PJ Walsh is known as one of the hardest working comedians behind the microphone, and for good reason. His boundless energy and the strength of his physical comedy have carried him around the globe, from the Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, to overseas tours for U.S. troops in several countries including Iraq and
Six concerts. Four nights. Record-breaking ticket sales. Garth Brooks is coming. The country superstar will perform six concerts at CenturyLink Center Omaha on May 7 to 10. And he still may add more. Those six shows could draw more than 100,000 people — a record for Nebraska concerts and putting Brooks on pace to shatter
LADY LAMB Rathborne, Jordan Smith Monday, May 04, 2015 9:00 PM To many, Lady Lamb is an enigma. Her songs are at once intimate and unbridled– both deeply personal and existentially contemplative. Aly Spaltro is a fearless performer who can command a pitch black stage with nothing more than her voice. Yet, when the band
Grab a turkey leg and step back in time when royalty ruled and knights really were in shining armor. Dozens of costumed characters and many more one-of-a-kind artisans await you in this magical adventure at the 2015 Renaissance Festival of Nebraska. Two weekends of jousting and merry-making! Weekend 1 – May 2 & 3, the
April 27 Secret Venue Sofar Sounds curates intimate concerts in secret locations once per month. Past shows have hosted Caroline Smith, Lot Walks, Twinsmith, John Klemmensen and the Party, All Young Girls Are Machine Guns, Oketo, and more. RSVP only. Limited capacity: http://bit.ly/13mZpOS
April 26 The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St., 5 p.m. Tickets are $7. www.onepercentproductions.com Raise the Roots is a community event quickly gaining traction among Omaha-area families. The group hosts quarterly, multi-media events designed to nurture conversation and educate audiences on sustainability initiatives in our area. (Topics include: clean energy, the local food movement, regional
April 18 Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St., 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $15 Adults 19 and over, $10 for those 18 and under, and $35 for 5K runner. www.ralstonarena.com The Scoop: The Autism Society is hosting their Omaha Autism Puzzle Walk and 5K Run this weekend. Come join them for a great family event with
April 22 KANEKO, 1111 Jones St., 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $75. www.thekaneko.org The Scoop: KANEKO invites you to the grand finale of their FIBER programming with two special events featuring world-famous textile designer, scholar and collector, Jack Lenor Larsen. April 22, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch with
April 19-24 UNO’s School of Music, 6900 Dodge St., 7:30 p.m, Admission is $5 or free with student I.D. www.uno.edu The Scoop: Celebrated as one of Brazil’s most prominent guitarists, Daniel Wolff is in residence at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s School of Music from April 19-24, 2015. A versatile musician, in addition to
April 19 Kleveland Clothing in Blackstone, 36th and Farnam, Noon to 2 p.m. Admission is free. www.klevelandclothing.com The Scoop: Doesn’t $1 donuts (or $5 donuts & unlimited beer), brewskis with the boys, and playing bags outside in April sound like a great way to spend your Sunday morning? Kleveland Clothing has all of that and