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JEFF HANSON: CHANGING THE WORLD THROUGH ART PAINTING
Starting Sept. 6 at Creighton University Lied
Art Gallery, 2500 California Plaza. Th is exhibit will display works by Overland Park, Kansas, native Jeff Hanson, whose paintings are known for their colorful and textured style. Admission: free. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 402.280.2290. —creighton.edu
ATIIM JONES
Starting Sept. 16 at Fred Simon Gallery, 1004
Farnam St. Th is Omaha-based photographer often captures images of strangers on the street. In 2011, he made a photographic documentary called “Crossroads,” which has since become one of the world’s largest photography projects. Mondays-Th ursdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., by appointment only. 402.595.2122. —artscouncil.nebraska.gov
UNO FACULTY ARTIST
Starting Sept. 16 at Gallery 1516, 1516 Leav-
enworth St. Th is exhibition will display original artwork by faculty members from the UNO art department. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Admission: free. 531.375.6643. —gallery1516.org
DRESSING THE ABBEY
Starting Sept. 22 at Durham Museum, 801 S.
10th St. Th is costume exhibition showcases fashion from one of the world’s most widely watched television dramas, “Downton Abbey.” Visitors can see original costumes worn by the stars of “Downton Abbey” that depict fashions of the British aristocracy in the early 20th century. Noon-4 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, closed Mondays. Admission: $13 adults, $10 seniors (62+) and military/veteran, $7 children (3-12), free for members and children 2 and under. 402.444.5071. —durhammuseum.org
» Stage Performances « THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE
Through Sept. 18 at Omaha Community Play-
house, 6915 Cass St. Th is comedy follows an unemployed Elvis impersonator who fi nds a hidden talent after a drag queen convinces him to fi ll in for one of her shows on stage. 7:30 p.m. Th ursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $36-$44. 402.553.0800. —omahaplayhouse.com
Through Sept. 18 at The Rose Theater, 2001
Farnam St. Audiences can join SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy and the rest of the Krusty Krew through this adventure centered around friendship, overcoming diff erences, and the end of the world. With Mount Humongous about to erupt, a simple sponge tries to save the day. 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25 for non-members, free for members (4 tickets each). 402.345.4849. —rosetheater.org
BIG DAMN DOOR FESTIVAL
Sept. 1-4 at Bluebarn Theatre, 1106 S 10th St.
Th is festival features the world premieres of three new theatre works. Bluebarn has supported 12 diff erent artists to help them develop these works over the course of a season. 402.345.1576. —bluebarn.org
OMAHA COMEDY FEST
Sept. 1-4 at Benson Theatre, The Backline
Comedy Theatre, and The Jewell. Th is festival is headlined by comedians Amber Ruffi n and Kevin McDonald. Th e event will include a variety of shows ranging from stand-up to musical acts, as well as workshops focused on free styling, social media, and more. —omahacomedyfest.com
TRAE CROWDER
Sept. 7 at Funny Bone, 71305 Davenport St.
Crowder is known for releasing a series of viral “Liberal Redneck” videos, which has garnered over 70 million online views. 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+. Tickets: $25-$40. 402.493.8036. —omaha.funnybone.com
RODNEY CARRINGTON
Sept. 8 at Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St. Th is comedian, actor, singer, and writer has performed in shows across the world and has been one of the highest-grossing touring comedians over the past two decades. 7 p.m. Ages 16+. Tickets: $49.50$199.50. 402.345.0606. —ticketomaha.com
SARAH HESTER ROSS
Sept. 14 at Funny Bone, 71305 Davenport St.
Ross has combined her comedy talents, singing chops, and piano-playing skills to create one-ofa-kind stage performances. She has also gained over 1.8 million TikTok followers by releasing comedy tunes on the platform. 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+. Tickets: $25. 402.493.8036. —omaha.funnybone.com DINNER, DRINKS AND DRAG!
Sept. 15 at Funny Bone, 71305 Davenport St.
Attendees can experience an evening of LGBTQ+ entertainment as drag performers lip sync and dance to popular songs. 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+. Tickets: $20. 402.493.8036. —omaha.funnybone.com
SCHOOL OF ROCK
Sept. 16-Oct. 16 at Omaha Community Play-
house, 6915 Cass St. Based on the hit movie, this musical follows a middle-aged, wannabe rock star who becomes a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school, where he helps a group of straight-A students start their own rock band. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25-$57. 402.553.0800. —omahaplayhouse.com
MASTERCHEF JUNIOR
Sept. 20 at Orpheum Theater. 409 S. 16th St.
