Celebrate the history of the United States presidential office with a story walk through Heartland of America Park. Featuring interesting facts about several United States presidents, signage will be displayed all week long near the flag pole in Heartland of America Park. 

Celebrate some of the biggest and most life changing contributions of African Americans over the decades. The Black History Month Story Walk honors African Americans from all periods of U.S. history, from the great inventors of the 18th Century to the great literary minds of today. The story walk starts at the Arches Playground in Gene...

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...

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...

Celebrate the history of the United States presidential office with a story walk through Heartland of America Park. Featuring interesting facts about several United States presidents, signage will be displayed all week long near the flag pole in Heartland of America Park. 

Celebrate some of the biggest and most life changing contributions of African Americans over the decades. The Black History Month Story Walk honors African Americans from all periods of U.S. history, from the great inventors of the 18th Century to the great literary minds of today. The story walk starts at the Arches Playground in Gene...

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...

The Durham Museum hosts "The Negro Motorist Green Book" traveling exhibition in what will be its final public display. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian Candacy Taylor, the exhibition offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America,...

The Durham Museum is partnering with the Lincoln/Omaha LEGO® Users Group (LOLUG) to create a fun, new interactive experience for builders of all ages, "Get Building! Bricks at The Durham." Featuring extraordinary models of Union Station and other creations developed by the LOLUG team, plus hands-on construction areas where visitors can free-build on their own,...

Using an industrial sewing machine, Jessie Henson builds on the language of postwar American abstraction, while writing a new chapter in the long history of embroidery. Her Riley CAP Gallery exhibition features a selection of sewn paper works in vibrant colors, alongside several small bronze casts made from found embroideries that nod to her interest...

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...

Experience the story of the Titanic like never before! The Luminarium hosts its first-ever major traveling exhibition, “Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission.” It runs Feb. 7 through April 26. Step inside a world of Cold War intrigue, cutting-edge technology, and human determination as you:

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

Lisa Brown's "Hard Lessons In Light" is a photography exhibition centered on Black women as teachers, memory keepers, and cultural guides whose knowledge has often been shaped through struggle, displacement, and care. The exhibit runs Feb. 6 through April 11. Opening Reception is Feb. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours: Co-Op + Gallery...

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...

Experience an unforgettable evening of Big Easy spirit and garden charm at the family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration, where the magic of New Orleans comes to life. Enjoy live music, collect plenty of colorful festive beads, and let your creativity shine with face painting for all ages. Ticket includes a festive drink Tickets:- $22 for ages...

Fontenelle Forest's stargazing event at Neale Woods begins with a brief evening hike on dirt-packed trails as weather permits through the prairie and forest. Then as night falls, watch for stars together while learning about seasonal constellations and general astronomy. Make sure to dress appropriately for the weather, wear good walking shoes, and bring a...

Celebrate the history of the United States presidential office with a story walk through Heartland of America Park. Featuring interesting facts about several United States presidents, signage will be displayed all week long near the flag pole in Heartland of America Park. 

Celebrate some of the biggest and most life changing contributions of African Americans over the decades. The Black History Month Story Walk honors African Americans from all periods of U.S. history, from the great inventors of the 18th Century to the great literary minds of today. The story walk starts at the Arches Playground in Gene...

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...

The Durham Museum hosts "The Negro Motorist Green Book" traveling exhibition in what will be its final public display. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian Candacy Taylor, the exhibition offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America,...

The Durham Museum is partnering with the Lincoln/Omaha LEGO® Users Group (LOLUG) to create a fun, new interactive experience for builders of all ages, "Get Building! Bricks at The Durham." Featuring extraordinary models of Union Station and other creations developed by the LOLUG team, plus hands-on construction areas where visitors can free-build on their own,...

Using an industrial sewing machine, Jessie Henson builds on the language of postwar American abstraction, while writing a new chapter in the long history of embroidery. Her Riley CAP Gallery exhibition features a selection of sewn paper works in vibrant colors, alongside several small bronze casts made from found embroideries that nod to her interest...

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...

Experience the story of the Titanic like never before! The Luminarium hosts its first-ever major traveling exhibition, “Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission.” It runs Feb. 7 through April 26. Step inside a world of Cold War intrigue, cutting-edge technology, and human determination as you:

"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....

