Women’s History Month commemorates and encourages the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in history. The Women's History Month Story Walk features the many contributions and impacts of women in history. The story walk begins at the Arches Playground at Gene Leahy Mall.

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...

North Omaha Music & Arts hosts free weekly jazz sessions with a house band followed by an open session where all jazz musicians, instrumentalists and vocalists are invited to bring their art into the NOMA space to sharpen and shed their abilities and ideas together!

Women’s History Month commemorates and encourages the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in history. The Women's History Month Story Walk features the many contributions and impacts of women in history. The story walk begins at the Arches Playground at Gene Leahy Mall.

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...

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:

Birds of a Feather program is a birding program intended for elementary-aged youth and chaperones. A different birding topic is covered each session, and when weather permits, participants will head outdoors for a hike or time in the birding area. The program runs approximately 60-90 minutes and is offered on select Tuesdays at 10 a.m....

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...

Omaha Public Library branches will host Stuffed Animal Sleepovers this spring. Kids are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal friend to storytime. After storytime, librarians will host a stuffie sleepover and take photos of all the fun overnight adventures. Pick up your stuffed animal any time after 10 a.m. the next...

Created by David West Read, Emmy®-winning writer of Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. "& Juliet" asks: What would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh...

All Them Witches with King Buffalo play March 3 at Slowdown. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8. It's an all ages show with general admission and reserved seating. Versatile hard rock quartet, All Them Witches, thrive on contrast. Now six records deep, the band consists of Ben McLeod (guitarist,) Charles Michael...

Women’s History Month commemorates and encourages the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in history. The Women's History Month Story Walk features the many contributions and impacts of women in history. The story walk begins at the Arches Playground at Gene Leahy Mall.

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...

Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver,...

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...

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...

Voices In Alliance presents “Skintight” March 4-21 at Shelterbelt Theatre. Performances are Wednesdays through Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Reeling from her ex-husband’s engagement to a much younger woman, Jodi Isaac turns to her famous fashion-designer dad for support. Instead, she finds him wrapped up in his West Village townhouse...

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...

Created by David West Read, Emmy®-winning writer of Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. "& Juliet" asks: What would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh...

Women’s History Month commemorates and encourages the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in history. The Women's History Month Story Walk features the many contributions and impacts of women in history. The story walk begins at the Arches Playground at Gene Leahy Mall.

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...

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...

Monthly Nights at The Joslyn events are evenings for art immersion. Come out for art talks, art making, special programs, and tasty food and drinks (for purchase). Upcoming themes:

Disney On Ice Presents Road Trip Adventures is March 5-8 at CHI Health Center Omaha. The concept of the show is that you’re traveling to favorite Disney destinations with characters from movies like “Moana,” “Aladdin,” “Toy Story” and more. Performances are Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7...

Voices In Alliance presents “Skintight” March 4-21 at Shelterbelt Theatre. Performances are Wednesdays through Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Reeling from her ex-husband’s engagement to a much younger woman, Jodi Isaac turns to her famous fashion-designer dad for support. Instead, she finds him wrapped up in his West Village townhouse...

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.,...

Created by David West Read, Emmy®-winning writer of Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. "& Juliet" asks: What would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh...

UNO Theatre presents “Little Women” from Feb. 26 (preview night) through March 8. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

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...

Women’s History Month commemorates and encourages the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in history. The Women's History Month Story Walk features the many contributions and impacts of women in history. The story walk begins at the Arches Playground at Gene Leahy Mall.

Celebrate the arrival of Pi Day at The RiverFront on 3.14 with a variety of Pi-related activities. There's the Pi Day story walk, crafts, games, and mini pies. Activities held at the 11th Street Promenade at Gene Leahy Mall.

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...

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...

"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...

Celebrate the arts in Downtown Omaha during the First Friday Art Walk, a free monthly self-guided gallery tour showcasing local and regional talent. From contemporary installations to fine art and sculpture, each participating gallery offers something unique to discover. Enjoy extended hours, meet the artists, and explore exhibitions in the heart of Omaha’s historic and...

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.

Inspired by Opera Omaha's production of "Hercules," the exhibition "Ancient, Mythic, Heroic" explores the enduring power of myth and storytelling through images and sculpture. It's on display at the Joslyn Castle in Carriage House from March 6-16. Note: Select works will move to the Orpheum Theater March 13, for "Hercules," performed by The English Concert....

Benson First Friday is a year-round event held in the Benson Creative Arts District on the first Friday of each month. Visitors can walk to events and exhibitions located in neighborhood galleries and businesses. Seasonally, there is a street market and other outdoor activities. BFF Artist Market is Dec. 5 at Benson Theatre from 6...

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!

Fontenelle Forest hosts guided Full Moon Hikes each month. The program includes an educational discussion of the nocturnal animals around the Forest and a brief talk about the lore of full moons. The guided hike proceeds after the discussion. After the hike, enjoy a seasonal snack.  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...

Disney On Ice Presents Road Trip Adventures is March 5-8 at CHI Health Center Omaha. The concept of the show is that you’re traveling to favorite Disney destinations with characters from movies like “Moana,” “Aladdin,” “Toy Story” and more. Performances are Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7...

Voices In Alliance presents “Skintight” March 4-21 at Shelterbelt Theatre. Performances are Wednesdays through Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Reeling from her ex-husband’s engagement to a much younger woman, Jodi Isaac turns to her famous fashion-designer dad for support. Instead, she finds him wrapped up in his West Village townhouse...