Th is production will bring back contestants from season eight of the hit show, as young chefs go head-to-head in cooking demonstrations and challenges. 7 p.m. Tickets: $24.50-$54.50, $50 VIP add-on. 402.345.0606. —ticketomaha.com
HODGETWINS
Sept. 25 at Funny Bone, 71305 Davenport St.
Th is duo found success through posting comedy videos on YouTube. Th e pair is known for their unfi ltered and edgy entertainment. 7 p.m. Ages 21+. Tickets: $40. 402.493.8036. —omaha.funnybone.com
NEXT TO NORMAL
Starting Sept. 28 at Creighton University Lied Education Center for the Arts, 2500 California
Plaza. Th is contemporary musical centers around a suburban family trying to cope with crisis and a mother’s unpredictable and worsening bipolar disorder. 7 p.m. Tickets: $18 general admission, $15 seniors (65+), $5 students. 402.280.1448. —creighton.edu
THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
Starting Sept. 29 at UNO Weber Fine Arts
Building, 6505 University Drive South. Th is satirical play by Larissa FastHorse follows a group of teaching artists who try to create an elementary school pageant that celebrates both Th anksgiving and Native American Heritage Month. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $16 general admission, free for UNO students. 402.554.7529. —unotheatre.com
Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at Funny Bone, 71305 Dav-
enport St. Th is stand-up comedian and joke writer appeared regularly on the Comedy Central show, “Th is Week at the Comedy Cellar.” He has also performed stand-up sets on “Conan,” “Th e Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” and more. 7:45 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Saturday. Ages 21+. Tickets: $25. 402.493.8036. —omaha.funnybone.com
» Concerts « BUCKCHERRY
Sept. 1 at Barnato, 225 N. 170th St., Suite 95.
Th is band formed in the mid 1990s and quickly became known for their confi dent, grunge-rock sound. 8 p.m. Ages 21+. Tickets: $65-375. 402.964.2021. —barnato.bar
COURTNEY MARIE ANDREWS
Sept. 1 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave.
Andrews is a singer-songwriter, musician, and poet from Phoenix, Arizona. Her latest album, “Old Flowers,” was nominated for ‘Best Americana Album’ by the Recording Academy’s Grammy Awards. 8 p.m. Tickets: $16. 402.884.5707. —reverblounge.com
SMILE EMPTY SOUL AND TANTRIC
Sept. 2 at Barnato, 225 N. 170th St., Suite 95.
Hard rock band Smile Empty Soul formed in the late 1990s in Los Angeles and have gone on to release many EPs and albums under various music labels. Rock group Tantric formed in 1998 and are known for combining modern rock with alternative metal and post-grunge sounds. 8 p.m. Ages 21+. Tickets: $20-$300. 402.964.2021. —barnato.bar
ASHLEY MCBRYDE
Sept. 2 at The Admiral, 2234 S. 13th St.
McBryde is a country singer who has incorporated rock ’n’ roll and bluegrass infl uences into her music. In 2021, McBryde received Grammy and American Country Music award nominations for her music. 8 p.m. Tickets: $29.50 advanced/$35 day of show/$60 premiere balcony. —admiralomaha.com
FOREIGNER
Sept. 2 at Stir Concert Cove, 1 Harrah’s Blvd.,
Council Bluffs. Th is rock band has released 10 multi-platinum albums and has continued to perform at shows on sold-out tours. Foreigner will take the stage to play some of their famous hits such as “Juke Box Hero” and “I Want to Know What Love Is.” 8 p.m. Tickets: $49.50-$253. 712.329.6000. —caesars.com/harrahs-council-bluff s/shows
Sept. 3 at The Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St.
