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Public Tour
2025-06-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Join a Gallery Volunteer for a lively conversation that will engage the senses and build visual literary skills. At the conclusion of the one-hour experience, participants will receive resources for ways to keep looking and learning at The Joslyn. Free, drop-in program; no registration required.

Benson Theater Happy Hour
2025-06-17 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!

North Omaha Music and Arts Weekly Music Sessions
2025-06-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-11 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.

Once Upon a Time at the Castle: Omaha Public Library
2025-06-16 17:30 | Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Step into a world of literary wonder at Joslyn Castle & Gardens with our friends from the Omaha Public Library.
Once Upon a Time at the Castle is a storytime adventure featuring a youth librarian who will transport you to a world of imaginary characters. After story time, we will use our own imaginations with hands-on activities and crafts. Each month will be a new way to engage with storytelling!
Join us Third Mondays, May-September at 5:30pm in the Castle gardens.
In May and June, we are thrilled to welcome Poppy, the mobile library, who will be distributing FREE books to our attendees!
This is a free series for the community, best suited for children ages 2-8. Wear good shoes and BOYB (bring your own blanket) and snacks! In the case of inclement weather or heat advisories, we will move inside the Castle or Carriage House.
Once Upon a Time is presented as an offering of the Omaha Public Library’s Out & About Storytime series.

MJ - The Musical
2025-06-15 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-06-15 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-14 14:00 - 16:30 | Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Omaha as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin’ somethin’ as it makes its premiere at the Orpheum Theater.
The MJ creative team features Scenic Design by two-time Tony and Emmy Award winner Derek McLane, Lighting Design by seven-time Tony Award winner Natasha Katz, Costume Design by Tony and Emmy Award winner Paul Tazewell, Sound Design by Tony Award winner Gareth Owen, Projection Design by two-time Tony Award nominee Peter Nigrini, and Hair & Wig Design by two-time Emmy Award nominee Charles G. LaPointe. The creative team also features Musical Supervision by Tony Award nominee David Holcenberg, Orchestrations and Arrangements by David Holcenberg and Tony Award winner Jason Michael Webb, and Music Direction by Victor Simonson. Casting by The Telsey Office / Rachel Hoffman, CSA, Lindsay Levine, CSA.

The Wild Party
2025-06-15 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-14 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-06-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-06-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Bluebarn Theater, 1106 So 10th Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Book, Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
A steamy prohibition tale roars across the stage. Based on the widely banned 1928 narrative poem, this darkly brilliant show features one of the most pulse-racing scores ever written. Lovers Queenie and Burrs plan the party-to-end-all-parties to bring the spark back to their affair. Instead, Queenie’s wandering eye sends Burrs into a jealous rage. As the decadence reaches a climax, Burrs erupts. Gun in hand, Burrs turns on Queenie and her new lover.
The gun gets fired, but who gets shot?
Thursday, June 12 – 7:30pm
Friday, June 13 – 7:30pm
Saturday, June 14 – 7:30pm
Sunday, June 15 – 6pm
Week 5
Thursday, June 19 – 7:30pm
Friday, June 20 – 7:30pm
Saturday, June 21 – 7:30pm
Sunday, June 22 – 2pm

Council Bluffs Youth Talent Show at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park
2025-06-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Tom Hanafan’s River Edge Park, 4200 Avenue B, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501, United States
The Omaha Mobile Stage Youth Talent Show Series is an outdoor amateur talent competition for ages 3 through graduating high school seniors.
For competition rules, please visit www.omahamobilestage.org/youthtalentshow

Titanic The Musical
2025-06-15 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-14 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-06-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-06-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-06-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE, 68132
Titanic The Musical captures the stories of the officers, crew members and passengers of the ever-fascinating catastrophe of the most luxurious ocean liner in the 1900s. From crew in the boiler room to first-class passengers, from the poorest families who scraped together their life savings to purchase third-class tickets, to some of the wealthiest men of the Victorian age, Titanic captures the entire range of humanity aboard the ship. Showcasing the grand and majestic ship herself with moments of heartbreaking intimacy, don’t miss this five-time Tony Award®-winning musical that ran over 800 performances on Broadway in 1997.

Papillion Days
2025-06-15 12:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-14 10:00 - 23:30, 2025-06-13 17:00 - 23:00, 2025-06-12 17:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Papillion, 109 N Washington St, Papillion, NE, 68048, United States
Papillion Days is a time-honored tradition that takes place over Father’s Day weekend in June each year. Dating back to 1947, Papillion Days is the pinnacle summer celebration in town.
Today, the event brings over 50,000 visitors into Papillion’s historic downtown corridor leaving a lasting economic impact on the numerous local businesses in the area. Additionally, this event serves as the primary fundraiser for the Papillion Community Foundation each year.
The Foundation works hard to maintain the small town feel of the event while also looking for innovative ways to enhance the offerings to the public. An open-air vendor fair, carnival, beer garden, and one of the largest parades in the State of Nebraska are just a few of the key components of this event each year.
Join us June 11-15 to celebrate 78 years of bringing the community together!
Happens on the following Dates:
Jun 11, 2025, 5:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CDT
Jun 12, 2025, 5:00pm to 10:00pm Timezone: CDT
Jun 13, 2025, 5:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: CDT
Jun 14, 2025, 10:00am to 11:30pm Timezone: CDT
Jun 15, 2025, 12:00pm to 6:00pm Timezone: CDT

Pete Fucinaro at NOMA!
2025-06-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Love’s Jazz & Arts Center, 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
NOMA is Thrilled to present Omaha’s own, Pete Fucinaro!
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Pete Fucinaro is a saxophonist and composer whose musical scope encompasses jazz and contemporary music. His compositions draw from a wide range of styles and genres while remaining rooted in the jazz tradition.
Pete attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he studied with Carl Allen and earned a Master of the Arts degree in saxophone performance. He earned his undergraduate degree in jazz studies from the University of North Texas, was a member of the seven-time GRAMMY nominated One O’Clock Lab Band, and recorded with Vector Field on their debut release “V1”, which features five of his original compositions. In 2023, Pete participated in the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program, where he had an original work premiered at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. Pete has performed on the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center, the Discover Jazz Festival in Burlington, VT, and worked closely with Jason Moran, Melissa Aldana, Ingrid Jensen, Linda May Han Oh, Benny Green, Clarence Penn, and Camile Thurman. In 2024, Pete was selected to be in the Ravinia Steans Music Institute Program for Jazz in Highland Park, IL, where he debuted original music and worked with Rufus Reid, Steve Wilson, and Billy Childs.
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Venue: NOMA 2510 N 24th Street, Omaha (24th & Lake Streets)
Date: Saturday June 14th 2025
Time: 7-10 P.M.
Cover Charge: $10

PACE | Youth Painting
2025-06-14 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.

Jitterbugs' Night Out
2025-06-13 20:00 - 23:59 | 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!

The Laugh Crafters - Family Friendly Improv
2025-06-13 19:00 - 20:15 | Blackstone Theater, 3624 Farnam St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
A hilarious group of Big Canvas improvisers brings short-form improv for the whole family to the Blackstone district every 2nd Friday. Each show is a new adventure you don’t want to miss!

Yoga in the Garden
2025-06-11 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

Strengthening Abraham’s Bridge: A Film Premiere
2025-06-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Countryside Community Church, 13130 Faith Plz, Omaha, NE, 68144, United States
Something is happening in Omaha, Nebraska: a mosque, synagogue, church, and interfaith center have built side-by-side. Connected by a circular wooden bridge, an organic donation garden, and a quietly disruptive vision, can this new model of coexistence in the American Midwest bridge the rising currents of division?
Abraham’s Bridge is a short documentary following the Tri-Faith Initiative from an initial idea in 2005 to the present day, as diverse communities work together to construct their dream, confront unanticipated challenges, and look towards an uncertain future.
