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Zootacular Presented by Veridian Credit Union
2025-10-25 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-26 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-27 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-28 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-29 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-30 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-31 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-01 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)

Camille Thurman & The Darrell Green Quartet
2025-10-25 19:00 - 22:00 | NOMA, 2219 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
“Imagine if Sarah Vaughan played saxophone like Dexter Gordon. That’s approximately the effect when singer and tenor saxophonist Camille Thurman performs.”—Downbeat Magazine
“You’re hard-pressed to find rising talents more exciting than Camille Thurman.” —The New York Times
As an accomplished composer, esteemed saxophonist, vocalist, and unique interpreter of the jazz tradition, Camille Thurman is quickly becoming one of the leading standard bearers of the art form, making a considerable and dynamic contribution to the legacy of jazz while paying tribute to its heroes. Referred to as the “classic double threat” by NPR, Camille Thurman excels on both tenor saxophone and vocals, establishing herself as a powerhouse virtuoso musician and an electrifying, trailblazing artist. The New York City-born artist has drawn comparisons to Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Dexter Gordon, and Joe Henderson. DownBeat Magazine describes Camille as a performer poised to shape jazz for decades to come. She made a historic and memorable impact as the first woman to perform and tour full-time with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in the tenor saxophone chair from 2018 to 2020. As a respected bandleader and composer, she has headlined numerous prestigious concert venues and Jazz festivals around the world, including the Kennedy Center and Alice Tully Hall. Camille has released five full-length recordings as a leader and has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Her latest project, “Confluence: Vol 1,” is a collaboration with master drummer DarrellGreen and his quartet.

La Calavera Catrina
2025-10-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-31 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
On display from August 17 through November 8
Discover the rich history and iconography of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), through eight larger-than-life skeleton sculptures by Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero. An elegant female skeleton and an icon of Mexican heritage, La Catrina approaches death not through sadness, but as a colorful celebration of life. See these colorful and joyful works, with accompanying signage in both English and Spanish.
About the Artist: Born in Nayarit, Mexico, Ricardo Soltero is the set designer for the largest Día de los Muertos celebration in the United States, which takes place annually at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles. Both a sculptor and a costume designer, Soltero’s projects include works and design for Semblanza Latinoamericana dance and music festival, Metropolitan Fashion Week, UNICEF’s annual gala and the Autry Museum in Los Angeles, CA.
Exhibition organized by Denver Botanic Gardens
Included with paid garden admission. Free for garden members.

R.L. Stine's GOOSEBUMPS The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium
2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:15 | The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Adapted for the stage with Book and Lyrics by John Maclay
Music and Lyrics by Danny Abosch
Orchestrations and Arrangements by Danny Abosch
Book, Lyrics, Songs, All Arrangements & All Orchestrations ©2016. 2017 Scholastic Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved
The students of Woods Mill Middle School really love to put on a show. But Ms. Walker has chosen a spooky script—the one that her great grandmother tried to stage but was never performed because of mysterious mayhem plaguing rehearsals? And what about that never-used creepy trap door with an elevator to the dark tunnels below the stage—is it even safe? And what about the strange–and strangely evil–voices that echo in the theater, and the wickedly weird things that keep happening during every single rehearsal? Join the fright-filled fun—just in time for Halloween!—as the cast of “The Phantom of the Auditorium” tries to survive until Opening Night in this tale of musical mayhem from the mind of R.L. Stine. We’ve heard of “Stage Fright!” but—SERIOUSLY—this is ridiculous!
The Rose Theater is conjuring up more than just a show – we’re brewing a whole cauldron of thrills!
For this Goosebumps adventure, your ticket unlocks free pre- and post-show fun: strut in our costume parade, craft creepy-cute creations, wander a kid-friendly graveyard, dare to reach into mystery bins, snap haunted photos, meet the cast, and uncover ghostly surprises around every corner. It’s a spooktacular Goosebumps experience from the first eerie step into the theater to the final chilling bow! Costumes encouraged for this show!
This event runs from Oct 10, 2025 through Oct 26, 2025, every:
Friday: 6:30pm – 7:45pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Saturday: 11:00am – 12:15pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Saturday: 2:30pm – 3:45pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Sunday: 2:00pm – 3:15pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

