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The Weird, Wild, and Wonderful World of Plants by Camille Werther and Rose Werther
2025-11-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-23 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
October 4 through November 16, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On the gallery walls in the visitor and education center
Included with paid admission. Free for garden members.
Mother-daughter artist team Camille and Rose Werther bring their love for the unusual, the overlooked, and the fascinating in the botanical world through their art, each in their own style. Camille’s work reflects her ongoing love affair with wildflowers. The flowers chosen reflect those that are flowering within driving distance of Omaha over the growing season. Rose’s work explores the structures of unusual plant life. Each plant featured was chosen for its unique features, from the skeleton flower that turns transparent when hit with rain to carnivorous plants such as the Venus flytrap.

Local Author Series: Julie McCabe-Johanning
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Julie McCabe-Johanning (an Irish fiddler), will be interviewed on her debut memoir, “The Gospel of Irish Music.” She will discuss the musical- spiritual journey that brings her to play Irish music. Her Celtic music duo will perform which will be followed up with a book signing.

Zootacular Presented by Veridian Credit Union
2025-11-20 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-21 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-22 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-23 18:30 - 21:30 | Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, 3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE, 68107, United States
Happens on the following Dates:
Oct 16, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 17, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 18, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 19, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 23, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 24, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 25, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 26, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 30, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Follow moonlit pathways decorated with twinkling lights and fall décor. Stop at treat stations, watch thrilling fire and magical performances, dance under glowing lights, and explore select animal habitats after dark.
Food and drinks available at Plaza Café, Sea Turtle Café, and seasonal pop-up bars.
Admission tickets and Ghouly Iglooze reservations are open now at OmahaZoo.com!
– Trick-or-Treat Stations along Treat Street (palm-oil-free candy; allergy-friendly options at Zoo-run stations).
– Live Entertainment: Omaha Circus Arts, Omaha Street Percussion, Joe Cole’s Magic Show, and Salem Sisters character meet-and-greet.
– After-Hours Animal Viewing: Mahoney Kingdoms of the Night, Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium, and Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Pavilion.
– Family Fun: Glow-in-the-dark dance party, face painting, magic shows, photobooth, and Halloween-themed animal enrichment. Wild Explorer is an available paid attraction.
– For the Grown-Ups: Halloween Hideaway speakeasy (must be 21+ to enter)

BLUEBARN Theatre to Present Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)
2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Bluebarn Theater, 1106 So 10th Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Tickets are now on sale for Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) by Michael Carleton, Jim FitzGerald, and John K. Alvarez! Three actors. A million Christmas stories. One wildly fast and hilarious mashup that’s part A Christmas Carol, part The Grinch, part Die Hard (because why the hell not?). Expect laughs, chaos, and a reminder that the best part of any holiday is finding where you belong – even if it’s just surviving your family’s dysfunctional madness with a drink in hand! Running Nov. 20 through Dec. 20 on the BLUEBARN stage.
Visit bluebarn.org/tickets to book your seats online, or call us at (402) 345-1576 (M-F, 10am-4pm) and save a few dollars on processing fees. Suggested for ages 16 and up – contains some mature content and themes.
Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) is made possible by the generous support of Omaha Steaks, Dave & Jane Offutt, and Dundee Bank.

Flora & Form by Shawnequa Linder
2025-11-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
October 4 through November 16, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On the gallery walls in the visitor and education center
Included with paid admission. Free for garden members.
Shawnequa Linder’s work explores the balance between chaos and harmony through vibrant textures, color, and light. Blending traditional and experimental techniques, she creates landscapes and portraits that evoke depth, emotion, and curiosity. Her art invites viewers to reconsider beauty and discover new perspectives within the interplay of light, shadow, and form.

