The Events Calendar by Oh My! Omaha
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Week of Events
Monday, August 24, 2026
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August 24, 2026 -“Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time”
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August 24, 2026 -“Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors”
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August 24, 2026 -“2theXtreme”
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August 24, 2026 -Gifford Farm Public Days
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August 24, 2026 -Kids Bowl Free
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August 24, 2026 -“Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors”
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August 24, 2026 -“In Search Of The Signers”
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August 24, 2026 -Leashes At Lauritzen
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August 24, 2026 -NOMA Sessions Jazz
“Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time”
"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...
“Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors”
Step into a prehistoric adventure at Lauritzen Gardens with "Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors" on view May 30 through Sept. 7. Produced by Imagine, this immersive traveling exhibition transforms the garden into a journey across ancient Earth, where life-sized animatronic dinosaurs roar, move, and captivate visitors of all ages. Grab your prehistoric passport...
“2theXtreme”
The special exhibit "2theXtreme" is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 6. Experience real math at work in sports, nature, robotics, music, dancing, movie-making and more. "2theXtreme" features dozens of immersive interactive exhibits.
Gifford Farm Public Days
Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...
Kids Bowl Free
Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...
“Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors”
For a century, Nebraskaland Magazine has captured the people, places and spirit that make Nebraska unique. In celebration of 100 years in print, The Durham Museum partners with the publication for "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors," an exhibition featuring mesmerizing photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images. See...
“In Search Of The Signers”
The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...
Leashes At Lauritzen
Spend your Monday evenings outdoors with your dog at Leashes at Lauritzen, a weekly dog-friendly event at Lauritzen Gardens. From May 4 through September 14, guests and their canine companions are invited to explore the garden’s 100 acres together from 5 to 8 p.m. Water stations will be available throughout the garden to keep dogs...
NOMA Sessions Jazz
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!
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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August 25, 2026 -“Ciao Bambini!”
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August 25, 2026 -“Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time”
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August 25, 2026 -“Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors”
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August 25, 2026 -“Super Sports Squared”
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August 25, 2026 -“2theXtreme”
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August 25, 2026 -Sunflower Festival
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August 25, 2026 -“Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume”
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August 25, 2026 -Kids Bowl Free
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August 25, 2026 -“Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors”
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August 25, 2026 -“City In Print”
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August 25, 2026 -“Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not The Girl Who Misses Much”
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August 25, 2026 -“In Search Of The Signers”
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August 25, 2026 -Toddler Tuesday
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August 25, 2026 -“Internal Scaffolding”
“Ciao Bambini!”
The special exhibit "Ciao Bambini" is an immersive and educational experience is designed to transport children and their families to the enchanting world of Italy, where history, art, and culture come to life. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the historic streets of Rome, visitors will explore this timeless country comparing the similarities and...
“Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time”
"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...
“Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors”
Step into a prehistoric adventure at Lauritzen Gardens with "Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors" on view May 30 through Sept. 7. Produced by Imagine, this immersive traveling exhibition transforms the garden into a journey across ancient Earth, where life-sized animatronic dinosaurs roar, move, and captivate visitors of all ages. Grab your prehistoric passport...
“Super Sports Squared”
"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....
“2theXtreme”
The special exhibit "2theXtreme" is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 6. Experience real math at work in sports, nature, robotics, music, dancing, movie-making and more. "2theXtreme" features dozens of immersive interactive exhibits.
Sunflower Festival
Nebraska's largest sunflower festival at Nelson Produce Farm runs from Aug. 21 through Sept. 7 (Date has pushed back from Aug. 14). Wander through over 14 acres of sunflowers, explore fields filled with colorful blooms or create your own bouquet. The U-Pick Flower Field is an add-on experience. Included with admission:
“Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume”
"Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" Presented by the Walt Disney Archives is the summer exhibition at The Durham Museum. Featuring 70 costumes of some beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent and Captain Jack Sparrow, the blockbuster showcase highlights the innovative ways some of Disney’s iconic characters are brought to life through...
Kids Bowl Free
Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...
“Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors”
For a century, Nebraskaland Magazine has captured the people, places and spirit that make Nebraska unique. In celebration of 100 years in print, The Durham Museum partners with the publication for "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors," an exhibition featuring mesmerizing photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images. See...
“City In Print”
"City in Print" is on display through Sept. 6 in the Hawks Pavilion at Joslyn Art Museum. The exhibition features recent additions to The Joslyn’s collection, highlighting dynamic representations of life in the modern city by early twentieth century American printmakers. Note: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.
“Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not The Girl Who Misses Much”
"Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" is on display in the Hawks Pavilion through Sept. 6. Rist’s lush videos enlist music, technology, and performance to blur the boundaries between the fantastical and the everyday. With the signature DIY aesthetic of the artist’s early work, "I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" pushes...
“In Search Of The Signers”
The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...
Toddler Tuesday
Fat Brain Toys regularly holds toddler-oriented activities on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Activities are free. Upcoming themes
“Internal Scaffolding”
The exhibition "Internal Scaffolding" features the work of artists Avry Victor, Thomas Halbur, Anthony Brown, and David Manzaneras. It's on display in the Wanda Ewing Gallery July 25 through Aug. 29. Opening reception is July 24 from 5 to 8 p.m The exhibition harnesses the energy of their public art into intimate, powerful studio pieces....
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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August 26, 2026 -“Ciao Bambini!”
