Events & Festivals in Omaha
Omaha hosts many festivals throughout the year. Each Thursday night throughout the summer, one can take part in Jazz on the Green where local and regional musicians present programs ranging from reggae to swing at this annual concert series sponsored by the Joslyn Art Museum. Bring a blanket, picnic dinner, beverages and your dancing shoes! Another summer event is Shakespeare on the Green is an offering of Shakespearean works, a drama and a comedy running in repertory and draws more than 35,000 playgoers during its annual three-week run. Every summer, the Omaha Farmers Market takes place in the downtown Old Market area and is open Saturday mornings. The Taste of Omaha festival is usually held between the Lewis & Clark Landing & Heartland of America Park downtown. Held in early June, this is a great way to sample food from various local vendors. There is also live music and other fun events. The Taste of West Omaha or Westfest is similar to Taste of Omaha, only it is held on the western edge of Omaha, 168th & Center St. In the winter months, the Holiday Lights Festival takes place in Downtown Omaha.Lights are put up on many buildings and trees, and different activities take place throughout the festival, including ice skating, singing performances, and fireworks. Also, one could see a concert at the Qwest Center, Omaha's event center.
Theater
The Orpheum Theater, which received a top-to-bottom renovation in the 1970's, is home to Opera Omaha, the Omaha Symphony, Broadway touring productions and music concerts. In addition, other performing arts shows can be seen at the Holland Performing Arts Center.
Film Streams is an indie movie theater located in the Slowdown Complex in North Downtown (NoDo). Also, the Dundee theater on 50th and Dodge shows classic favorites and cult classics.
Music
Omaha is home to the Saddle Creek record label, which carries bands such as Bright Eyes, the Faint, and Cursive. These bands are part of the "Omaha Sound" and frequently play in Omaha. Check out venues such as Sokol Auditorium, the Slowdown, and the Waiting Room[42] to see if they, or any other bands of your liking, are playing. You can also check out what bands are playing at the Qwest Center which has been hosting many national acts. The Omaha Civic Auditorium has a music hall that also hosts musical acts.
Activities
During the day, visit the nationally renowned Henry Doorly Zoo. The Zoo is Nebraska's number one paid attraction, and a few of its features are "Kingdoms of the Night" (world's largest nocturnal exhibit and indoor swamp), the Lied Jungle (world's largest indoor rainforest), and the "Desert Dome" (world's largest indoor desert.) Also, a trip to Omaha is not complete without a trip to the Old Market. The area still retains its brick streets and covered sidewalks, and rides on horse-drawn carriages are available. It is a good area to take a stroll, and be sure to do some window shopping at the upscale boutiques found throughout the area. Common sights include various street performers, musicians, artists, and other vendors. In the summer, it is home to the Omaha Farmers Market.
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