Omaha Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Week

Omaha NE

13 December, 2021

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OMAHA, NE — Curious about what to do this week? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Omaha area. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and around Omaha: Holiday Hacks: Retouch Family Photos In Photoshop When: Monday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Do Space What: It's the return of a favorite holiday hack! Learn how to retouch, color, manipulate and enhance your family and holiday photos with Adobe Photoshop, a popular photo-editing software. Use your newfound skills to customize or retouch photos, old and new, and share with family an... Learn More Holiday Hacks: Retouch Family Photos In Photoshop When: Monday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Do Space What: It's the return of a favorite holiday hack! Learn how to retouch, color, manipulate and enhance your family and holiday photos with Adobe Photoshop, a popular photo-editing software. Use your newfound skills to customize or retouch photos, old and new, and and share with family an... Learn More Board Of Education Meeting - Bennington Public Schools When: Monday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Bennington Public Schools What: Event listing from Bennington Public Schools: Monday and December 13 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMhttps://www.easternmidconference.org/public/genie/428/school/1/date/2019-04-16/view/month/ This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please con... Learn More School Board Meeting - Elkhorn Public Schools When: Monday, December 13th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Elkhorn Public SchoolsLearn More Winter Vocal Concert - High School - Bennington Public Schools When: Monday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bennington Public SchoolsLearn More Featured Event: Social Security Seminar When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha La Vista Hotel & Conference CenterWhat: One of the most important decisions you need to make before you retire is when to claim Social Security benefits. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE: PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Many retirees apply for Social Security before reaching full retirement age. But by d... Learn More Featured Event: Social Security Seminar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) Making the Familiar Strange: The Dreams of Joseph of Nazareth When: Tuesday, December 14th at 12:00 p.m. Where: https://www.trifaith.org/events/making-the-familiar-strange-the-dreams-of-joseph-of-nazareth/ What: Registration: https://www.trifaith.org/event... Join Education and Program Associate Ally ZimmerMas and Rita Otis, Spiritual Director at Countryside Community Church, for this session of Making the Familiar Strange. Together, we will explore the story of Joseph, the father fig... Learn More Swimming: Varsity vs. Omaha Northwest (Away) When: Tuesday, December 14th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Gretna High School Learn More Community Social When: Tuesday, December 14th at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Ashton What: This event brings together the Nebraska investing, startup and philanthropy communities for a night of drinks, light bites, and great company. There is no programming or agenda aside from networking and meeting new people. This event is at Millwork Commons in the Ashton Buildi... Learn More GHS Choir (Home) - Gretna High School When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Basketball: Girls Reserve vs. Omaha Marian (Home) When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Gretna High School Learn More Middle School Choir Concert - Bennington Public Schools When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Bennington Public Schools Learn More Basketball: Boys JV vs. Creighton Prep (Home) When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Sugar & Spice, and Everything Iced When: Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. What: Gather the whole family in the comfort of your kitchen to learn from Nikki Wallenberg, owner of Twisted Sisters Sweetz, how to decorate beautiful and creative Christmas cookies! Additionally, Duff Goldman from Food Network's Ace of Cakes will sprinkle his stories, FUN, and mot... Learn More Basketball: Boys Reserve vs. Creighton Prep (Home) When: Tuesday, December 14th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Gretna High School Learn More Basketball: Girls JV vs. Omaha Marian (Home) When: Tuesday, December 14th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Gretna High School Learn More Grand Island, save with Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! When: Wednesday, December 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 1510 N Diers Ave What: Hey Grand Island!Only 3 days left!!!Until this Wednesday, 12/15/21, you can get a Sam's Club membership, or upgrade your existing one, AND have 25% of the cost go to to Action Against Hunger.In addition, you will be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or ... Learn More Lincoln, Save with Sam's Club AND donate to Action Against Hunger! When: Wednesday, December 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 4900 N 27TH ST Lincoln, NE What: Attention Lincoln!Only 3 days left!!!You can now get a new Sam's Club membership, or upgrade