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Yōkai, supernatural beings and phenomena from Japanese folklore and popular culture, are at once sinister and friendly, frightening and silly, and completely captivating to the imagination. Join Omaha Public Library and a representative from the Japanese Outreach Initiative for a brief exploration of the history of Yōkai and learn how to craft your own in various Japanese art styles.
This is a free event for adults 19+.
Yōkai, supernatural beings and phenomena from Japanese folklore and popular culture, are at once sinister and friendly, frightening and silly, and completely captivating to the imagination. Join Omaha Public Library and a representative from the Japanese Outreach Initiative for a brief exploration of the history of Yōkai and learn how to craft your own in various Japanese art styles.
This is a free event for adults 19+.
The perfect “escape” to the past awaits this summer at The Durham Museum!
Join for Escape at the Station, a unique adults-only escape room-inspired event!
Each ticketholder receives entry to the event, one drink ticket for an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage and a game packet. Guests will also enjoy a complementary popcorn bar with additional food and ice cream treats available for purchase at our old-fashioned Soda Fountain.
Must be 21 or older to attend! Advance registration requested.
New this year, Late Nights at the Zoo features Zoo-tique, a vendor market showcasing local makers. Music bingo also returns every night. Plus, enjoy special appearances by Ambassador Animals and a weekly species spotlight to learn about conservation efforts and the Zoo’s resident animals from knowledgeable staff.
Enhance your evening with the new Backstage Experience add-on, offering a behind-the-scenes tour of the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium. This exclusive experience provides insights into the aquarium’s operations and marine life care.
Cost is $75 per person. Availability is limited each night, so early booking is recommended. Tickets are nonrefundable and cancellations will only be made by Omaha Zoo Education.
To book a tour, select this add-on option when purchasing your Late Nights admission tickets online.
Gather a group of friends or family members to explore the Washington Branch and neighborhood! Stop by the Washington Branch to pick up a zine detailing ten locations to explore. You’ll have four hours to see as many of the sights as you can before heading back to the library for a prize! All groups will begin and end at Washington.
This is a free event for adults 19+.
Gather a group of friends or family members to explore the Downtown Library and neighborhood! Each group will be looking for 10 landmarks in the Omaha downtown area. You’ll have two hours to see as many of the sights as you can before heading back to the library for a prize! All teams will begin and end at Downtown Branch.
This is a free event for adults 19+.
Join OPL and Dan Claes, professor of physics and astronomy at UNL, for a presentation on the science of superheroes. In this discussion, we will be featuring the origins and powers of Superman as part of a celebration of Free Comic Book Day. Don’t forget to grab your free comic book while supplies last.
This program is for adults 19+.