The Native American Heritage Month Story Walk is on display in the Arches Playground area of Gene Leahy Mall. The Story Walk celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American communities.

The traveling exhibit, "From Here To There," is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum from Sept. 19 through Dec. 7. It's included with museum admission. Ride a hovercraft to experience air pressure; float a boat to experiment with air flow. Lift, launch, and levitate your way through hands-on exhibits to explore how things move...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Joslyn Castle and Gardens will have the Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead ofrenda on view from Nov. 1-6. The ofrenda is designed and installed by Monica Gomez. The ofrenda celebrates the lives of the souls that called the Joslyn Castle home.

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!

Creighton University Men's Basketball plays home games at CHI Health Center Omaha. The official ticket seller is Ticketmaster. Here are the upcoming games:

The Native American Heritage Month Story Walk is on display in the Arches Playground area of Gene Leahy Mall. The Story Walk celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American communities.

The traveling exhibit, "From Here To There," is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum from Sept. 19 through Dec. 7. It's included with museum admission. Ride a hovercraft to experience air pressure; float a boat to experiment with air flow. Lift, launch, and levitate your way through hands-on exhibits to explore how things move...

"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....

Pre-K Squish and Paint is Nov. 3 at Happy Mango Bakery. The event starts with a sensory warm-up with stamps and playdough, followed by story time with two holiday books ("Bear Stays Up for Christmas" and "Pick a Pine Tree"). The art activity is on canvas.

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...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

Joslyn Art Museum will display "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914" from Sept. 26 through Jan. 17, 2027, in the Scott Pavilion S1–3. This is a ticketed exhibition. Here are the public free days: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and 12, Dec. 3, and Jan. 7; Saturdays...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

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

Joslyn Castle and Gardens will have the Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead ofrenda on view from Nov. 1-6. The ofrenda is designed and installed by Monica Gomez. The ofrenda celebrates the lives of the souls that called the Joslyn Castle home.

"Outlander in Concert" is Nov. 3 at the Holland Center. A live orchestra performs Bear McCreary’s acclaimed score, curated by showrunner Matthew B. Roberts, while highlights from eight seasons light up the screen. From Craigh na Dun to the New World, relive Claire and Jamie’s journey as Scotland’s Celtic sound fills the Holland Center.

The Native American Heritage Month Story Walk is on display in the Arches Playground area of Gene Leahy Mall. The Story Walk celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American communities.

The traveling exhibit, "From Here To There," is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum from Sept. 19 through Dec. 7. It's included with museum admission. Ride a hovercraft to experience air pressure; float a boat to experiment with air flow. Lift, launch, and levitate your way through hands-on exhibits to explore how things move...

"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....

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...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

Joslyn Art Museum will display "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914" from Sept. 26 through Jan. 17, 2027, in the Scott Pavilion S1–3. This is a ticketed exhibition. Here are the public free days: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and 12, Dec. 3, and Jan. 7; Saturdays...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

"Day of the Dead / Dia de Muertos" is on display through Nov. 21 at el Museum Latino. Special programming: To sign up for the workshops, call (402) 731-1137 or email info@elmuseolatino.org.

"Entre Flores y Palmas / Between Flowers & Palms" is on display at El Museo Latino through Feb. 27, 2027. Opening reception is Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit presents a selection of works that feature photographs, traditional garments, and items related to the crafting of the palmas (ceremonial palm arrangements). The...

"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....

Joslyn Castle and Gardens will have the Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead ofrenda on view from Nov. 1-6. The ofrenda is designed and installed by Monica Gomez. The ofrenda celebrates the lives of the souls that called the Joslyn Castle home.

Opera Omaha presents the free event, Opera in Conversation: Inspiration, Process & Insights, at the Central Library on Nov. 4. The event explores the timeless story of "La bohème" with the conductor and director. Opera in Conversation is a series of sessions surrounding Opera Omaha mainstage productions that features creatives, scholars, and other public figures....

