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THE LOCAL SHORTLIST

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Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Popcorn & Picture Books

La Vista Public Library · La Vista

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Travelin' Trivia Night

La Vista Keno & Sports Bar · La Vista

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Motionless in White: The Sweat and Blood Tour

CHI Health Center Omaha · Omaha

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THE CITY BEHIND THE PLANS.

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Good rooms. Familiar blocks. A little local knowledge before you head out.

Black Friday week in Benson: Satchel Grande, Pokey LaFarge and a holiday benefit at Reverb
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Black Friday week in Benson: Satchel Grande, Pokey LaFarge and a holiday benefit at Reverb

From Satchel Grande's annual Black Friday show to a Sunday emo bill, Benson's two One Percent rooms have a busy stretch from Nov. 27 to Dec. 6.

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Southwest metro winter nights: Lancers hockey in Ralston, shows at The Astro and a La Vista happy hour
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Southwest metro winter nights: Lancers hockey in Ralston, shows at The Astro and a La Vista happy hour

Between Ralston's arena and La Vista City Centre, the southwest metro has a full calendar from mid-November into December. Here is how the nights line up.

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Bright Nights at Lauritzen Gardens: when to go, and what off-peak saves you
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Bright Nights at Lauritzen Gardens: when to go, and what off-peak saves you

Lauritzen's holiday light walk runs Nov. 27 to Jan. 3. Going before Dec. 14 saves $4 per adult ticket, and buying ahead saves another $4.

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Dundee's holiday stretch: a Turkey Trot, Small Business Saturday and Lights on Dundee
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Dundee’s holiday stretch: a Turkey Trot, Small Business Saturday and Lights on Dundee

Between Thanksgiving morning and Dec. 3, Dundee packs a 5K, a shop-local Saturday and a night of Santa photos and $5 slices into one week.

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Make it yourself: holiday workshops and open studios at Hot Shops
Hot Shops Art Center photo of blown-glass ornaments, from hotshopsartcenter.com

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Make it yourself: holiday workshops and open studios at Hot Shops

Glass ornaments, collage boxes and alcohol-ink painting: the Hot Shops Art Center's November calendar is built for people who would rather make a gift than buy one.

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Papillion's Winter Wonderland leads Sarpy County's holiday start
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Papillion’s Winter Wonderland leads Sarpy County’s holiday start

Downtown Papillion lights up on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and the city's Breakfast with Santa follows in December. Here is what has been confirmed so far.

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