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August 26, 2026 -“Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time”
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August 26, 2026 -“Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors”
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August 26, 2026 -“Super Sports Squared”
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August 26, 2026 -“2theXtreme”
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August 26, 2026 -Sunflower Festival
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August 26, 2026 -“Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume”
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August 26, 2026 -Kids Bowl Free
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August 26, 2026 -“Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors”
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August 26, 2026 -“City In Print”
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August 26, 2026 -“Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not The Girl Who Misses Much”
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August 26, 2026 -“In Search Of The Signers”
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August 26, 2026 -“MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape”
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August 26, 2026 -“Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding”
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August 26, 2026 -“The Museum of Alternative History”
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August 26, 2026 -“Internal Scaffolding”
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August 26, 2026 -Millard Days
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August 26, 2026 -Outdoor Concerts At The Oasis
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August 26, 2026 -Open Mic
“Ciao Bambini!”
The special exhibit "Ciao Bambini" is an immersive and educational experience is designed to transport children and their families to the enchanting world of Italy, where history, art, and culture come to life. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the historic streets of Rome, visitors will explore this timeless country comparing the similarities and...
“Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time”
"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...
“Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors”
Step into a prehistoric adventure at Lauritzen Gardens with "Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors" on view May 30 through Sept. 7. Produced by Imagine, this immersive traveling exhibition transforms the garden into a journey across ancient Earth, where life-sized animatronic dinosaurs roar, move, and captivate visitors of all ages. Grab your prehistoric passport...
“Super Sports Squared”
"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....
“2theXtreme”
The special exhibit "2theXtreme" is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 6. Experience real math at work in sports, nature, robotics, music, dancing, movie-making and more. "2theXtreme" features dozens of immersive interactive exhibits.
Sunflower Festival
Nebraska's largest sunflower festival at Nelson Produce Farm runs from Aug. 21 through Sept. 7 (Date has pushed back from Aug. 14). Wander through over 14 acres of sunflowers, explore fields filled with colorful blooms or create your own bouquet. The U-Pick Flower Field is an add-on experience. Included with admission:
“Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume”
"Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" Presented by the Walt Disney Archives is the summer exhibition at The Durham Museum. Featuring 70 costumes of some beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent and Captain Jack Sparrow, the blockbuster showcase highlights the innovative ways some of Disney’s iconic characters are brought to life through...
Kids Bowl Free
Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...
“Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors”
For a century, Nebraskaland Magazine has captured the people, places and spirit that make Nebraska unique. In celebration of 100 years in print, The Durham Museum partners with the publication for "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors," an exhibition featuring mesmerizing photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images. See...
“City In Print”
"City in Print" is on display through Sept. 6 in the Hawks Pavilion at Joslyn Art Museum. The exhibition features recent additions to The Joslyn’s collection, highlighting dynamic representations of life in the modern city by early twentieth century American printmakers. Note: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.
“Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not The Girl Who Misses Much”
"Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" is on display in the Hawks Pavilion through Sept. 6. Rist’s lush videos enlist music, technology, and performance to blur the boundaries between the fantastical and the everyday. With the signature DIY aesthetic of the artist’s early work, "I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" pushes...
“In Search Of The Signers”
The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...
“MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape”
The exhibition "MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape," is at the Bemis Center from June 5 through Sept. 13. Opening Reception is June 5with complimentary libations and light hors d’oeuvres. Bemis Center members may arrive early for an exclusive preview of the exhibitions and Meet + Greet with exhibiting artists, directly preceding the public reception...
“Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding”
"Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding" is on display at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts from June 5 through Sept. 13. Opening Reception is June 5 with complimentary libations and light hors d’oeuvres. Bemis Center members may arrive early for an exclusive preview of the exhibitions and Meet + Greet with exhibiting artists, directly preceding the...
“The Museum of Alternative History”
"The Museum of Alternative History" invites you to step into a world where fact and fiction blur. This thought-provoking exhibition challenges both artists and visitors to reimagine stories of the past, question the reliability of images and narratives, and reflect on how history is shaped, distorted, or even invented. It runs Aug. 21 through Dec....
“Internal Scaffolding”
The exhibition "Internal Scaffolding" features the work of artists Avry Victor, Thomas Halbur, Anthony Brown, and David Manzaneras. It's on display in the Wanda Ewing Gallery July 25 through Aug. 29. Opening reception is July 24 from 5 to 8 p.m The exhibition harnesses the energy of their public art into intimate, powerful studio pieces....
Millard Days
Millard Days 2026 runs from Aug. 26-30 at Andersen Park. The parade is Saturday starting at 11 a.m. going from 132nd & L streets to Millard Avenue & P Street. Discount ride tickets are available at Bobcat, R&G Service Center, Levander’s Body Shop, Hy-Vee Stony Brook, Thermal King Windows, Good Life Sports Bar & Grill,...
Outdoor Concerts At The Oasis
Outdoor Concerts at the Oasis is a new concert series at Lauritzen Gardens' Quinn Family Oasis and Amphitheater, an open-air venue that's about a 10- to 15-minute walk from the visitors center. The series features a range of genres including soulful blues to high-energy tributes and crowd-favorite classics. All shows run from 6 to 8...
Open Mic
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...
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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August 27, 2026 -“Ciao Bambini!”
