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Lunch for the Girls
2025-08-07 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | CHI Health Center, 455 N 10th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Celebrate 50 years of Girls Inc. of Omaha at Girls Inc.’s 23rd annual Lunch for the Girls at the CHI Health Center Omaha (455 N. 10th St.) on Thursday, August 7 from 11:30am – 1:00pm.
2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Girls Inc. in Omaha and this year, Girls Inc. Girls are the Featured Speakers as they spotlight the organization’s journey – Past, Present, and Future – to showcase what it truly means to be Strong, Smart, and Bold.
Lunch for the Girls will be a celebration of growth, impact, and the unstoppable brilliance of our girls,” said Candias (Candi) Jones, Girls Inc. of Omaha CEO. “This luncheon is a tribute to 50 years of grit, grace, and generational impact. As we honor the past, we step boldly into a future of expansion, growth, and endless possibility—for every girl, and with every one of us.”
Lunch for the Girls has been the signature fundraising event for Girls Inc. since 2002. Past speakers include Malala Yousafzai, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Madeleine Albright, Barbara and Jenna Bush, Stacey Abrams, Gloria Steinem, Nikki Giovanni, Dr. Mae Jemison, and Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar. Previous featured speakers have been engaging and inspiring, but it’s the Girls Inc. girls who steal the show each year as they share their experiences during the program. This year, the girls take center stage as the featured speakers, welcoming Girls Inc. alumnae and honoring those who have played a role in helping Girls inc. of Omaha change the lives of thousands of girls since 1975. This 50th anniversary celebration promises to be the most memorable luncheon yet!
Reservations for Lunch for the Girls are available starting June 20 for $100 per person. Reservations can be made online through https://2025LFTG.eventbrite.com , or visiting https://girlsincomaha.org/special-events/lunch-for-the-girls/ , downloading a reservation form, and submitting it by email to asamuel@girlsincomaha.org.

Summer Fete
2025-08-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Be a part of a beloved annual tradition, as we celebrate over 100 years as Omaha’s castle! The Joslyn Castle Summer Fete invites you to join us for a magical evening in the gardens as we raise funds for our historic treasure. Summer Fete tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now live!

PACE INTERACTIVE - Spellbound - The Magic of the Arts
2025-08-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, United States
Join PACE INTERACTIVE: Spellbound – Magic of the Arts – an evening of wonder and wizardry! Wander the halls of the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center and experience spell binding performances, captivating visual art, and flavorful culinary creations. This one-of-a-kind open house invites guests to celebrate the arts and the magic of community.

Zoofari 2025: Under Wild Stars
2025-09-12 17:30 - 22:30 | Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, 3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE, 68107, United States
Zoofari 2025 is like you’ve never experienced before. This reimagined celebration is more than a party, it’s one of the Zoo’s most important fundraising events, raising vital support to conserve, nurture, and sustain all life that roams under our glittering night sky.
Gala guests will embark on an unforgettable journey on foot through the Zoo, exploring themed event zones brought to life with immersive entertainment, gourmet food, up-close wildlife encounters, and a truly special silent auction.

Art Factory: After Dark Hot Shops Annual Fundraiser
2025-10-10 18:00 - 23:00 | Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
We are throwing a party in the name of CREATIVITY & COMMUNITY! Step into the Art Factory–your all-access pass to the most colossal Hot Shops night of the year!
This isn’t just a fundraiser – it’s a full-on creative takeover. Wander through immersive installations, watch fiery live art in action, and jump in on hands-on art stations where you get to make your own. You will also get a chance to bid in the art auction, and hit a dance floor that won’t quit. Snap photos at every turn, fuel up with food, drinks, and Coneflower ice cream, then keep the energy going at the Factory After-Party with beats by DJ Angie Spence. Around every corner, there’s something new, bold, and unforgettable—because at Hot Shops, the art doesn’t just hang on the walls… it happens all around you.

KANEKO Soiree 2025
2025-10-10 18:30 - 22:30 | KANEKO, 1111 Jones St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
kAn Evening of Art, Creativity, and Celebration
KANEKO’s signature fundraising event, Soirée, returns on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at its historic Old Market campus. This highly anticipated evening will feature curated food and drink, contemporary art, live music by local group Parfait, DJ Tyrone Storm, and a special performance by Grammy-nominated composer Andy Akiho with Sandbox Percussion.
Soirée supports KANEKO’s mission to spark creativity and build community through world-class exhibitions, creative residencies, and educational programming.
This year, Honorary Chair of the event is Dr. Joanne Li, CFA, Chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Event Co-Chairs are Nicole and Nick Konen.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
Time: 6:30–10:30 p.m.
Location: KANEKO, 1111 Jones Street, Omaha, NE
Tickets: $150 General Admission
Sponsorship opportunities and tickets available at www.thekaneko.org/soiree.
Limited valet service will be provided at the corner of 11th and Jones Street. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request by emailing info@thekaneko.org at least 48 hours in advance.
About KANEKO: The KANEKO mission is to initiate, explore, support and promote creativity by providing opportunities to think differently, to develop innovative ideas and projects, and to share the creative process with others. Established by internationally renowned sculptor Jun Kaneko and his wife, arts administrator Ree Kaneko, KANEKO is conceived as an “open space for your mind” – a place where thoughtful examination of others’ ideas through exhibitions, programs,
and workshops facilitate a vital and evolving community.

KANEKO Soiree 2025
2025-10-10 18:30 - 22:30 | KANEKO, 1111 Jones St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
KANEKO Soirée 2025
An Evening of Art & Creativity
Join us for the anticipated return of KANEKO Soirée on Friday, October 10, 2025. It’s a celebration of the creative spirit that pulses through our community, the bold ideas that challenge how we see the world, and the generous hearts that make our mission possible.
Expect lively music, visual art, silent auction, curated food and drink, and an evening shared in celebration of the impact of creativity in our community.
This annual fundraiser supports KANEKO’s mission to host world-class exhibitions, create transformative educational programming, and build a thriving creative community. Celebrate the incredible work KANEKO produces each year and honor our partners who make it all possible.
Honorary Chair:
Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, Chancellor, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Event Co-Chairs:
Nicole & Nick Konen