“Last Summer At Bluefish Cove” is presented by Voices in Alliance Nov. 4-21 at Bancroft Street Market. Performances are Wednesday through Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. For ages 18+ Synopsis: "Last Summer"...is the story of eight gay women at the beginning of their annual beachside vacation ... The friendships, the laughter,...

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...

Hot Freaks play Nov. 4 at Reverb Lounge. Hot Freaks formed in Minneapolis in the early 2010s, releasing their self-titled debut LP in 2013, a collection of bright, danceable indie-pop tracks with a glossy disco sheen and disarmingly vulnerable lyrics. Blending the emotional openness of of Montreal and Voxtrot with flashes of MGMT’s playful charisma,...

The Native American Heritage Month Story Walk is on display in the Arches Playground area of Gene Leahy Mall. The Story Walk celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American communities.

"A Little Like a Dream" art exhibition featuring local artists is Nov. 5 through March 4, 2027 at LALA: Local Artists Local Art at the Alley Poyner Machietto Architecture gallery. Opening Reception is Nov. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery is open to visitors 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The traveling exhibit, "From Here To There," is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum from Sept. 19 through Dec. 7. It's included with museum admission. Ride a hovercraft to experience air pressure; float a boat to experiment with air flow. Lift, launch, and levitate your way through hands-on exhibits to explore how things move...

"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....

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 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...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

Joslyn Art Museum will display "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914" from Sept. 26 through Jan. 17, 2027, in the Scott Pavilion S1–3. This is a ticketed exhibition. Here are the public free days: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and 12, Dec. 3, and Jan. 7; Saturdays...

Pierce Street Art's fall group show “Cross Current” is on display Oct. 9 through Nov. 6 featuring 34 Nebraska artists. Opening Reception is Oct. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Closing Reception is Nov. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

"Day of the Dead / Dia de Muertos" is on display through Nov. 21 at el Museum Latino. Special programming: To sign up for the workshops, call (402) 731-1137 or email info@elmuseolatino.org.

"Entre Flores y Palmas / Between Flowers & Palms" is on display at El Museo Latino through Feb. 27, 2027. Opening reception is Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit presents a selection of works that feature photographs, traditional garments, and items related to the crafting of the palmas (ceremonial palm arrangements). The...

Autumn Festival – An Arts & Crafts Affair is Nov. 5-8 at Liberty First Credit Arena. Hours are Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Use promo code AFSHOW2026 for $1 off admission.

"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....

Joslyn Castle and Gardens will have the Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead ofrenda on view from Nov. 1-6. The ofrenda is designed and installed by Monica Gomez. The ofrenda celebrates the lives of the souls that called the Joslyn Castle home.

"Shout" by Misha Gordin is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Born in Latvia and shaped by life under Soviet rule, photographer Misha Gordin built surreal, haunting images by hand in the darkroom. His exhibition in the Main Gallery considers how private anguish and inner conviction can take visible form.

"Cry" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Known for his monumental ceramic works, Jun Kaneko approaches the language of sculpture with restraint and quiet. His exhibition considers what stillness allows us to feel, and what we often rush past. Note: KANEKO closes an hour early on...

"Visual Language: Bars • Sticks • Lines" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Feb. 14, 2027. "Bars • Sticks • Lines" showcases works by Kaneko across glass, ceramics, painting, and paper, revealing the artist's distinctive approach to line, pattern, and composition. Drawing connections between disciplines, the exhibition demonstrates how...

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

21st Annual Tree of Lights Family Festival is Nov. 5. Kick off the Christmas season with live music, photos with Santa, free food and hot chocolate, face painting, balloon artists, games, and, the lighting of the 75-foot-tall Tree of Lights.

The 10th Annual “Veterans Shine On” Lighting Ceremony is at Memorial Park on Nov. 5. The program will feature remarks from distinguished civic and military leaders, including Mayor John J. Ewing, Jr., City Councilmember Pete Festersen and special guest Retired Navy Eric Ewing. The event will also have hot cocoa and dessert, and the grand...