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August 27, 2026 -“Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time”
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August 27, 2026 -“Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors”
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August 27, 2026 -“Super Sports Squared”
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August 27, 2026 -“2theXtreme”
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August 27, 2026 -Sunflower Festival
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August 27, 2026 -Book Sales
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August 27, 2026 -“Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume”
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August 27, 2026 -Kids Bowl Free
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August 27, 2026 -“Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors”
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August 27, 2026 -“City In Print”
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August 27, 2026 -“Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not The Girl Who Misses Much”
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August 27, 2026 -“In Search Of The Signers”
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August 27, 2026 -“MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape”
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August 27, 2026 -“Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding”
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August 27, 2026 -“The Museum of Alternative History”
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August 27, 2026 -“Therman Statom: Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno”
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August 27, 2026 -“Jun Kaneko: Raku”
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August 27, 2026 -“Internal Scaffolding”
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August 27, 2026 -Farmers Market Council Bluffs
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August 27, 2026 -Millard Days
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August 27, 2026 -“Gestures: A Retrospective Of Work By Peter Millett”
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August 27, 2026 -City Sprouts Community Night
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August 27, 2026 -Late Nights At The Zoo
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August 27, 2026 -Car Movie Cruise Nights
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August 27, 2026 -Classics With A Cause
“Ciao Bambini!”
The special exhibit "Ciao Bambini" is an immersive and educational experience is designed to transport children and their families to the enchanting world of Italy, where history, art, and culture come to life. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the historic streets of Rome, visitors will explore this timeless country comparing the similarities and...
“Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time”
"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...
“Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors”
Step into a prehistoric adventure at Lauritzen Gardens with "Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors" on view May 30 through Sept. 7. Produced by Imagine, this immersive traveling exhibition transforms the garden into a journey across ancient Earth, where life-sized animatronic dinosaurs roar, move, and captivate visitors of all ages. Grab your prehistoric passport...
“Super Sports Squared”
"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....
“2theXtreme”
The special exhibit "2theXtreme" is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 6. Experience real math at work in sports, nature, robotics, music, dancing, movie-making and more. "2theXtreme" features dozens of immersive interactive exhibits.
Sunflower Festival
Nebraska's largest sunflower festival at Nelson Produce Farm runs from Aug. 21 through Sept. 7 (Date has pushed back from Aug. 14). Wander through over 14 acres of sunflowers, explore fields filled with colorful blooms or create your own bouquet. The U-Pick Flower Field is an add-on experience. Included with admission:
Book Sales
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,...
“Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume”
"Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" Presented by the Walt Disney Archives is the summer exhibition at The Durham Museum. Featuring 70 costumes of some beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent and Captain Jack Sparrow, the blockbuster showcase highlights the innovative ways some of Disney’s iconic characters are brought to life through...
Kids Bowl Free
Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...
“Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors”
For a century, Nebraskaland Magazine has captured the people, places and spirit that make Nebraska unique. In celebration of 100 years in print, The Durham Museum partners with the publication for "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors," an exhibition featuring mesmerizing photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images. See...
“City In Print”
"City in Print" is on display through Sept. 6 in the Hawks Pavilion at Joslyn Art Museum. The exhibition features recent additions to The Joslyn’s collection, highlighting dynamic representations of life in the modern city by early twentieth century American printmakers. Note: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.
“Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not The Girl Who Misses Much”
"Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" is on display in the Hawks Pavilion through Sept. 6. Rist’s lush videos enlist music, technology, and performance to blur the boundaries between the fantastical and the everyday. With the signature DIY aesthetic of the artist’s early work, "I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" pushes...
“In Search Of The Signers”
The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...
“MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape”
The exhibition "MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape," is at the Bemis Center from June 5 through Sept. 13. Opening Reception is June 5with complimentary libations and light hors d’oeuvres. Bemis Center members may arrive early for an exclusive preview of the exhibitions and Meet + Greet with exhibiting artists, directly preceding the public reception...
“Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding”
"Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding" is on display at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts from June 5 through Sept. 13. Opening Reception is June 5 with complimentary libations and light hors d’oeuvres. Bemis Center members may arrive early for an exclusive preview of the exhibitions and Meet + Greet with exhibiting artists, directly preceding the...
“The Museum of Alternative History”
"The Museum of Alternative History" invites you to step into a world where fact and fiction blur. This thought-provoking exhibition challenges both artists and visitors to reimagine stories of the past, question the reliability of images and narratives, and reflect on how history is shaped, distorted, or even invented. It runs Aug. 21 through Dec....
“Therman Statom: Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno”
"Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno" brings together new and recent work by Omaha sculptor and glass artist Therman Statom, one of the defining figures of the contemporary glass movement. The title points to the nature of the work itself: Pieces that emerged from sustained studio practice, gathered here as a kind of personal inventory, objects...
“Jun Kaneko: Raku”
"Jun Kaneko: Raku" is on view through Aug. 30 at KANEKO. Opening Reception is July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Regular admission applies any other time viewing the exhibition. The exhibition brings together two distinct bodies of Kaneko's work: Flat, gestural slabs that function almost like...
“Internal Scaffolding”
The exhibition "Internal Scaffolding" features the work of artists Avry Victor, Thomas Halbur, Anthony Brown, and David Manzaneras. It's on display in the Wanda Ewing Gallery July 25 through Aug. 29. Opening reception is July 24 from 5 to 8 p.m The exhibition harnesses the energy of their public art into intimate, powerful studio pieces....
