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Are you ready to have the time of your life? Immerse yourself in the timeless romance and experience one of the most memorable movies of the past 35 years - now live! DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT is the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film on the big screen with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs.
It’s the return of the Omaha Irish Film Festival to the Benson Theatre! This year, the festival is taking place at College of Saint Mary and Benson Theatre over the course of 3 days.
For as long as he can remember, The Old Man has taken care of The Old Moon by climbing a ladder each night to refill its light. When a mysterious melody beckons away his wife, the Old Man finds himself torn between the familiarity of duty and routine and the allure of love and adventure. With music evoking memories of their shared history, the Old Man decides to abandon the moon and embark on a quest to bring back his wife. Highly creative storytelling allows audiences to experience The Old Man’s epic journey over land and sea. Described by Time Out New York as “a transcendent theatrical experience for all ages,” this original musical folktale speaks to the child in all of us and reminds us of the unwavering power of love and the most formidable obstacle of all—change.
This is a free event for teens aged 13-19. Registration is required. Join Dr. Katie East for an entertaining look into forensic anthropology on the screen to learn what forensic anthropologists actually do. Compare television, movies and real life. It may be entertaining when pop culture gets forensic anthropology wrong, but the consequences are more real than you think.
Join OPL for a fun and loose storytelling event for adults! Adventures happen all the time and we want to hear about them! Do you have a favorite adventure you've ever had, or an adventure that didn't go quite the way you thought it would? Prepare a 5-8 minute story about your experience and come share with the crowd. All participants will be awarded a superlative award!
Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group proudly present PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure.” This all-new live stage show picks up where Paramount Pictures’ #1 box office hit PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie left off, promising a high-stakes super-powered adventure for fans of all ages. Audiences will join the “PAW-some” pack in Adventure City and witness the pups charged up like never before, as they work together to super-save the day. With heroic action, catchy tunes, and “bark-loads” of interactive fun, this electrifying new experience is sure to leave tails wagging and audiences cheering!
Make a Pantograph, a tool to help enlarge or shrink an image. Ever wonder how they make HUGE murals or tiny dollhouse-size paintings? Now you can try it!
This festive race winds through historic downtown Council Bluffs, with the finish line located at the Historic 100 Block. We encourage St. Patrick’s Day attire to fit the shamrock themed run. Call your friends, bring your family and join us for the best event this side of the rainbow!
The monarch butterfly population has dropped 90% in the last 25 years due to habitat loss. Join from 1-3PM on Saturday, March 8 to make milkweed and nectar flower seed balls with the help of Milkweed Matters! Learn about endangered pollinators and be part of the solution.
Dragon needs your help! The tacos for the party are locked in a box. Come help Dragon get to the tacos before it’s too late in this escape room based on the best-selling "Dragons Love Tacos" books by Adam Rubin. Designed for participants ages 6-10.
Travel back to the 1920s with Murder at the Juice Joint – an old-fashioned whodunnit in the magnificent setting of the Arbor Lodge Mansion. Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends.
Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. Dress as a flapper or gangster or select from our props.
$30/person. Space is limited. Adults Only
Enjoy family-friendly Omaha magician Ryan Chandler as he performs at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! With the camera acting as a giant magnifying glass on stage, be sure not to blink as magic & audience members are projected on a large screen. Chandler, who has appeared on television with magicians Penn and Teller, will perform at the Kountze Memorial Theater.
A special guest ballerina joining for storytime! Children are encouraged to dress up for this event. Ideal for ages 0-7.
Take a musical journey to the Emerald Isle on Monday, March 10 from 12:00-1:00PM with musician David Marsh.
From Sligo to the Ring of Kerry, and from Galway Bay to Dublin, Marsh presents various musical styles from the Emerald Isle. He uses many instruments, including the accordion, pennywhistle, Northumbrian pipes and bodhran (Irish drum), to perform jigs, reels, rebel songs, and sing-a-longs. His stories tell of Irish legends, elves and fairies, historical events of famine and wars, and the joys and sorrows of immigrating to a new land. David has performed Irish folk music for over 20 years with local Irish bands Paddywhack and Ellis Island, the later of which can be heard regularly in Omaha and the Kansas City area.
Looking for a fun and positive way to spend your spring break? Join us for Teen Cafe for daily activities, games, and hangouts designed just for teens! Whether you're looking to relax, be creative, or try something new, we've got something for everyone. This event is open to teens ages 10-18 and is completely free—no registration required! Come out and enjoy your break with us!
Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item. Pot of Gold! This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.
Drop in and build a hand drum using everyday household items.