Lisa Brown's "Hard Lessons In Light" is a photography exhibition centered on Black women as teachers, memory keepers, and cultural guides whose knowledge has often been shaped through struggle, displacement, and care. The exhibit runs Feb. 6 through April 11. Opening Reception is Feb. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours: Co-Op + Gallery...

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:

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

Celebrate the history of the United States presidential office with a story walk through Heartland of America Park. Featuring interesting facts about several United States presidents, signage will be displayed all week long near the flag pole in Heartland of America Park. 

Celebrate some of the biggest and most life changing contributions of African Americans over the decades. The Black History Month Story Walk honors African Americans from all periods of U.S. history, from the great inventors of the 18th Century to the great literary minds of today. The story walk starts at the Arches Playground in Gene...

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...

The Durham Museum hosts "The Negro Motorist Green Book" traveling exhibition in what will be its final public display. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian Candacy Taylor, the exhibition offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America,...

The Durham Museum is partnering with the Lincoln/Omaha LEGO® Users Group (LOLUG) to create a fun, new interactive experience for builders of all ages, "Get Building! Bricks at The Durham." Featuring extraordinary models of Union Station and other creations developed by the LOLUG team, plus hands-on construction areas where visitors can free-build on their own,...

Using an industrial sewing machine, Jessie Henson builds on the language of postwar American abstraction, while writing a new chapter in the long history of embroidery. Her Riley CAP Gallery exhibition features a selection of sewn paper works in vibrant colors, alongside several small bronze casts made from found embroideries that nod to her interest...

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...

Experience the story of the Titanic like never before! The Luminarium hosts its first-ever major traveling exhibition, “Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission.” It runs Feb. 7 through April 26. Step inside a world of Cold War intrigue, cutting-edge technology, and human determination as you:

"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...

Lisa Brown's "Hard Lessons In Light" is a photography exhibition centered on Black women as teachers, memory keepers, and cultural guides whose knowledge has often been shaped through struggle, displacement, and care. The exhibit runs Feb. 6 through April 11. Opening Reception is Feb. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours: Co-Op + Gallery...

Guests will train like superheroes, enjoy themed lighting and music, and meet Captain America and Wonder Woman for photos and unforgettable moments. It's included with admission and free for members.

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Hair" in the Howard Drew Theatre from Feb. 13 to March 22. Book and Lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado | Music by Galt MacDermot | Directed by Brandon Box-Higdem Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. On Feb. 19 from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.,...

The BLUEBARN Theatre presents "The Heart Sellers" Feb. 5 through March 1. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 15 & March 1 at 2 p.m., and Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. The ASL interpreted performance is Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 16+. Synopsis: "The Heart Sellers"  is a poignant...

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

Celebrate the history of the United States presidential office with a story walk through Heartland of America Park. Featuring interesting facts about several United States presidents, signage will be displayed all week long near the flag pole in Heartland of America Park. 

Celebrate some of the biggest and most life changing contributions of African Americans over the decades. The Black History Month Story Walk honors African Americans from all periods of U.S. history, from the great inventors of the 18th Century to the great literary minds of today. The story walk starts at the Arches Playground in Gene...

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...

The Durham Museum hosts "The Negro Motorist Green Book" traveling exhibition in what will be its final public display. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian Candacy Taylor, the exhibition offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America,...

The Durham Museum is partnering with the Lincoln/Omaha LEGO® Users Group (LOLUG) to create a fun, new interactive experience for builders of all ages, "Get Building! Bricks at The Durham." Featuring extraordinary models of Union Station and other creations developed by the LOLUG team, plus hands-on construction areas where visitors can free-build on their own,...

Using an industrial sewing machine, Jessie Henson builds on the language of postwar American abstraction, while writing a new chapter in the long history of embroidery. Her Riley CAP Gallery exhibition features a selection of sewn paper works in vibrant colors, alongside several small bronze casts made from found embroideries that nod to her interest...

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...

