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Jitterbugs' Night Out
2025-08-01 20:00 - 23:59, 2025-07-25 20:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Eagles Ballroom, 201 S 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Jitterbugs’ Night Out, or as we like to call it, JNO, has been home to Omaha Jitterbugs’ since 2001.
On average 130 people come to JNO each week, and it’s one of Omaha’s longest-running weekly events.
Masks are optional at JNO.
You don’t need to bring a partner. The weekly beginning dance lesson is from 8:15 – 9:00 and you can choose to rotate partners throughout the lesson or stick with the partner you came with. Then the DJ plays swingin’ tunes for social dancing from 9 p.m. until midnight, so ask people to dance! Check our calendar for nights with live music. Our instructors and DJs are volunteers with JIVE who have completed training.
Dressing sharp is encouraged! But you’ll see people in t-shirts, jeans, dresses, and suits. For special events and live music nights, people tend to dress nicer.
We’ve created a diverse and welcoming community: smoke-free, drug-free, and all ages are welcome. Children younger than 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Most nights more than 100 people attend. While the highest percentage of people attending are aged 19–39, dancers range from middle and high school students to retirees in their 70s and above. Check out our Code of Conduct.
You can bring in your own food and bottle for water. We provide free water because you WILL get thirsty. A full bar is available downstairs.
Join us for the Birthday Jam! After the announcements, around 10:15 pm, we gather in a circle on the dance floor and those who have a birthday (or graduation, or are newly engaged, or any special occasion!) stand in the middle. A song is played and different partners jump in to dance with you for a bit.
If you’d like to have a party during JNO, you are welcome! We suggest showing up at 8:00 pm if you need to set up a table for your party.
No party fees are charged.
For discounted entrance, learn about volunteering with JIVE!

Richie Love at NOMA
2025-08-01 19:00 - 22:00 | NOMA, 2219 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
NOMA Welcomes back the Omaha legacy, Richie Love!
Richie Love aka “The Saxiest Man Alive”: Composer, Arranger, Producer, Vocalist, Teacher and Mentor. He is the CEO of Saxworld Productions, since 1985. First Record Release was in 1987. Love’s a gifted saxophonist/vocalist and innovative virtuoso music artist. He was nurtured deep in the genre roots of “Jazz”, “Blues”, “Rhythm and blues”, and “Funk” The youngest son of world-renowned saxophonist Preston Love, who Performed with such greats from Count Basie and Billie Holiday, to Marvin Gaye and the Jackson 5, He was Motown’s First West Coast Orchestra Leader/Contractor in the 60’s.
He began Playing Sax at Age 6 and has performed on hundreds of Live Venues, CD’s, T.V. and Radio Broadcasts. He has worked, Recorded with, headlined for and studied under a legendary group of musicians and songwriters such as Johnny Otis, Buddy Miles, Andre Lewis(Mandré), Norman Connors, Barbara Morrison, Shuggie Otis(Strawberry Letter 23), Angela Bofill, Billy Preston, Rickey Minor, Lester Abrams(Minute by Minute), Curly Martin, Reg Alexander(Reggie Vision), Bluesman-Ray Bailey, Billy Nunn, Stemsy Hunter, Lalomie Washburn, Lois McMorris(Lady Mac), Charles Williams, Jeannie Holliday and Preston Love to name a few.
Awards/Nominations include
2025 Red Carpet Award Show in Europe
2025 Featured in Speakers magazine article. An informative look at Love’s accomplishments.
2024 Josie Music Awards
2024 AirplayExpress Top 20
#1 Gold Status for Come Back
2023 Red Carpet Awards Show in Europe
Top 20 Monthly Charts
#1 Album of the Year
North Omaha Empowerment Conference.
Nebraska Music Hall Of Fame. Inducted “2021”
Four Music Mentoring Grants from the Nebraska Arts Council “1993-97”
Outstanding Artist Achievement Award. Raw Talent TV, Los Angeles “1987”
1994 Love’s band was featured in the Award winning documentary “Street Of Dreams”.
and MANY more!
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Venue: NOMA 2510 N 24th Street, Omaha (24th & Lake Streets)
Date: Friday August 1st 2025
Time: 7-10 P.M.
Cover Charge: $25

