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Friday
theatre
“The Lightning Thief,” 7 p.m., The Rose Theater, Omaha. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 402-345-4849 or at rosetheater.org. Discounted ticket vouchers are available at all Hy-Vee stores in the greater Omaha area.
“Dogfight,” 7:30 p.m., Kimmel Theater, Midland University Campus, 900 N. Clarkson St., Fremont. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors, students and Fremont-Midland Entertainment Series members. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 402-941-6399 or visit midland.booktix.com.
August Wilson’s “Fences”, 7:30 p.m., Hawks Mainstage, Omaha Community Playhouse. Tickets for the play start at $25, with prices varying by performance. Tickets can be purchased by calling 402-553-0800, online at OmahaPlayhouse.com, or in person at the OCP Box Office, 6915 Cass St., Omaha.
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events
Magical Science Exhibit Opening, 9am-4pm, Omaha Children’s Museum. The exhibition, which will be on view through April 16, explores the boundary between magic and the science that makes it possible.
Opening of the 54th Annual Nebraska Boat, Sport & Travel Show, 12-9 p.m., Lancaster County Event Center, Lincoln. The show, which runs through February 5, will feature RVs, Boats, Sports, Fishing Gear, Recreation and Travel. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-12, and free for children 4 and under. All veterans get free entry on Friday. Also Friday only, attendees who bring a can of food for the Lincoln Food Bank will receive a $2 discount on their entry.
Small Business Pop-Up, 12pm-6pm, Oakview Mall, Omaha. This event will be attended by over 30 local companies. Clothing, candles, jewelry, crafts and more are included. Admission is free.
Fremont Eagles Club open 3:00 p.m. to midnight, 649 N. Main St., Fremont. The club may stay open later or close earlier depending on business. The menu includes catfish, shrimp, chicken tenders, wings, hamburgers and cheeseburgers, appetizers, baked potatoes, fries, onion rings and salad. Everyone is welcome.
Big Art Bazaar, 6 p.m. to midnight, The Bourbon Theater, 1415 E St., Lincoln. The event features more than 20 local artists and music from Copper Kidd and DJ Relic. Admission is free for all ages.
Bakersfield Live Music, 7pm-11pm, 1st floor of the Fremont Eagles Club. The cover fee is $3.
Saturday
concerts
Bob Marley Birthday Bash, 8 p.m., Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St., Omaha. Rhythm Collective performs original reggae and standard reggae songs by Bob Marley and other musicians. Tickets on the day of the show are $20.
theatre
“The Lightning Thief,” 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., The Rose Theatre, Omaha. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 402-345-4849 or at rosetheater.org. Discounted ticket vouchers are available at all Hy-Vee stores in the greater Omaha area.
August Wilson’s “Fences”, 7:30 p.m., Hawks Mainstage, Omaha Community Playhouse. Tickets for the play start at $25, with prices varying by performance. Tickets can be purchased by calling 402-553-0800, online at OmahaPlayhouse.com, or in person at the OCP Box Office, 6915 Cass St., Omaha.
Ballet: Hispanico: Dona Peron, Orpheum Theater, Omaha. Tickets range from $15 to $33 and are available by calling 402-345-0606 or online at ticketomaha.com.
“Dogfight,” 7:30 p.m., Kimmel Theater, Midland University Campus, 900 N. Clarkson St., Fremont. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors, students and Fremont-Midland Entertainment Series members. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 402-941-6399 or visit midland.booktix.com.
events
Dinosaurs and Disasters, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., University of Nebraska State Museum-Morrill Hall, Lincoln. Visitors can explore facts and myths about dinosaurs, catastrophes, and science with UNL researchers and educators from the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and the museum. The String Beans perform at 1:00 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. Pop In Storytime, which includes stories and a craft activity, takes place from 10am to 11am. Guests can visit more than 25 different activity stations. Dinosaur and disaster activities are included with Morrill Hall admission.
54th Annual Nebraska Boat, Sport & Travel Show, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Lancaster County Event Center, Lincoln. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-12, and free for children 4 and under.