Farmers Market Council Bluffs
The Farmers Market Council Bluffs is held in downtown Council Bluffs, Iowa, around the city’s Bayliss Park at First Avenue and Pearl Street. The farmers market is held on Thursday evenings from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. from May to September, and features seasonal and weekly vendors, as well as wellness activities like yoga and children’s...
Millard Days
Millard Days 2026 runs from Aug. 26-30 at Andersen Park. The parade is Saturday starting at 11 a.m. going from 132nd & L streets to Millard Avenue & P Street. Discount ride tickets are available at Bobcat, R&G Service Center, Levander’s Body Shop, Hy-Vee Stony Brook, Thermal King Windows, Good Life Sports Bar & Grill,...
“Gestures: A Retrospective Of Work By Peter Millett”
"Gestures" traces the arc of Peter Millett's practice across several decades, moving through distinct periods of material and form. From the dense, rusted weight of early Corten steel to the open, luminous planes of his most recent powder-coated works, the exhibition unfolds as a kind of visual narrative—one in which each body of work leads...
City Sprouts Community Night
City Sprouts' Community Night is Aug. 27 at the City Sprouts Community Garden. The free event includes live music by Dos Mundos and family-friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, DIY flower crowns and bouquets, and DIY floral cyanotypes. Costumes are encouraged.
Late Nights At The Zoo
Late Nights At The Zoo is an after-hours series at the zoo for people ages 21 and older featuring food trucks, live music, and beverages every Thursday from June 18 to Aug. 27.
Car Movie Cruise Nights
Car Movie Cruise Nights are Thursdays at Quasar Drive-In during the summer. Movies start at dusk. You can reserve your tickets ahead of time online.
Classics With A Cause
Quasar Drive-In offers free movies on Thursday nights in the summer; each movie benefiting a nonprofit cause. You can reserve your free tickets in advance. Movies begin at dusk. 2026 Schedule:
Friday, August 28, 2026
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August 28, 2026 -“Ciao Bambini!”
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August 28, 2026 -“Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time”
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August 28, 2026 -“Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors”
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August 28, 2026 -“Super Sports Squared”
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August 28, 2026 -“2theXtreme”
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August 28, 2026 -Sunflower Festival
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August 28, 2026 -“Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume”
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August 28, 2026 -Gifford Farm Public Days
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August 28, 2026 -Kids Bowl Free
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August 28, 2026 -“Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors”
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August 28, 2026 -“City In Print”
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August 28, 2026 -“Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not The Girl Who Misses Much”
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August 28, 2026 -“Internal Scaffolding”
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August 28, 2026 -“In Search Of The Signers”
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August 28, 2026 -“MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape”
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August 28, 2026 -“Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding”
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August 28, 2026 -“Therman Statom: Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno”
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August 28, 2026 -“Jun Kaneko: Raku”
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August 28, 2026 -Hoff Fourth Friday
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August 28, 2026 -“The Museum of Alternative History”
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August 28, 2026 -Beats & Bites Farmers Market
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August 28, 2026 -Millard Days
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August 28, 2026 -Gifford Park Friday Night Market
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August 28, 2026 -Night Market At Turner Park
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August 28, 2026 -“Gestures: A Retrospective Of Work By Peter Millett”
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August 28, 2026 -Family-Friendly Improv Comedy Shows
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August 28, 2026 -Backline’s Best
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August 28, 2026 -Friday Night Flicks
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August 28, 2026 -“Choo-Choo Chicanery”
“Ciao Bambini!”
The special exhibit "Ciao Bambini" is an immersive and educational experience is designed to transport children and their families to the enchanting world of Italy, where history, art, and culture come to life. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the historic streets of Rome, visitors will explore this timeless country comparing the similarities and...
“Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time”
"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...
“Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors”
Step into a prehistoric adventure at Lauritzen Gardens with "Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors" on view May 30 through Sept. 7. Produced by Imagine, this immersive traveling exhibition transforms the garden into a journey across ancient Earth, where life-sized animatronic dinosaurs roar, move, and captivate visitors of all ages. Grab your prehistoric passport...
“Super Sports Squared”
"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....
“2theXtreme”
The special exhibit "2theXtreme" is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 6. Experience real math at work in sports, nature, robotics, music, dancing, movie-making and more. "2theXtreme" features dozens of immersive interactive exhibits.
Sunflower Festival
Nebraska's largest sunflower festival at Nelson Produce Farm runs from Aug. 21 through Sept. 7 (Date has pushed back from Aug. 14). Wander through over 14 acres of sunflowers, explore fields filled with colorful blooms or create your own bouquet. The U-Pick Flower Field is an add-on experience. Included with admission:
“Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume”
"Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" Presented by the Walt Disney Archives is the summer exhibition at The Durham Museum. Featuring 70 costumes of some beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent and Captain Jack Sparrow, the blockbuster showcase highlights the innovative ways some of Disney’s iconic characters are brought to life through...
Gifford Farm Public Days
Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...
Kids Bowl Free
Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...
“Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors”
For a century, Nebraskaland Magazine has captured the people, places and spirit that make Nebraska unique. In celebration of 100 years in print, The Durham Museum partners with the publication for "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors," an exhibition featuring mesmerizing photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images. See...
“City In Print”
"City in Print" is on display through Sept. 6 in the Hawks Pavilion at Joslyn Art Museum. The exhibition features recent additions to The Joslyn’s collection, highlighting dynamic representations of life in the modern city by early twentieth century American printmakers. Note: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.
“Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not The Girl Who Misses Much”
"Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" is on display in the Hawks Pavilion through Sept. 6. Rist’s lush videos enlist music, technology, and performance to blur the boundaries between the fantastical and the everyday. With the signature DIY aesthetic of the artist’s early work, "I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" pushes...
“Internal Scaffolding”
The exhibition "Internal Scaffolding" features the work of artists Avry Victor, Thomas Halbur, Anthony Brown, and David Manzaneras. It's on display in the Wanda Ewing Gallery July 25 through Aug. 29. Opening reception is July 24 from 5 to 8 p.m The exhibition harnesses the energy of their public art into intimate, powerful studio pieces....
“In Search Of The Signers”
The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...
“MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape”
The exhibition "MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape," is at the Bemis Center from June 5 through Sept. 13. Opening Reception is June 5with complimentary libations and light hors d’oeuvres. Bemis Center members may arrive early for an exclusive preview of the exhibitions and Meet + Greet with exhibiting artists, directly preceding the public reception...
“Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding”
"Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding" is on display at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts from June 5 through Sept. 13. Opening Reception is June 5 with complimentary libations and light hors d’oeuvres. Bemis Center members may arrive early for an exclusive preview of the exhibitions and Meet + Greet with exhibiting artists, directly preceding the...
“Therman Statom: Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno”
"Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno" brings together new and recent work by Omaha sculptor and glass artist Therman Statom, one of the defining figures of the contemporary glass movement. The title points to the nature of the work itself: Pieces that emerged from sustained studio practice, gathered here as a kind of personal inventory, objects...
“Jun Kaneko: Raku”
"Jun Kaneko: Raku" is on view through Aug. 30 at KANEKO. Opening Reception is July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Regular admission applies any other time viewing the exhibition. The exhibition brings together two distinct bodies of Kaneko's work: Flat, gestural slabs that function almost like...
Hoff Fourth Friday
Hoff Fourth Friday is a monthly evening event at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center. Expect a pop-up restaurant, live music, open galleries and studios, and more.
“The Museum of Alternative History”
"The Museum of Alternative History" invites you to step into a world where fact and fiction blur. This thought-provoking exhibition challenges both artists and visitors to reimagine stories of the past, question the reliability of images and narratives, and reflect on how history is shaped, distorted, or even invented. It runs Aug. 21 through Dec....
Beats & Bites Farmers Market
The Beats & Bites Farmers Market is held Friday evenings from mid-May to mid-September at Heartwood Par. The inaugural 2026 season begins May 15 and runs through Sept. 25. In addition to produce, shop handmade goods from local makers at the Made in Omaha weekly pop-up shop and listen to live music.
Millard Days
Millard Days 2026 runs from Aug. 26-30 at Andersen Park. The parade is Saturday starting at 11 a.m. going from 132nd & L streets to Millard Avenue & P Street. Discount ride tickets are available at Bobcat, R&G Service Center, Levander’s Body Shop, Hy-Vee Stony Brook, Thermal King Windows, Good Life Sports Bar & Grill,...
Gifford Park Friday Night Market
The local farmer's market in Gifford Park is held on Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. The season ends Sept. 25.
Night Market At Turner Park
The Night Market features food, music, and more than 40 local vendors. In its eighth season, 2026 Night Market dates include: May 29, June 26, July 31, and Aug. 28. Highlights include: Highlights include:
“Gestures: A Retrospective Of Work By Peter Millett”
"Gestures" traces the arc of Peter Millett's practice across several decades, moving through distinct periods of material and form. From the dense, rusted weight of early Corten steel to the open, luminous planes of his most recent powder-coated works, the exhibition unfolds as a kind of visual narrative—one in which each body of work leads...
Family-Friendly Improv Comedy Shows
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...
Backline’s Best
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!
Friday Night Flicks
Catch free movies on The RiverFront this summer. Come early to get a good spot at the Downtown Green and enjoy food trucks, free activities, and the park amenities. Movie starts at dusk. 2026 lineup:
“Choo-Choo Chicanery”
Popcorn Productions presents "Choo-Choo Chicanery" by John Burkhart from Aug. 28 through Oct. 10 at the theater inside Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10. For reservations, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: Barton Balderdash is attempting to gain control of the Elkhorn...
Saturday, August 29, 2026
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August 29, 2026 -Old Market Farmers Market
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August 29, 2026 -Bennington Farmers Market
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August 29, 2026 -Learn To Kayak
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August 29, 2026 -“Ciao Bambini!”
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August 29, 2026 -“Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time”
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August 29, 2026 -“Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors”
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August 29, 2026 -“Super Sports Squared”
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August 29, 2026 -Millard Days
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August 29, 2026 -“2theXtreme”
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August 29, 2026 -Sunflower Festival
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August 29, 2026 -Film Streams Forever Young Series
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August 29, 2026 -“Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume”
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August 29, 2026 -Kids Bowl Free
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August 29, 2026 -Heartwood Kids Club
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August 29, 2026 -“Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors”
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August 29, 2026 -“City In Print”
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August 29, 2026 -“Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not The Girl Who Misses Much”
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August 29, 2026 -Snakes Of Nebraska
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August 29, 2026 -“Internal Scaffolding”
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August 29, 2026 -“In Search Of The Signers”
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August 29, 2026 -Nebraska Renaissance Faire
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August 29, 2026 -“One-Track Mind” Photography Exhibition
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August 29, 2026 -“MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape”
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August 29, 2026 -“Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding”
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August 29, 2026 -“Therman Statom: Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno”
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August 29, 2026 -Family Fun Cooking Class
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August 29, 2026 -“Jun Kaneko: Raku”
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August 29, 2026 -Popsicle Skate Night
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August 29, 2026 -“Gestures: A Retrospective Of Work By Peter Millett”
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August 29, 2026 -Union Omaha Match
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August 29, 2026 -Wuthering Heights Garden Soiree
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August 29, 2026 -Armored MMA
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August 29, 2026 -“Choo-Choo Chicanery”
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August 29, 2026 -Ghost Hunt
Old Market Farmers Market
Old Market Farmers Market is held on Saturday mornings from early May to mid-October in the Old Market at 11th and Jackson streets. Typically, there is a mix of vendors each week at the market. Early in the season, you’ll find plants and seedlings for sale, as well as baked goods, handmade items, and condiments...
