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!

Legendary rock band Toto hits center stage in their blazing hot new tour. Toto boasts 14 studio albums since 1978 and the soundtrack to the 1984 movie Dune, on top of being on tour again since 2022. With smash hits “Rosanna” and “Africa” in their discography as well, the band has undoubtedly left a mark...

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...

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:

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 Film Festival is March 10-15, with all film screenings and the Writers Theatre held at Aksarben Cinema. The festival showcases more than 100 films during its annual event, selected from an average of close to 1,000 annual entries that come in from around the world, offering a wide variety of independent cinema choices that...

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....

This interactive, non-televised live experience is packed with family-friendly games from the iconic original game show. With over 20 years of entertainment for America, this one of a kind production will be a blast for all watching, and those who get called down!

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...

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...

Omaha Film Festival is March 10-15, with all film screenings and the Writers Theatre held at Aksarben Cinema. The festival showcases more than 100 films during its annual event, selected from an average of close to 1,000 annual entries that come in from around the world, offering a wide variety of independent cinema choices that...

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...

"In The Air Tonight: The Phil Collins Story" i March 11 at Steelhouse Omaha. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8.

Jeff Tweedy with Macie Stewart perform March 11 at The Waiting Room. Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, is one of contemporary music’s most respected songwriters and performers.  UPDATE: The show is sold out.

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,...

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...

Omaha Film Festival is March 10-15, with all film screenings and the Writers Theatre held at Aksarben Cinema. The festival showcases more than 100 films during its annual event, selected from an average of close to 1,000 annual entries that come in from around the world, offering a wide variety of independent cinema choices that...

Omaha Public Library holds Silent Reading Parties on the second Thursday of the month. In this nontraditional book club, there are no assigned readings – you just read what you bring. OPL's Mobile Library, aka Poppy, will be there, as well. Read for an hour and then socialize...or not. 2024 schedule Sept. 12 at Lewis And...

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.,...

Comedian Jim Breuer brings the Find The Funny Tour to The Astro on March 12. Bryan McKenna opens. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8.

Songwriter Jordana plays March 12 at Reverb Lounge. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8.

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.

Come celebrate Pi Day at the Discovery Playground. Follow the story along the path, explore, and discover the magic of Pi! 

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

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

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

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

The 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...

Learn about beavers and their interesting habits, from tail-slapping to mud-digging to dam-building. The day starts in the classroom with a short presentation about nature's builders geared towards school-aged kids. Then, the group heads out on a one-mile hike around the river trail to see evidence of our resident beavers. Dress to be outside for...

"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 "Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends" March 13-22. Performances are Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Based on the books "Rosie Revere, Engineer"; "Iggy Peck, Architect"; and "Ada Twist, Scientist" by Andrea Beaty with illustrations by David Roberts. Ms. Greer’s classroom includes...

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 Film Festival is March 10-15, with all film screenings and the Writers Theatre held at Aksarben Cinema. The festival showcases more than 100 films during its annual event, selected from an average of close to 1,000 annual entries that come in from around the world, offering a wide variety of independent cinema choices that...

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!

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.,...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Disaster!" March 13 through April 4 on the Hawks MainStage. By Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick | Directed by Vincent Orduña  Performances are 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. An audio-described performance will be offered Saturday, March 28 for those who are blind or visually impaired. A...

Chanticleer Theater presents “The Diary of Anne Frank” from March 13-22 at Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: During the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, Anne Frank began to keep a diary on June 14, 1942, two days after her 13th...

“Fiddler on the Roof” is on stage March 13-29 at Bellevue Little Theatre. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Dad Jokes (featuring Michael Johnson, Michael Smith, Justin Edmonds, Taylor Grote, and Rachel Ware) has been voted as one of the best improv shows at The Backline. They don't tell "jokes" and they aren't your dad, but you'll love them just the same. Their show is some of the best longform improv comedy you can...

Laugh plenty and have some delicious drinks downtown this weekend! Hosted by Joslyne DeBonis, a stellar lineup of the area's best standup comics bring their most fire material in this competition to become the Top Comic in Omaha (and win a cash prize!) If you want to see the best Omaha has to offer fight...

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.

Come celebrate Pi Day at the Discovery Playground. Follow the story along the path, explore, and discover the magic of Pi! 

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:

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...

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...

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...

Second Saturdays is a monthly event in the Blackstone District featuring live music, makers’ markets, kids’ activities, cornhole tournaments, chili cookoffs and more. Themes and times change, so check the Blackstone District calendar here for updates. Blackstone District is on Farnam Street between 36th and 42nd streets. Schedule:

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:

Omaha Film Festival is March 10-15, with all film screenings and the Writers Theatre held at Aksarben Cinema. The festival showcases more than 100 films during its annual event, selected from an average of close to 1,000 annual entries that come in from around the world, offering a wide variety of independent cinema choices that...

