Omaha Event: Nerd Roast Stand-Up Comedy: Mario Party, 3 August

Some of the area’s most talented comedians and improvisers are gathering for this Omaha event, where they become characters from pop culture to trade insults with one another. Admission to the show is $3.

The Backline Comedy Theatre
1618 Harney St
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 720-7670
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Omaha Event: “Floyd Norman: An Animated Life” with Q/A Session, 3 August

This Omaha event is a once-only screening of the documentary “Floyd Norman: An Animated Life,” to be followed by a question-and-answer session with the film’s subject, described as the “Forrest Gump of Animation.” The film starts at 7pm; tickets are $4.50-$9.

Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater

Ruth Sokolof Theater
1340 Mike Fahey St
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 933-0259

Omaha Event: Saturdays at Stinson Concert Series: Hi-Fi Hangover, 22 July

Continuing the series of Saturday night free concerts running from 7 – 10 pm. Bring chairs and blankets, an umbrella and coolers, but no glass, tents, or canopies. There’ll be food and drink vendors, as well as face-painting, balloon art, and playground equipment for the kids.

Aksarben Village
67th and Center Sts
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 850-7515

Omaha Event: Tinkerfest, 22 July

This Omaha event is dedicated to makers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers. Bring your children to meet local tinkers and inventors who’ll be showing off their creations, as well as special guest Mario Marchese. Hours 9am-5pm; cost: $12 adults and children, $11 for seniors, free for members and children under 2.

Omaha Children’s Museum
500 S 20th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 342-6164

Omaha Event: Railroad Days, 15-16 July

This Omaha event celebrates Omaha’s history as a railroad hub. A $15 pass gets you admission to and transportation between the Durham Museum, Lauritzen Gardens, Union Pacific Railroad Museum, RailsWest Railroad Museum, and the General Dodge House.

(402) 444-5071