Learn the science behind Harry Potter and Star Trek through presentations and demonstrations. This Nebraska SciFest SciPop Interactive event runs from 10am-2pm; tickets run from $6 to $12.
Strategic Air Command and Space Museum
28210 W Park Hwy
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-3100 x 253
Travel back in time to medieval Europe. Tour a bazaar of assorted crafts, enjoy food from various vendors and watch a variety of jugglers, singers and dancers all garbed in period clothing. The faire runs 11am-6pm, with tickets running $12 for adults and $5 for children 7 and up.
Miller’s Landing
151 Freedom Park Rd
Omaha, NE 68102-4227
Two contests on the 29th with the Omaha AAA taking on the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls and the Omaha All-Stars battling a team to be announced. Hot dogs are $1; tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for kids 4-10, free for 3 and under. The game runs from 5-8 pm, with the first hour’s special guests the Central Garrison – 501st Legion.
Ralston Arena
7300 Q St.
Ralston, NE 68127
One Oscar winner talks with another as director Payne interviews Julianne Moore about her career and her thoughts about the movies in general. The Omaha event runs from 7-11 pm, concluding with a party; admission prices vary.
Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater
1340 Mike Fahey St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 933-0259
“Flight” is Jonathan Dove’s story of airplane passengers on the same flight but with different plans. The opera lifts off at 2:30 pm; tickets run from $15-99.
Orpheum Theater
409 S. 16th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 346-7372
Spend an evening dining with your favorite Star Wars characters. There’ll also be Jedi training sessions for all ages and a costume exhibition by the 501st Legion. Hours are 6-9 pm; cost is $30 to members, $35 to non-members.
Omaha Children’s Museum
500 S 20th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 342-6164
This seminar will offer insight on the four generations in the workplace and how to deal with each of their needs. It will be led by Lisa Lackovic, named one of the Ten Outstanding Omahans by the Omaha Jaycees. The seminar will run from 8-10 am.
Beardmore Event Center of Bellevue
3750 Raynor Parkway
Bellevue, NE 68123
“Flight” is Jonathan Dove’s story of airplane passengers on the same flight but with different plans. The opera runs from 7:30-11 pm; tickets run from $15-99.
Orpheum Theater
409 S. 16th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 346-7372
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.
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 North 45th Street
Better Together Campus
Omaha, NE 68111
Come hear river photographer Pete McBride give a presentation on the great rivers he’s photographed and filmed over the years, which has earned him the title “River Hero” from National Geographic. The talk is at 7:30 pm; cost is $10 and up.
Holland Performing Arts Center
1200 Douglas St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606
