— dedicated to promoting the growth and appreciation of the arts in the Omaha community.
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3 events,
Join the night-time party on the farm! A young goat named Kid finally gets to attend her first bedtime party. From baking giant pies with Auntie Horse to having a dress up party with Uncle Sheep, experience all the musical fun alongside Kid.
$30
Omaha Symphony performs classic songs from Disney's musicals, modern and contemporary. Fun for all ages. |
1 event,
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4 events,
Exploration of the creation process of an opera
Free
All Beethoven—all the time—music of power, passion, and fierce genius awaits you at three concerts by the sublime master-composer. Come along on a spectacular journey that spans his creations from intimate piano solos to the towering String Quartet No. 14 performed by Omaha’s most esteemed musicians. A collaboration of the Omaha Chamber Music Society and the Flatiron Luthier Cooperative, this brilliant series—curated by Thomas Kluge, Heritage Series artistic director and principal violist of the Omaha Symphony Orchestra—is guaranteed to set your heart on fire. Join us at the Conservatory!
$20
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3 events,
Tony Award Winner The Play That Goes Wrong is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by storm. |
5 events,
In this session we will learn how to set up your workspace, how to plan a watercolor painting from start to finish.
$55
Tony Award Winner The Play That Goes Wrong is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by storm. 
When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in the middle of a cultural and political battle on and off the court.
Free – $39
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12 events,
Artist Showcase , Midwest Fair Boards , Venues booking live music and more.
Free
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This is a wonderful opportunity for the Omaha community to view work by some of the leading printmakers in the country.
Free
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February First Friday in the Benson Creative District
Free
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Join us February First Friday for the opening of Hyperspace by Michael Zimmerman!
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The Nebraska Wind Symphony Swingtones are proving the entertainment. This benefit helps music students.
$15
Welcome to Omaha’s newest comedy series presented by Benson Theatre and Omaha Comedy Fest!
Tony Award Winner The Play That Goes Wrong is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by storm.
When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in the middle of a cultural and political battle on and off the court.
Free – $39
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10 events,
Take part in an improv workshop hosted by BRENDA, an all-queer/all-femme house team from the Improv Shop in St. Louis.
Free with suggested donation
Join Rhonda Berman of Zipply Art to create an art piece adding a new twist to needle felting.
$40
OCP will offer an audio-described performance of The Play That Goes Wrong for those who are blind or visually impaired.
Tony Award Winner The Play That Goes Wrong is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by storm.
When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in the middle of a cultural and political battle on and off the court.
Free – $39
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3 events,
An afternoon of 20th century music featuring Omaha Symphony’s Principal Flutist Maria Harding performing Christopher Rouse’s Flute Concerto.
$37
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3 events,
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Acorn Academy is a nature-based learning experience for homeschooled students ages 6+
$8
Learn to make a paper journal as a record of your garden or as an observation of the natural world around you.
$65
Deep dive into the relevant themes from Verdi's La traviata
Free
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1 event,
Tony Award Winner The Play That Goes Wrong is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by storm. |
4 events,
Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center is a UNO art museum dedicated to the work of Holocaust survivor Samuel Bak. The KVNO audience will discover metaphysical and surreal artworks which explore profound questions about human nature, call attention to the injustices that exist in our society, and inspire meaningful discussion and thoughtful contemplation.
Free
Explore cyanotype with natural flowers on paper, and take home your own beautiful artwork.
$45
Tony Award Winner The Play That Goes Wrong is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by storm.
When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in the middle of a cultural and political battle on and off the court.
Free – $39
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2 events,
Tony Award Winner The Play That Goes Wrong is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by storm.
When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in the middle of a cultural and political battle on and off the court.
Free – $39
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8 events,
Come see “Meet me at the fence ok bye” from artist Leslie Diuguid, on exhibit from February 10 to March 9, 2024. 
Kris Lager will bring his Assembly of Assassins back to The Benson Theatre!
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Scotty McCreery not only snagged him a ticket to Hollywood in the 11th season of “American Idol,” but it also earned him the top spot
$45
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We are a non-profit orchestra based here in Omaha. Our repertoire fits right in with what KVNO's audience is listening to, classical symphonies, modern symphonies, promoting local composers and who doesn't love Gershwin?
Free
Tony Award Winner The Play That Goes Wrong is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by storm.
