This tribute to Michael Jackson features all of his biggest hits: “Bad,” “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Smooth Criminal,” “Black & White,” and many others. The concert starts at 7:30pm, and tickets start at $35.
Orpheum Theater
409 S 16th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606
https://www.ticketomaha.com/Productions/mj-live_2017
The first of five free holiday concerts to showcase the talent of local choral groups of both professional singers and talented young amateurs. Concerts run from 7-8pm.
Gene Leahy Pedestrian Mall
14th & Farnam Sts
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-5401
http://www.holidaylightsfestival.org
The festivities begin with the Tree Lighting Ceremony. You can also listen to live music, decorate cookies, enjoy holiday crafts, and see Santa himself! The event kicks off at 4pm, and the cost is regular museum admission.
Durham Museum
801 S 10th St
Omaha, NE 68108
(402) 444-5071
https://durhammuseum.org
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Third Sunday of the month public tour of Joslyn Castle. Includes all three floors and grounds, events permitting. Cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, students, and military; tours are at 1, 2, and 3 pm.
Joslyn Castle
3902 Davenport St.
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 595-2199
http://joslyncastle.com/visit
Edward Hurd conducts the 200-member chorus of the Voices of Omaha in the 49th annual production of Handel’s “Messiah.” The oratio is one of the best-known works of choral literature, and the free performance, held from 3-5:30 pm, should be no less than compelling.
Holland Performing Arts Center
1200 Douglas St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606
http://www.voicesofomaha.org
Monty Python’s John Cleese presents a special showing of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” along with conversation and a question-and-answer session. The show starts at 7:30, and tickets are $55 and up.
Orpheum Theater
409 S 16th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606
https://www.ticketomaha.com/Productions/john-cleese
At this free boutique from 10am-4pm, you can buy Christmas and other crafts from two dozen different vendors. In addition, Santa will be there for the kids.
il Palazzo
5110 N 132nd St
Omaha, NE 68164
https://www.facebook.com/hollyjollyboutique
With a fusion of torch, jazz, jump blues, swing, and pop, Johnny and his Genuine Gentlemen Band perform a mixture of originals and unique covers of classic songs. The concert for ages 21-plus runs from 8-11pm, with tickets at $10.
Reverb Lounge
6121 Military Ave
Omaha, NE 68104
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5558616?partner_id=1028&cobrand=1percent
Join Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang as they struggle through a Christmas play and in the process learn the true meaning of Christmas. Two shows, at 1 and 4 pm, and tickets starting at $20.
Orpheum Theater
409 S 16th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606
https://www.ticketomaha.com/Productions/a-charlie-brown-christmas-live!-on-stage