Opening of the Descendants of DeWitty exhibit, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., The Durham Museum, Omaha. This 27-photo exhibit tells the story of the people of DeWitty, later known as Audacious, Nebraska’s largest and longest-standing African American settlement. The pictures show residents and everyday life in the settlement, which was located in Cherry County from 1907 to 1936. The exhibition will be on view until May 28th.
Superhero Saturdays, 10am-4pm, The Durham Museum, Omaha. Visitors can enjoy meet-and-greets with costumed superheroes while practicing their heroic skills. Adults and children in costume receive a special price (while supplies last). These events are included in museum admission. No registration is required.
Fremont Eagles Club open from noon to midnight, Fremont Eagles Club, 649 N. Main St., Fremont. The club may stay open later or close earlier depending on business. The kitchen is open from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The menu includes steaks, shrimp, chicken breast fillet, wings and appetizers. The Brits perform in the club’s ballroom from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The cover fee is $8. Everyone is welcome.
“Dogfight,” 2 p.m., Kimmel Theater, Midland University Campus, 900 N. Clarkson St., Fremont. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors, students and Fremont-Midland Entertainment Series members. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 402-941-6399 or visit midland.booktix.com.
“Dragons and Mythical Beasts,” 2 p.m., Orpheum Theater, Omaha. This show comes from the creators of West End hit ‘Dinosaur World Live’ bringing puppets to life. This is a family-friendly, sensory performance. There will be changes to the production, including low house lights, banning flashlights, and muted noises. Before the show, visitors can craft their own armor as they prepare for this adventure. Tickets range from $25 to $45 and are available by calling 402-345-0606 or online at ticketomaha.com.
August Wilson’s “Fences”, 2 p.m., Hawks Mainstage, Omaha Community Playhouse. Tickets for the play start at $25, with prices varying by performance. Tickets can be purchased by calling 402-553-0800, online at OmahaPlayhouse.com, or in person at the OCP Box Office, 6915 Cass St., Omaha.
“The Lightning Thief,” 7 p.m., The Rose Theater, Omaha. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 402-345-4849 or at rosetheater.org. Discounted ticket vouchers are available at all Hy-Vee stores in the greater Omaha area.
54th Annual Nebraska Boat, Sport & Travel Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lancaster County Event Center, Lincoln. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-12, and free for children 4 and under.
Fremont Eagles Club open 12pm to 6pm, 649 N. Main St., Fremont. The club may stay open later or close earlier depending on business.
Fremont Eagles Club open 3:00 p.m. to midnight, 649 N. Main St., Fremont. The club may stay open later or close earlier depending on business.
Opening of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird”, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theater, Omaha. Production will continue through February 12. Tickets range from $35 to $99 and are available by calling 402-345-0606 or online at ticketomaha.com.
Fremont Eagles Club open 3:00 p.m. to midnight, 649 N. Main St., Fremont. The club may stay open later or close earlier depending on business.
August Wilson’s “Fences”, 7:30 p.m., Hawks Mainstage, Omaha Community Playhouse. Tickets for the play start at $25, with prices varying by performance. Tickets can be purchased by calling 402-553-0800, online at OmahaPlayhouse.com, or in person at the OCP Box Office, 6915 Cass St., Omaha.
Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theater, Omaha. Tickets range from $35 to $99 and are available by calling 402-345-0606 or online at ticketomaha.com.
Fremont Eagles Club open 3:00 p.m. to midnight, 649 N. Main St., Fremont. The club may stay open later or close earlier depending on business.
The Judds: The Final Tour with Wynonna, 7:30 p.m., CHI Health Center Omaha. Tickets start at $25 and are available online at ticketmaster.com.
August Wilson’s “Fences”, 7:30 p.m., Hawks Mainstage, Omaha Community Playhouse. Tickets for the play start at $25, with prices varying by performance. Tickets can be purchased by calling 402-553-0800, online at OmahaPlayhouse.com, or in person at the OCP Box Office, 6915 Cass St., Omaha.
Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theater, Omaha. Tickets range from $35 to $99 and are available by calling 402-345-0606 or online at ticketomaha.com.
Fremont Eagles Club open 3:00 p.m. to midnight, 649 N. Main St., Fremont. The club may stay open later or close earlier depending on business. The kitchen is open from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The menu features hamburgers, cheeseburgers, tacos, and soup. Everyone is welcome.
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