Welcome to the KVNO Arts Calendar!

 — dedicated to promoting the growth and appreciation of the arts in the Omaha community.

  • Lunch for the Girls Featuring Poet & Author Nikki Giovanni

    CHI Health Center 455 N 10th St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Nikki Giovanni is a "living legend" and one of the most famous US poets. She rose to fame in the late 1960s as part of the Black Arts Movement, using inspiration from her African heritage to present the Black experience in America. Her work explores race, gender, sexuality, and the African American family and she has dedicated herself to uplifting other Black writers, especially Black women writers. She has taught at many universities, including Rutgers, The Ohio State University, Queens College (City University of New York), and Virginia Tech.

    $100
  • One Omaha: From the Ground Up

    Benson Theatre 6054 Maple St, Omaha, NE, United States

    A community-building speaker series empowering residents to shape the future of their neighborhoods and drive transformative growth.

    Free
  • Papermaking: Plant Embossed Paper

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Learn techniques for creating embossed paper by hand. Under the instruction of Chelsea Herman, participants will use leaves, string, grasses, and other textured elements from the garden to press raised […]

    $50
  • Drawing Flowers

    Drawing Flowers
    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    TWO SESSIONS (September 3 and 4) Are you interested in learning more about flowers? In this drawing class, we will work with beautiful fresh plant material (different flowers for each […]

    $65
  • Drawing Flowers

    Drawing Flowers
    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    TWO SESSIONS (September 3 and 4) Are you interested in learning more about flowers? In this drawing class, we will work with beautiful fresh plant material (different flowers for each […]

    $65
  • RISE Re-Entry Simulation

    Benson Theatre 6054 Maple St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Housing, employment, and financial barriers at every turn, RISE aims to use this simulation as a tool for community members to better understand the invisible handcuffs and road blocks of returning citizens after incarceration.

    Free
  • Business of Art Workshop

    Benson Theatre 6054 Maple St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Learn how to turn your art and creations into a business.

    Free
  • Lunch and Learn: Innovation and Influence

    Holland Performing Arts Center 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, United States

    A new season of Hip Hop Lab kicks off with a culture talk with music giant Robert Glasper before his performance at the Holland Center.

    Free – $10
  • Poetry & Music Writing Workshop

    Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Opera Omaha and Nebraska Writers Collective offer this FREE writing workshop as part of their Poetry & Music Project.

    Free
  • Night Skies at Laurtizen Gardens

    Night Skies at Laurtizen Gardens
    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join the Omaha Astronomical Society in viewing the night skies at Lauritzen Gardens. This program includes a tram ride out to the rose garden and a viewing of the gorgeous […]

    $30
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