Omaha Event: Dinner on the Dark Side – Star Wars Night, 22 April

Spend an evening dining with your favorite Star Wars characters. There’ll also be Jedi training sessions for all ages and a costume exhibition by the 501st Legion. Hours are 6-9 pm; cost is $30 to members, $35 to non-members.

Omaha Children’s Museum
500 S 20th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 342-6164

Diversity & Inclusion Seminar: “Generational Inclusion – Why Can’t We All Get Along?”, 21 April

This seminar will offer insight on the four generations in the workplace and how to deal with each of their needs. It will be led by Lisa Lackovic, named one of the Ten Outstanding Omahans by the Omaha Jaycees. The seminar will run from 8-10 am.

Beardmore Event Center of Bellevue
3750 Raynor Parkway
Bellevue, NE 68123

Omaha Event: Candidate Forums at Big Mama’s, 19 April

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 North 45th Street
Better Together Campus
Omaha, NE 68111

Omaha Event: Chasing Rivers with Pete McBride, 18 April

Come hear river photographer Pete McBride give a presentation on the great rivers he’s photographed and filmed over the years, which has earned him the title “River Hero” from National Geographic. The talk is at 7:30 pm; cost is $10 and up.

Holland Performing Arts Center
1200 Douglas St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606

Omaha Event: Easter Brunch at Lauritzen Gardens, 16 April

This elegant buffet of seasonal dishes, served from 10 am-2 pm, is provided by Abraham Catering and set in the garden. Reservations required for this Omaha event; cost $13-30.

Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft St.
Omaha, NE 68108
(402) 346-4002, x201 for reservations

Omaha Event: Hop to the Movies! Easter Event at Twin Creek Cinema and Village Pointe Cinema, 15 April

The morning (9 am-noon) kicks off with an Omaha Easter egg hunt at 9:30, followed by a showing of the movie “Hop” at 10 am. There’s also craft stations and photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Cost $8.

Twin Creek Cinema
3909 Raynor Pkwy
Omaha, NE 68123

Village Pointe Shopping Center
304 N 174th St.
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 953-6243

Omaha Event: Easter Extravaganza at Lauritzen Gardens, 15 April

The morning (9 am-noon) will be a morning of fun at the Gardens with crafts, an Omaha Easter egg hunt, and photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Normal costs for the 9am-noon event are $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and free for younger children and members, but registration and a $3 fee are requested for the Easter egg hunt and crafts.

Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft St.
Omaha, NE 68108
(402) 346-4002

Omaha Event: Candidate Forums at Big Mama’s, 12 April

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 North 45th Street
Better Together Campus
Omaha, NE 68111