Opening Reception: "In Case I’m Not Here Tomorrow" by Vanessa Lekule
2025-08-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Radial Arts Center, 5915 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
The Radial Arts Center welcomes you to the opening reception of “In Case I’m Not Here Tomorrow” — a solo exhibition by Vanessa Lekule.
ARTIST STATEMENT:
“In Case I’m Not Here Tomorrow” is not a farewell. It’s an urgent call to the present.
What if everything I believe is worth saying is already in the work? My thoughts on beauty, control, joy, chaos, and mourning—all illustrated through color, surface, and form. Could the compositions I leave behind be a lasting legacy? Could the marks outlive the conversations I’ve had, the colors bring joy where I may have brought pain?
I often think about the inescapable truth that one day I will leave this world. What of me will remain? What have I done with twenty-eight years on this plane?
Maybe these paintings don’t offer answers—perhaps they hold contradictions. Forgiveness, empathy, love, anger—all at once. Using oil, pastel, collage, and pencil, I layer opposing elements—structure and chaos, softness against harshness—into compositions that speak without needing to explain.
This is a visual journal of now: of what is being felt, seen, and experienced in real time. In Case I’m Not Here Tomorrow.
ARTIST BIO:
Vanessa Lekule (b. Tanzania) is a mixed-media visual artist based in Lincoln, Nebraska. She earned her BFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in painting from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where she received the Shelly Arnold Waggoner Memorial Scholarship and the Jean R. Faulkner Memorial Art Exhibition Award.
Lekule has been awarded residencies at the Black Mountain College Active Archive Residency (NC), Tofte Lake Center (MN), and the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts (NE), among others. Her work has been exhibited at the Burkholder Project Gallery, Tugboat Gallery, and the LUX Center for the Arts.

Kaleidoscope by Audrey Moir
2025-08-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-31 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-25 09:00 - 17:00 and 3 more dates | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
July 2 through August 10
On the gallery walls in the visitor and education center
Audrey Moir is obsessed with capturing the natural beauty of local plants and transforming them into surreal realms of fantasy. This exhibit explores the metamorphosis of simple floral photos into vibrant, fractal digital art. The works reveal the hidden symmetries and new vivid dimensions of the familiar beauty of nature through a kaleidoscopic lens.
Included with paid garden admission. Free for garden members.
Happens on the following Dates: Jul 2, 2025 to Aug 10, 2025

NOMA presents New Ish
2025-07-31 19:00 - 22:00 | NOMA, 2219 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
Nebraska Writers Collective presents New Ish, a space for spoken word and musical experimentation hosted by Zedeka Poindexter.
We invite you to take risks, and say what hasn’t been said yet. This is a curated space and environment for you, providing the perfect atmosphere needed to express yourself and grow amongst the community. Enjoy the poetry slam with live music!
A Single Round Slam will take place, with a $50 prize for the winner!
Where: North Omaha Music & Arts – NOMA building
When: Every Last Thursday beginning July 31st
Time: 7-10pm
Tickets: $10

North Omaha Music and Arts Weekly Music Sessions
2025-07-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-23 19:00 - 22:00 | North Omaha Music Academy, 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
North Omaha Music and Arts hosts free weekly gatherings with live band performances, followed by open sessions where all musicians, MCs, and vocalists are invited to participate or sit in.
At our sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other local artists who share your passion for music. Our live shows kick off the evening, setting the tone for a night of creativity and collaboration. After the show, we open up the floor for jam sessions, where you can showcase your skills and improvise with other talented musicians.

Mondays are devoted to jazz, and whether you’re a seasoned jazz player or just starting to explore the genre, our sessions are the perfect place to hone your skills and connect with other jazz enthusiasts.

On Wednesdays, we shift our focus to contemporary, cutting-edge music, providing a space for musicians and vocalists to explore and experiment with new sounds and styles.

Yoga in the Garden
2025-07-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Breathe, get grounded, and enjoy gentle balancing & stretching movement in this Hatha Yoga class that honors the seasons. Take the time to unwind and treat your senses to the beauty of Lauritzen Gardens — a wonderful mid-week break for body, mind, and spirit. All levels and everybody welcome.
Bring whatever props (i.e., pillow, mat, cork blocks, bolster, eye-mask, blanket) that you feel are necessary in making your practice the most comfortable it can possibly be.
$15, $10 for garden members. Pre-registration is required.
Happens on the following Dates:
Apr 2, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: CDT
Apr 9, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: CDT
Apr 16, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: CDT
Apr 30, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 7, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 14, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 21, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 28, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: CDT

Benson Theater Happy Hour
2025-07-29 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-22 15:00 - 19:00 | Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Benson Theatre is leading the way to a new community space with doors open more frequently, ideas flowing more freely, and communities colliding for fun, innovation, and celebration. Bring your friends, coworkers, dates, or clients to our beautiful space for conversation, relaxation, collaboration, and creation every Tuesday 3-7pm. Featuring cocktails and mocktails you won’t find anywhere else in Omaha curated by our incredible Lead Bartender, Jenna Lacy. We look forward to hearing your ideas, perspectives, and dreams!

Covenant Choral Festival Concert
2025-07-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Covenant Presbyterian Church, 15002 Blondo St, Omaha, NE, 68116, United States
The Covenant Choral Festival Concert will be on Saturday, July 26 at 7:00PM at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Conductors for the festival will be Kevin Boesiger & Carey Helmink (Lincoln Berean Church).
All singers and groups from the area are invited to participate. Rehearsal will be at 1:00PM on Saturday. Register for participation in the choral festival by JULY 15. Contact Kevin Boesiger at 402-498-9000 to sign up.
The concert is the kick off for Celebration of the Arts which will feature a gallery of art work of various genres.

Matt Geiler's Mixtape
2025-07-26 19:00 - 20:00 | The Backline Comedy Theatre, 1618 Harney St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Improv and Internet legend Matt Geiler (America’s Got Talent, Comedy Show Show, Wayne Brady LIVE) improvises a fast, funny, and interactive concert from your suggestions. Matt’s off-the-cuff riffs, freestyles, and music are created on the spot. The audience throws out topics and titles and Matt instantly transforms them into hilarious songs and jams. If you’re a fan of fast-paced musical improv, you’ll love this one-of-a-kind comedy concert.

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show
2025-07-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Double Tree Omaha Southwest, 3650 S. 72nd St., Omaha, NE, 68124, United States
North America’s largest interactive comedy true-crime murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!
Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional murder mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.
Each ticket includes our signature award-winning true-crime mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.
Hosting a party or private event? We specialize in custom private events for companies, groups, and organizations of almost every size! We can host your event onsite at our public show location, or we can bring a show to your home, business, or venue.
Located at DoubleTree Hotel Omaha Southwest, 3650 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68124
Happens on the following Dates:
Jul 12, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
Jul 26, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
Aug 9, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
Aug 23, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT

PACE | Youth Painting
2025-07-26 14:30 - 16:00 | Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, United States
Calling all budding Picassos and Monets! Dive into a world of vibrant colors and endless possibilities in our youth painting classes designed specifically for young artists.
What They’ll Explore:

Mastering the brush: Learn different brushstrokes and techniques to create textures, patterns, and stunning effects on your canvas.
Color magic: Discover the joy of mixing colors and creating their own unique palettes.
From abstract to realistic: Explore different painting styles, from abstract expressionism to still life realism, and find their own artistic voice.
Acrylic adventures: Experiment with acrylic paints, a versatile medium perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.

More Than Just Painting:

Develop your creativity and imagination as you translate your ideas and emotions onto canvas.
Learn about famous artists and their techniques, and draw inspiration from their masterpieces.
Discover the power of color and how it can evoke different moods and feelings.
Make new friends and share your artistic journey with other young painters.

Take home:

Your own beautiful paintings, each a unique expression of your creativity.
A newfound confidence in your artistic abilities and a love for painting.
Memories of a fun and inspiring learning experience.

Needle Felting: Zipper Rose
2025-07-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Join Rhonda Berman of Zipply Art to create an art piece adding a new twist to needle felting. In this class, participants will create a zipper rose.
An outline design is made when a zipper is sewn onto wool felt. Wool roving is added using the technique of needle felting. Then the piece is adorned with embellishments as desired. Students will learn also how to prepare a zipper, apply a pattern, embellishment tips and finishing options.
Pre-registration is required. $40, $30 for garden members.

Silent Write
2025-07-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Yates Illuminates, 3260 Davenport St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Join us for a dedicated silent space for writing!
Noisy neighbors? Fractious family? Come to the GPTC’s classroom at Yates, bring your laptop and some headphones and get some focus.
Converstion welcome in the hall, but once you cross the threshold. SHHHHHH…….
Contact Ellen Struve with any questions at estruve@gptcplays.com

Film Streams on the Green
2025-07-21 20:00 | Builders Green, 724 N. 16th Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Join Film Streams and the Builders District for a new outdoor movie series starting in May! These free public screenings will take place at Builders Green in Builders District, located at 724 N. 16th Street — three blocks northwest of Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater.
Each screening will begin at 8 pm.
Sonny’s/Backstretch Bar will provide an alcohol service for Moonrise Kingdom, A League of Their Own, and Mamma Mia! For the remaining three films, guests 21+ are invited to bring their own alcohol. The series will include the following films:
May 26 | Moonrise Kingdom
Jun 16 | A League of Their Own
Jul 14 | Mamma Mia!
Aug 11 | Raising Arizona
Sep 1 | Knives Out
Oct 13 | Young Frankenstein