Defnotes is an Iowa-based group that performs tributes to the band Deftones by recreating their unique sounds and the energy of their live shows. Icky Th ump is a White Stripes tribute band. 8 p.m. Tickets: $10 advanced/$15 day of show. 402.345.7569. —theslowdown.com
BAGELS AND SOMETIMES BACH
Starting Sept. 4 at Gallery 1516, 1516 Leav-
enworth St. Th is music series will feature performances by Nebraska musicians each week. Attendees can also enjoy bagels, coff ee, and other refreshments. 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Admission: free. 531.375.6643. —gallery1516.org
KEVIN GATES
Sept. 6 at Baxter Arena, 2425 S. 67th St. Th is rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has earned multiple gold, platinum, and multiplatinum certifi cations for his music. He has also earned Top 5 spots on the Billboard Top 200 charts four times and has performed on sold-out headline tours. 8 p.m. Tickets: $41-$265.50. 402.554.6200. —baxterarena.com
MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK
Sept. 7 at The Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Th is fi ve-member band has performed their punk-pop music in tours across the U.S. and other countries over the past 20 years. 8 p.m. Tickets: $35 advanced/$40 day of show. 402.345.7569. —theslowdown.com
ARTS FISHING CLUB
Sept. 8 at The Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Th is fi ve-member, alternative band is led by Wisconsin native Christopher Kessenich, who incorporates his folk/rock-inspired songwriting into the group’s music. 8 p.m. Tickets: $12 advanced/$15 day of show. 402.345.7569. —theslowdown.com
CRYWANK AND CHASTITY
Sept. 8 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave.
Crywank is a music group infl uenced by American folk punk and anti-folk genres. Chastity is a music project started by Brandon Williams, a songwriter from Ontario who writes about themes such as isolation and resilience. 8 p.m. Tickets: $13 advanced/$15 day of show. 402.884.5707. —reverblounge.com
GIOVANNIE & THE HIRED GUNS
Sept. 8 at The Waiting Room Lounge, 6212
Maple St. Th is band is known for fusing rock ’n’ roll and country genres in their music to create a gritty, energetic sound. 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 advanced/$20 day of show. 402.884.5353. —waitingroomlounge.com BAND OF HEATHENS WITH DALTON DOMINO
Sept. 8 at Barnato, 225 N. 170th St., Suite 95.
Band of Heathens is a fi ve-member rock band that has released ten albums in the past two decades and has toured the world multiple times. 8 p.m. Ages 21+. Tickets: $25-$400. 402.964.2021. —barnato.bar
SHADOW RIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sept. 9 at Shadow Ridge, 188th and Pacific St.
Multiplatinum and Omaha-based band 311 will headline this annual event. Eve 6 and LIT will also perform, and acclaimed actor and standup comedian Steve Rannazzisi will host. 6 p.m. Tickets: $65. 402.333.4020. —shadowridgecountryclub.com/musicfestival
RUSSELL DICKERSON WITH BRELAND
Sept. 9 at Barnato, 225 N. 170th St., Suite
95. Dickerson is a multiplatinum country artist known for his old-fashioned concerts and spirited songwriting. 7 p.m. Tickets: $25-$100. 402.964.2021. —barnato.bar
OM WITH ZOMBI
Sept. 10 at The Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Om is a doom metal band that has explored imaginative and expansive musical possibilities in its songs. 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 advanced/$25 day of show. 402.345.7569. —theslowdown.com
DAN TEDESCO WITH MATT WHIPKEY AND FAREWELL TRANSMISSION
Sept. 10 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave.
Th is Iowa-based singer/songwriter is known for his alternative-folk rock musical style. 8 p.m. Tickets: $12 advanced/$17 day of show. 402.884.5707. —reverblounge.com
GARY NUMAN WITH I SPEAK MACHINE
Sept. 10 at The Waiting Room Lounge, 6212
Maple St. Since the 1970s, Numan has infl uenced many artists through his evolving style of dystopian electronic rock music. Numan rose to fame as leader of the band Tubeway Army, who released a gold-selling, chart-topping album called “Replicas” in the U.K in 1979. 8 p.m. Tickets: $30 advanced/$35 day of show. 402.884.5353. —waitingroomlounge.com
POST MALONE WITH RODDY RICCH
Sept. 10 at CHI Health Center Omaha, 455 N.
10th St. Post Malone is a Grammy Award-nominated rapper and singer/songwriter who incorporates emotional lyrics, unique vocals, and hip-hop sounds into his music. Post Malone will take the stage in Omaha to kick off his Twelve Carat Tour. 8 p.m. Tickets: $56-$2,898. 402.341.1500. —chihealthcenteromaha.com
HANNAH WICKLUND & THE STEPPIN STONES
Sept. 12 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave.
