Rebeca Romero, and Tianyi Sun and Fiel Guhit - who consider how the formation of collective identities takes place utilizing technology and the internet. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The...

Ezra Masch’s "VOLUMES" is an immersive audio-visual performance that reimagines the relationship between sound, light, and architecture. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The Bemis Center stays open late on Thursdays (until 9 p.m.). About the exhibition: Through collaborations with musicians, Masch expands the possibilities of performance by making sound visible and space audible....

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...

The Fourth Annual Women With Voices Summit: Live Your Why, Fearless Future is Jan. 24 at Zenia Omaha. Whether you’re a business owner, leader, or simply a woman ready for what’s next, this summit is your space to grow, be inspired, and rediscover your power. You’ll experience dynamic keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and real...

Under the encouragement and guidance of Fontenelle Forest naturalist educators, participants will create their own model habitat out of natural materials. All materials are provided, and participants are welcome to bring their own. Adults must accompany children and be able to assist them with their projects including the use of hot glue. There are two...

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...

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will host a free introductory ice fishing event at Flanagan Lake. Limited loaner equipment will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bait and instruction will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment. All fishing regulations apply. A lack of safe ice will force the cancellation of...

"Gooney Bird Greene and Her True Life Adventures" is on stage at The Wilson Jan. 23-25. it's based on the critically-acclaimed, award-winning children's book written by Lois Lowry that introduces young readers to the elements of storytelling through the exciting adventures of a unique and imaginative second-grader. Performances are Friday at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday...

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...

Inspired by Jun Kaneko’s "Painting & Print"s exhibition, this engaging, hands-on program invites audiences to explore the rich history, techniques, and expressive possibilities of printmaking. Through live demonstrations and guided discussion, participants will discover how artists transform carved blocks, etched plates, and layered screens into works that are both technically precise and creatively expansive. Led...

Country band Rascal Flatts brings the 2026 Life Is A Highway Tour to Omaha on Jan. 24. Openers are Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane. Tickets start at $43 on Ticketmaster.

Broadway Bites at Bohemian Gardens is an intimate indoor performance paired with charcuterie and champagne for the perfect Broadway night out. Ticket cost includes a seat, show, charcuterie box, and a complimentary glass of champagne.

UNO Mavericks Men's Hockey play their home games at Baxter Arena. Here's the 25-26 home season 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...

Omaha Symphony presents "Dreamworks’ How to Train your Dragon Live in Concert" with Ernest Richardson, conductor. The concert features the acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®-nominated score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra. Doors open 2 1/2 hours before showtime.

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...

Cathedral Arts Project's 41st Annual Flower Festival is Jan. 22-25. Free public viewing hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Schedule: Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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...

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...

Midlands International Auto Show is Jan. 23-25 at CHI Health Center Omaha. Come get a first look at the 2026 models (and maybe even a sneak peek at 2027) in a laid-back, no-pressure environment.

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...

"Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas" features Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Zainab Aliyu, Rindon Johnson, Lauren Lee McCarthy and Kyle McDonald, Rebeca Romero, and Tianyi Sun and Fiel Guhit - who consider how the formation of collective identities takes place utilizing technology and the internet. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The...

Ezra Masch’s "VOLUMES" is an immersive audio-visual performance that reimagines the relationship between sound, light, and architecture. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The Bemis Center stays open late on Thursdays (until 9 p.m.). About the exhibition: Through collaborations with musicians, Masch expands the possibilities of performance by making sound visible and space audible....

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...

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....

Voices Amplied's Origami Workshop with Dr. Sharon Ishii-Jordan is Jan. 22 and 25. Back by community demand, local Origami artist Ishii-Jordan will take participants through the traditional practice of this delicate Japanese art form. This tactile-focused experience will give attendees a sense of beauty, history, and culture. All ages, and a ticket is not required...

Come and discover what happens to molecules when they're put to the test during this Science Sunday event featuring Omaha Children's Museum. You'll see liquids become solids, soap becomes fluffy, and chip bags shrink, and you'll learn how molecules and chemical reactions make it all happen. 

Omaha Symphony presents "Dreamworks’ How to Train your Dragon Live in Concert" with Ernest Richardson, conductor. The concert features the acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®-nominated score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra. Doors open 2 1/2 hours before showtime.

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...

"Gooney Bird Greene and Her True Life Adventures" is on stage at The Wilson Jan. 23-25. it's based on the critically-acclaimed, award-winning children's book written by Lois Lowry that introduces young readers to the elements of storytelling through the exciting adventures of a unique and imaginative second-grader. Performances are Friday at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday...