Dot
2025-03-02 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE, 68132
By Colman Domingo
Feb. 21 – March 23, 2025
Howard Drew Theatre
The holidays at the Shealy household are always a wild family affair. This year, however, Dotty and her three adult children are exchanging more than just gifts this season. As Dotty struggles with challenges of dementia, her children find themselves in a delicate juggling act—caring for their mother while also attending to their own needs. Described as “a thoroughly entertaining comedy-drama” from The New York Times, this fresh and amusing play takes on the complexities of aging parents, midlife crises and the essence of a West Philadelphia community with a blend of wit and candor.
Disclaimer: Contains adult language and situations.

North Omaha Music and Arts Weekly Music Sessions
2025-03-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-05 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.

UNO Choirs Concert
2025-03-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Strauss Performing Arts Center, 6001 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68182, NE, 68102, United States
Choose Your Own Ticket Price – $0 and up!!
(For those choosing to pay more than $0, cash and checks will be accepted at the door.)
PARKING: There is open parking (no permit required) after 7:00 p.m. across the Dodge Campus, including all surface lots and the East and West Garages. Click here for more details including a campus map.

Alec Soth: Reading Room
2025-03-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Feb 15, 2025 – May 4, 2025

Drawing on documentary, formalist, and narrative photographic traditions, Alec Soth uncovers the beauty and banality of the human experience. His work has taken him across the world, capturing landscapes, interiors, and people in stunning, large-format photographs. These images, carefully composed and exhibiting remarkable clarity and directness, allow the subjects to be grasped all at once, while their details—gestures, angles, objects—invite sustained attention. An immersive exploration of both the artist’s picture-making and book-making practices, this exhibition transforms The Joslyn’s Riley CAP Gallery into a reading room. Photographs from two recent projects, I Know How Furiously Your Heart Is Beating and Advice for Young Artists, hang on the walls. On a table, a selection of the artist’s photobooks situates the visitor in a small library. Taken together, the recurring motif of the book and a focus on the spaces we inhabit while reading, turns an often-solitary act into a collective experience.
Pictured: Alec Soth (American, b. 1969), Lauren’s Books, 2023, archival pigment print, image size: 40 × 50 in. (101.6 × 127 cm), sheet size: 45 × 55 in. (114.3 × 139.7 cm), © Alec Soth, Courtesy of the artist and Weinstein Hammons Gallery

All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840–1955
2025-03-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840-1955, explores depictions of trains and train infrastructure in American painting during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. From its emergence as a technological marvel in mid-nineteenth century landscape views to its adoption by artists as a symbol of modern life and industry, the railroad was a significant motif in several major art movements.
Featuring paintings from the Hudson River School to postwar abstraction, the exhibition considers the impact of the railroad on American art through significant works by Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Hart Benton, John Sloan, Georgia O’Keeffe, Jacob Lawrence, George Tooker, Kay Sage, and others. Depictions of rail workers and passengers present trains as spaces for distinct forms of social interaction. Other works illuminate the railroad as an engine of modernity, but also a cause of population displacement, labor struggles, and environmental destruction that changed the fabric of American life, from the urban centers of the East Coast to the Heartland and Pacific Ocean.
All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840–1955 is organized by Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Joslyn Art Museum, and Shelburne Museum. It is accompanied by an exhibition catalogue.
This exhibition is sponsored by: Julie & Lance Fritz, Stephanie & John Koraleski, Mutual of Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; Omaha Steaks; Valmont Industries, Inc.; The family of Shirley & Jim Young, and Union Pacific.
Pictured: Carl Frederick Gaertner (American, 1898–1952), Swamp Spur, 1944, oil on canvas, 24 × 40 in. (61 × 101.6 cm), The John and Susan Horseman Collection, Courtesy of the Horseman Foundation, © The Estate of Carl Frederick Gaertner courtesy of WOLFS Gallery

Ticket Information:

Tickets may be purchased at the Welcome Desk upon arrival (no advance reservations).

Joslyn Members: FREE

General Public: $10 ages 13 and up

(tickets for those 12 and under are free)

All Aboard public free days:

First weekends, 10 am–4 pm:

Mar 1 & 2, Apr 5 & 6, May 3 & 4

First Wed, 4–8 pm: Mar 5, Apr 2

First Thu, 4–8 pm: Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1

UNO Maverick String Quartet-in-Residence
2025-03-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, 505 S 45th St, Omaha, NE, 68105, United States
Tue | Feb 25 | 12:15p
Buffett Cancer Center Lobby
505 S. 45th St.

In partnership with the University of Nebraska Medicine’s Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Healing Arts program, the Maverick Quartet is pleased to serve as Quartet-in-Residence.

Benson Theater Happy Hour
2025-03-04 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!

Silent Write
2025-03-04 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

Public Tour
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Dundee Hundee
2025-03-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Film Streams – Dundee Theatre, 4952 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, 68132, United States
The countdown is on for the Dundee Hundee, our year-long celebration of the Dundee Theater’s 100th anniversary! The festivities kick off March 28 with a thrilling lineup of films and events, starting with Metropolis, featuring a live score by The Anvil Orchestra. Don’t miss this unforgettable cinematic experience as we launch a year of honoring the Dundee’s rich history!
But that’s just the beginning! An exciting lineup of new releases is headed to both the Ruth Sokolof and Dundee Theaters, offering something for every film lover—including Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17, starring Robert Pattinson, and a captivating documentary on the legendary Liza Minnelli.
And if that wasn’t enough, we’re rolling out a stellar lineup of special screenings, bringing beloved classics and fan favorites back to the big screen. Experience the electrifying energy of Monterey Pop, revisit the timeless comedy of Some Like It Hot, and dive into the gripping wilderness of Grizzly Man. Each film offers a unique cinematic experience that’s best enjoyed on the big screen—whether you’re seeing them for the first time or rediscovering them all over again.
The attached press release includes full details. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

NEWS
Film Streams’ Dundee Hundee Series Launches with Metropolis and Live Score by The Anvil Orchestra

NEW RELEASES
Starts Mar 7 | Mickey 17
Starts Mar 7 | Universal Language
Starts Mar 14 | Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Starts Mar 14 | Black Bag
Starts Mar 14 | On Becoming a Guinea Fowl

FOREVER YOUNG SERIES
Mar 1 & 2 | WALL•E
Mar 8, 9, 15, 16 & 19 | Wallace & Gromit Shorts
Mar 22, 23, 29 & 30 | Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

WEEKEND ESSENTIALS SERIES
Mar1 & 2 | Love & Basketball
Mar 8, 9, 15 & 16 | Working Girls
Mar 22, 23, 29 & 30 | Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles

DAVID LYNCH RETROSPECTIVE SERIES
Feb 28 – Mar 6 | Blue Velvet
Feb 28 – Mar 6 | Wild at Heart
Feb 28 – Mar 6 | Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Feb 28 – Mar 6 | Mulholland Drive

SCIENCE ON SCREEN
Mar 1 | WALL•E

SIGHTS ON SOUNDS
Mar 8 & 13 | Monterey Pop

THE MET: LIVE IN HD
Mar 15 & 19 | Fidelio

COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
Mar 16 | Some Like It Hot

SCIENCE ON SCREEN
Mar 25 | Grizzly Man

Fabrics of Africa: Weaving Culture and Community
2025-03-06 13:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-07 13:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-08 13:00 - 19:00 | KANEKO, 1111 Jones St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Experience the vibrant world of African textiles through the discerning eye of exhibition curator Suzanne Gunn. Raised in the villages of Kenya, Gunn’s connection to African craftsmanship was instilled through her mother, who stimulated Gunn’s appreciation for traditional artistry. This early influence inspired Gunn’s subsequent travels across the continent, where she built lasting relationships with expert artisans and collected extraordinary textiles reflecting both cultural heritage and artistic innovation.
“In recent years, fabric production has evolved to incorporate modern and traditional techniques, showcasing the dynamic interplay between innovation and heritage. This makes an African exhibit featuring textiles especially meaningful, as it highlights the value of both approaches in shaping cultural expression.
By celebrating the artistry and stories behind these textiles, the exhibit brings attention to their historical, cultural, and ritual significance while also acknowledging their continued relevance in a modern context. This platform serves to educate and inspire, emphasizing the rich legacy and ongoing evolution of these crafts, ensuring they remain vibrant and appreciated in an ever-changing world.”
-Suzanne Gunn, Curator
The exhibition includes an interactive element for visitors, who are invited to contribute to a digital tapestry created through traditional African design elements. As each individual pattern is woven into the whole, the growing, evolving piece celebrates both African textiles and our interconnectedness.

Botanical Birch Painting
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Join instructor Ariel Shearer to create a winter-inspired birch painting. Learn to apply a variety of painting techniques to create your birch tree scene, like tape resistant painting, salt painting and more. All supplies will be provided. Designed for ages 16 and up. All levels of painters welcome and all supplies are provided.
$35, $25 for garden members. Pre-registration is required at a least one week in advance of the course.

"Turning The Page"
2025-03-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Blick’s Dodge St, 7829 Dodge St, Omaha, NE, 68114, United States
Blick Omaha Gallery’s spring show, Turning The Page.
Artists in all over the area can submit work to go up in our gallery space in store.
The spring show will kick off with a first Friday reception on March 7th, 2025 and run through May 16th, 2025. Further details and postings can be found on our Instagram page @blick_omaha

March 7th First Friday
2025-03-07 17:00 - 2025-03-08 02:00 | Benson Creative District Downtown Benson Omaha, NE 68104, 5603 NW Radial Hwy, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
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Holland Talks
2025-03-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Kiewit Luminarium, 345 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
5:30PM Doors open | 7PM Lecture
Holland Talks tickets include free admission to the Luminarium, including time before the lecture to explore the museum. A bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be on site during the evening of the event. A selection of Dr. Lanham’s books will be available for sale, though there will not be a designated book signing portion of the evening.
On Friday, March 7, Kiewit Luminarium is honored to welcome writer and naturalist Dr. J. Drew Lanham. A native of Edgefield, South Carolina, Lanham is the author of The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature, which received the Reed Award from the Southern Environmental Law Center and the Southern Book Prize, and was a finalist for the John Burroughs Medal. He is also the author of Sparrow Envy: Field Guide to Birds and Lesser Beasts and Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves.
Lanham is a birder, naturalist, and hunter-conservationist who has published essays and poetry in publications including Orion, Audubon, Flycatcher, and Wilderness, and in several anthologies.

Irish Film Festival
2025-03-07 19:00 - 2025-03-09 15:00 | College of St. Mary, 7000 Mercy Rd, Omaha, NE, 68106, United States
The Omaha Irish Film Festival aims to bring the richness of Irish storytelling to the heart of Omaha, showcasing the diversity and creativity of Irish and Irish-American cinema. From thought-provoking feature films to innovative shorts, attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the unique narratives and artistic expressions of the Irish film industry.
March 7-9, the Omaha Irish Cultural Center (OICC) is proud to announce the second annual “Omaha Irish Film Festival,” a celebration of new Irish first-run cinema featuring compelling feature films and captivating shorts. The festival will take place at The Gross Auditorium on the College of St. Mary campus at 7000 Mercy Road on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8 at 6:00p.m. The festival finale will take place on Sunday, March 9 at the historic Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple Street with doors opening at 3p.m. The Omaha Irish Film Festival promises 3 days of cinematic excellence and cultural enrichment.
“The OICC is grateful to the Irish Government and the Chicago Irish Film Festival for their help and support to bring to Omaha the first annual Irish Film Festival.” – Omaha Irish Film Festival Chair, Burke Harr, JD.

The Old Man and The Old Moon
2025-03-07 19:30 | Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE, 68132
For as long as he can remember, The Old Man has taken care of The Old Moon by climbing a ladder each night to refill its light. When a mysterious melody beckons away his wife, the Old Man finds himself torn between the familiarity of duty and routine and the allure of love and adventure. With music evoking memories of their shared history, the Old Man decides to abandon the moon and embark on a quest to bring back his wife. Highly creative storytelling allows audiences to experience The Old Man’s epic journey over land and sea. Described by Time Out New York as “a transcendent theatrical experience for all ages,” this original musical folktale speaks to the child in all of us and reminds us of the unwavering power of love and the most formidable obstacle of all—change.

Jitterbugs' Night Out
2025-03-07 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!

This Old Castle: Windows Excursion
2025-03-08 14:00 - 15:00 | St. Cecilia Cathedral School, 3869 Webster St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Due to popular demand, we are bringing back one of the most requested topics of the series: Windows!
Old home ownership is not for the faint of heart (trust us, we know!), but we’re here to help!
We’ve teamed up with our friends at the Nebraska State Historical Society and Preserve Omaha to bring you a series designed to demystify maintaining and preserving your old home or building. Join us for This Old Castle as we learn from the best experts in town.
Join us Saturday, March 8th from 2pm-3pm for behind the scenes tour of a in-progress historic window restoration project at the St. Cecilia Cathedral School. Our tour will be led by the project lead, local window expert David White, owner of Aksarben Window Works, who will walk us through his process and answer our questions.
After our window restoration tour of the St. Cecilia Cathedral School, you’re invited to an optional docent-led tour of the stunning Thomas Kimball-designed St. Cecilia Cathedral next door at 3pm.
This excursion has a limited capacity and registration is required.
We will meet at the front doors of the school, located at 3869 Webster St, Omaha, NE 68131.
This excursion is pending for AIA HSW CEU credits.

PACE | Youth Painting
2025-03-08 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.

Robert Duncan Book Signing Event
2025-03-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Gallery 1516, 1516 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE, 68102
Join us for a special book signing with Robert Duncan, coming March 8th! Meet the artist behind our current exhibition and get a signed copy of the exhibition book for Barragán: A Spiritual Master. The book will be available for purchase at the event and proceeds will benefit Gallery 1516’s non-profit mission.