The children's book character Click Clack Duck will visit story times at various Omaha Public Library locations, including:

The Rose presents "Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends" March 13-22. Performances are Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Based on the books "Rosie Revere, Engineer"; "Iggy Peck, Architect"; and "Ada Twist, Scientist" by Andrea Beaty with illustrations by David Roberts. Ms. Greer’s classroom includes...

The 148th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Omaha kicks off at 11 a.m. on March 14. Arrive early for the Opening Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at 16th and Capitol. The 2026 Official Parade Starter (cuts the ribbon) is McCarthy’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning and the 2026 Parade Marshal is Fr. Tom Fangman....

"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....

Head to your local JCPenney on the second Saturday of the month for Kids Zone. Kids get a free craft project, ID badge, a lanyard, and collectors pins. If they complete six projects/classes, they also get a Project Master Medallion. The free craft is available for pick up between 11 a.m. and noon, while supplies last. Upcoming events:

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...

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:

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...

The Detective Murder Mystery Show is an interactive dinner show where performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to suspect who is a part of the show and who is not. The show takes place all around guests, and they're encouraged but not required to perform or participate.  Dinner is served...

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

Scoop up your sweetie (or anyone, really!) and start your Saturday night off right! Date Night features some of Omaha’s best two-person improv teams, shaping this into a full hour of fun and laughs you won’t soon forget. No date? No worries! This show is just as fun to watch alone or with a group...

The Nebraska Writers Collective presents the Omaha Poetry Slam, a monthly open mic and poetry slam, held on the second Saturday of every month at The Local Art Plug. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; event starts at 7 p.m. with an open mic and then the competitive individual slam! Sign up at the event. (If...

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

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...

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.,...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Disaster!" March 13 through April 4 on the Hawks MainStage. By Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick | Directed by Vincent Orduña  Performances are 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. An audio-described performance will be offered Saturday, March 28 for those who are blind or visually impaired. A...

Chanticleer Theater presents “The Diary of Anne Frank” from March 13-22 at Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: During the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, Anne Frank began to keep a diary on June 14, 1942, two days after her 13th...

“Fiddler on the Roof” is on stage March 13-29 at Bellevue Little Theatre. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

The Ten Tenors' 30th Anniversary Tour stops in Omaha on March 14. This special anniversary show features a powerful mix of classical crossover, Neapolitan classics, and classic rock anthems - all delivered with their trademark Aussie charm and vocal brilliance.  Fans will be treated to the group’s signature medleys, including three brand-new arrangements created exclusively...

"The Strangers" is a two-person improv show featuring Timmy Tamisiea and Will Meinen; two people who at one time didn't know each other and now they do! Timmy trained and taught in Chicago and LA and continues to perform around the country with the Westside Comedy theater. Will got his start at The Backline, and...

Mic drop is a 1 v1 tournament style competition. The contestants are seeded 1-8 and battle it out with their best stand up performance through three rounds where each round someone is eliminated until they're two comics left who go at to become champion. Then we end the show with one of Omaha's great talents...

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.

Come celebrate Pi Day at the Discovery Playground. Follow the story along the path, explore, and discover the magic of Pi! 

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:

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:

This interactive Plant Bingo Party is made just for kids. Instead of numbers, we’ll be spotting things like Snake Plants, Watering Cans, Seeds, Worms, and Sunshine as we play. This isn’t just bingo, it’s a playful way to learn about plants, how they grow, and why they’re so important. There will be kid-friendly planty prizes....

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....

Omaha Film Festival is March 10-15, with all film screenings and the Writers Theatre held at Aksarben Cinema. The festival showcases more than 100 films during its annual event, selected from an average of close to 1,000 annual entries that come in from around the world, offering a wide variety of independent cinema choices that...

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...

The Rose presents "Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends" March 13-22. Performances are Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Based on the books "Rosie Revere, Engineer"; "Iggy Peck, Architect"; and "Ada Twist, Scientist" by Andrea Beaty with illustrations by David Roberts. Ms. Greer’s classroom includes...

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.,...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Disaster!" March 13 through April 4 on the Hawks MainStage. By Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick | Directed by Vincent Orduña  Performances are 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. An audio-described performance will be offered Saturday, March 28 for those who are blind or visually impaired. A...

Chanticleer Theater presents “The Diary of Anne Frank” from March 13-22 at Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: During the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, Anne Frank began to keep a diary on June 14, 1942, two days after her 13th...

“Fiddler on the Roof” is on stage March 13-29 at Bellevue Little Theatre. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

The Galapagos sparked our understanding of evolution and adaptation 175 years ago. Now, with marine ecologist and National Geographic Explorer Alex Hearn as an expert guide, discover the Galapagos anew as we go on assignment to explore the groundbreaking science that’s happening with Darwin’s finches, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and other remarkable wildlife on these...

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