The event for otaku of anime, manga, Japanese culture, science fiction and all things fannish. Anime Nebraskon is three days of pop culture nerdish fun, where you can go with your friends and make new ones. Cost is $50 adult for all three days at the door, $15 for children.
Omaha-La Vista Hotel and Conference Center
12520 Westport Pkwy
La Vista, NE 68128
Enjoy this free Omaha event where you can stroll the streets or ride Ollie the Trolley between stops while enjoying live music and artwork on first Fridays in the Old Market.
See the works of hundreds of artists at the Autumn Festival, an Arts and Crafts Fair at the Ralston Arena. Rated as one of the Top 100 shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the festival features hourly drawings for gift certificates, as well as plenty of entertainment, food, drink and free parking.
Costs are $8 for ages 10 and up, $7 for seniors, free for kids under 10.
Ralston Arena
7300 Q St.
Ralston, NE 68127
Psychic Andy Myers, author of Flying Paint Rollers from Heaven, will deliver spine-chilling stories of his encounters with the supernatural, complete with photos and video.
The time is 7-9 pm, and cost to attend is $20.
Dream Weavers
20275 Honeysuckle Drive, Ste. 105
Elkhorn, NE 68022
It’s an adult party at the Omaha Children’s Museum with a Harry Potter twist. Show off your trivia knowledge of all things Potter or enjoy a “Potions Class” science show. (Sorry, no alcoholic beverages.) Dress as your favorite from Hogwarts or just enjoy the costume contest, along with appetizers and desserts. Time is 8-11 pm, and cost is $20 for members or $35 for the general public.
Omaha Children’s Museum
500 S. 20th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
402-342-6164
Enjoy a tasty middle eastern dinner at St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Omaha on 23 October from Noon-6PM. Featured foods include hummus, flat bread, salata, kibbeh (my favorite), stuffed cabbage rolls, a special stew (ruz & lubyah) and baklawa.
St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church
10303 Boyd St.
Omaha, NE 68134
402.496.0480
http://www.stmaryomaha.com
Attend this year’s Scream in the Dark Film Festival, an offshoot of the Omaha Film Festival. See feature films, student films and short films and meet people who’ve worked in front of and behind the camera of your favorite classic horror movies.
Westwood Cinemas 8
2809 S. 125th Ave. #297
Omaha, NE 68144
http://screaminthedarkomaha.com
Join the Omaha community for a CROP Walk to raise money for:
Open Door Mission
Siena/Francis House
Stephen Center
Registration is at 1PM today.
The walk is at 2PM.
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church
61st and Western Ave
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 551-4488
https://www.crophungerwalk.org/omahane
omahacropwalk@cox.net