Bennington Farmers Market
The Bennington Farmers Market is held bi-weekly Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at Centennial Park from June 6 and runs through Sept. 26. They’ll have Petting Zoo Days in Downtown Bennington on July 25, Aug. 22, and Sept. 26. Admission for the Petting Zoo is $3, and a cup of food is $1.
Learn To Kayak
Pottawattamie County Conservation will host kayak lessons for ages 12+ on Aug. 29 at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Arrowhead Park. Learn the basics of kayaking:Sstrokes, types of kayaks, water safety, and where to kayak. Then, test your new skills on the water at Arrowhead Lake. Equipment provided. Pre-registration required.
“Ciao Bambini!”
The special exhibit "Ciao Bambini" is an immersive and educational experience is designed to transport children and their families to the enchanting world of Italy, where history, art, and culture come to life. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the historic streets of Rome, visitors will explore this timeless country comparing the similarities and...
“Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time”
"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...
“Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors”
Step into a prehistoric adventure at Lauritzen Gardens with "Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors" on view May 30 through Sept. 7. Produced by Imagine, this immersive traveling exhibition transforms the garden into a journey across ancient Earth, where life-sized animatronic dinosaurs roar, move, and captivate visitors of all ages. Grab your prehistoric passport...
“Super Sports Squared”
"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....
Millard Days
Millard Days 2026 runs from Aug. 26-30 at Andersen Park. The parade is Saturday starting at 11 a.m. going from 132nd & L streets to Millard Avenue & P Street. Discount ride tickets are available at Bobcat, R&G Service Center, Levander’s Body Shop, Hy-Vee Stony Brook, Thermal King Windows, Good Life Sports Bar & Grill,...
“2theXtreme”
The special exhibit "2theXtreme" is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 6. Experience real math at work in sports, nature, robotics, music, dancing, movie-making and more. "2theXtreme" features dozens of immersive interactive exhibits.
Sunflower Festival
Nebraska's largest sunflower festival at Nelson Produce Farm runs from Aug. 21 through Sept. 7 (Date has pushed back from Aug. 14). Wander through over 14 acres of sunflowers, explore fields filled with colorful blooms or create your own bouquet. The U-Pick Flower Field is an add-on experience. Included with admission:
Film Streams Forever Young Series
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:
“Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume”
"Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" Presented by the Walt Disney Archives is the summer exhibition at The Durham Museum. Featuring 70 costumes of some beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent and Captain Jack Sparrow, the blockbuster showcase highlights the innovative ways some of Disney’s iconic characters are brought to life through...
Kids Bowl Free
Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...
Heartwood Kids Club
Heartwood Kids Club is a free weekly program filled with hands-on fun designed especially for children ages 4–8. Activities can include crafts, demonstrations, creative projects or interactive experiences. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Schedule
“Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors”
For a century, Nebraskaland Magazine has captured the people, places and spirit that make Nebraska unique. In celebration of 100 years in print, The Durham Museum partners with the publication for "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors," an exhibition featuring mesmerizing photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images. See...
“City In Print”
"City in Print" is on display through Sept. 6 in the Hawks Pavilion at Joslyn Art Museum. The exhibition features recent additions to The Joslyn’s collection, highlighting dynamic representations of life in the modern city by early twentieth century American printmakers. Note: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.
“Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not The Girl Who Misses Much”
"Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" is on display in the Hawks Pavilion through Sept. 6. Rist’s lush videos enlist music, technology, and performance to blur the boundaries between the fantastical and the everyday. With the signature DIY aesthetic of the artist’s early work, "I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" pushes...
Snakes Of Nebraska
Schramm Education Center is hosting its annual “Snakes of Nebraska” event on Aug. 29 and Aug 30. University of Nebraska-Lincoln herpetologist Dennis Ferraro and his lab will lead a live snake encounter featuring most of Nebraska’s 29 snake species. The live snake exhibits will be set up open-house style in the Schramm Education Center classroom...
“Internal Scaffolding”
The exhibition "Internal Scaffolding" features the work of artists Avry Victor, Thomas Halbur, Anthony Brown, and David Manzaneras. It's on display in the Wanda Ewing Gallery July 25 through Aug. 29. Opening reception is July 24 from 5 to 8 p.m The exhibition harnesses the energy of their public art into intimate, powerful studio pieces....
“In Search Of The Signers”
The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...
Nebraska Renaissance Faire
The Nebraska Renaissance Faire is Aug. 29 and 30 at Elkhorn Shoes. Shop vendors; watch live performers ranging from music to acrobatics; enjoy staged acts like jousting knights, theatrical plays, and musical ensembles; and enjoy traditional faire food like turkey legs.