Creighton University Men's Basketball plays home games at CHI Health Center Omaha. The official ticket seller is Ticketmaster. Here are the upcoming games:

“Last Summer At Bluefish Cove” is presented by Voices in Alliance Nov. 4-21 at Bancroft Street Market. Performances are Wednesday through Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. For ages 18+ Synopsis: "Last Summer"...is the story of eight gay women at the beginning of their annual beachside vacation ... The friendships, the laughter,...

Comedian Marlon Wayans is at The Funny Bone Nov. 5-7. Performances are Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 7 and 10:15 p.m., and Saturday at 6:45 and 9:45 p.m. Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director. His films have grossed $1.14 billion in domestic box office and nearly $1.8 billion in...

"Evil Dead: The Musical" is staged at Omaha Community Playhouse Oct. 2 through Nov. 8. Synopsis: A scream-worthy cult classic! A weekend getaway turns into outrageous chaos when friends face the supernatural. Beneath the splatter lies a story of loyalty, survival, and standing together when everything falls apart.

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

The Native American Heritage Month Story Walk is on display in the Arches Playground area of Gene Leahy Mall. The Story Walk celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American communities.

"A Little Like a Dream" art exhibition featuring local artists is Nov. 5 through March 4, 2027 at LALA: Local Artists Local Art at the Alley Poyner Machietto Architecture gallery. Opening Reception is Nov. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery is open to visitors 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The traveling exhibit, "From Here To There," is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum from Sept. 19 through Dec. 7. It's included with museum admission. Ride a hovercraft to experience air pressure; float a boat to experiment with air flow. Lift, launch, and levitate your way through hands-on exhibits to explore how things move...

"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....

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...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

Joslyn Art Museum will display "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914" from Sept. 26 through Jan. 17, 2027, in the Scott Pavilion S1–3. This is a ticketed exhibition. Here are the public free days: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and 12, Dec. 3, and Jan. 7; Saturdays...

Pierce Street Art's fall group show “Cross Current” is on display Oct. 9 through Nov. 6 featuring 34 Nebraska artists. Opening Reception is Oct. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Closing Reception is Nov. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

Autumn Festival – An Arts & Crafts Affair is Nov. 5-8 at Liberty First Credit Arena. Hours are Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Use promo code AFSHOW2026 for $1 off admission.

"Day of the Dead / Dia de Muertos" is on display through Nov. 21 at el Museum Latino. Special programming: To sign up for the workshops, call (402) 731-1137 or email info@elmuseolatino.org.

"Entre Flores y Palmas / Between Flowers & Palms" is on display at El Museo Latino through Feb. 27, 2027. Opening reception is Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit presents a selection of works that feature photographs, traditional garments, and items related to the crafting of the palmas (ceremonial palm arrangements). The...

Joslyn Castle and Gardens will have the Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead ofrenda on view from Nov. 1-6. The ofrenda is designed and installed by Monica Gomez. The ofrenda celebrates the lives of the souls that called the Joslyn Castle home.

"Shout" by Misha Gordin is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Born in Latvia and shaped by life under Soviet rule, photographer Misha Gordin built surreal, haunting images by hand in the darkroom. His exhibition in the Main Gallery considers how private anguish and inner conviction can take visible form.

"Cry" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Known for his monumental ceramic works, Jun Kaneko approaches the language of sculpture with restraint and quiet. His exhibition considers what stillness allows us to feel, and what we often rush past. Note: KANEKO closes an hour early on...

"Visual Language: Bars • Sticks • Lines" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Feb. 14, 2027. "Bars • Sticks • Lines" showcases works by Kaneko across glass, ceramics, painting, and paper, revealing the artist's distinctive approach to line, pattern, and composition. Drawing connections between disciplines, the exhibition demonstrates how...

"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....

Winterland, the free outdoor ice skating rink, returns in 2026. Ice skating will be available each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 22, when the rink transitions to a daily schedule. Skating sessions run 90 minutes. Guests can reserve a free session up to two weeks in advance of their visit. A limited number of...

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

The exhibition "La Bohème: Circles of Creation" runs from Nov. 6 through Dec. 1 at Clover24. Inspired by "La Bohème" and the creative communities that shape artists, this exhibition celebrates friendship, collaboration, mentorship, and the spaces where creativity thrives. Exhibition Opening Reception is Nov. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Select Works Move to the...

