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Omaha Wing Challenge — Big Red Restaurant and Sports Bar

Big Red Restaurant and Sports Bar 8100 Cass Street Omaha, NE 402-390-9495 As if I didn’t learn my lesson from the last time I ordered wings at a keno joint, I decided to meet up with part-time HitThatDive wing reviewer Speck at Big Red Restaurant and Sports Bar because word has it, unlike the vomitous

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Lowered Expectations: Real Talk About Romance

February 13-March 13, at The Apollon, 1801 Vinton St., 5 p.m. Tickets are $12-$35 (with dinner). www.apollonomaha.com The Scoop: Let’s face it – modern romance is a disaster. At this themed performance, food, and art event we’ll examine Cupid’s domain in an OKCupid world. No one will be spared. Online dating, matchmaking services, speed dating…if

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A Love Infused Night of Passion ft. Rothsteen (P-Minor)

February 13, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 8 p.m. Tickets are $7-$10. www.houseofloom.com The Scoop: How about some love poetry coupled with some silly yet fun love games? What about sweet treats by The Cupcake Nerd (Coley Cole Hardnett) with some succulent fruit that will tantalize your palette? Let’s top that off

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50 Shades of Grey — Hit That Movie!

I know, this is a little off topic for HTD…but ever wondered what would happen when you take a few dive bar regulars out of their element and attempt to sprinkle a little culture into their normal routines?   Me either. BUT…that didn’t stop me from rounding up a few HitThatDivers for a first-ever live

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Movie Reviews

Jupiter Ascending

Most queens don’t clean toilets. I just can’t imagine Elizabeth II scrubbing the ceramic thrones at Buckingham Palace. Queens likely have someone else do that sort of thing—someone like Jupiter Jones. Jupiter’s a toilet-cleaning professional—a pro bowler, if you will. She, her mother and her aunt provide maid services for Chicago’s upper class, ensuring that

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J Dilla Tribute

February 6, at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Lounge, 9 p.m. Tickets are $5. www.onepercentproductions.com The Scoop: Audibly Nutritious Presents: The J Dilla Tribute Show!!! Join the Reverb Lounge for the fourth annual J Dilla Tribute Show. They’ve brought back some of their close friends to pay respects to one of the best hip-hop producers we’ve

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G. Love and the Special Sauce

February 8, at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St., 9 p.m. Tickets are $22/ADV and $25/DOS. www.onepercentrproductions.com The Scoop: Twenty years after the release of their self-titled debut and eight years since their last live performance together, the original lineup of G. Love & Special Sauce return with their first album in nearly a decade.

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Little Women

January 23-February 22, at Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St., 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $25 for students and $40 for adults. www.omahaplayhouse.com The Scoop: The Omaha Community Playhouse in partnership with its professional wing, the Nebraska Theatre Caravan, brings the literary classic Little Women to life.

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Spoken Word Omaha

February 11, at Cali Commons, 518 N. 40th., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free. www.calicommons.com The Scoop: First “Spoken Word” Event to come to Omaha: Hosted at your local Cali Commons Located 518 N 40th st (Near Midtown). This event gives people the chance to come out and speak their word on any

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Pure Rock Elation

Kris Lager Band Releases New Album By Kyle Eustice According to guitarist/vocalist Kris Lager, “boogie trance is the mindset of openness and living inside the groove. It’s a nice steady breath.” It’s also part of the title of the Kris Lager Band’s new album, Heavy Soul and Boogie Trance. Comprised of keyboardist Jeremiah Weird, drummer

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