OMAHA MAGAZINE | EVENTS CALENDAR
BETRAYAL
25TH ANNUAL TASTE OF OMAHA
between Robert, his longtime best friend, Jerry, and Robert's wife, Emma. 402.502.4910 –bsbtheatre.com
over 50 restaurants in the area, live entertainment and activities. Admission: Free. 11a.m.-11p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. 402.346.8003. –showofficeonline.com/TasteHome/
June 10-26 at Brigit St. Brigit Theatre, 421 S. 36th St. This play tells the tale of a love triangle
RIVERDANCE
June 15 at Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St.
Winner of a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, this celebration of Irish and international dance has been completely reimagined. Tickets: $43-$88. 402.345.6006. –ticketomaha.com
SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN: THE TEMPEST
June 23-26 at Elmwood Park, 802 S. 60th St.
In this comedy, Prospero was Duke of Milan 12 years ago, but he withdrew more and more into his studies, leaving the management of his state to his brother Antonio. Tickets: free. 531.466.3122. –nebraskashakespeare.com
SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO
June 25 at Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. This comedian has produced
a Netflix original special called "Stay Hungry" and held a starring role in Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-nominated The Irishman. 402.345.6006. –ticketomaha.com
SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN: OTHELLO
June 30 at Elmwood Park, 802 S. 60th St. In
this tragedy, Othello is a Moorish general in the service of Venice. Tickets: free. 531.466.3122. –nebraskashakespeare.com
» FAMILY & MORE « FARMERS MARKETS
Farmers Markets are open. Here are the times and dates for the local markets. Attendees are encouraged to check with organizers for availability before attending any market. • Council Bluffs (Bayliss Park) 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays. • Old Market (11th and Jackson streets) 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays. • Village Pointe (168th and Dodge streets) 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays. • Baxter Arena (67th and Center streets) 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. • Papillion (84th and Lincoln streets) 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays starting May 29. • Florence Mill (9102 N. 30th St.) 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. • Gifford Park (33rd and California streets) 5-8 p.m. Fridays starting June 7.
June 3-5 at 6232 Pacific St. This event showcases
TODD ’N’ TYLER’S BIG DEAL
June 4 at SumTur Amphitheater, 11691 S. 108th St. This show includes local comics, live music,
and zoom calls with Lewis Black and Frank Caliendo. Tickets: $20+. 402.597.2041. –papillion.org
BENSON BEER FEST
June 4 along Maple Street and Military Avenue.
This festival will be filled with hundreds of new and favorite local and regional pours from the best breweries serving Nebraska. 3-7 p.m. Tickets: $50 early entry (1:30 p.m.) $40 regular entry (3 p.m.).
COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGE ARTS FAIR
June 4-5 at Countryside Village Shopping Center, 8722 Countryside Plaza. The annual
arts fair showcases a mix of styles, perceptions, and media. Admission: free. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 402.391.2200. –countryside.village.com
BELLEVUE ROCKS
June 9-11 at American Heroes Park
This annual event includes music, a carnival, food, a beer garden, and fireworks on Saturday night. Saturday night includes headliner Sawyer Brown. Admission: free. –bellevuerockstheriverfront.com
ELKHORN DAYS
June 9-12 throughout Elkhorn. Th is festival
includes family-friendly entertainment from a cornhole tournament to a parade to a car show Times vary. Admission: free. 402.289.9560. –elkhorndays.com
OMAHA FREEDOM FESTIVAL
June 18 at Malcolm X Birthsite, 3448 Evans St. This family-friendly festival and carnival will
provide cultural and historical celebrations, entertainment, and educational resources. Admission: Free to daytime festivities, $45 for general concert seating and $90 VIP. Noon-Midnight. Concert starts at 7 p.m. 402.686.8316. –omahafreedomfestival.com
BLACKSTONE BBQ BATTLE
June 18-19 at Blackstone District, 3920 Farnam St. Friday night includes beer, bands, free entry,
and barbecue teams getting ready. The main action includes samples, live music, and more. Admission:$10. Friday 4-9 p.m. and Saturday 12-6 p.m. –bbqblackstone.com
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES OPENING DAY
June 16 at Charles Schwab Field, 1200 Mike Fahey St. Opening day includes a full slate of
events such as Fan Fest, team autograph sessions, practices, Olympic-style opening ceremonies, a concert, and a fireworks finale. 9:10 a.m-10 p.m. Admission: free. 402-554-4422. –cwsomaha.com
TASTE OF NORTH OMAHA
June 17-18 at Eagles Nest Worship Center, 5775
Sorensen Parkway North Omaha food entrepreneurs (and others) will gather at this venue to give attendees a taste of the many businesses North Omaha has to offer. Admission: Free. –tasteofnorthomaha.com
2021 NCAA MEN’S COLLEGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
June 17-27 at Charles Schwab Field, 1200 Mike Fahey St. Omaha’s annual baseball festival is
back, and culminates with the best-of-three finals starting Saturday, June 25. Ticket prices vary. 402.554.4404. –cwsomaha.com
OMAHA SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
June 10-12 at Aksarben Village. The Summer
Arts Festival showcases 135 visual artists, a stage lineup of music performances, children’s area, and more. Admission: Free. 402.345.5401. –summerarts.org
75TH PAPILLION DAYS
June 16-19 , locations vary. The celebration will feature the carnival, parade, Market in the Park, fireworks, live entertainment, and more. Admission: free. 402-331-3917. –papilliondays.org
Event times and details are correct as of presstime, but are subject to change. Omaha Magazine encourages readers to visit venues' websites and/or calling ahead before attending an event or visiting a museum.
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