Great food, great beer, folk dancing and a 40-foot-tall Maibaum (May tree) are all part of the German-American Society’s celebration of spring. You can also enjoy music by Sheelytown and the Bobby Z’s Polka Joy bands. Event runs 11 am – 11 pm, with free admission.
German-American Society
3717 S. 120th St.
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-6615
The gala includes a buffet dinner, doggy fashion show, silent and oral auctions, and more. Event begins at 5:30 pm; tickets are $50.
Mid-America Center
One Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 396-2270
Walk the area from 10th to 13th, Harney to Jackson Streets, or ride Ollie the Trolley free between venues as you enjoy live music and art.
Old Market (10th to 13th, Harney to Jackson Sts.)
Omaha, NE 68108
“The Voice” standout Chris Mann performs in concert at the Holland Center, with a mix of Broadway tunes, American standards, and his own hit albums. Concert starts at 8 pm; tickets start at $25.
Holland Performing Arts Center
1200 Douglas St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606
Dance/illusionist troupe MOMIX brings the American Southwest to life with dynamic images of cacti and fire dancers. The show starts at 7:30 pm, and tickets start at $20.
Orpheum Theater
409 S 16th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606
The Nerd Roast brings together local comic talent to perform as characters from history, sports, pop culture and more in a battle of wit and insult. Show runs from 8-9 pm; tickets are $3.
The Backline
1618 Harney St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 720-7670
Grammy-nominated Indie band Bastille brings its Wild Wild World Tour to the Orpheum Theater at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $35 and up.
Orpheum Theater
409 S 16th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606
Celebrate the holiday grown in Nebraska at Lauritzen Gardens with a variety of tree-themed educational activities. The first 100 households get a free tree seedling, and any child who dresses like a tree gets in free. Regular admission rates apply.
Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft St.
Omaha, NE 68108
(402) 346-4002
Black Men United, in conjunction with Big Mama’s Kitchen and Catering, is hosting its 9th annual candidate forums Wednesdays during the month of April.
Omaha candidates for mayor and City Council districts 1, 2, and 3 are scheduled to speak, contingent on the outcome of the April 4 primary vote.
Come get to know your candidates and learn their positions on the issues. Forums run from noon-1:30 pm.
Big Mama’s Kitchen 3223 N 45th St
3223 North 45th Street
Better Together Campus
Omaha, NE 68111
See “Whose Line” cast members Greg Proops, Jeff Davis, Ryan Stiles, and Joel Murray bring their mix of improv games, songs, and scenes to the Holland Center to make you laugh. The Omaha event starts at 7:30 pm; tickets start at $39.25.
Holland Performing Arts Center
1200 Douglas St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606