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

Big Canvas Comedy presents family-friendly improv along the lines of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” No two shows are alike. Tickets are $10. Upcoming shows: May 8 - The Laugh Crafters May 15 - Making A Scene May 22 - Whatever's Clever May 29 - Big Canvas June 5 - Guardians of the Giggle June...

Start your night off with laughter as we showcase Omaha's finest improvised acts. These stellar teams only have limited four-month runs, so catch them lighting up our stage before they rotate out!  Recognized as a premier training hub for improv in the heart of America, The Backline invites you to experience the magic firsthand!

University of Nebraska at Omaha's hockey team plays home games at Baxter Arena. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster. 2026-27 season:

“Last Summer At Bluefish Cove” is presented by Voices in Alliance Nov. 4-21 at Bancroft Street Market. Performances are Wednesday through Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. For ages 18+ Synopsis: "Last Summer"...is the story of eight gay women at the beginning of their annual beachside vacation ... The friendships, the laughter,...

Comedian Marlon Wayans is at The Funny Bone Nov. 5-7. Performances are Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 7 and 10:15 p.m., and Saturday at 6:45 and 9:45 p.m. Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director. His films have grossed $1.14 billion in domestic box office and nearly $1.8 billion in...

"Evil Dead: The Musical" is staged at Omaha Community Playhouse Oct. 2 through Nov. 8. Synopsis: A scream-worthy cult classic! A weekend getaway turns into outrageous chaos when friends face the supernatural. Beneath the splatter lies a story of loyalty, survival, and standing together when everything falls apart.

"Avenue Q" is presented by SNAP! Productions at the Ghost Light Theater from Nov. 6-22. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. Synopsis: It's a puppet-filled comedy follows a group of 20-somethings seeking their purpose in big-city life.

Old School Shakespeare Omaha presents "King Lear" at various venues around Omaha from Oct. 30 through Nov. 13. All shows are first come first serve with a suggested donation of $20 per person. No ticket required. Schedule:

"Gaslight" is presented by Brigit Saint Brigit from Oct. 30 through Nov. 15 at First Central Congregational Church. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Synopsis: A psychological thriller adapted by Steven Dietz from Patrick Hamilton’s hit 1939 play (which inspired the 1944 film starring Ingrid Bergman), "Gaslight" thrillingly...

Quiet Riot plays Nov. 6 at Whiskey Roadhouse inside Horseshoe Casino. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8. Must be 21+

The Native American Heritage Month Story Walk is on display in the Arches Playground area of Gene Leahy Mall. The Story Walk celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American communities.

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

"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....

The traveling exhibit, "From Here To There," is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum from Sept. 19 through Dec. 7. It's included with museum admission. Ride a hovercraft to experience air pressure; float a boat to experiment with air flow. Lift, launch, and levitate your way through hands-on exhibits to explore how things move...

Autumn Festival – An Arts & Crafts Affair is Nov. 5-8 at Liberty First Credit Arena. Hours are Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Use promo code AFSHOW2026 for $1 off admission.

Film Streams’ Forever Young Series features family-friendly movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. for only $5 at the Dundee location. In the summer, shows will be screened on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well. 2026 Schedule:

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...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

Joslyn Art Museum will display "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914" from Sept. 26 through Jan. 17, 2027, in the Scott Pavilion S1–3. This is a ticketed exhibition. Here are the public free days: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and 12, Dec. 3, and Jan. 7; Saturdays...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

Winterland, the free outdoor ice skating rink, returns in 2026. Ice skating will be available each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 22, when the rink transitions to a daily schedule. Skating sessions run 90 minutes. Guests can reserve a free session up to two weeks in advance of their visit. A limited number of...

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

In honor of National Bison Day, come visit the bison herd out at Botna Bend Park and learn more about this magnificent species and the conservation efforts that help protect them. Family-friendly activities include: This event is free with a $3 park entry fee or an annual permit and will be held RAIN or SHINE.