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.,...

Created by David West Read, Emmy®-winning writer of Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. "& Juliet" asks: What would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh...

UNO Theatre presents “Little Women” from Feb. 26 (preview night) through March 8. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Strings Unleashed: A Rock Fusion Experience with Dallas String Quartet is March 6 at the Arts Center at Iowa Western Community College. Strings Unleashed: A Rock Fusion Experience with Dallas String Quartet is a brand-new electric evening, perfect for a date night or the entire family. Brimming with your favorite rock songs - played on...

Country band Blackhawk plays March at The Astro. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8. Tickets start at $36 on Ticketmaster. * This is a rescheduled concert.

Heated Rivalry Night is March 6 at The Admiral. Dance all night to HR edits, pop throwbacks, queer anthems, and nonstop high-energy hits. Photobooth, giveaways, and more. Must be 18+

Women’s History Month commemorates and encourages the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in history. The Women's History Month Story Walk features the many contributions and impacts of women in history. The story walk begins at the Arches Playground at Gene Leahy Mall.

All Home Depot locations have a free Kids Workshop on the first Saturday of every month (while supplies last). Registration is required. Upcoming workshops:

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...

Shamrock Shuffle is March 7 at 9:30 a.m. in the historic downtown Council Bluffs. It's a certified three-mile route that ends on the iconic 100 Block. Wear St. Patrick’s Day gear and enjoy a DJ, costume contest, swag and plenty of family-friendly fun. The cost is $40 for adults, with early bird and youth pricing...

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...

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:

Art-Tastic Saturdays is held on the first Saturdays of the month at The Joslyn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring gallery activities, special presentations, and creative exploration designed for all ages.

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...

"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....

Disney On Ice Presents Road Trip Adventures is March 5-8 at CHI Health Center Omaha. The concept of the show is that you’re traveling to favorite Disney destinations with characters from movies like “Moana,” “Aladdin,” “Toy Story” and more. Performances are Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7...

Heartwood Preserve' Winterland Sled Weekends is a new family-friendly sledding experience running Saturdays and Sundays from Feb. 28 through March 15. The free public Winterland Sled Weekends will transform the Heartwood Park amphitheater into asnowy playground with sled runs crafted by Nebraska Snow Sculpting covering the natural hillside. Sledders may bring their own round saucer...

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...

Created by David West Read, Emmy®-winning writer of Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. "& Juliet" asks: What would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh...

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...

Voices In Alliance presents “Skintight” March 4-21 at Shelterbelt Theatre. Performances are Wednesdays through Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Reeling from her ex-husband’s engagement to a much younger woman, Jodi Isaac turns to her famous fashion-designer dad for support. Instead, she finds him wrapped up in his West Village townhouse...

Enchanted Evening Parent-Child Dance at Gretna Crossing YMCA is a night of music, dancing, light refreshments and a Photo Booth. Tickets are $20 per couple and $5 for each additional child.

Omaha Beef Football plays their home games at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Games are at 6:30 p.m. 2026 schedule:

Comedian Felipe Esparza brings the At My Leisure World Tour to The Astro on March 7 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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.,...

Magician Ryan Chandler will present eight magic shows at Kountze Theater at Mahoney State Park. The show will include cards, rings, ropes, silks, and an escape. For reservations, call (402) 944-2957. A valid park entry permit is required to enter the park.

Created by David West Read, Emmy®-winning writer of Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. "& Juliet" asks: What would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh...

Omaha Symphony presents "Cirque Carmen" on March 7 and 8. The Omaha Symphony performs the classic opera score "Carmen" by French composer Georges Bizet as the acrobats and dancers of Troupe Vertigo embark on a thrilling adventure full of beauty, amazement, humor and technical prowess on the Holland Center stage.  Fusing elements of cirque acrobatics,...

UNO Theatre presents “Little Women” from Feb. 26 (preview night) through March 8. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

The Broken Magic Comedy Hour is a standup comedy series brought to you by founding OK Party Member and national touring stand up comic Zach Peterson. Featuring some of the best stand up comics in the Midwest and beyond, The BMCH is a professionally run stand up show that will have you coming back for...

Comedy After Dark is Omaha’s longest running comedy series for a reason! The first Saturday of each month you can catch this uncensored, unapologetic, wild ride of a Stand Up Comedy showcase. Brought to you by savvy veterans of the local comedy scene (Chuck & Bill Comedy) and their misfit associates. Expect BIG laughs and COLD...

Women’s History Month commemorates and encourages the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in history. The Women's History Month Story Walk features the many contributions and impacts of women in history. The story walk begins at the Arches Playground at Gene Leahy Mall.

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...

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:

Princess Day is a 90-day experience with stories, songs, dances, crafts, photos, and games. Sessions are at 10 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Children are encouraged to dress up; adults are asked to not wear any character-specific costumes. All guests must have a ticket to attend. Children under 12 months attend free with a paid...

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.

"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....

Heartwood Preserve' Winterland Sled Weekends is a new family-friendly sledding experience running Saturdays and Sundays from Feb. 28 through March 15. The free public Winterland Sled Weekends will transform the Heartwood Park amphitheater into asnowy playground with sled runs crafted by Nebraska Snow Sculpting covering the natural hillside. Sledders may bring their own round saucer...