Experience the story of the Titanic like never before! The Luminarium hosts its first-ever major traveling exhibition, “Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission.” It runs Feb. 7 through April 26. Step inside a world of Cold War intrigue, cutting-edge technology, and human determination as you:

Lisa Brown's "Hard Lessons In Light" is a photography exhibition centered on Black women as teachers, memory keepers, and cultural guides whose knowledge has often been shaped through struggle, displacement, and care. The exhibit runs Feb. 6 through April 11. Opening Reception is Feb. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours: Co-Op + Gallery...

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....

The Rose presents "Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress" from Feb. 20 through March 8. Performances are Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut. Morris is a kid who just happens...

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...

Union for Contemporary Art presents "Wine in the Wilderness" by Alice Childress Feb. 20 through March 8. Performances are: Synopsis: As a riot is brewing in a Harlem neighborhood, artist Bill Jameson is determined to complete his triptych comprising three paintings representing his views of Black womanhood. However, Bill's vision for the work of art...

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.

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!

Union for Contemporary Art presents "Wine in the Wilderness" by Alice Childress Feb. 20 through March 8. Performances are: Synopsis: As a riot is brewing in a Harlem neighborhood, artist Bill Jameson is determined to complete his triptych comprising three paintings representing his views of Black womanhood. However, Bill's vision for the work of art...

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 Community Playhouse presents "Hair" in the Howard Drew Theatre from Feb. 13 to March 22. Book and Lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado | Music by Galt MacDermot | Directed by Brandon Box-Higdem Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. On Feb. 19 from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.,...

The BLUEBARN Theatre presents "The Heart Sellers" Feb. 5 through March 1. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 15 & March 1 at 2 p.m., and Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. The ASL interpreted performance is Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 16+. Synopsis: "The Heart Sellers"  is a poignant...

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...

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...

Celebrate some of the biggest and most life changing contributions of African Americans over the decades. The Black History Month Story Walk honors African Americans from all periods of U.S. history, from the great inventors of the 18th Century to the great literary minds of today. The story walk starts at the Arches Playground in Gene...

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.

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...

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....

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...

The Durham Museum hosts "The Negro Motorist Green Book" traveling exhibition in what will be its final public display. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian Candacy Taylor, the exhibition offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America,...

The Durham Museum is partnering with the Lincoln/Omaha LEGO® Users Group (LOLUG) to create a fun, new interactive experience for builders of all ages, "Get Building! Bricks at The Durham." Featuring extraordinary models of Union Station and other creations developed by the LOLUG team, plus hands-on construction areas where visitors can free-build on their own,...

Using an industrial sewing machine, Jessie Henson builds on the language of postwar American abstraction, while writing a new chapter in the long history of embroidery. Her Riley CAP Gallery exhibition features a selection of sewn paper works in vibrant colors, alongside several small bronze casts made from found embroideries that nod to her interest...

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...

Experience the story of the Titanic like never before! The Luminarium hosts its first-ever major traveling exhibition, “Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission.” It runs Feb. 7 through April 26. Step inside a world of Cold War intrigue, cutting-edge technology, and human determination as you:

Lisa Brown's "Hard Lessons In Light" is a photography exhibition centered on Black women as teachers, memory keepers, and cultural guides whose knowledge has often been shaped through struggle, displacement, and care. The exhibit runs Feb. 6 through April 11. Opening Reception is Feb. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours: Co-Op + Gallery...

The Rose presents "Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress" from Feb. 20 through March 8. Performances are Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut. Morris is a kid who just happens...

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...

Omaha Beer Week runs from Feb. 21-28, celebrating the history and culture of craft beer in Omaha. Events include:

"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...

Omaha Children's Museum will have free sessions about Rocks & Fossils at Omaha Public Library branches. Learn how different rocks were formed, observe some real fossils, and then make your own. Schedule:

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

Twilight Trekking is a chance to learn about the nocturnal creatures home while exploring new trails. It's geared toward intermediate to experienced hikers (ages 16+) and will traverse at least 2 miles of moderate to difficult terrain, so come prepared with appropriate clothing and gear. Check the weather as you are preparing for this event – safety of our guests...

