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 Biggest outdoor concert of the year |
6000 Dodge Street (Memorial Park) Omaha, NE 68106 United States |
This free outdoor concert draws more than 55,000 people to its Memorial Park each year and kicks off the Independence Day weekend. A grassy, bowl-like section of the park becomes the biggest party in town when music lovers converge armed with blankets, lawn chairs and coolers. A spectacular fireworks display follows the show. Past headliners include The Beach Boys, The Righteous Brothers, Neil Sedaka and The Shirelles. Parking is available at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. If crowds make you nervous, steer clear. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Jazz and blues in the Joslyn |
2200 Dodge Street (Joslyn Art Museum) Omaha, NE 68102 United States +1 402 342 3300 http://www.joslyn.org/event/mu... |
This blues and jazz concert series features local and regional groups and draws hundreds of music lovers to Joslyn's atrium each month. Cocktails and light dinner fare are available to enhance the experience. In addition to the excellent music, visitors are also free to roam the pavilion galleries, which house the museum's collection of 20th-century art and special exhibitions. The admission fee does not include food or beverages. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hot summer music event |
2200 Dodge Street (Joslyn Art Museum) Omaha, NE 68102-1292 United States +1 402 342 3300 http://www.joslyn.org/ |
Join throngs of music lovers who enjoy live music under the stars each Thursday night throughout the summer. 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! Be sure to get there early to claim your spot, "serious concertgoers" stop by at lunchtime to put out blankets to assure a prime place when the fun begins. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 College baseball at its finest |
1202 Burt Murphy Avenue (Rosenblatt Stadium) Omaha, NE 68107 United States +1 402 554 4404 / +1 402 731 8808 http://www.cwsomaha.com/ |
In early June, the best collegiate baseball teams in the nation meet at Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium to slug it out for the National Championship. This series is truly an event, with thousands of baseball lovers making the pilgrimage each year. The series is always a sell out, so if you get the chance to catch one of these games, you are in for a real treat. Admission: Ticket prices per game vary according to face value, but if you are buying your ticket on the street, plan to spend more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Travel back to the 16th century |
East 30th and University Avenue West Fairgrounds Omaha, IA 51501 United States +1 712 345 5401 http://www.faire.org |
Spend a day in the Renaissance at this splendid outdoor festival, where singers, dancers, jugglers, jousters, knights and ladies welcome and entertain. Gnaw on turkey legs, sample a pint of grog and enjoy craftspeople, glass blowers, comedic skits, dunking booths, archery and jousting contests, storytellers and more. A king and queen, chosen from civic-minded citizens from the Council Bluffs area, are crowned every year and preside over the festivities. This annual event draws more than 20,000 people and gets bigger every year. No pets allowed. Admission: Adults USD10, Children (5-12) USD4, Children (under 5) Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebrate Omaha's rich western heritage |
302 South 36th Street Suite 800 Omaha, NE 68131 United States +1 402 554 9610 http://www.rivercityroundup.org/ |
This annual event, normally staged in late September, celebrates Omaha's rich western heritage and interesting history in a carnival-like atmosphere that will appeal to the entire family. The Roundup, which takes place on the AK-SAR-BEN grounds in central Omaha, includes a festival of events, a professional rodeo, stage shows, expositions, parades, kiddie rides and more. Each year, horseback riders from all over the region meet in western Nebraska and ride their steeds across the plains, ending in Omaha to kick off the event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun family event |
Rockbrook Village Omaha, NE 68144 United States +1 402 390 0890 http://www.rockbrookvillage.co... |
These concerts offer the perfect way to unwind after a busy week. Bring a chair, kick back and relax with the soothing sounds of live music in the Rockbrook Village Shopping Center common area. Local musicians provide the entertainment. The laidback atmosphere usually draws a crowd. There are no rules here: feel free to dance, sing, or simply sit and listen. Styles range from acoustic to jazz, with a new group bringing a different sound to center stage each Friday evening, June through August. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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End of summer celebration |
455 North 10th Street Qwest Center Omaha, Parking Lot D Omaha, NE 68102 United States http://www.septemberfestomaha.... |
This weeklong event honors the area's working citizens in a celebration that also marks the end of summer in the Heartland. Exhibits include a giant midway, kiddie kingdom, arts and crafts booths, live entertainment, a petting zoo, fireworks, a food garden, and Omaha's largest parade. Admission is USD2, with children under 5 permitted for free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shakespeare under the stars |
60th Dodge Street (Elmwood Park) Omaha, NE 68132 United States +1 402 280 2391 http://www.nebraskashakespeare... |
This offering of Shakespearean drama, draws more than 35,000 playgoers during its annual three-week run. Performances gaining critical acclaim have won patrons from all over. Even families toting picnic baskets, lawn chairs and bug spray descend on the grassy area in Elmwood Park just south of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) to enjoy Elizabethan-style entertainment. This is one of Omaha's most popular summer events. All shows are free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Festival of great foods and entertainment |
800 Douglas Street (Heartland of America Park) Omaha, NE 68102 United States +1 402 346 8003 |
Feast on some of the most sumptuous foods Omaha has to offer at this popular summer event. Local restaurants both tried-and-true and trendy set up booths in and around beautiful Heartland of America Park, offering samples of everything from sandwiches to satays. Live music by national acts and local bands adds to the fun. This is a terrific opportunity to sample foods from restaurants throughout the city, so bring your lawn chair, some sunscreen and a big appetite. Gate admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |