We also have a “Summer Fun in Omaha” list with this summer’s big events. Go here to see that list.r
ART & MUSEUM EXHIBITS
rrNancy Lepo/Corey Broman at the Fred Simon GalleryrThrough July 12 at Fred Simon Gallery, 1004 Farnam St. The contemporary Nebraska visual artists exhibition features the drawings of Nancy Lepo and ceramics of Corey Broman. M-F/8am-5pm. Free admission. 402-595-2142 – nebraskaartscouncil.org
Raul Colon: Tall Tales and Huge HeartsrThrough July 28 at Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St. Explore Raul Colon’s watercolor illustrations of Dr. Jill Biden’s Don’t Forget, God Bless Our Troops and Frank McCourt’s Angela and the Baby Jesus. Tu-W/10am-4pm; Th/10am-8pm; F-Sat/10am-4pm; Sun/12-4pm. 402-342-3300 – joslyn.org
Tiempo de Danzon by Cristina KahlorThrough August 24 at El Museo Latino, 4701 S. 25th St. This special contemporary photography exhibition by great-niece of Frida Kahlo, Cristina Kahlo, displays “danzon,” the office genre and dance of Cuba. M,W,F/10am-5pm; Tu,Th/1-5pm; Sat/10am-2pm. M, W, F/10am-5pm; Tu, Th/1-5pm; Sat/10am-2pm. $5 adults, $4 students, $3.50 seniors & ages K-12, free for members. 402-731-1137 – elmuseolatino.org
Secrets of Paris: Food, Culture & What’s HotrAugust 29 at Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St.rLearn more about the City of Light during Joslyn Art Museum’s end of summer public lecture, presented by Doni Belau, founder of Girls’ Guide to Paris (.com) and homeowner in France. 6pm. $35 general admission. 402-661-3862 – joslyn.org
Baseball at Boys TownrThrough September 30 at Boys Town, 14100 Crawford St.rHighlights the history of baseball from 1917 to today at Boys Town and features autographed baseballs and memorabilia from Hall of Fame players Babe Ruth, Ozzie Smith, and Hank Aaron. Daily/10am-4pm. Free admission. 402-498-1186 – boystown.org
Featured artists Baines, Luth, Smith, and WroblewskirJuly 2-28 at Artists’ Cooperative Gallery Ltd, 405 S. 11th St.rNew works from fused glass artist Jesse Baines, painter and weaver N. Byram Luth, photographer Alan R. Smith, and sculptor Pete Wroblewski. Tu-Th/11am-5pm; F-Sat/11am-10pm; Sun/12-6pm. Free admission. 402-342-9617 – artistsco-opgallery.com
First Friday Old MarketrJuly 5 & August 2 at Old Market, 13th to 10th & Farnam to Leavenworth sts.rStroll the Old Market’s brick streets and enjoy live music and art galleries during this celebration of local creativity in Omaha’s most historic neighborhood. 6-9pm. Free admission. firstfridayoldmarket.com
The Four Seasons IntertwinedrJuly 13-17 at Florence Mill, 9102 N. 30th St.rFour Nebraska artists who have been friends for 30 years are exhibiting as a group show for the first time in Omaha. Daily/1-5pm. Free admission.r402-551-1233 – historicflorence.org
Featured artists Ellington, Schimenti, ShenefeltrJuly 30 – August 25, Artists’ Cooperative Gallery Ltd, 405 S. 11th St.rNew works from printmaker Carol Meis Ellington and photographers Margie Schimenti and Dale Shenefelt. Tu-Th/11am-5pm; F-Sat/11am-10pm; Sun/12-6pm. Free admission. 402-342-9617 – artistsco-opgallery.com
Ron Parks at the Fred Simon GalleryrAugust 12 – September 20 at Fred Simon Gallery, 1004 Farnam St.rSculptor Ron Parks showcases this craftsmanship in this exhibition of contemporary Nebraska visual artists. M-F/8am-5pm. Free admission. 402-595-2142 – nebraskaartscouncil.orgr
CONCERTS
rrRockbrook Village Friday ConcertsrThrough August 30 at Rockbrook Village, 10819 Prairie Brook Rd.rLocal musicians entertain families every Friday night throughout the summer. F/7-8pm. Free admission. 402-390-0890 – rockbrookvillage.com