Union for Contemporary Art presents "Wine in the Wilderness" by Alice Childress Feb. 20 through March 8. Performances are: Synopsis: As a riot is brewing in a Harlem neighborhood, artist Bill Jameson is determined to complete his triptych comprising three paintings representing his views of Black womanhood. However, Bill's vision for the work of art...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Hair" in the Howard Drew Theatre from Feb. 13 to March 22. Book and Lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado | Music by Galt MacDermot | Directed by Brandon Box-Higdem Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. On Feb. 19 from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.,...

The BLUEBARN Theatre presents "The Heart Sellers" Feb. 5 through March 1. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 15 & March 1 at 2 p.m., and Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. The ASL interpreted performance is Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 16+. Synopsis: "The Heart Sellers"  is a poignant...

Good to Be King: A Celebration Of Tom Petty is Feb. 21 at Slowdown. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8:30. General Admission and reserved seats are available. Good To Be King was started by John Kaldenberg and Brandon Darner in 2002 as a four piece cover band called The Jesters. Early on...

Celebrate some of the biggest and most life changing contributions of African Americans over the decades. The Black History Month Story Walk honors African Americans from all periods of U.S. history, from the great inventors of the 18th Century to the great literary minds of today. The story walk starts at the Arches Playground in Gene...

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...

The Durham Museum hosts "The Negro Motorist Green Book" traveling exhibition in what will be its final public display. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian Candacy Taylor, the exhibition offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America,...

The Durham Museum is partnering with the Lincoln/Omaha LEGO® Users Group (LOLUG) to create a fun, new interactive experience for builders of all ages, "Get Building! Bricks at The Durham." Featuring extraordinary models of Union Station and other creations developed by the LOLUG team, plus hands-on construction areas where visitors can free-build on their own,...

Using an industrial sewing machine, Jessie Henson builds on the language of postwar American abstraction, while writing a new chapter in the long history of embroidery. Her Riley CAP Gallery exhibition features a selection of sewn paper works in vibrant colors, alongside several small bronze casts made from found embroideries that nod to her interest...

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...

Experience the story of the Titanic like never before! The Luminarium hosts its first-ever major traveling exhibition, “Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission.” It runs Feb. 7 through April 26. Step inside a world of Cold War intrigue, cutting-edge technology, and human determination as you:

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...

Omaha Beer Week runs from Feb. 21-28, celebrating the history and culture of craft beer in Omaha. Events include:

"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...

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

Sur La Table has the Family Fun: Italian Cooking Class on Feb. 22. The culinary experience is designed especially for children and parents to create memories together. Learn to make Creamy Bowtie Pasta with Chicken and discover the art of creating Strapponi (a fun, hand-torn pasta) served with a vibrant tomato sauce. End on a...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Hair" in the Howard Drew Theatre from Feb. 13 to March 22. Book and Lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado | Music by Galt MacDermot | Directed by Brandon Box-Higdem Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. On Feb. 19 from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.,...

The Rose presents "Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress" from Feb. 20 through March 8. Performances are Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut. Morris is a kid who just happens...

Opera Omaha presents a free concert, "An Afternoon With William Guanbo Su," on Feb. 22 at Dundee Presbyterian Church. The recital features international bass William Guanbo Su before making his Opera Omaha debut as the title role in "Hercules." In the 25/26 season, he returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Masetto in "Don Giovanni" and Santa Fe Opera as Garibaldo...

Habitat Hikes are guided hikes lasting 2 hours, traversing easy to moderate terrain. Each session explores a different area of the forest. It's free for Fontenelle Forest Members and $25 for Non-members. Pre-registration is required.  2026 schedule:

Union for Contemporary Art presents "Wine in the Wilderness" by Alice Childress Feb. 20 through March 8. Performances are: Synopsis: As a riot is brewing in a Harlem neighborhood, artist Bill Jameson is determined to complete his triptych comprising three paintings representing his views of Black womanhood. However, Bill's vision for the work of art...

The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” on Feb. 22 at Steelhouse Omaha. Doors open at 3 p.m.

The City of La Vista's Winter Movie is "Wicked For Good." It's a free community movie night at the Alamo Drafthouse in La Vista with free bottomless popcorn. Advanced ticket registration is required. (Limit of 6 tickets per group/family) Tickets are required to enter the theater and reservations are first-come, first-served. Reservations open on Feb....

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