Lakeshore Learning will have two free in-store events in November: Mosaic Masterpiece on Nov. 7 and Cube Buddies on Nov. 21. For ages 3+. This is a free, walk-in event held at all locations during the hours listed. No reservations needed.

"Day of the Dead / Dia de Muertos" is on display through Nov. 21 at el Museum Latino. Special programming: To sign up for the workshops, call (402) 731-1137 or email info@elmuseolatino.org.

"Entre Flores y Palmas / Between Flowers & Palms" is on display at El Museo Latino through Feb. 27, 2027. Opening reception is Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit presents a selection of works that feature photographs, traditional garments, and items related to the crafting of the palmas (ceremonial palm arrangements). The...

Día De Muertos Festival is Nov. 7 and 8 at the Hispanic Art Center of Omaha. Schedule for November 7: Schedule for November 8:

"Shout" by Misha Gordin is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Born in Latvia and shaped by life under Soviet rule, photographer Misha Gordin built surreal, haunting images by hand in the darkroom. His exhibition in the Main Gallery considers how private anguish and inner conviction can take visible form.

"Cry" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Known for his monumental ceramic works, Jun Kaneko approaches the language of sculpture with restraint and quiet. His exhibition considers what stillness allows us to feel, and what we often rush past. Note: KANEKO closes an hour early on...

"Visual Language: Bars • Sticks • Lines" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Feb. 14, 2027. "Bars • Sticks • Lines" showcases works by Kaneko across glass, ceramics, painting, and paper, revealing the artist's distinctive approach to line, pattern, and composition. Drawing connections between disciplines, the exhibition demonstrates how...

“Last Summer At Bluefish Cove” is presented by Voices in Alliance Nov. 4-21 at Bancroft Street Market. Performances are Wednesday through Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. For ages 18+ Synopsis: "Last Summer"...is the story of eight gay women at the beginning of their annual beachside vacation ... The friendships, the laughter,...

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park hosts historical re-enactment weekends monthly from May to October, as well as a special candle light tour in November. Learn more about the experience here. Living History Weekends are free, but a valid state park entry permit is required. 2026 Schedule:

Comedian Marlon Wayans is at The Funny Bone Nov. 5-7. Performances are Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 7 and 10:15 p.m., and Saturday at 6:45 and 9:45 p.m. Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director. His films have grossed $1.14 billion in domestic box office and nearly $1.8 billion in...

The new chamber operetta "Some Days the Sky is Heavy" will be performed Nov. 7 at KANEKO. It's by Omaha composer Stacey Barelos about explores what happens when ordinary life is interrupted by chronic illness. Schedule: Synopsis: Moving through doctors’ offices, prescriptions, phone calls, diagnosis, and the process of adapting to a changed sense of...

University of Nebraska at Omaha's hockey team plays home games at Baxter Arena. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster. 2026-27 season:

Everclear plays Nov. 7 at The Astro. American Hi-Fi opens the show. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7.

"Evil Dead: The Musical" is staged at Omaha Community Playhouse Oct. 2 through Nov. 8. Synopsis: A scream-worthy cult classic! A weekend getaway turns into outrageous chaos when friends face the supernatural. Beneath the splatter lies a story of loyalty, survival, and standing together when everything falls apart.

"Avenue Q" is presented by SNAP! Productions at the Ghost Light Theater from Nov. 6-22. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. Synopsis: It's a puppet-filled comedy follows a group of 20-somethings seeking their purpose in big-city life.

Old School Shakespeare Omaha presents "King Lear" at various venues around Omaha from Oct. 30 through Nov. 13. All shows are first come first serve with a suggested donation of $20 per person. No ticket required. Schedule:

"Gaslight" is presented by Brigit Saint Brigit from Oct. 30 through Nov. 15 at First Central Congregational Church. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Synopsis: A psychological thriller adapted by Steven Dietz from Patrick Hamilton’s hit 1939 play (which inspired the 1944 film starring Ingrid Bergman), "Gaslight" thrillingly...

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

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

The Native American Heritage Month Story Walk is on display in the Arches Playground area of Gene Leahy Mall. The Story Walk celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American communities.

