Category: Omaha Event

Omaha Event: Sesame Street Live, 4 January

Sesame Street Live, 4 January

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more learn about musical instruments they never knew existed and that everyone can make and enjoy music. Two shows, one at 10:30 am and one at 6:30 pm.

Tickets range from $19.25 to $69.25 for this Omaha event.

Orpheum Theater
409 S. 16th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
402.661.8501
https://omahaperformingarts.org/our-venues/orpheum

Omaha Event: Joyful Noise: A Gospel Christmas, 4 December

The Salem Baptist Choir performs a mixture of new and classic gospel music for the Christmas season at the Holland Performing Arts Center at 4 pm and again at 7 pm. Admission $15.

Holland Performing Arts Center
1200 Douglas St.
Omaha, NE
http://omahaperformingarts.org

Omaha Event: Wells Fargo Family Festival, Downtown Omaha, 4 December

A collection of free family-friendly events at multiple locations in downtown Omaha: Wells Fargo Bank, Omaha Children’s Museum, Durham Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, W. Dale Clark Library, Omaha Police Mounted Patrol Barn. Shuttle service between locations provided by Ollie the Trolley.

Omaha Event: Hot Shops Open House, 3-4 December

See ready-made art and art in the making, listen to live music, enjoy snacks, and shop for bargains at the Hot Shops Open House as artists open their studios to visitors. Saturday hours are noon to 8 pm, while Sunday hours are noon to 5.

Hot Shops Art Center
1301 Nicholas St.
Omaha, NE
(402) 342-6452
http://www.hotshopsartcenter.com

Omaha Event: Durham Museum Ethnic Holiday Festival, 2 December

Learn how the world celebrates this joyful time of year during the Ethnic Holiday Festival! More than 40 local cultural organizations, including the Scottish Society of America, the Omaha Lithuanian American Community, the Nebraska Chinese Culture Association, Santa Lucia Festival and African Cultural Connection, proudly display their crafts and traditional dress, while musicians and dancers perform throughout the evening. Hard-to-find ethnic foods and gifts will be available for purchase.

Event runs from 5 to 9 pm. Admission $11 for adults, $8 for ages 12 and older and seniors, $7 for ages 3-12.

Durham Museum
801 S. 10th St.
Omaha, NE 68108
(402) 444-5071
http://www.durhammuseum.org

Omaha Event: Christmas at the Cathedral, St. Cecelia’s Cathedral, 2 December

Hear the Omaha Symphonic Chorus present the 21st annual Christmas at the Cathedral, in conjunction with the Omaha Symphony Chamber Orchestra and the Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir.

Reserved seats are $18 and $30; some free seats are available. Concert time: 8 pm.

St. Cecelia’s Cathedral
701 N. 40th St.
Omaha, NE
(402) 398-1766
http://www.omahasymphonychorus.org

Omaha Event: First Friday Family Night, Omaha Children’s Museum, 2 December

The December edition of First Friday Family Night features winter-themed crafts and activities, as well as character appearances. Hours are 5 to 8 pm; admission is $12 for ages 2-adult, $11 for seniors 60 and over, free under 2 and to members.

Omaha Children’s Museum
500 S. 20th St.
Omaha, NE 68108
http://www.ocm.org