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Zootacular Presented by Veridian Credit Union
2025-11-16 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-17 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-18 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-19 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-20 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | 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)

Splifttet at NOMA!
2025-11-16 19:00 - 22:00 | NOMA, 2219 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
Splifftet is a nationally renowned band, known for their daring approach to creative improvised music. Originating in Denver, the Splifftet has been captivating audiences all over the country for around a decade with their unique blend of psychedelic. Members of The Splifftet have performed and toured at prominent jazz festivals and venues all over Colorado and the US, including but not limited to Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Telluride, Newport and Rochester Jazz Festival. They have also received awards from Downbeat Magazine, and have been featured in Okayplayer and Westword Magazine. They have performed with such musical luminaries as Adam Deitch from Lettuce, Sean Jones, Ron Miles, Jason Moran, Ethan Iverson, Shane Endsley, and Terrell Stafford. Splifftet released their debut record “Live at Steadbrook” in 2022, garnering acclaim from Jason Moran.

Flora & Form by Shawnequa Linder
2025-11-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-21 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.

The Weird, Wild, and Wonderful World of Plants by Camille Werther and Rose Werther
2025-11-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-21 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.
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.

North Omaha Music and Arts Weekly Music Sessions
2025-11-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-19 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.

English Tea
2025-11-18 12:00 - 16:00 | O’Donnell Lecture Hall, Cathedral Cultural Center, 3900 Webster St., Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Drop in for a light and sumptuous tea with fresh, homemade delicacies.
Tuesday-Friday, Noon to 4 pm.
or
For Personal or group teas (10 or more) evenings or weekends, call for reservations 402-551-4888.
See the tea menu on our website.
Now thru December 21st.

Benson Theater Happy Hour
2025-11-18 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!

UNO Jazz Ensemble CD Release Concert
2025-11-18 18:30 - 21:00 | UNO Strauss Performing Arts Center, 6305 University Dr N, Omaha, NE, 68182, United States
UNO Jazz Ensemble & José Valentino Present Somos UNO CD Release Concert
The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Jazz Ensemble will celebrate the release of its Latin Jazz Big Band album, Somos UNO (We Are One), with a special concert on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM in the Jan and John Christensen Concert Hall at UNO’s Strauss Performing Arts Center.
The event features Latin Grammy® Award–winning multi-instrumentalist Dr. José Valentino performing with the UNO Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Pete Madsen. Opening the evening is the Metropolitan Area Youth Jazz Orchestra (MAYJO), showcasing Omaha’s rising jazz talent. Admission is Pay Your Own Price — $0 and up.
Event Highlights:
3:00 PM — Workshop: The Art and Process Behind Somos UNO in Room 105
6:30 PM — Album Playback Premiere in Concert Hall
7:30 PM — CD Release Concert featuring José Valentino and MAYJO
Post-Concert — Reception & CD Signing in Lobby
Somos UNO represents a bold collaboration between UNO Jazz Studies and Dr. José Valentino, blending Latin jazz traditions with contemporary big band innovation. The album cover, created by internationally acclaimed artist Pablo Atchugarry, symbolizes unity and cultural expression.

Dew Drops: Drop-In Activities
2025-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Join us in the crafting nook each Wednesday morning for Dew Drops, a playful program designed for young nature lovers! Enjoy stories, music, games, or crafts with each week featuring a unique, seasonal nature theme that sparks curiosity and creativity.
This program is included with garden admission and free for members. No registration is required, dew drop-in!
In case of inclement weather, Dew Drops will move indoors to the classroom in Sofia’s Play Garden (near the family restrooms).
Happens on the following Dates:
Oct 1, 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am
Oct 8, 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am
Oct 15, 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am
Oct 22, 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am
Oct 29, 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am
Nov 5, 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am
Nov 12, 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am
Nov 19, 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am
Nov 26, 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am
Dec 3, 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am
Dec 10, 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am
Dec 17, 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am

Yoga in the Garden
2025-11-19 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

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.

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.

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 | 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.