"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....

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:

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

Joslyn Art Museum will display "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914" from Sept. 26 through Jan. 17, 2027, in the Scott Pavilion S1–3. This is a ticketed exhibition. Here are the public free days: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and 12, Dec. 3, and Jan. 7; Saturdays...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

Autumn Festival – An Arts & Crafts Affair is Nov. 5-8 at Liberty First Credit Arena. Hours are Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Use promo code AFSHOW2026 for $1 off admission.

The traveling exhibit, "From Here To There," is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum from Sept. 19 through Dec. 7. It's included with museum admission. Ride a hovercraft to experience air pressure; float a boat to experiment with air flow. Lift, launch, and levitate your way through hands-on exhibits to explore how things move...

Powerline Sports Cards' Pokemon Celebration Show is Nov. 8. There will be vendors, as well as free candy, donuts and barbecue.

"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....

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...

Winterland, the free outdoor ice skating rink, returns in 2026. Ice skating will be available each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 22, when the rink transitions to a daily schedule. Skating sessions run 90 minutes. Guests can reserve a free session up to two weeks in advance of their visit. A limited number of...

"Shout" by Misha Gordin is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Born in Latvia and shaped by life under Soviet rule, photographer Misha Gordin built surreal, haunting images by hand in the darkroom. His exhibition in the Main Gallery considers how private anguish and inner conviction can take visible form.

"Cry" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Known for his monumental ceramic works, Jun Kaneko approaches the language of sculpture with restraint and quiet. His exhibition considers what stillness allows us to feel, and what we often rush past. Note: KANEKO closes an hour early on...

"Visual Language: Bars • Sticks • Lines" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Feb. 14, 2027. "Bars • Sticks • Lines" showcases works by Kaneko across glass, ceramics, painting, and paper, revealing the artist's distinctive approach to line, pattern, and composition. Drawing connections between disciplines, the exhibition demonstrates how...

"Evil Dead: The Musical" is staged at Omaha Community Playhouse Oct. 2 through Nov. 8. Synopsis: A scream-worthy cult classic! A weekend getaway turns into outrageous chaos when friends face the supernatural. Beneath the splatter lies a story of loyalty, survival, and standing together when everything falls apart.

What if some of Omaha’s oldest stories are still right beneath your feet? Join archeologist Rob Bozell as we dig beneath the Omaha we know and explore thousands of years of human history revealed through archeological investigations. The presentation takes place at Metro Community College's Fort Omaha Campus in Building 10, Room 110. Ancient Indigenous...

Omaha Symphony presents "Carmina Burana" on Nov. 8 at the Holland Center. The performance features a 350-person choir alongside the Omaha Symphony and professional soloists. The choir includes singers from Bellevue West High School, Millard South High School, Creighton Prep, Millard North High School, Bennington High School, and Fremont High School.

"Gaslight" is presented by Brigit Saint Brigit from Oct. 30 through Nov. 15 at First Central Congregational Church. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Synopsis: A psychological thriller adapted by Steven Dietz from Patrick Hamilton’s hit 1939 play (which inspired the 1944 film starring Ingrid Bergman), "Gaslight" thrillingly...

Día De Muertos Festival is Nov. 7 and 8 at the Hispanic Art Center of Omaha. Schedule for November 7: Schedule for November 8:

"Avenue Q" is presented by SNAP! Productions at the Ghost Light Theater from Nov. 6-22. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. Synopsis: It's a puppet-filled comedy follows a group of 20-somethings seeking their purpose in big-city life.

Old School Shakespeare Omaha presents "King Lear" at various venues around Omaha from Oct. 30 through Nov. 13. All shows are first come first serve with a suggested donation of $20 per person. No ticket required. Schedule:

Leanna Firestone performs Nov. 8 at The Waiting Room. Sydney Sprague opens the show. Firestone is a Nashville, Tennessee based singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist known for candid, diaristic indie pop. Her songs often draw from uncomfortable memories, awkward moments, and personal experiences, pairing confessional lyrics with acoustic driven production.