Closing Reception: "FLOW" by Bart Vargas
2025-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Radial Arts Center, 5915 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Missed the opening reception? Don’t worry — you’ve got another chance! Join us for the closing reception of “FLOW,” a solo exhibition by Bart Vargas. We’re celebrating a little early this year due to the holidays, so don’t miss your opportunity to meet the artist and experience this incredible show before it’s gone.
Closing Reception: Friday, November 21
Please note: The Radial Arts Center will be closed for Thanksgiving, November 27–28.
ARTIST STATEMENT:
“Circles, squares, rays. Ancient symbols and shapes that humans have been drawing since we were drawing on cave walls. No one invented them and no one owns them. They belong to humanity.
I work in a variety of mediums, but when I paint, I primarily paint geometric abstraction. I combine the challenge of trying to paint those shapes and forms with my love of color and color theory. All with the goal of making them the way I make them, to make them mine. I strive to use the visual vocabulary of humanity, but with my voice.
For this exhibition I have explored the most simple and complex Element of Art, Line. Looking back through Art History, drawing inspiration from those who have used flowing lines before me, I have spent the last year exploring how I would make static lines mine, move, and in their own way, FLOW.”
ARTIST BIO:
Bart Vargas is a Visual Artist, Educator, and Advocate from Bellevue, Nebraska. He received his BFA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and his MFA at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. He has exhibited nationally and internationally, and his work can be found in many collections throughout the world. Vargas lives in Omaha, Nebraska, where he publishes a weekly list of local Arts, Culture, and Entertainment events on social media, and operates an international studio with his wife Bekah Jerde. Vargas serves as a Professor and Chair of Visual Arts/Graphic Arts Program at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa, as well as on several local boards of non-profit organizations.

Zoolightful
2025-11-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, 3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE, 68107, United States
There’s no place like the #1 Zoo in the Nation for the holidays. Presented by Hy-Vee and Chesterman Coca-Cola, Zoolightful is an all-new holiday experience at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium filled with larger-than-life lanterns, dazzling lights, and festive fun for everyone. Make it your new holiday tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Runs November 19, 2025 through January 11, 2026
Open Wednesday – Sunday from 6-9:30 p.m.
Closed November 27 (Thanksgiving), December 24-25 (Christmas Eve & Day), and December 31 (New Year’s Eve). Special Monday/Tuesday openings: December 22, 23, 29, and 30.
Choose Your Zoolightful Experience
Enjoy an unforgettable night at Zoolightful your way. Choose general admission tickets to stroll through glowing lanterns, sparkling lights, and festive holiday scenes, or make it an unforgettable evening with a private Igloo experience that includes six tickets and your own cozy retreat beneath the glow. ‍Members save 25% on both options!
Visit OmahaZoo.com/Zoolightful to learn more and purchase tickets.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Nov 19, 2025 to Jan 11, 2026 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 6:00pm – 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Thursdays: 6:00pm – 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Fridays: 6:00pm – 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Saturdays: 6:00pm – 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Sundays: 6:00pm – 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Jun Kaneko: Paintings & Prints
2025-11-21 18:30 - 20:30 | KANEKO, 1111 Jones St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
JUN KANEKO: Paintings & Prints
Opening Night
Friday, November 21, 6:30 PM
In this exclusive exhibition JUN KANEKO: Paintings & Prints, Jun Kaneko presents a distinguished selection of paintings and prints drawn from his extensive and colorful collection. Known internationally for his monumental ceramic sculptures and pioneering approach to form and scale, Kaneko’s two-dimensional works reveal the same dedication to balance, rhythm, and visual harmony that defines his practice.
This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience the artist’s exploration of color, texture, and abstraction across media. Through these works, Kaneko invites viewers to engage with the interplay between spontaneity and control that lies at the heart of his creative vision.
Reception begins at 6:30 pm. Wine and beverages provided.

Under the Skin Exhibition
2025-11-21 18:30 - 21:00 | KANEKO, 1111 Jones St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
UNDER THE SKIN
from the collection of Karen & Robert Duncan
and Kathryn & Marc LeBaron
11/21/2025 – 3/22/2026
Opening night, 11/21, 6:30 PM
The naked body tells stories words cannot—of intimacy and isolation, confidence and fragility, desire and discomfort.
Under the Skin brings together boundary-pushing figurative works from the distinguished collections of Karen & Robert Duncan and Kathryn & Marc LeBaron. Featuring international artists across generations, this provocative exhibition explores the raw complexity of the human form through daring imagery that challenges conventions and lingers long after viewing.
For 25,000 years, we’ve created our own likeness. Today’s artists inherit this tradition but transform it with unflinching authenticity—stripping away pretense to reveal beauty in imperfection, strength in vulnerability, and the mysteries of our shared humanity.

Jitterbugs' Night Out
2025-11-21 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!