Th is South Carolina native has brought her soulful rock sound to over 2,600 performances. 7 p.m. Tickets: $16 advanced/$18 day of show. 402.884.5707. —reverblounge.com
RICKY MONTGOMERY WITH DELANEY BAILEY
Sept. 13 at The Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St.
Montgomery is a Los Angeles native whose indie-pop music contains warm melodies and lyrics listeners can relate to. 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 advanced/$25 day of show. 402.345.7569. —theslowdown.com
SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE WITH THE APPLESEED CAST
Sept. 14 at The Admiral, 2234 S. 13th St. Sunny Day Real Estate is a rock band that formed in 1992. Th eir music is known for its raw emotion and blend of indie rock with emo infl uences. 8 p.m. Tickets: $32 advanced/$35 day of show/$75 premier balcony. —admiralomaha.com
WILLIAM ELLIOT WHITMORE WITH THE LOCAL HONEYS
Sept. 14 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave.
Whitmore has used his banjo-playing skills and powerful vocals to honor the folk music tradition, while incorporating blues, soul, and punk rock genres into his music. 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 advanced/$18 day of show. 402.884.5707. —reverblounge.com
DESCENDENTS WITH H20 AND SURFBORT
Sept. 15 at The Admiral, 2234 S. 13th St. Th is punk band started in 1978 in Los Angeles and established themselves as important fi gures in Southern California’s punk movement. 8 p.m. Tickets: $35 advanced/$40 day of show/$75 premier balcony. —admiralomaha.com
LARRY FLEET
Sept. 15 at Barnato, 225 N. 170th St., Suite 95.
Th is country artist from Tennessee has found success with his expressive vocals and has performed with artists such as Willie Nelson. 8 p.m. Ages 21+. Tickets: $45. 402.964.2021. —barnato.bar
LESS THAN JAKE AND BOWLING FOR SOUP WITH KEEP FLYING
Sept. 16 at The Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Skarock band Less Th an Jake has performed at a variety of venues, ranging from music festivals to club shows, over the past two decades. Rock band Bowling for Soup has found success through their cheeky approach to alt-pop and pop-punk music. 7 p.m. Tickets: $30 advanced/$35 day of show. 402.345.7569. —theslowdown.com KIP MOORE WITH BOY NAMED BANJO
Sept. 16 at The Admiral, 2234 S. 13th St. Th is multiplatinum country singer/songwriter has brought his Southern rock-infl uenced musical style to sold-out shows around the world. 8 p.m. Tickets: $36 early bird/$40.50 advanced/$46 day of show/$100.50 premier balcony. —admiralomaha.com
OFF WITH THEIR HEADS WITH SETH ANDERSON
Sept. 16 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave.
Th is Minneapolis-based band formed in 2002 and is known for their melodic, punk rock sound. 9 p.m. Tickets: $12 advanced. 402.884.5707. —reverblounge.com
SATCHEL GRANDE
Sept. 17 at The Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Th is Omaha-based funk and party band has cultivated a unique sound inspired by the music of George Clinton and Steely Dan. Th e group’s music also incorporates fi ery guitar parts and sing-along lyrics. 8 p.m. Tickets: $8 advanced/$10 day of show. 402.345.7569. —theslowdown.com
JEREMY MCCOMB
Sept. 17 and 18 at Barnato, 225 N. 170th St.,
Suite 95. Th is country-rock artist has drawn inspiration from musicians such as Tom Petty and Jim Croce to create his own music featuring thoughtful storytelling and frontier-rock sounds. 8 p.m. Ages 21+. Tickets: $15-$250. 402.964.2021. —barnato.bar
THE CLAUDETTES
Sept. 19 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave.
