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Upcoming Events

  • Bison exhibit at University of Nebraska State Museum Morrill Hall

    University of Nebraska State Museum Morrill Hall 645 North 14th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    BISON - a traveling exhibit exploring the past, present, and future of this great North American mammal - will be at the University of Nebraska State Museum Morrill Hall from […]

    Free – $13
  • The Negro Motorist Green Book exhibit

    The Durham Museum 801 S 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    The Negro Motorist Green Book offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America, and how the annual guide served as an indispensable resource for the […]

    Free – $15
  • Exhibition: Tajimal K’in La Fiesta del Sol / Festival of the Sun

    El Museo Latino 4701 South 25 Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    TAJIMAL K'IN La Fiesta del Sol / Festival of the Sun A Collective Photography Exhibit Cristina Kahlo, Marcos García, Marco Girón Museum hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. […]

  • The Life, the Legacy, and the Future of Miles Davis

    North Omaha Music and Arts (North Omaha Music Academy (KVNO)) 2510 N 24th Street, Omaha, Nebraska

    As part of its Voices AMPLIFIED! series, Omaha Performing Arts is presenting a celebration of Miles Davis’ 100th birthday with a panel of local jazz artists. The suggested ticket price […]

    Free – $15
  • Double Feature: A Culture Talk on Film

    Culxr House 3014 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Omaha Performing Arts’ Hip Hop Lab was formed to educate, elevate, and amplify the 50-year legacy surrounding the global impact, performance, history, and culture of hip hop. This Hip Hop […]

    Free – $15
  • Nebraska Poetry Society Workshop: m. mick powell

    Virtual Program

    The Nebraska Poetry Society is offering monthly Saturday morning online poetry workshops. Registration is required, and registration information may be found on the Nebraska Poetry Society webpage. Free with annual membership; nominal […]

    Free – $40
  • Return of the Thunderbirds 2026

    Indian Center, Inc., Lincoln 1100 Military Rd, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Celebrate the season at this 5th annual cross-cultural festival focusing on connecting community around Native American culture, language, spring, and the return of migratory birds. View the full event schedule […]

  • Roots to Runway Fashion Show

    Indian Center, Inc., Lincoln 1100 Military Rd, Lincoln, NE, United States

    This community-centered Indigenous fashion show uplifts Native designers and artisans and promotes cultural visibility, creativity, and pride while honoring and revitalizing ancestral craftsmanship. Seating starts at 5 p.m., show starts […]

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