“One-Track Mind” Photography Exhibition
The Durham Museum is partnering with the Common Senses Festival (which is Sept. 13-27) to host an exhibition inspired by this year's preferred interest theme: Trains. "One-Track Mind" photography exhibition is on display Aug. 29 through Oct. 4. Acclaimed photographer Blair Bunting brings the beauty, power and artistry of American freight rail to life in...
“MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape”
The exhibition "MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape," is at the Bemis Center from June 5 through Sept. 13. Opening Reception is June 5with complimentary libations and light hors d’oeuvres. Bemis Center members may arrive early for an exclusive preview of the exhibitions and Meet + Greet with exhibiting artists, directly preceding the public reception...
“Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding”
"Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding" is on display at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts from June 5 through Sept. 13. Opening Reception is June 5 with complimentary libations and light hors d’oeuvres. Bemis Center members may arrive early for an exclusive preview of the exhibitions and Meet + Greet with exhibiting artists, directly preceding the...
“Therman Statom: Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno”
"Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno" brings together new and recent work by Omaha sculptor and glass artist Therman Statom, one of the defining figures of the contemporary glass movement. The title points to the nature of the work itself: Pieces that emerged from sustained studio practice, gathered here as a kind of personal inventory, objects...
Family Fun Cooking Class
Sur La Table's Family Fun series are in-store classes designed for kids and their guardians. Upcoming classes:
“Jun Kaneko: Raku”
"Jun Kaneko: Raku" is on view through Aug. 30 at KANEKO. Opening Reception is July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Regular admission applies any other time viewing the exhibition. The exhibition brings together two distinct bodies of Kaneko's work: Flat, gestural slabs that function almost like...
Popsicle Skate Night
Popsicle Skate Night is a monthly gathering for girls, femmes and nonbinary skaters (who feel comfortable in a femme-centered space) to build skills and community. Open to all ages. Registration includes a free skateboard and helmet rental, but you’re also welcome to bring your own. Helmets and a waiver are required for all participants.
“Gestures: A Retrospective Of Work By Peter Millett”
"Gestures" traces the arc of Peter Millett's practice across several decades, moving through distinct periods of material and form. From the dense, rusted weight of early Corten steel to the open, luminous planes of his most recent powder-coated works, the exhibition unfolds as a kind of visual narrative—one in which each body of work leads...
Union Omaha Match
Union Omaha plays all their home matches at Morrison Stadium at Creighton University. 2026 Schedule:
Wuthering Heights Garden Soiree
Wuthering Heights Garden Soiree features music and live performances outdoors, under the twinkling lights with the castle. Performances include music by special guest DJ Harsh Realms, Omaha Circus Arts performers, and Lula at 8 p.m. The Castle Bar will be offering a featured cocktail, beer, wine and sodas. Please bring a valid ID to partake...
Armored MMA
Armored MMA is Aug. 29 at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Doors open at 6 p.m. and fight start at 7. This is the first time a Nebraska event has featured fighters clad in steel armor. It's a weapons-free armored combat event with professional fighters with MMA, wrestling, and combat sports backgrounds.
“Choo-Choo Chicanery”
Popcorn Productions presents "Choo-Choo Chicanery" by John Burkhart from Aug. 28 through Oct. 10 at the theater inside Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10. For reservations, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: Barton Balderdash is attempting to gain control of the Elkhorn...
Ghost Hunt
Museum of Shadows will host a two-hour ghost hunt on April 25. Staff will guide participants throughout the investigation. Bring your own paranormal equipment or rent some there.
Sunday, August 30, 2026
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August 30, 2026 -“Ciao Bambini!”
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August 30, 2026 -“Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time”
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August 30, 2026 -“Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors”
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August 30, 2026 -“Super Sports Squared”
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August 30, 2026 -Millard Days
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August 30, 2026 -“2theXtreme”
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August 30, 2026 -Sunflower Festival
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August 30, 2026 -Film Streams Forever Young Series
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August 30, 2026 -“Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume”
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August 30, 2026 -Kids Bowl Free
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August 30, 2026 -“City In Print”
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August 30, 2026 -“Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not The Girl Who Misses Much”
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August 30, 2026 -Florence Mill Country Market
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August 30, 2026 -Snakes Of Nebraska
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August 30, 2026 -Nebraska Renaissance Faire
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August 30, 2026 -“MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape”
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August 30, 2026 -“Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding”
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August 30, 2026 -“The Museum of Alternative History”
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August 30, 2026 -“Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors”
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August 30, 2026 -“In Search Of The Signers”
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August 30, 2026 -Heartwood Waterpark
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August 30, 2026 -“One-Track Mind” Photography Exhibition
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August 30, 2026 -“Therman Statom: Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno”
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August 30, 2026 -“Jun Kaneko: Raku”
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August 30, 2026 -“Choo-Choo Chicanery”
“Ciao Bambini!”
The special exhibit "Ciao Bambini" is an immersive and educational experience is designed to transport children and their families to the enchanting world of Italy, where history, art, and culture come to life. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the historic streets of Rome, visitors will explore this timeless country comparing the similarities and...
“Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time”
"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...
“Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors”
Step into a prehistoric adventure at Lauritzen Gardens with "Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors" on view May 30 through Sept. 7. Produced by Imagine, this immersive traveling exhibition transforms the garden into a journey across ancient Earth, where life-sized animatronic dinosaurs roar, move, and captivate visitors of all ages. Grab your prehistoric passport...