yours, AND have 25% of the cost be donated to Action Against Hunger.You will also be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or a Member's Mark™ Seasoned Rotisserie C... Learn More Omaha, save with Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! When: Wednesday, December 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 13130 L ST Omaha, NE What: Hey Omaha!Only 3 days left!!!Until this Wednesday, 12/15/21, you can get a Sam's Club membership, or upgrade your existing one, AND have 25% of the cost go to to Action Against Hunger.In addition, you will be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or a Membe... Learn More Papillion, Save with Sam's Club AND donate to Action Against Hunger! When: Wednesday, December 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 9851 S. 71ST PLAZA Papillion, NE What: Attention Papillion!Only 3 days left!!!You can now get a new Sam's Club membership, or upgrade yours, AND have 25% of the cost be donated to Action Against Hunger.You will also be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or a Member's Mark™ Seasoned Rotisserie... Learn More WIT: Gr. 12 Open Campus, Gr. 10-11 Movie & Popcorn When: Wednesday, December 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Keith Lutz Horizon High SchoolLearn More GHS Theater Usage (Home) - Gretna High School When: Wednesday, December 15th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Yin Yoga When: Wednesday, December 15th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE, 68108 What: Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga that combines deep stretching and relaxation. This more meditative practice helps to lengthen ligaments, soften joins, and improve flexibility. Connect with nature and yourself in these yin yoga sessions for all levels, led by Suzanne Wri... Learn More Basketball: Boys Freshman vs. Creighton Prep (Home) When: Wednesday, December 15th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More West O Food Basket Loading - West O Chamber When: Thursday, December 16th at 9:30 a.m. Where: West O ChamberLearn More Senior Makers Club: Sewable Circuit Stockings When: Thursday, December 16th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Do Space What: The Do Space Senior Makers Club is a hands-on, project-based program for members 55+. On the last Thursday of each month, Senior Makers will use cutting-edge technology to create a project. Classes are designed to provide unique learning opportunities with a new project featur... Learn More West O Holiday Party - Casino Night - West O Chamber When: Thursday, December 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: West O ChamberLearn More Swimming: Varsity vs. South Sioux City (Away) When: Thursday, December 16th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Gretna High School Learn More Hatha Yoga Basics: Slow Flow and Glow When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lauritzen Gardens/Kenefick Park What: Breathe, stretch, and strengthen surrounded by Mother Nature with yoga instructor, Theresa Cassaday. During this ALL LEVELS practice, you'll be expertly guided through traditional postures that are accessible and sequences easy to emulate. Bring your yoga mat and willingness t... Learn More Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Omaha Marian (Home) When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Omaha Startup Holiday Party 🎉 When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Modus Coworking What: Startup Grind Omaha is hosting a holiday party for the startups in our community. If your company is too small for your own holiday (or if you just want another one), come have fun with other founders and community members. You've helped create a wonderful community this year,... Learn More GHS Band (Home) - Gretna High School When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Creighton Prep (Home) When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:15 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Holiday Festival in the Forest When: Friday, December 17th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Fontenelle Forest What: All, Day, Every Day: Step into a Winter Wonderland in our Great Hall, beautifully decorated with holiday trees and wreaths. Then, bundle up and enjoy our Holiday Trail of Lights, as you stroll the first loop of our lighted Riverview Boardwalk. Warm up with some complimentary h... Learn More Winter Break Camp Session 1 When: Friday, December 17th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Camp Wa-Kon-Da 402 Forest Drive Bellevue, NE 68005 What: Join us for three days of fun at Camp Wa-Kon-Da! During camp, we'll learn about which animals migrate, hibernate, or stay active during the winter months. Campers will also spend time hiking, learning winter archery, making campfires, and playing classic camp games! Click her... Learn More Food Basket Sort & Pack Food Baskets at Bethany Church When: Friday, December 17th at 8:30 a.m. Where: West O ChamberLearn More Teen Makers: Festive Acrylic Jewelry When: Friday, December 17th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Do Space What: Come join us as we make festive jewelry to ring in the holiday season. Start by learning how to turn an image into an SVG, then find out how to use the GlowForge laser cutter to transform your image into a piece of jewelry you can wear! Learn More Moylan Premier Skating Club Presents Holiday Ice Show When: Friday, December 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Ralston Arena, 7300 Q Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68127, United States What: A family event for all ages to enjoy. Doors open at 6p and show starts at 630p. Healthcare Workers and First Responders get in free with proper ID! (free tickets for Healthcare Workers/First Responders not available online - these tickets are available at Ralston Arena ticket ... Learn More Bennington LIVE - Bennington Public Schools When: Friday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bennington Public SchoolsLearn More Bushwackers Line Dancing Lessons When: Friday, December 17th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Bushwackers Saloon & Dance Hall What: Bushwackers is bringing back dance lessons. On Thursdays, we have line dancing lessons starting between 8 and 8:30 PM. We are looking to add two-step and triple-step - know some great teachers? Feel free to email us at [email protected] is a Weekly Rec... Learn More West O Food Basket Delivery - West O Chamber When: Saturday, December 18th at 7:00 a.m. Where: West O ChamberLearn More Swimming: Varsity vs. Elkhorn (Away) When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Basketball: B/Freshman A - Elkhorn High School When: Saturday, December 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Elkhorn High SchoolLearn More Cookies with the Clauses When: Saturday, December 18th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium What: Santa isn't the only one comin' to town! Join both Santa and Mrs. Claus this holiday season for some delicious hot chocolate and cookie decorating during Cookies with the Clauses on Saturdays, December 11 and 18 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Listen to a story ready by the famous festiv... Learn More Family Workshop: Gingerbread Houses When: Saturday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lauritzen Gardens/Kenefick Park What: Enjoy an afternoon of classic holiday fun at Lauritzen Gardens! This workshop allows adults and children the opportunity to decorate their own gingerbread house to take home! One gingerbread kit, with lots of decorating options, will be provided per family (any combination of ... Learn More Family Adventure Days at Neale Woods When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Neale Woods Nature Center What: Does your family enjoy outdoor games and friendly competition? If so, Family Adventure Days is for you! Bring your athletic spirit and participate in outdoor games and a relay race with the family! Compete against one another to see who has the best skills to make it through t... Learn More Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Lincoln Pius X (Away) When: Saturday, December 18th at 2:45 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Basketball: Boys JV vs. Lincoln Pius X (Away) When: Saturday, December 18th at 2:45 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Basketball: Girls JV vs. Lincoln Pius X (Away) When: Saturday, December 18th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Lincoln Pius X (Away) When: Saturday, December 18th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Qigong: Let Your Energy Flow with Qigong When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Lauritzen Gardens/Kenefick Park What: Qigong (pronounced CHEE-GONG) is a practice of coordinated movements and breathing done in repetition for clearing, cultivating, and balancing energy within the body while also building strength and stability. It is a gentle form of exercise that can be though of as a moving m... Learn More A Drag Queen Christmas When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Orpheum Theater What: Your favorite queens return for a magical night of holiday shenanigans at the Orpheum Theater! It's The Naughty Tour, and hosts Trinity The Tuck and Monét X Change along with Kylie Sonique Love, Jaida Essence Hall, Shea Couleé, Crystal Methyd, Willam, and Brooke Lynn Hytes wil... Learn More Winter Dance - Bennington Public Schools When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Bennington Public SchoolsLearn More Bushwackers Live: Nebraska Showdown December Show When: Saturday, December 18th at 9:00 p.m. Where: Bushwackers Saloon & Dance What: Nebraska Showdown is bringing the heat back to December! Come dance to the best country covers in Nebraska! - Doors open at 5 PM- Cover charge starts at 7 PM - $5.00- NE Showdown takes the stage at 9 PM- Our DJ will keep the party going before, during, and after the show! Learn More Bushwackers Live: Nebraska Showdown When: Saturday, December 18th at 9:00 p.m. Where: Bushwackers Saloon & Dance Hall What:Nebraska Showdown is bringing the heat back to December!Come dance to the best country covers in Nebraska!- Doors open at 5 PM- Cover charge starts at 7 PM - $5.00- NE Showdown takes the stage at 9 PM- Our DJ will keep the party going before, during, and after the show! Learn More SantaSTRAVAGANZA When: Sunday, December 19th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Nebraska Furniture Mart What: Saturday, December 18:11am – 2pmSanta Photos in the Appliance & Electronics building near game consolesKids will receive a take home craft, surprise gift and light necklace (limit 100) 11am - 3pmGift Wrapping located in the Appliance & Electronics building near Cashier... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Omaha Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.