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Fight!: A Standup Show
2025-04-25 20:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Blackstone Theater, 3624 Farnam St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Comics fight over wild and silly topics while the real winner is the audience! This hour-long show that combines stand up comedy with debate will start your weekend with giggles.

Bauhaus Bacchanal
2025-04-25 21:00 - 2025-04-26 01:00 | Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Goth Night at Joslyn Castle, part deux!
Dust off your toga or build a futuristic Bauhaus ball ensemble! There are many interpretations to be had, come dressed to impress!

The sonic delights of DJ Cemetery Gates will set the tone as you explore our Castle, enjoy inspired drinks for purchase at our themed bar, and let your goth dreams come true in our unique historic setting.

Quest at the Castle
2025-04-26 00:00 - 18:00 | Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Immerse yourself in a world of adventure as you explore over 10 tables of thrilling role-playing events, all set against the enchanting backdrop of this historic castle. Every room transforms into a unique experience, transporting you to realms of fantasy and adventure.

There will also be curated vendors and local artisans showcasing their amazing wares.

Men’s Wellness and Creativity Group
2025-04-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Paul High Horse, the Castle & Cathedral Creative District Guest Artist in Residence, will be hosting a men’s group the last Saturday of each month from March to July, in the Joslyn Castle Carriage House.

Each month will focus on different activities such as art, yoga, mental health and discussion to build community and a safe space for sharing. Participation is FREE, advance registration is required.

Alec Soth: Reading Room
2025-04-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-30 10:00 - 20:00 | 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
2025-04-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-29 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

Scents and Sips: Mother’s Day
2025-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Starlight Lounge: Modern Work Suites, 8790 F St, Omaha, NE, 68127, United States
Scents & Sips: Mother’s Day
April 26, 2025
Custom Scent Creation | 1 PM – 4 PM (Check-in at 12:45 PM)
Starlight Lounge at Modern Work Suites, 8790 F St, Omaha, NE
? Scents & Sips: A Mother’s Day Bloom ?
Celebrate the beauty of spring and the love of mothers at our Mother’s Day-inspired Scents & Sips event! Treat yourself or the special women in your life to an afternoon of luxurious fragrances, refreshing sips, and delightful indulgence—all designed to honor the season of renewal and appreciation.
Event Highlights:
? Create Your Own Signature Spring Fragrance Design a custom perfume inspired by fresh florals, soft musks, and bright citrus notes—a scent as elegant and timeless as a mother’s love.
? Fragrance & Bloom Workshop Immerse yourself in a sensory journey through springtime botanicals, learning about the art of fragrance blending and the symbolism of flowers in perfumery.
? Sip & Savor: A Taste of Springtime Elegance Enjoy a curated selection of seasonal cocktails and sweet treats, featuring floral infusions, fruit-forward delights, and classic Mother’s Day flavors.
? Exclusive Mother’s Day Perks & Surprises! Every guest receives a custom fragrance, plus special event-only gifts to take home.
Tickets:
$60 per person or $100 for two (Includes custom fragrance creation, drinks, desserts, and exclusive event perks.)
? Limited spots available—secure your ticket now! ?
?Join us for an afternoon of love, laughter, and luxurious scents—the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day in style! ?

Fabrics of Africa: Weaving Culture and Community
2025-04-26 13:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-27 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.

Emerging Artist Series with Liz Boutin
2025-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Samuel Bak Museum, 2289 S 67th St, Omaha, NE, 68106, United States
After a discussion on color, emotion, and symbolism participants will use paint, markers, and pencils on an 8″ x 8″ canvas to visually explore life experiences, whether from childhood or adulthood. At the end of the workshop, we will have everyone bring together their works and create a visual mural to show their unique way of expressing themselves through art. This is a FREE event, but preregistration is required.

PACE | Youth Painting
2025-04-26 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.