Th is band combines soul, earthy blues, pop, and punk genres to create a unique “garage cabaret” sound. 5 p.m. Tickets: $17 advanced/$22 day of show. 402.884.5707. —reverblounge.com
THE MELVINS
Sept. 19 at The Waiting Room Lounge, 6212
Maple St. Th is rock band released their debut EP in 1986 and adopted a style that bridged punk and metal music. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 advanced/$30 day of show. 402.884.5353. —waitingroomlounge.com
AMERICAN AQUARIUM
Sept. 20 at The Waiting Room Lounge, 6212
Maple St. Th is alt-country band from North Carolina rose to prominence during the late 2000s by combining grit, twang, and straightforward rock ’n' roll sounds. 8 p.m. Tickets: $22 advanced/$25 day of show. 402.884.5353. —waitingroomlounge.com
Sept. 22 at Stir Concert Cove, 1 Harrah’s Bou-
levard. Th is rock band has opened for Th e Rolling Stones, Th e Who, Guns N’ Roses, and more. Th ey released their most recent album, “Strange Days,” in 2020. 8 p.m. Tickets: $29.50-$149. 712.329.6000. —caesars.com/harrahs-council-bluff s/shows
DEHD
Sept. 22 at The Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Alternative rock band Dehd has infused the music from their latest album, “Blue Skies,” with power, synth sounds, and sharp writing. 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 advanced/$25 day of show. 402.345.7569. —theslowdown.com
SATSANG WITH GRAHAM GOOD
Sept. 23 at The Waiting Room Lounge, 6212
Maple St. Alternative band Satsang released their newest album, “All. Right. Now.,” in 2021. Frontman Drew McManus explored a new array of sounds and textures and revisited his Montana roots for this album, while pulling from classic country and modern Americana infl uences. 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. 402.884.5353. —waitingroomlounge.com
LUDACRIS
Sept. 23 at Stir Cove, 1 Harrah’s Blvd., Council
Bluffs. Th is rapper gained popularity as part of the Dirty South music movement, and has gone on to fi nd success in the realm of fi lm and television, as well. 8 p.m. Tickets: $49.50-$153. 712.329.6000. —caesars.com/harrahs-council-bluff s/shows
TWO FEET
Sept. 25 at The Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Two Feet is a New York-based, alternative musician who is known for his mellow, hazy sound. His music has been infl uenced by electronic, blues, indie, and R&B genres. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 early bird/$27.50 advanced/$30 day of show. 402.345.7569. —theslowdown.com
DINOSAUR JR.
Sept. 25 at The Waiting Room Lounge, 6212
Maple St. Th is rock trio released their fi fth studio album, “Sweep It Into Space,” in 2021. Th e group’s music features rock riff s, powerful ballads, and driving rhythms. 8 p.m. Tickets: $27 advanced/$30 day of show. 402.884.5353. —waitingroomlounge.com
AGENT ORANGE
Sept. 25 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave.
Th is trio from Southern California has been active since the early days of the punk scene on the West Coast. Th ese musical rebels were among the fi rst to blend the frenetic energy of punk with the California surf guitar sound. 8 p.m. Tickets: $18 advanced/$22 day of show. 402.884.5707. —reverblounge.com
Sept. 26 at The Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Alternative artist Ali John Meredith-Lacey, also known as Novo Amor, sings about longing and hope in his second album, “Cannot Be, Whatsoever.” 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 advanced/$30 day of show. 402.345.7569. —theslowdown.com
DREW HOLCOMB & THE NEIGHBORS WITH THE NATIONAL PARKS
Sept. 29 at The Waiting Room Lounge, 6212
Maple St. Th e Americana Act, Drew Holcomb & Th e Neighbors, originally formed in Nashville. Holcomb has earned a place in the Americana music landscape by drawing from infl uences such as Tom Petty and Bob Dylan. Holcomb and his band have toured and performed alongside Willie Nelson, Amos Lee, and more. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 advanced/$30 day of show. 402.884.5353. —waitingroomlounge.com
AUTHORITY ZERO
Sept. 29 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave.