“Super Sports Squared”
"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....
Millard Days
Millard Days 2026 runs from Aug. 26-30 at Andersen Park. The parade is Saturday starting at 11 a.m. going from 132nd & L streets to Millard Avenue & P Street. Discount ride tickets are available at Bobcat, R&G Service Center, Levander’s Body Shop, Hy-Vee Stony Brook, Thermal King Windows, Good Life Sports Bar & Grill,...
“2theXtreme”
The special exhibit "2theXtreme" is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 6. Experience real math at work in sports, nature, robotics, music, dancing, movie-making and more. "2theXtreme" features dozens of immersive interactive exhibits.
Sunflower Festival
Nebraska's largest sunflower festival at Nelson Produce Farm runs from Aug. 21 through Sept. 7 (Date has pushed back from Aug. 14). Wander through over 14 acres of sunflowers, explore fields filled with colorful blooms or create your own bouquet. The U-Pick Flower Field is an add-on experience. Included with admission:
Film Streams Forever Young Series
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:
“Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume”
"Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" Presented by the Walt Disney Archives is the summer exhibition at The Durham Museum. Featuring 70 costumes of some beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent and Captain Jack Sparrow, the blockbuster showcase highlights the innovative ways some of Disney’s iconic characters are brought to life through...
Kids Bowl Free
Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...
“City In Print”
"City in Print" is on display through Sept. 6 in the Hawks Pavilion at Joslyn Art Museum. The exhibition features recent additions to The Joslyn’s collection, highlighting dynamic representations of life in the modern city by early twentieth century American printmakers. Note: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.
“Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not The Girl Who Misses Much”
"Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" is on display in the Hawks Pavilion through Sept. 6. Rist’s lush videos enlist music, technology, and performance to blur the boundaries between the fantastical and the everyday. With the signature DIY aesthetic of the artist’s early work, "I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" pushes...
Florence Mill Country Market
Florence Mill Country Market is a farmers market held on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Florence Mill from June through September. There is usually a different kid-friendly activity each Sunday, ranging from meeting farm animals to music.
Snakes Of Nebraska
Schramm Education Center is hosting its annual “Snakes of Nebraska” event on Aug. 29 and Aug 30. University of Nebraska-Lincoln herpetologist Dennis Ferraro and his lab will lead a live snake encounter featuring most of Nebraska’s 29 snake species. The live snake exhibits will be set up open-house style in the Schramm Education Center classroom...
Nebraska Renaissance Faire
The Nebraska Renaissance Faire is Aug. 29 and 30 at Elkhorn Shoes. Shop vendors; watch live performers ranging from music to acrobatics; enjoy staged acts like jousting knights, theatrical plays, and musical ensembles; and enjoy traditional faire food like turkey legs.
“MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape”
The exhibition "MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape," is at the Bemis Center from June 5 through Sept. 13. Opening Reception is June 5with complimentary libations and light hors d’oeuvres. Bemis Center members may arrive early for an exclusive preview of the exhibitions and Meet + Greet with exhibiting artists, directly preceding the public reception...
“Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding”
"Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding" is on display at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts from June 5 through Sept. 13. Opening Reception is June 5 with complimentary libations and light hors d’oeuvres. Bemis Center members may arrive early for an exclusive preview of the exhibitions and Meet + Greet with exhibiting artists, directly preceding the...
“The Museum of Alternative History”
"The Museum of Alternative History" invites you to step into a world where fact and fiction blur. This thought-provoking exhibition challenges both artists and visitors to reimagine stories of the past, question the reliability of images and narratives, and reflect on how history is shaped, distorted, or even invented. It runs Aug. 21 through Dec....
“Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors”
For a century, Nebraskaland Magazine has captured the people, places and spirit that make Nebraska unique. In celebration of 100 years in print, The Durham Museum partners with the publication for "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors," an exhibition featuring mesmerizing photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images. See...
“In Search Of The Signers”
The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...
Heartwood Waterpark
Heartwood Waterpark is a splash-filled playground open Saturdays and Sundays in August. Massive water slides, inflatable obstacle courses, and refreshing frozen treats make this a cool escape for kids and adults alike.
“One-Track Mind” Photography Exhibition
The Durham Museum is partnering with the Common Senses Festival (which is Sept. 13-27) to host an exhibition inspired by this year's preferred interest theme: Trains. "One-Track Mind" photography exhibition is on display Aug. 29 through Oct. 4. Acclaimed photographer Blair Bunting brings the beauty, power and artistry of American freight rail to life in...
“Therman Statom: Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno”
"Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno" brings together new and recent work by Omaha sculptor and glass artist Therman Statom, one of the defining figures of the contemporary glass movement. The title points to the nature of the work itself: Pieces that emerged from sustained studio practice, gathered here as a kind of personal inventory, objects...
“Jun Kaneko: Raku”
"Jun Kaneko: Raku" is on view through Aug. 30 at KANEKO. Opening Reception is July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Regular admission applies any other time viewing the exhibition. The exhibition brings together two distinct bodies of Kaneko's work: Flat, gestural slabs that function almost like...
“Choo-Choo Chicanery”
Popcorn Productions presents "Choo-Choo Chicanery" by John Burkhart from Aug. 28 through Oct. 10 at the theater inside Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10. For reservations, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: Barton Balderdash is attempting to gain control of the Elkhorn...