Pete the Cat: The Musical
2025-04-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-27 19:00 - 20:00 | The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Script and lyrics by Sarah Hammond. Music by Will Aronson.
Based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly and James Dean.
Originally Commissioned, Developed & Produced by TheaterWorksUSA. Music Orchestrated & Produced by Frank Galgano & Matt Castle.
PETE THE CAT: THE MUSICAL IS PRODUCED BY ARRANGEMENT WITH CONCORD THEATRICALS (WWW.CONCORDTHEATRICALS.COM)
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Together, they set out on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second grade art, and along the way, they both learn a little something about inspiration. Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a Volkswagen Bus!
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Apr 18, 2025 to May 4, 2025 and happens every:
Fridays: 7:00pm – 8:00pm Timezone: CDT
Saturdays: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Timezone: CDT
Saturdays: 5:00pm – 6:00pm Timezone: CDT
Sundays: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Timezone: CDT

Carriage House Concerts: Brother East Brother West
2025-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
The Brother East Brother West Band came together when they saw a need in our music community for a band that could play for a large variety of crowds, perform a wide range of music, and draw crowds into a show. With decades of combined experience, Brother East Brother West has quickly become one of Nebraska’s most entertaining acts. With 250 songs spanning six decades, Brother East Brother West knows how to please patrons.

Ken-David Masur Conducts
2025-04-26 19:30 | Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Omaha welcomes back long-time friend and Milwaukee Symphony’s Music Director Ken-David Masur, leading the Symphony in warhorses of the repertoire.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND
2025-04-26 19:30 | Strauss Performing Arts Center, 6001 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68182, NE, 68102, United States
By Alice Gerstenberg
Adapted from Lewis Carroll

Director: Kyle Thomas
Adapted from both Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, follow Alice as she crosses into a fantastical world and meets the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts along a journey that grows “curiouser and curiouser!”

April 17–19, 2024 | 7:30 P.M.
April 24–26, 2024 | 7:30 P.M.
April 27, 2024 | 2 P.M. matinee

Council Bluffs Symphony Orchestra Grateful Dead tribute concert
2025-04-26 19:30 | Pottawamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment (PACE), 1001 S 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503, United States
Fri & Sat APR 25 & 26 >> 7:30 PM
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Get ready for a legendary Grateful Dead tribute concert like you’ve never heard before! Touch of Grey joins forces with the Council Bluffs Symphony Orchestra for an electrifying two-night event, blending rock and symphonic sound into something truly magical.
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Alice in Wonderland
2025-04-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-27 14:00 | Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Alice in Wonderland
April 12 & 13 • Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
April 26 & 27 • Orpheum Theater
Hop down the rabbit hole with Victorian literature’s most intrepid 10-year-old heroine in this inventive and intriguing adventure for all ages! Combining favorite characters and scenes from Lewis Carroll’s classics Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, this delightfully original ballet spans moods from poignant and dreamlike to playful and whimsical. It’s a colorful and lively dance experience to cherish!

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville
2025-04-26 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-27 14:00 - 16:30 | Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE, 68132
Welcome to Margaritaville! Tully, a charismatic individual juggling roles as a part-time bartender and part-time singer, is convinced that he has life completely sorted out. However, his world takes a turn when a captivating career-driven tourist captures his heart, making him question everything he thought he knew. Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville is a musical comedy featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics such as “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano” and many more. This hilarious, heartwarming musical is “the party you’ve been waiting for that will knock your flip-flops off” (Entertainment Weekly)!

North Omaha Music and Arts Weekly Music Sessions
2025-04-28 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.

Benson Theater Happy Hour
2025-04-29 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!

Opera in Conversation: Women Rulers and Power
2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
The opera may be called Giulio Cesare, but it’s really about Cleopatra. Join a conversation with historian Catherine Medici-Thiemann, PhD to explore some of the most famous women rulers of history.

These FREE events exist to foster cross-disciplinary exploration of art, big questions, and community connections.

Silent Write
2025-04-29 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