Th is punk band released their album, “Ollie Ollie Oxen Free,” in 2021 to encourage people to celebrate life and fi nd positivity. Th e album features energetic drumming and uplifting lyrics. 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 advanced/$18 day of show. 402.884.5707. —reverblounge.com
TERENCE BLANCHARD WITH THE E-COLLECTIVE AND TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET
Sept. 30 at Holland Performing Arts Center,
1200 Douglas St. Blanchard is a trumpeter and composer who has received two Oscar nominations for his work in fi lm scoring. Blanchard has also won six Grammy awards and has been a consistent force for crafting musical statements related to key moments in American culture. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: TBD. 402.345.0606. —ticketomaha.com
EARTH AND ICEAGE
Sept. 30 at The Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Rock band Earth has developed their sound from drone metal to more stripped-down yet purposeful over the past 30 years. Alternative band Iceage formed in Copenhagen in 2008 and explored new and expansive sounds in their 2021 album, “Seek Shelter.” 8 p.m. Tickets: $22 advanced/$25 day of show. 402.345.7569. —theslowdown.com » Family & More « PUMPKIN PATCHES
Many pumpkins and other in-season fruits and vegetables are ready to be harvested. Th e following pumpkin patches, orchards, and berry farms plan to welcome visitors for the fall season.
Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch (3935 NE-133): Opens Sept. 9
Bellevue Berry Farm and Pumpkin Ranch
(11001 S. 48th St.): Opens Sept. 17
Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch (1410 U.S. 77): Opens Sept. 17
Vala’s Pumpkin Patch (12102 S. 180th St.): Fall festival opens Sept. 23
BFF FIRST FRIDAY
Sept. 2 at Military Avenue and 62nd St. Th is monthly street event will include two artist markets, over 50 vendors and community partners, live music, performers, and more. 5-10 p.m. 402.813.7530. —bff omaha.org
SEPTEMBERFEST
Sept. 2-5 at CHI Health Center Omaha, 455
N. 10th St. Th is “Salute to Labor” festival runs through Labor Day weekend and provides musical acts, educational and artistic displays, a carnival, Omaha’s largest parade, a beer garden, and food. Times vary. Admission: $7 per person per day, children 5 and under free. 402-278-2951. —septemberfestomaha.org
AFRO FEST OMAHA
Sept. 3 at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village.
Attendees can listen to live music, buy from vendors selling African or African-inspired products, enjoy arts and crafts, and more. 2-10 p.m. Admission: $10 early bird tickets, $75 VIP tickets, free for children 12 and under. 402.957.4145. —afromaha.com
HUTCHFEST 2022
Sept. 4 at 11th and Nicholas Sts. Attendees can purchase items from over 150 artisans and vintage dealers, enjoy street-style brunch food, drink gourmet cocktails, play oversized lawn games, listen to live music, and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $5 early bird, $10 general admission (cash only), free for children 12 and under. 402.926.6747. —hutchfestomaha.com
Sept. 5 and 12 at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Ban-
croft St. Canines can explore the grounds and enjoy treats and water located at stations throughout the garden. Adults can bring up to two dogs and walk around Lauritzen’s 100 acres and miles of trails with their four-legged friends. 5-8 p.m. Tickets: $10 for non-members, $5 for dogs, free for members. 402-346-4002. —lauritzengardens.org
FIELDS OF FLIGHT
Sept. 9 at Ditmar’s Orchard & Vineyard, 19475
225th St., Council Bluffs. Th is event will kick off with live music by the band, Fender Bender. Attendees can watch hot air balloons lift into the sky above the apple orchard. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 plus fees. 712.256.7053. —ditmarsorchard.com
BROADWAY BALL
Sept. 9 at Holland Performing Arts Center,
1200 Douglas St. Th is fundraiser will have a Disney’s Frozen theme and will feature a dinner, cocktails, and special performance to raise money for O-pa’s education programs. Participants will also celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Nebraska High School Th eater Academy, a statewide education program. 6 p.m. Admission: $250 per individual reservation. 402.661.8501. o-pa.org
ONE COMMUNITY CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Sept. 10 at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village.
Th is 2nd annual event presented by the Nebraska Chinese Association will feature performing arts, foods, games, and more from cultures across the globe. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Admission: free. 402.819.3868. —onecommunityculturalfestival.com
OUT OF THE DARKNESS OMAHA WALK
Sept. 10 at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village.
Th is community walk is a fundraiser to raise awareness about metal health and suicide. 1 p.m. 531.389.4481. —supporting.afsp.org
ROCKBROOK VILLAGE ART FAIR
Sept. 10 and 11 at Rockbrook Village, 108th
and Center St. Th is 51st annual outdoor event will feature booths showcasing the creativity and talents of artists in the community. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: free. 402.541.7142. —rockbrookvillageartfair.com
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