Sounds of Summer Concert SeriesrThrough August 30 at Shadow Lake Towne Center, 72nd St. & Hwy 370rLive bands include a mix of jazz, blues, classic rock, country, and funk. F/6:30-8:30pm. Free admission. 402-537-0046 – shadowlakeshopping.com
The Vibes at Village Point Summer Concert SeriesrThrough August 31 at Village Pointe, 168th & W. Dodge Rd.rHot live music, dancing, and refreshments. Free admission. 402-505-9773 – villagepointeshopping.com
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon RangersrJuly 21 at Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St.rListen to a new collaboration showcasing new material performed by Martin and Edie Brickell along with the unique hybrid of bluegrass and comedy of Grammy®-winners Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers. 7pm. $49-110. 402-345-0606 – omahaperformingarts.org
“Weird Al” Yankovic: The Alpocalypse TourrJuly 25 at Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St.r”Weird Al” Yankovic brings his storied four decade career to Omaha as part of his “Alpocalypse Tour,” promoting his latest and highest charting-topping album to date, Alpocalypse. 7:30pm. $30-40. 402-345-0606 – omahaperformingarts.com
Maha Music FestivalrAugust 17 at Aksarben VIllage, 67th St. & W. Center Rd.rOmaha’s homegrown, nonprofit music festival returns for its 5th year, with headliners The Flaming Lips and Matt & Kim. 12pm-12am. $45 in advance, $55 day-of. mahamusicfestival.com
End of the Summer Concert SeriesrAugust 23 – September 27 at Midtown Crossing, 31st to 33rd & Farnam to Dodge sts.rA weekly concert series to end the summer, featuring Billy McGuigan and a joint concert with the Omaha Symphony and Opera Omaha. F/7:30pm. Free admission. 402-598-9676 – midtowncrossing.comr
FAMILY EVENTS
rrDowntown Play StreetsrJuly 27 at 13th-19th on Farnam St.rThis festival transforms the downtown streets into a play space and fills it with activities like rock climbing, bike safety courses, cooking demos and zumba. 8am-2pm. Free admission. 402-934-6027 – openstreetsomaha.org
Wild, Wild West DayrJuly 27 at Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St.rEnjoy western inspired activities like cowboy shootouts and trick roping demonstrations for some old-fashioned western fun. 10am-3pm. $9 adults, $7 seniors, $6 children ages 3-12, free for members and children 2 & under. 402-444-5071 – durhammuseum.org
Family Fun CarnivalrAugust 3 at Strategic Air & Space Museum, 28210 W. Park Hwy.rEnjoy bounce houses, face painting, scavenger hunts, and more activities for the whole family. 10am-5pm. $12 adults, $6 ages 4-12, free for members. 402-944-3100 – sasmuseum.com
Midlands Pirate FestivalrAugust 24 at Bellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Ranch, 11001 S. 48th St.rA nautical celebration of all things pirate, this special weekend is filled with debauchery and fantasy as participants eat, drink and make merry like a pirate. 11am-5pm. $10 adults, $6 children. 402-331-5500 – bellevueberryfarm.com
North Omaha Play StreetsrAugust 25 at N. 24th St. between Lake & Parker sts.rThis festival transforms the North Omaha streets into a play space and fills it with activities like rock climbing, bike safety courses, cooking demos and zumba. 2-7pm. Free admission. 402-934-6027 – openstreetsomaha.orgr
FUNDRAISERS & GALAS
rrOwL Ride: Omaha with LightsrJuly 13 at The Mattress Factory, 501 N. 13th St.rLate-night bike ride in Downtown Omaha, supporting Meyer Foundation for Disabilities. 10pm. owlride.org.
Lexus Champions for Marian Golf TournamentrJuly 15 at Indian Creek Golf Course, 20100 W. Maple Rd.rGolf tournament supporting Marian High School. 11am. 402-659-1567 – marianhighschool.net
Links to a CurerJuly 18-19 at Quarry Oaks Golf Course (16600 Quarry Oaks Dr.) & Hilton Omaha (1001 Cass St.)rA dinner gala and golf benefit supporting the Nebraska Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 6pm. 402-330-6164 – cff.org
Angels Among Us Charity Golf OutingrJuly 19 at Tiburon Golf Course, 10302 S. 168th St.rAnnual golf scramble supporting Angels Among Us. 11am. 402-885-4840 – myangelsamoungus.org
Hope in the Heartland GalarJuly 19 at Stinson Park at Aksarben Village, 2285 S. 67th St.rAnnual American Cancer Society gala themed “An Evening at the Races.” 6pm. 402-393-5801 – cancer.org
Driving for Excellence Golf FestrJuly 22 at The Players Club at Deer Creek, 12101 Deer Creek Dr.rGolf event supporting Mercy High School. 402-553-9424 – mercyhigh.org
Joslyn Castle Literary FestivalrJuly 27 – August 10 at Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St.rTravel back in time to celebrate all that made the ‘20s roar with an assortment of events featuring F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, the Jazz Age, and a classic car show. 402-595-2199 – joslyncastlecarclassic.com
24th Annual Swing with PriderAugust 5 at The Players Club at Deer Creek, 12101 Deer Creek Dr.rGolf outing with silent auction and dinner, supporting Roncalli Catholic High School. 402-571-7670 – roncallicatholic.org
2013 JDRF Walk to Cure DiabetesrAugust 10 at Lewis & Clark Landing, 515 N. Riverfront Dr.rWalk and T1D 5K Dash supporting JDRF Heartland Chapter. A registration fee applies for 5K Run participants. 5K/7:30am; Walk/9am. 402-397-2873 – jdrf.org
BaconFest OmaharAugust 11 at Omaha Kroc Center, 2825 Y St.rBacon-inspired cuisine, entertainment, and family activities, supporting The Salvation Army KROC Center. 1pm. 402-898-7700 – omahakroc.org
7th Annual Summer Bash for Childhood CancerrAugust 17 at Tip Top Ballroom, 1502 Cuming St.rDinner, auctions, and entertainment supporting Metro Area Youth Foundation, Inc. 5:30pm. 402-871-6246 – summerbashforccc.org
Omaha Walk to Defeat ALSrAugust 17 at Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark WayrFundraising walk supporting the ALS Association. 9am. 402-991-8788 – webkwc.alsa.org
15th Annual Ted E. Bear Hollow 5K Fun Run & Remembrance WalkrAugust 24 at Outback Steakhouse, 7605 Cass St.r
A walk and 5K run supporting Ted E. Bear Hollow. 8am. 402-502-2773 – tedebearhollow.org
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RECREATION
rrMonday Night Movies in the ParkrThrough July 22 at Turner Park in Midtown Crossing, 31st to 33rd & Farnam to Dodge St. Presented by Marcus Midtown Cinema and the Omaha World-Herald, this eight-week movie series features movies chosen by the audience. Crowds gather at dusk with blankets, chairs, and popcorn. Free admission. 402-346-6900 – midtowncrossing.org
Brewery TourrThrough July 27 at Lucky Bucket Brewery, 11941 Centennial Rd. Tour the Lucky Bucket Brewery and try five year-round beers in addition to some limited editions not available in stores. W-F/5:30pm; Sat/12-2pm. 402-763-8868 – luckybucketbrewing.com
River City Star Sunday Public Sightseeing CruiserThrough August 25 at River City Star Riverboat, 151 Freedom Park Rd. Spend your Sunday afternoon relaxing on the water, enjoying the sights and sounds of Omaha’s riverfront. Sun/1-2pm & 2:30-3:30pm. 402-342-7827 – rivercitystar.com
