Black Men United, in conjunction with Big Mama’s Kitchen and Catering, is hosting its 9th annual candidate forums Wednesdays during the month of April. Candidates for mayor and City Council districts 1, 2, and 3 are scheduled to speak, contingent on the outcome of the April 4 primary vote.
Come get to know your candidates and learn their positions on the issues. Forums run from noon-1:30 pm.
Big Mama’s Kitchen 3223 N 45th St
3223 North 45th Street
Better Together Campus
Omaha, NE 68111
Artist Victoria Hoyt leads an informal discussion as part of the Bemis Center’s Chimeras exhibit for this Omaha event.
The talk is free and runs from noon to 1 pm; free parking is available.
The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
724 S. 12th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 341-7130
The true, inspiring story of how Carole King rose to a fabulous career as a singer/songwriter is told through the art of musical.
The Omaha musical includes her years writing with Gerry Goffin and her solo performing career.
Showtimes are 7:30 pm Tuesday-Thursday, 8 pm Friday 2 and 8 pm Saturday, 1:30 and 7 pm Sunday. Tickets $30 and up.
Orpheum Theater
409 S. 16th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606
Listen to the works of the greatest male songwriters of the 20th century as performed by the Mastersingers. The concert runs from 6 to 8 pm, and the cost is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and free for children under 12 for this Omaha event.
The Mastersingers
421 S. 36th St
Omaha, NE 68134
Enjoy Joslyn Castle Public Tours the first Sunday of the month. Includes all three floors and grounds, events permitting. Cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, students, and military; tours are at 1, 2, and 3 pm.
3902 Davenport St.
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 595-2199
Watch this silent film masterpiece at 7 pm with an operatic score composed by Omaha soprano Amanda DeBoer Bartlett. Event sponsored by Film Streams, Opera Omaha, and Omaha Under the Radar.
Tickets $4.50-$9.
Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater
1340 Mike Fahey St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 933-0259
Enjoy “street style” Mexican food at Mula, along with DJs, dancing, and champagne for Omaha Brunch Party event. For ages 21+; call for reservations.
Mula
3932 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 315-9051
It’s been 20 years since Omaha’s first improv troupe, the Weisenheimers performed. Now, the original cast has come back to join the current members in a night of imagination and hilarity. The laughs kick-off for this Omaha event at 8 pm; cost to attend is $20.
Omaha Community Playhouse
6915 Cass St.
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 553-0800
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
While the prominent image above shows a four leaf clover, it was according to stories that it was a three leaf clover that St. Patrick used to teach the residents of what is Ireland today about the Trinity. That is, one leaf with three parts was used to teach one God with three parts.