When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in the middle of a cultural and political battle on and off the court.
Free – $39
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4 events,
Family-friendly concert based on the book by Rachael Urrutia Chu with music by Beethoven.
$15
Tony Award Winner The Play That Goes Wrong is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by storm.
When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in the middle of a cultural and political battle on and off the court.
Free – $39
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3 events,
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This monthly event is an opportunity to meet new friends, stay connected, and build intergenerational bonds between women of all faiths and identities. Join us for sisterhood and casual conversation over lunch!
Free
Learn how to draw various plant forms with the vibrant colors of pastels!
$45
This Valentine's Day, dive into a night of small bites, wild encounters and a sea of activities that will make your heart skip a beat.
$50
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6 events,
For nearly two decades, Black Violin has been merging string arrangements with modern beats and vocals to bring classical music to young, low-income urban students across the country. Join them as they make their stop in Steelhouse Omaha with the Omaha Community Playhouse.
$24
In partnership with the University of Nebraska Medicine’s Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Healing Arts program, the Maverick Quartet is pleased to serve as Quartet-in-Residence. All performances take place at 12:15pm, at Nebraska Medicine’s Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center lobby, 505 S. 45th Street.
Free
Come see “Meet me at the fence ok bye” from artist Leslie Diuguid, on exhibit from February 10 to March 9, 2024. 
Program:
Free
This Valentine's Day, dive into a night of small bites, wild encounters and a sea of activities that will make your heart skip a beat.
$50
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See the songs and stories from the “Man in Black” brought to the stage in a new way
$29.50
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5 events,
Come see “Meet me at the fence ok bye” from artist Leslie Diuguid, on exhibit from February 10 to March 9, 2024.
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Experience one of the most beautiful Valentine's Day dinners in Omaha at Lauritzen Gardens, in the intimate surroundings of the visitor and education center.
$78
This Valentine's Day, dive into a night of small bites, wild encounters and a sea of activities that will make your heart skip a beat.
$50
Tony Award Winner The Play That Goes Wrong is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by storm. |
9 events,
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The Tri-Faith Initiative is excited to invite you to join us for Coffee on the Commons every third Thursday of the month at 11:30 AM.
Free
Come see “Meet me at the fence ok bye” from artist Leslie Diuguid, on exhibit from February 10 to March 9, 2024.
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Experience a night of food and fun as Gail Simmons demonstrates her favorite recipes. Tickets include access to the Happy Hour Reception, dinner, and Celebrity Chef program.
$250
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Join our current Artists-in-Residence and Curator-in-Residence for a casual community potluck!
Free
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Four incredible string players from the Omaha Symphony are joining together to bring you music by Joseph Haydn, Franz Schubert, and Anselm Hüttenbrenner. Notably, Franz Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden” is known as one of the most difficult compositions for string quartet. Musicians are Thomas Kluge and Henry Jenkins, violins; Tyler Sieh, viola; and Gregory Clinton, cello.
Free
Tony Award Winner The Play That Goes Wrong is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by storm.
When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in the middle of a cultural and political battle on and off the court.
Free – $39
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9 events,
Embark on a captivating exploration of Council Bluffs' artistic heritage with "Hometown Heroes," an immersive exhibition celebrating the exceptional creators who have defined our city's cultural landscape.
Free
Come see “Meet me at the fence ok bye” from artist Leslie Diuguid, on exhibit from February 10 to March 9, 2024. 
Résonance, Omaha’s premier professional vocal ensemble, celebrates the Irish holiday with a spectacular gala of Gaelic proportions, Celtic Soirée.
$45 – $600
Embark on a captivating exploration of Council Bluffs' artistic heritage with "Hometown Heroes," an immersive exhibition celebrating the exceptional creators who have defined our city's cultural landscape.
Free
Tony Award Winner The Play That Goes Wrong is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by storm.
When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in the middle of a cultural and political battle on and off the court.
Free – $39
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14 events,
Does your child dream of turning a lump of clay into a magical mug or a funky figurine? In this our youth ceramics classes, your imagination will take center stage as you explore the wonderful world of clay!
$10 – $15
Calling all curious minds and creative problem-solvers! Get ready to unleash your inner inventor in Maker's Lab, a unique program where art and science collide in a whirlwind of exciting challenges and hands-on activities.
