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Omaha events this weekend

Make a weekend plan in Omaha. These listings take place at locations listed in Omaha during Saturday and Sunday, using Central time. On Sunday, this page still covers the current weekend.

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  1. Arts & culture

    Arts For Me!

    Celebrate creativity, collaboration and adaptive arts at “Arts For ME!,” a student exhibition highlighting work from adaptive art programs across Omaha-area schools. The inspiring showcase reflects five years of empowering young artists an…

    Fri, Oct 16–Oct 17 · KANEKO · Downtown / Old Market

    Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, SaturdayAccessibleDowntown EventsFamily Friendly

    Source: Visit Omaha · Confirm details at source

  2. Food & drink

    Black Lagoon Pop-Up

    Get spooky with Black Lagoon, an immersive Halloween cocktail pop-up transforming Nite Owl with eerie decor, cinematic lighting and chilling soundscapes. Sip from an all-new cocktail menu and soak up the creepy atmosphere throughout Octobe…

    Fri, Oct 16–Oct 17 · Nite Owl · Omaha

    Recurring dailyBeer, Wine & Spirits

    Source: Visit Omaha · Confirm details at source

  3. Other

    Bunnicula

    A mysterious bunny with suspiciously sharp fangs has Chester the cat and Harold the dog on the case. Based on the beloved “Bunnicula” books, this playful musical mixes mystery, adventure and laughs with plenty of ghostly vegetables.

    Fri, Oct 16–Oct 17 · The Rose Theater · Omaha

    Music

    Source: Visit Omaha · Confirm details at source

  4. Other

    Evil Dead the Musical

    Get ready for a bloody good time with “Evil Dead: The Musical.” The cult horror favorite comes alive onstage with plenty of camp, chaos and laughs as Ash battles a cabin full of demons in this gleefully gory musical comedy.

    Fri, Oct 16–Oct 17 · Omaha Community Playhouse · Omaha

    AccessibleDate NightHoliday

    Source: Visit Omaha · Confirm details at source

  5. Other

    Rise: Songs of Resistance and Resilience by Jill Anderson

    Experience songs of resistance and resilience as voices rise across genres and eras. This inspiring production celebrates music’s power to unite, uplift and ignite change through the enduring rhythm of freedom.

    Fri, Oct 16–Oct 17 · BLUEBARN Theatre · Omaha

    Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, SaturdayPerforming Arts

    Source: Visit Omaha · Confirm details at source

  6. Other

    The Boneyard: Oriental Trading x Blue Sky Halloween Pop-Up

    Step into The Boneyard for a Halloween takeover packed with larger-than-life animatronics, disco skeletons and spooky décor. Sip specialty Halloween drinks in custom drinkware and soak up a spirited atmosphere brought to life by Oriental T…

    Fri, Oct 16–Oct 17 · Blue Sky Bar & Patio · Omaha

    Recurring dailyBeer, Wine & Spirits

    Source: Visit Omaha · Confirm details at source

  7. Arts & culture

    What Lies in the Shadows Exhibit

    What Lies in the Shadows is a convergence of two artists' work, Alex Renbarger and Maddie Hinrichs. Both construct domestic interiors that balance familiarity with ambiguity, using deep phthalo blues, burnt burgundies, and ultramarine purp…

    Sat, Oct 17 · All day · Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library, Osborne Family Gallery · Omaha

    Recurring eventAlumniArts/CultureCurrent Students - Graduate

    Source: UNO Events · Confirm details at source

  8. Arts & culture

    Forever Young Film Series

    Start your weekend at the movies with Film Streams’ Forever Young Series. Every Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a lineup of beloved classics and heartwarming modern favorites made for kids and kids at heart. Bring the little one in your life an…

    Sat, Oct 17 · Hours unconfirmed · Film Streams at the Dundee Theater · Dundee

    Recurring weekly on Sunday, SaturdayAccessibleFamily FriendlyKids Events

    Source: Visit Omaha · Confirm details at source

  9. Arts & culture

    Exhibition Programming - Past, Present, Futures

    Free Fall Programming At The Museum. Everyone Is Welcome. Weekend Art Workshops - Saturday & Sundays September 11 AM to 1 PM and October 12 PM to 3 PM Join us at the Museum for free art making sessions. Sessions will include a brief tour…

    Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM · Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center, Classroom · Omaha

    Recurring eventAlumniart exhibitart museum

    Source: UNO Events · Confirm details at source

  10. Festival

    Heartwood Kite Festival

    Colorful, larger-than-life kites from Great American Kites & Events will soar through the sky Oct. 17-18 at Heartwood Preserve’s second annual Kite Festival. The two-day festival is free to attend and runs 12-5 p.m. each day. The sky becom…

    Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM · Heartwood Preserve · Heartwood Preserve

    Source: Heartwood Preserve · Confirm details at source

  11. Other

    Spoopy Jam 8: The Ocho

    (Register now to start work on your mini gaming masterpiece throughout October.) Spoopy Jam is back for another year of Halloween-flavored game-dev action alongside UNO's Creative Production Lab, the Maverick Meadow Indie Game Studio, and…

    Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM · Peter Kiewit Institute, 158 · Omaha

    Recurring eventArts/CultureCommunity Engagement/OutreachCurrent Students - Graduate

    Source: UNO Events · Confirm details at source

  12. Arts & culture

    Becky Robinson: Night 2

    Originally from Portland, Oregon, Becky Robinson is an LA-based comedian, writer, actor, and voice-over star that has gone from viral sensation to a sold-out theater act. You may also know her as the “Entitled Housewife”, the outspoken vir…

    Sat, Oct 17 · Hours unconfirmed · The Admiral · Omaha

    Source: One Percent Productions · Confirm details at source

  13. Other

    Becky Robinson: The Beasts in Me Tour

    Comedian Becky Robinson brings her high-energy, character-driven comedy to the stage on “The Beasts in Me Tour.” Expect outrageous antics, relatable observations and appearances from the viral Entitled Housewife who helped turn Robinson in…

    Sat, Oct 17 · Hours unconfirmed · The Admiral · Omaha

    Other

    Source: Visit Omaha · Confirm details at source

  14. Concert

    Citizen’s Ball 13

    M&G tickets include a ticket to the show, autographed show poster, photos with the band, and 3 song acoustic set. Limited to 100 M&G attendance.

    Sat, Oct 17 · Hours unconfirmed · Waiting Room Lounge · Omaha

    Source: One Percent Productions · Confirm details at source

  15. Concert

    Moose’s Monster Bash 3

    Moose's Monster Mash is teaming up with Midwest Elite Concerts to bring you an unforgettable night of live music, horror, and special guest appearances! Pre-show Experience starts at 5:30pm SPECIAL GUEST Meet Michael Bailey Smith, best kno…

    Sat, Oct 17 · Hours unconfirmed · Reverb Lounge · Omaha

    Source: One Percent Productions · Confirm details at source

  16. Arts & culture

    What Lies in the Shadows Exhibit

    What Lies in the Shadows is a convergence of two artists' work, Alex Renbarger and Maddie Hinrichs. Both construct domestic interiors that balance familiarity with ambiguity, using deep phthalo blues, burnt burgundies, and ultramarine purp…

    Sun, Oct 18 · All day · Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library, Osborne Family Gallery · Omaha

    Recurring eventAlumniArts/CultureCurrent Students - Graduate

    Source: UNO Events · Confirm details at source

  17. Concert

    Christine Beard, Flute Recital

    UNO Professor of Flute, Dr. Christine Beard, featuring music inspired by myth, legend, and magic as part of Gallery 1516's "Bagels and Sometimes Bach" recital series. Free admission.

    Sun, Oct 18 · Hours unconfirmed · Gallery 1516 · Omaha

    AlumniArts/CultureConcert/Performance

    Source: UNO Events · Confirm details at source

  18. Arts & culture

    Exhibition Programming - Past, Present, Futures

    Free Fall Programming At The Museum. Everyone Is Welcome. Weekend Art Workshops - Saturday & Sundays September 11 AM to 1 PM and October 12 PM to 3 PM Join us at the Museum for free art making sessions. Sessions will include a brief tour…

    Sun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PM · Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center, Classroom · Omaha

    Recurring eventAlumniart exhibitart museum

    Source: UNO Events · Confirm details at source

  19. Festival

    Heartwood Kite Festival

    Colorful, larger-than-life kites from Great American Kites & Events will soar through the sky Oct. 17-18 at Heartwood Preserve’s second annual Kite Festival. The two-day festival is free to attend and runs 12-5 p.m. each day. The sky becom…

    Sun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PM · Heartwood Preserve · Heartwood Preserve

    Source: Heartwood Preserve · Confirm details at source

  20. Other

    Landscapes of Belonging & Omaha Reads: Lonely Folks

    Dr. Todd Richardson will discuss the loneliness that exists in rural communities along with an exploration of loneliness as a theme in literature. Richardson received his Ph.D. in English at the University of Missouri in 2011 and joined th…

    Sun, Oct 18 · 1:30 PM · Omaha Public Library, Downtown Branch · Downtown / Old Market

    AcademicAlumniCurrent Students - Graduate

    Source: UNO Events · Confirm details at source

  21. Concert

    Bartók’s Divertimento

    The Symphony Joslyn series begins with a percussion and brass triumph, Tomasi’s incredible Fanfares Liturgiques. Travel back to the 20th century with works for strings at the heart of this program: Bartók’s energetic Divertimento and Villa…

    Sun, Oct 18 · Hours unconfirmed · Joslyn Art Museum · Omaha

    Performing Arts

    Source: Visit Omaha · Confirm details at source

  22. Arts & culture

    What Lies in the Shadows Exhibit

    What Lies in the Shadows is a convergence of two artists' work, Alex Renbarger and Maddie Hinrichs. Both construct domestic interiors that balance familiarity with ambiguity, using deep phthalo blues, burnt burgundies, and ultramarine purp…

    Thu, Sep 10–Nov 11 · Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library, Osborne Family Gallery · Omaha

    OngoingAlumniArts/CultureCurrent Students - Graduate

    Source: UNO Events · Confirm details at source

  23. Class or workshop

    Metro Librarians AI Discussion Series

    The Metro Librarians Discussion Series brings together academic, public, and special librarians to explore issues at the intersection of artificial intelligence, professional values, information access, and changing user expectations. Ea…

    Fri, Sep 11–Apr 9 · Omaha

    OngoingOnlineGeneral PublicLecture/ConferenceScience/Technology

    Source: UNO Events · Confirm details at source