2016 Grammy nominee Alexander performs a range of jazz piano favorites. Concert starts at 8 pm; tickets start at $20.
Holland Performing Arts Center
1200 Douglas St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606
Category: Omaha
Omaha Event: Something Rotten, 16– 21 May
Contemporaries to Shakespeare, Nick and Nigel Bottom are frustrated in their attempts to write a successful play, until they decide to incorporate singing and dancing to make the very first musical. Show starts at 7:30pm Tuesday-Thursday, 8pm on Friday, 2 and 8 pm on Saturday, and 1:30 and 7 pm on Sunday; tickets start at $30.
Orpheum Theater
409 S 16th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606
Omaha Event: An Evening With Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, 15 May
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson brings his lecture tour to Omaha. He’ll address topics from his book “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry” and answer audience questions; everyone in attendance gets a copy of the book. The lecture starts at 7 pm; tickets start at $65.
Holland Performing Arts Center
1200 Douglas St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606
Omaha Event: Mother’s Day Brunch, 14 May
Treat Mom to a special three-course family-style brunch of quick breads, frittatas, crepes, pork belly and more. Cost is $40 per person, reservations required for Mother’s Day Brunch in Omaha.
The Grey Plume
220 S 31st Ave Suite 3101
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 763-4447
Omaha Event: Saturdays at Stinson Concert Series: Taxi Driver, 13 May
Second in a series of Saturday night free concerts running from 7 – 10 pm, this time with cover band Taxi Driver. 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: Omaha Farmers Market, 13-14 May
Come see an outstanding selection of fresh meat, produce, dairy products, gourmet foods, cut flowers, bedding plants, handmade crafts and more. Omaha Farmers Market hours are Saturday, 8am-12:30 pm and Sunday, 9am-1pm.
Omaha Farmers Market
11th & Jackson Old Market
Omaha, NE 68102 and
67th and Center in Aksarben Village
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 345-5401
Renaissance Festival of Nebraska, 13-14 May
See jousting, swordfighting, six performance locations, hundreds of characters in costume, and free crafts for the kids. Event runs 11 am – 6pm; cost is $13 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under.
Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch
11001 S 48th St
Papillion, NE 68133
(402) 331-5500
Ralston Event: Omaha Rollergirls Roller Derby Game, 13 May
It’s the Omaha All-Stars against the Oklahoma City Victory Dolls All-Stars and the Omaha AAA team against the Oklahoma City Victory Dolls B-Team. Tonight is Service Night: buy one ticket, get one free for any police, fire, rescue, or military with valid ID. The games roll from 5-8 pm.
Ralston Arena
7300 Q St.
Ralston, NE 68127
Omaha Event: Spring into Spring Plant Sale, 13 May
Find new things to make your garden grow at Lauritzen Gardens’ Spring into Spring sale, featuring items from local garden clubs and the Gardens themselves. Event runs from 9am-5pm, with admission $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, free for children under 6 and members.
Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft St
Omaha, NE 68108
(402) 346-4002
Omaha Event: Florence Days Parade, 13 May
Celebrate history with the 58th annual Florence Days Parade. This year’s theme for the floats and performers is Nebraska: 150 Years. The event runs 1-5 pm. After the parade is over, you can tour the Florence Bank, Florence Depot, Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters and the Florence Mill.
2707 Redick Ave
Omaha, NE 68112
(402) 453-6688