$10 – $15
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This is an event that provides listeners an opportunity to find or rediscover their joy and connection to music in a holistic way that focuses on music as a part of a person's overall wellbeing.
$15
Come see “Meet me at the fence ok bye” from artist Leslie Diuguid, on exhibit from February 10 to March 9, 2024.
Embark on a captivating exploration of Council Bluffs' artistic heritage with "Hometown Heroes," an immersive exhibition celebrating the exceptional creators who have defined our city's cultural landscape.
Free
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Multidisciplinary artist and textile designer, Malene Barnett, delves into her artistic practice which intricately dissects the layers of her African Caribbean heritage through sculptural ceramic installations and vessels, mixed media paintings, and tapestries.
Free
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.
$10 – $15
North America's number one Chicago tribute band comes to Omaha.
OCP will offer an American Sign Language-interpreted performance of The Play That Goes Wrong.
Tony Award Winner The Play That Goes Wrong is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by storm.
When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in the middle of a cultural and political battle on and off the court.
Free – $39
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7 events,
Tony Award Winner The Play That Goes Wrong is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by storm.
When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in the middle of a cultural and political battle on and off the court.
Free – $39
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1 event,
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6 events,
In partnership with the University of Nebraska Medicine’s Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Healing Arts program, the Maverick Quartet is pleased to serve as Quartet-in-Residence. All performances take place at 12:15pm, at Nebraska Medicine’s Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center lobby, 505 S. 45th Street.
Free
Come see “Meet me at the fence ok bye” from artist Leslie Diuguid, on exhibit from February 10 to March 9, 2024.
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Learn about tea hospitality and traditions around the world and enjoy a tea tasting!
$25
Open discussion of reflections from Verdi's La traviata
Free
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3 events,
Come see “Meet me at the fence ok bye” from artist Leslie Diuguid, on exhibit from February 10 to March 9, 2024. 
The Benalto Film Series brings the classics back to life with screenings of films from the Criterion Collection between 1921-1971, curated by local filmmakers, movie buffs and historians.
$12
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10 events,
In partnership with the University of Nebraska Medicine’s Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Healing Arts program, the Maverick Quartet is pleased to serve as Quartet-in-Residence. All performances take place at 12:15pm, at Nebraska Medicine’s Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center lobby, 505 S. 45th Street.
Free
Come see “Meet me at the fence ok bye” from artist Leslie Diuguid, on exhibit from February 10 to March 9, 2024.
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“Legacies of the war & Holocaust in postwar French painting” by Alexandra Cardon Paige Michaud, flute; music by Franics Poulenc, Olivier Messiaen & Jehan Alain. 
Join us to capture the delicate details of leaves and flowers through Gelli printing.
$35
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Matthew "Matteo" Lane is an American comedian, actor, singer, and illustrator.
$35
In Wendy Kesselman's gripping new adaptation of the original stage play survivor accounts and newly discovered writings from the diary of Anne Frank are interwoven to create a contemporary impassioned story of those persecuted under Nazi rule. This is an adaptation for a new generation able to confront the true horrors of the Holocaust.
$16
When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in the middle of a cultural and political battle on and off the court.
Free – $39
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Victoria Keddie is an artist who forensically investigates spaces and re-imagines the ecologies that materials inhabit
Free
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11 events,
The 2024 UNO/OPA Jazz Festival will take place at UNO on Friday, February 23 and at the Holland Center in downtown Omaha on Saturday, February 24. Friday will include daytime professional performances […]
Come see “Meet me at the fence ok bye” from artist Leslie Diuguid, on exhibit from February 10 to March 9, 2024.
Embark on a captivating exploration of Council Bluffs' artistic heritage with "Hometown Heroes," an immersive exhibition celebrating the exceptional creators who have defined our city's cultural landscape.
Free
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Musician, William Raynovich and Sculptor, Rebecca Reineke, invented a 10-foot tall percussion instrument at Art Farm in Nebraska. This film is a portrait of that instrument and the experimental compositions they perform with it.
$15
Based on a story by Cedella Marley
$30
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Jazz Journalists Association named Wycliffe Gordon 2020 “Trombonist of the Year” for the record breaking 13th time
$25
Grammy winner Kelly O'Conner joins the Omaha Symphony in a two-night performance at the Holland Performing Arts Center.
When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in the middle of a cultural and political battle on and off the court.
