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Omaha Comedy Fest brings established and emerging comedians together for a weekend that’s part showcase, part training ground, part really good time. Standup, Improv, and Musical Improv. Shows are held at local businesses around The Blackline Comedy Theatre who have been affected by the streetcar construction.
All week-long painting events are free and open to the public. Artists will be working at locations throughout Douglas and Sarpy Counties — follow along on social media for daily location updates. There's no velvet rope. No admission fee. Just artists at work, and you're invited to watch.
Join at Rally on the Route, a free block party to celebrate and support businesses in the streetcar corridor. On Saturday, Sept. 5, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., 16th Street will be fenced off between Farnam and Harney streets for food and drinks, family-friendly fun, beats by a local DJ, and performances and activities by the Omaha Symphony, Opera Omaha and and more local community partners to be announced.
Open Omaha is a free, community-wide open house featuring dozens of local businesses, historic landmarks, sacred sites, creative spaces, and other hidden gems. Open Omaha features 50 venues this year, highlighting the fascinating spaces and places across our city.
Art is for everyone and thrives without limits. Our mission is to amplify voices, foster creativity, and connect audiences with bold, new works.
Celebrate the 4th of July at the pool! Admission to all City of Omaha outdoor pools will only be $1 on the 4th of July. All pools will close at 5:00pm. (Hanscom will close at normal time, 3pm).
Join in the fun as comic book stores and Libraries across Omaha celebrate Free Comic Book Day! Stop by participating locations to pick up free comics from top publishers and discover new stories, characters, and creators. Many shops will also feature special events like artist signings, cosplay, giveaways, and family-friendly activities.
Download the scavenger hunt and go out and search for science. Ten quests await you – no matter where you live in Nebraska. You have all month long, April 1-30, to complete these tasks. Tag us on social media or email us and share your completed hunt!
Register for FREE to receive a list of parks to visit. Take a family photo at each site and submit them to be entered to win prizes! Complete all 10 sites for a chance to win a Group Pool Pass
For one awe-inspiring day, Open Omaha invites you to step inside the spaces that make our city so dynamic. From historic landmarks to creative hubs, this open house is your key to unlocking a behind-the-scenes look at the metro's most fascinating places.
Annual performing arts festival with a mix of theater, comedy, and dance. It celebrates independent, experimental, and original live theater and performance art.
Omaha Days Festival 25th Biennial Homecoming Parade. Starting at 10:00am 30th & Lake - 30th & Sprague
Receive two free books when you register! Complete any combination of 10 activities or reading/listening hours to receive a(n): Sticky hand or Smencil, Voucher for a book from the Friends of Omaha Public Library book sale, Omaha Storm Chasers ticket voucher (for an 8/13 or 8/17 game), and a Chance to win additional prizes
Pick up a Summer Reading Program Babies & Toddlers, Kids or Teens tracker at any branch to mark your progress. Color a section of the pathway each time you complete an activity or 1 hour of reading/listening (sections are subdivided into 20-minute increments). Bring your completed tracker to the help desk at any OPL location to receive your prize.
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.
Disclaimer: Please always confirm event details and times with the actual host of the event. This calendar is produced far in advance from a variety or sources; event details may change and listings are subject to possible errors.
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