The Barber of Seville
2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
The Barber of Seville
Oct 24 | 7:30PM
Oct 26 | 2:00PM
Orpheum Theater
Escape on a wild ride through the streets of Seville, where schemes unfurl, passions flare, and chaos occasionally reigns. Figaro, the mischievous barber, is at the center of it all, pulling strings and outwitting anyone who thwarts his plans to help Count Almaviva win Rosina’s heart. From fiery verbal duels to hilarious deceptions, The Barber of Seville is a spirited romp starring Rossini’s lively score and iconic arias.
Internationally acclaimed director Stephen Lawless leads Opera Omaha favorite Alexander Birch Elliott (Eugene Onegin, Così fan tutte) as Figaro, celebrated mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack (Ainadamar, Metropolitan Opera) in her Opera Omaha debut as Rosina, and rising star Minghao Liu as Count Almaviva.

Silent Book Club
2025-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | The Wandering Page Cafe and Lounge, 3925 Farnam St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Join us for a cozy, distraction-free reading session. Bring your current book or grab one of our shelves, enjoy quiet reading time, and connect with fellow book lovers afterward. Perfect for anyone who loves to read in peace!

North Omaha Music and Arts Weekly Music Sessions
2025-10-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-29 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
2025-10-28 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
2025-10-28 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

Dew Drops: Drop-In Activities
2025-10-29 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
2025-10-29 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

Fall Paint Night
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Wick and Paper Studio, 1252 Izard Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
PAINT & SIP NIGHT AT WICK & PAPER STUDIO
Join local artist Jennifer Young of J.Diane Creations for a relaxing evening of painting at WICK & PAPER STUDIO located in Millwork Commons. You will learn how to create a simple abstract pumpkin on 9×12 canvas. No experience is necessary to create your fall masterpiece! Located inside of Dizzy Mule Apartments.
Includes light refreshments.

Closing Reception: There's More to See by Baylee Bennett
2025-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Radial Arts Center, 5915 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Don’t miss your last chance to visit “There’s More To See” — a solo exhibition by Omaha-based painter Baylee Bennett! Original paintings and prints available for purchase!
• ARTIST STATEMENT
“There’ s More to See” is a group of oil paintings that draw from the banal, intimate, and domestic areas of my life. The works in the series offer observational studies of my day-to-day through still life and interior works.
The objects depicted, mocha pots and florals, are studies for the larger finished interior paintings in the show. Through repetition and observation, the mocha pots and florals gain their own personalities and attitudes – revealing themselves to me the more time I spend with them. I view these objects and spaces as an extension of myself, my life, like a self-portrait or documentary which captures these fleeting moments in time.
The peripheral space around the objects I paint tend to be liminal and undefined. I have intentionally dissolved the details that I do not find as important as the subject at hand; these objects are representations of the omitted people that interact with them. My hope is that through my work, you are able to see aspects of myself in the items I value and make space for. They are not random objects thrown together, they are the culmination of waking up every day, living, and painting what I see.
• ARTIST BIO
Baylee’s oil paintings offer a tender glimpse into the sacred and everyday — capturing intimate objects and the spaces she resides through both studio and plein air approaches.
Baylee graduated from Creighton University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in studio art and art history. Her work has been exhibited at the Radial Arts Center, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Creighton University, and the Hot Shops Art Gallery in Omaha. Additionally, her work has been shown at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Baylee is currently a resident artist at Radial Arts Center and works at the Joslyn Art Museum as both a Teaching Artist and a Kent Bellows Mentor.

Jitterbugs' Night Out
2025-10-31 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!