Free – $39
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15 events,
Does your child dream of turning a lump of clay into a magical mug or a funky figurine? In this our youth ceramics classes, your imagination will take center stage as you explore the wonderful world of clay!
$10 – $15
Calling all curious minds and creative problem-solvers! Get ready to unleash your inner inventor in Maker's Lab, a unique program where art and science collide in a whirlwind of exciting challenges and hands-on activities.
$10 – $15
Come see “Meet me at the fence ok bye” from artist Leslie Diuguid, on exhibit from February 10 to March 9, 2024.
Embark on a captivating exploration of Council Bluffs' artistic heritage with "Hometown Heroes," an immersive exhibition celebrating the exceptional creators who have defined our city's cultural landscape.
Free
Based on a story by Cedella Marley
$30
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oin a conversation with Camilo Sanchez, Curator of Exhibitions at the International Quilt Museum and exhibiting artists Paolo Arao and Ron Norsworthy moderated by Rachel Adams, Chief Curator and Director of Programs at Bemis Center.
Free
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.
$10 – $15
Based on a story by Cedella Marley
$30
Grammy winner Kelly O'Conner joins the Omaha Symphony in a two-night performance at the Holland Performing Arts Center.
When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in the middle of a cultural and political battle on and off the court.
Free – $39
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12 events,
When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in the middle of a cultural and political battle on and off the court.
Free – $39
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Regina Maroziene (Kankles) and Jonas Vozbutas present a performance of traditional Lithuanian Folk Music joined by Jurgita Kalb and members of UNO's Choral Program.
Free
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Join us for this free concert sponsored by UNO Music, Omaha Sister Cities Association and the Omaha Lithuanian-American Community.
Free
Based on a story by Cedella Marley
$30
Works featured by: J.S. Bach, Johann Pachelbel, Johannes Brahms, Franz Liszt and Robert Lind.
Free
Join us on Sunday, Feb. 25 for NEON, a benefit party for Omaha Mobile Stage.
$25
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Two-time Grammy award winning comedian/actor/writer Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life.
$39.50
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7 events,
The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery welcomes you to our 2024 Emerging Artists Exhibition, February 27 – March 30. Join us in celebrating these up-and-coming artists at the opening reception on Saturday, March 2, 2–4 p.m.
Free
Sound Health bridges music and medicine through live performances by students who contribute to the environment of care and gain professional performing experience while contributing to their community.
Come see “Meet me at the fence ok bye” from artist Leslie Diuguid, on exhibit from February 10 to March 9, 2024. 
Join the cast and creatives of Omaha Community Playhouse's production of CABARET for a post-film performance and talkback at the Ruth Sokolof Theatre. Narrative feature films, documentaries, short films, animated shorts, Nebraska shorts, feature screenplays, short screenplays, teleplays.
$10
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A call back to a tradition 100 years-old, the Benson Social is a new take on a classic. Curated evenings with our favorite, most evocative social media artists, sensations, and changemakers. Benson Social invites unique and thriving personalities to our stage to share their passion and talent with all of Omaha, bringing the viral stars of the modern age to our stage.
$20
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7 events,
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February 28 through April 99 a.m. to 5 p.m.On the gallery walls in the visitor and education centerIncluded with paid admission or garden membership. $15 + tax, $9 + tax […]
$15
Julie Koch has used different digital techniques to create unique images of flora and fauna. Some of the originals are nothing much to look at, but once edited, give a stunning view of nature with different colors and contrast.
$15
The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery welcomes you to our 2024 Emerging Artists Exhibition, February 27 – March 30. Join us in celebrating these up-and-coming artists at the opening reception on Saturday, March 2, 2–4 p.m.
Free
Come see “Meet me at the fence ok bye” from artist Leslie Diuguid, on exhibit from February 10 to March 9, 2024. Narrative feature films, documentaries, short films, animated shorts, Nebraska shorts, feature screenplays, short screenplays, teleplays.
$10
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10 events,
Julie Koch has used different digital techniques to create unique images of flora and fauna. Some of the originals are nothing much to look at, but once edited, give a stunning view of nature with different colors and contrast.
$15
The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery welcomes you to our 2024 Emerging Artists Exhibition, February 27 – March 30. Join us in celebrating these up-and-coming artists at the opening reception on Saturday, March 2, 2–4 p.m.