2025-11-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Something mystical has wandered into the garden… leaving giant footprints in its wake. From November 22, 2025 through May 18, 2026, step into a realm of imagination and come meet the colossal creations of Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans. They have roamed far and wide, but now Basse Buller, Ibbi Pip, Kamma Can, Ronja Redeye, Rosa Sunfinger, and Sofus Lotus are on a quest to share their wild wisdom with the Omaha community.
Crafted from reclaimed wood and a whole lot of creativity, these gentle giants bring big personalities and even bigger messages about protecting the environment. As you wander the outdoor garden paths, keep an eye out for all six of these towering troll ambassadors and uncover each of their stories as they touch on themes of recycling, sustainability, and preserving nature.
Come explore their whimsical world with general garden admission tickets or unlock even more magical visits with garden membership.
Created by Thomas Dambo. Produced by The Imagine Team.
Learn more about the artist at thomasdambo.com.
Photo courtesy of Atlanta Botanical Gardens.

The Nutcracker
2025-11-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, United States
Visual splendor, dazzling spectacle, a charming story, and brilliant classical dancing – it’s no wonder American Midwest Ballet’s The Nutcracker is a family tradition!
Fresh, lively, and thoroughly entertaining, The Nutcracker highlights the versatility of AMB’s cast of professional artists, backed by a polished ensemble of student dancers recruited by auditions from across the metro area.
The Nutcracker will be performed at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center on Saturday, November 22nd, and at Omaha’s Orpheum Theater on December 5th, 6th, and 7th. A special sensory-friendly performance, designed to increase accessibility for people on the autism spectrum, will be held on Sunday, November 23rd, at the Hoff Center.
For more information and tickets, visit amballet.org/tickets.

Falconwood Frosty Nights Christmas Village & Lights
2025-11-22 16:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-23 16:00 - 23:00 | Falconwood Park, 905 Allied Rd, Bellevue, NE, 68123, United States
In partnership with Santa and the North Pole, Falconwood Park is hosting the first “Falconwood Frosty Nights – Christmas Village & Lights’, an all-new holiday experience opening November 22nd, 2025 and running through through New Year’s Day!
Stretching across 80 acres, Falconwood Frosty Nights will have some serious wattage and shine bright with an infinite number of lights, a dazzling lighted cherry tree forest, a 150-foot tunnel of lights, and dozens of decorated trees—including several towering 15, 25, and 50 feet tall in the central square.
Highlights include:
– Holiday Market with 20 cozy cabins filled with local and regional vendors featuring not only Christmas merchandise, but great finds for under the tree including candles, records, ornaments, books, toys and more.
– Santa’s Village meet Santa at Hanke Hall – the 10,000 sq. ft. venue with indoor and outdoor fireplaces perfect for gathering and photo ops, and to enjoy warm cookies and festive drinks.
– Family Fun like live reindeer, snowless sledding on a two-story slide, and character meet and greets.
– Seasonal Entertainment with food trucks, Christmas music, and even an adult Santa Rave.
– Festive Beverages specially crafted beverages in collaboration with Saro Cider, Glühwein, and other fun seasonal offerings.
Tickets & Info:
– Early Bird Tickets: $20 Adults | $10 Kids (ages 3 – 12)
– Early Bird Season Passes: $50 Adults | $25 Kids (ages 3 -12)
– Tickets valid for any day of the event beginning November 22nd, 2025 thru News Years Day.
Visit christmasomaha.com for more programming information and full details!
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Nov 22, 2025 to Jan 1, 2026 and happens every:
Mondays: 4:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Tuesdays: 4:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Wednesdays: 4:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Thursdays: 4:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Fridays: 4:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Saturdays: 4:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Sundays: 4:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show
2025-11-22 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
This event runs from 13 Sep 2025 through 27 Sep 2025 every Saturday, 06:00 PM – 09:00 PM

The wUw Show Experience
2025-11-22 21:30 - 22:00, 2025-11-22 22:30 - 23:00 | The Backline Comedy Theatre, 1618 Harney St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
An experience like no other comedy show on Earth!
The “What U Want” Show gives every audience whatever they want the show to be! This one-of-a-kind experience is for folks looking to have a fun and wild night as we play drinking games with the audience, they give us challenges to complete, and we all learn a little something about the world and ourselves. Hosted by Dr. Oakes and Ol’ Toddilocks with improvised music by Robyn Helwig. This show was created during lockdown during the pandemic and has been nominated for Best Comedy Ensemble in the OEAAwards and has even performed in the Countdown Fest in Florida.
Check out our videos on Youtube and TikTok by searching #wUwShow