Join us for a short presentation on our favorite graphic novels, webcomics, and manga! Feel free to bring in your own favorites to share with the group. Light refreshments will be served. Participants will have the chance to make a comic themed button pin for attending!
Join a group of writers to work on drafts, partake in challenges, and share what you like. Grades 6-12
Stop by the store and visit the end of the rainbow! Local storyteller Miss M will be there to tell tall tales of leprechauns, magic, and treasure. Then, kids will get to craft their own treasures to take home. It's sure to be an enchanting experience!
Looking for a fun and positive way to spend your spring break? Join us for Teen Cafe for daily activities, games, and hangouts designed just for teens! Whether you're looking to relax, be creative, or try something new, we've got something for everyone. This event is open to teens ages 10-18 and is completely free—no registration required! Come out and enjoy your break with us!
Ages 10+. Make your own cosplay prop at this talk that shows off ways you can use thrifted items to be creative. Feel free to bring in things you've made to show off as well.
Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item. Pot of Gold! This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.
Join for a cozy evening of sweet treats and beautiful views at S’mores and Sunsets! Gather around the fire at the Central Park Shelter, where we’ll be making delicious s’mores while enjoying the breathtaking sunset. This family-friendly event is open to all ages, and no registration is required. Just bring your appetite for marshmallows and a love for the great outdoors! We look forward to seeing you there for a fun and relaxing evening.
Build a fun engineering project with popsicle sticks that launches objects across the room! Learn about motion and force while creating your very own catapult.
Join for a half hour of dancing and a story with Motion Works Dance. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion.
Looking for a fun and positive way to spend your spring break? Join us for Teen Cafe for daily activities, games, and hangouts designed just for teens! Whether you're looking to relax, be creative, or try something new, we've got something for everyone. This event is open to teens ages 10-18 and is completely free—no registration required! Come out and enjoy your break with us!
Sign up to learn how comics are made and create your own comic book strip! Registration required
Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item. Pot of Gold! This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.
Create a vibrant and colorful canvas or bookmark with flag designs using melted crayon wax and a CrayPen! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.
Disney On Ice returns to CHI Health Center March 13-16 with Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars. Journey through the timeless stories of Cinderella, Aladdin and Toy Story, and today’s favorites including Encanto, Frozen 2 and Moana, brought to life in new ways. Create new memories with the Disney Princesses, Raya and Asha.
All Ages. Use cut-up comic books and graphic novels to create magnets, design your own bookmark, and decorate small treasure boxes. Parental Participation Required
A small string or wind ensemble from the Omaha Symphony will perform music chosen to reflect the musicians’ decision to pursue music and/or their journey to Omaha. Each musician will share their personal story. This is a free event for all ages.
Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project. The Silhouette Cameo is an extremely versatile electronic cutting and drawing machine that makes cutting paper, cardstock or vinyl for your favorite projects, a snap! Paper Crafting Drop-In is free and open to the public. No registration necessary.
From the creators of #IMOMSOHARD, Jen and Kristin are heading out on a spring tour, with a brand new show: FLASHBACK! Guaranteed to make you laugh, and maybe pee your pants, these two dive-in to all things womanhood, motherhood, and friendship. There are new things to talk about and some old things to talk about in new ways like surviving marriage, fashion, and the tween-teen years. These two may be older, but they are only getting better. Or bitter. Let’s go with better. “Let’s all get together and find a way to laugh at the stuff the usually makes us cry.” This show is rowdy, raucous and a little bit naughty. Get a group of your lady friends, or fly solo, you can even bring your husband (make sure he sits in the front row) and get ready to laugh.
Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always. Intertwining two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
Join for very colorful activities to celebrate the rainbow! Recommended for ages 1-6. Come any time 10:30-12:00. No library card or registration required.
All Ages. Watch a movie inspired by a comic book! Animal Crackers is rated PG Feel free to bring pillows or blankets to watch the movie. Popcorn is provided. Bring your own drink.
Dragon needs your help! The tacos for the party are locked in a box. Come help Dragon get to the tacos before it’s too late in this escape room based on the best-selling "Dragons Love Tacos" books by Adam Rubin. Designed for participants ages 6-10.
Celebrate the early days of Spring with a relaxing walk-through Central Park! Join for the Family & Friends Stroll Through the Park and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature as we take a casual stroll together. They’ll gather at the shelter by the playground at 6:15 p.m., then set off on a leisurely walk. The full stroll covers just over a mile, but feel free to customize your adventure to suit your pace and needs. The stroll is stroller friendly and dogs on leashes are welcome. It’s a wonderful way to spend time outdoors and connect with loved ones! Bring water and your walking shoes. We look forward to seeing you there.
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