Free
Come see “Meet me at the fence ok bye” from artist Leslie Diuguid, on exhibit from February 10 to March 9, 2024. Narrative feature films, documentaries, short films, animated shorts, Nebraska shorts, feature screenplays, short screenplays, teleplays.
$10
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Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before.
$31
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No director. Serious actors. One rehearsal. You in?
Varies
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This event is free of charge PARKING: There is open parking (no permit required) after 7:00 p.m. across the Dodge Campus, including all surface lots and the East and West […]
Free
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18 events,
Julie Koch has used different digital techniques to create unique images of flora and fauna. Some of the originals are nothing much to look at, but once edited, give a stunning view of nature with different colors and contrast.
$15
Come see “Meet me at the fence ok bye” from artist Leslie Diuguid, on exhibit from February 10 to March 9, 2024.
The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery welcomes you to our 2024 Emerging Artists Exhibition, February 27 – March 30. Join us in celebrating these up-and-coming artists at the opening reception on Saturday, March 2, 2–4 p.m.
Free
Narrative feature films, documentaries, short films, animated shorts, Nebraska shorts, feature screenplays, short screenplays, teleplays.
$10
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Shop your favorite artists, makers and vendors at March’s BFF's Indoor Artist Market.
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Opening Reception of the exhibition “Intimate Echoes” by Brandon Harlo.
Free
In the anarchic realm of punk culture where chaos intertwines with creativity, "Unleashed" emerges as a fearless declaration of individuality and resistance.
Embark on a captivating exploration of Council Bluffs' artistic heritage with "Hometown Heroes," an immersive exhibition celebrating the exceptional creators who have defined our city's cultural landscape.
Free
Based on a story by Cedella Marley
$30
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Watch Eliza Bent, downtown experimental New York theatre scene mainstay perform her latest stand-up adjacent work-in-progress.
Free
Rebecca Bartlett presents CULT ACT: a practice in death poetry and prayer at Petshop Gallery. About the exhibition, Bartlett states: "Much like God and science, the creation of art is an attempt to name what is not yet known. 'Cult Act' is suggesting that the actions and choices we make between birth and death are ultimately our prescribed death copes..."
Free
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This art show is for all the comic book lovers. All paintings are created by artists Dany Reyes.
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March into Spring this March 1st First Friday in the Benson Creative District!
Free
Join us every Friday for an evening of fun and dancing. No experience or partner needed!
$5 – $7
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Omaha’s experimental act Cast Off Form explores a spiritual, philosophical, and artistic mode of being. |
16 events,
Does your child dream of turning a lump of clay into a magical mug or a funky figurine? In this our youth ceramics classes, your imagination will take center stage as you explore the wonderful world of clay!
$10 – $15
Calling all curious minds and creative problem-solvers! Get ready to unleash your inner inventor in Maker's Lab, a unique program where art and science collide in a whirlwind of exciting challenges and hands-on activities.
$10 – $15
Julie Koch has used different digital techniques to create unique images of flora and fauna. Some of the originals are nothing much to look at, but once edited, give a stunning view of nature with different colors and contrast.
$15
Narrative feature films, documentaries, short films, animated shorts, Nebraska shorts, feature screenplays, short screenplays, teleplays.
$10
Come see “Meet me at the fence ok bye” from artist Leslie Diuguid, on exhibit from February 10 to March 9, 2024.
Embark on a captivating exploration of Council Bluffs' artistic heritage with "Hometown Heroes," an immersive exhibition celebrating the exceptional creators who have defined our city's cultural landscape.
Free
Based on a story by Cedella Marley
$30
The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery welcomes you to our 2024 Emerging Artists Exhibition, February 27 – March 30. Join us in celebrating these up-and-coming artists at the opening reception on Saturday, March 2, 2–4 p.m.
Free
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.
$10 – $15
Based on a story by Cedella Marley
$30
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The event, set to take place on March 2nd, 2024, at Benson Theatre, aims to support the non-profit organization Black and Pink and their support of the Trans community.
$50
Led by Nashville Symphony’s Principal Pops Conductor and former Assistant Conductor of the Omaha Symphony, Enrico Lopez-Yañez, experience the energetic and vibrant celebration of Latin American music presented by Latin […] 
Join Dr. Hannah Weaver and Dr. Tomm Roland for a percussion recital!
Free
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