KVNO

North Omaha Music and Arts Weekly Music Sessions
2026-02-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-11 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

2026-02-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-16 09:00 - 17:00 and 4 more dates | 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.

An Afternoon with William Guanbo Su
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Dundee Presbyterian Church, 5312 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE, 68132, United States
Join international bass William Guanbo Su for an exhilarating recital before making his Opera Omaha debut as the title role in Hercules.
William Guanbo Su is one of the most sought after basses in the industry, having performed at Staatsoper Hamburg, the Metropolitan Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Irish National Opera, Seattle Opera, and Houston Grand Opera among other. He is a 2019 national Grand Finals winner of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition.

Observational Drawing Class
2026-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Reduce stress and practice bringing attention to the present moment through observational drawing. This class, led by Chelsea Herman, invites participants to explore drawing as a mindfulness practice with a primary focus on using line, shape, light, shadow, volume, and form to notice the world (in this case, the plant world) in new ways.
Designed for beginning and experienced artists alike.
All supplies provided.
Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance.
Course Fee: $35 | Garden members receive 20% off.
Happens on the following Dates:
Feb 22, 2026, 10:00am to 12:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Apr 19, 2026, 10:00am to 12:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

The Dinner Detective
2026-02-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-14 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:
Jan 3, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jan 17, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jan 24, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Jitterbugs' Night Out
2026-02-20 20:00 - 23:59, 2026-02-13 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 Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
2026-02-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-13 18:30 - 19:30 | The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Based on Books and Characters by Mo Willems
Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems and Adam Tobin
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz
Produced by special arrangement with Hidden Pigeon, LLC. Originally commissioned and developed by Children’s Theater of Madison, Dallas Children’s Theatre, First Stage, Main Street Theater, Seattle Children’s Theatre, The Coterie, and The Rose Theater.
When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in the search of the greatest gift ever? Catchy tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs!
After the show, warm up with hot chocolate! The first 50 kids at each performance get a voucher for a free hot chocolate after the show – served by our friends at Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck parked right outside. Parents and grown-ups can purchase from their full menu, too!
This is a Weekly Recurring Event runs from Dec 5, 2025 to Dec 21, 2025 and happens every:
Fridays: 6:30pm – 7:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Saturdays: 11:00am – 12:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Saturdays: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Sundays: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Yoga in the Garden
2026-02-18 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

Silent Write
2026-02-17 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

Benson Theater Happy Hour
2026-02-17 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!

Pup-Cup Showdown
2026-02-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S 20th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Down, set, ruff! This one’s for the dogs! Come see Bluey, Scooby Doo and the Paw Patrol all weekend long! The Nebraska Humane Society will also be onsite with some adoptable players.
Happens on the following Dates:
Feb 13, 2026, 9:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Feb 14, 2026, 9:00am to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Feb 15, 2026, 9:00am to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