Florence Mill Farmers MarketrThrough September 29 at Florence Mill, 9102 N. 30th St.rA local farmers market featuring fresh, local produce, artisans and live music every Sunday afternoon. Sun/10am-3pm. Free admission. 402-551-1233 – historicflorence.org
River City Star Friday Evening Public Dinner CruiserJuly 12 – October 4 at River City Star Riverboat, 151 Freedom Park Rd.rSpend an evening on the Missouri River while enjoying live entertainment on this one-and-a-half hour, two-entree dinner cruise. F/6:30-8pm. $42 adults, $38 seniors (65+), $21 children 12 & under. 402-342-7827 – rivercitystar.com
River City Star Public Irish Dinner CruiserJuly 24 at River City Star Riverboat, 151 Freedom Park Rd.rThis one-and-a-half hour Irish dinner cruise features live entertainment from Dave March along with a two-entree Irish dinner buffet. 6:30-8pm. $45 adults, $43 seniors (65+), $21 children 12 & under. 402-342-7827 – rivercitystar.com
Tour de Zoo at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and AquariumrAugust 8 at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, 3701 S. 10th St.rBring your bike and ride during Tour de Zoo, featuring dinner, snacks, refreshments, and special animal encounters all evening long. 6:30-8:30pm. $20 with regular paid zoo admission, free for children 2 & under. 402-738-2038 – omahazoo.comr
RUNS
rrOmaha Kids’ TriathlonrJuly 20 at Cunningham Lake, 8660 Lake Cunningham Rd.rThis triathlon, open to children from 6 to 14 years, emphasizes fitness, fun, and safety while children compete in age-appropriate distances. 8:30am. 402-548-4258 – raceomaha.com
Tomato Fight RunrJuly 20 at CenturyLink Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th St.rJoin thousands of people in one of the biggest tomato fights of the year at the finish line of this 5K run. 10am. $45. 402-341-1500 – tomatofightrun.com
Omaha TriathlonrJuly 21 at Cunningham Lake, 8660 Lake Cunningham Rd.rA three-event race that challenges participants to run, bike, and swim the Olympic distance of 50.5 kilometers: a 1.5K swim, 40K bike ride, and 10K run. 8:30am. 402-548-4258 – raceomaha.com
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SPORTS
rrTD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby and 29th Annual Omaha World-Herald Independence Day FireworksrJuly 3 at TD Ameritrade Park, 1200 Mike Fahey St.rWatch college baseball’s premiere power hitters show off their skills during the home run derby and stay for the fireworks show conclusion. 7:30pm. $35 Family Four Packs, $12 adults, $8 kids. 1-800-745-3000 – collegehomerunderby.com
Omaha Storm Chasers vs. Oklahoma City RedHawks and Nashville SoundsrJuly 22-29 at Werner Park Omaha, 12356 Ballpark Way.rThe Omaha Storm Chasers face off against the Oklahoma City RedHawks and the Nashville Sounds in one of the season’s longest home sessions. $6-15.50. 402-738-5100 – omahastormchasers.com
Omaha Heart vs. Baltimore CharmrAugust 3 at Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St.rLingerie Football League game. $16.50-76.50. 402-934-9966 – lfsus.com/omahaheartr
THEATRE
rrSirensrAugust 16 at Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St.rSirens combines romance, music, and Greek mythology to tell the story of one-hit-wonder songwriter Sam Abrams. Th-Sat/7:30pm; Sun/2pm. $35 adults, $21 students. 402-553-0800 – omahaplayhouse.com
Other Desert CitiesrAugust 22 – September 15 at SNAP! Productions, 3225 California St.rThis Pulitzer Prize-nominated play explores the relationships of a family with differing political views and a tragic family secret that is threatened to be exposed. 402-341-2757 – snapproductions.com
