9 16 23 EVENTS WASHED ASHORE: ART TO SAVE THE SEA

Through May 14 at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. A traveling art exhibit created from marine debris collected from Oregon’s beaches, this show creatively demonstrates how problematic plastic pollution is to the environment. Giant sculptures of sea life, made from reclaimed trash, graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our ocean and waterways. The epic exhibition includes a titanic triggerfi sh, a pair of grand penguins, and an 11-foot-long shark named Chompers. 9am-5pm. daily. Admission prices vary. 402.346.4002.

—lauritzengardens.org

Descendants Of Dewitty

rough May 28 at Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St. Th is 25-photo exhibition shares the history of the people of DeWitty, later known as Audacious, the largest and longest-lasting African American settlement in rural Nebraska. Th e settlers, including former slaves who had fled to Canada before the Civil War and their descendants, began to arrive in 1906 attracted by the 1904 Kinkaid Act’s off er of 640 acres of free land in the Sandhills. 12-4pm. Sunday; 10am-4pm. Tuesday—Saturday. 402.444.5071. —durhammuseum.org

Beyond The Golden Garden Wall By Anthony Deon Brown

Through May 29 at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. Deon paints surrealistic imagery in acrylic on canvas, predominantly occupied by an array of colorful subjects with simple, but intense color palettes. Th is show gives the viewer a sneak peek into what Deon sees when he closes his eyes, fi nding peace and tranquility in a place in his mind called "Garden of Dhya." 402.346.4002. —lauritzengardens.org

IN THE BEGINNING: THE ARTIST SAMUEL BAK

rough June 4 at the Samuel Bak Museum: e Learning Center, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 2289 S. 67th St. Th is chronological and thematic selection of Bak’s paintings and drawings from 1946 through 2022 showcases the arc of his artistic career over eight decades. The exhibition features watercolors and drawings done in the Vilna ghetto during the Nazi occupation of the city, abstract works from the sixties, and his renowned metaphysical paintings. Bak’s work weaves together personal and Jewish histories through a series of layered metaphors to articulate an iconography of his Holocaust experience. 10am-4pm. Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; 10am-6pm. Thursday; 12-4pm. Sunday. Admission: free. 402.554.6100. —unomaha.edu/samuel-bak-museum-thelearning-center/collections-exhibitions

Artsy Mommy

May 5 at Sunderland Gallery, St. Cecilia Cathedral, 715 N. 40th St.

A celebration of motherhood and children. Features one-of-a-kind, handmade art, crafts, toys, and dolls from local artists and international Fair-Trade producers. 5-7pm. 402.558.3100. —cathedralartsproject.org

JAMES SURLS: NIGHTSHADE AND REDBONE

rough Aug. 13 at KANEKO, 1111 Jones St. Features work by the internationally recognized sculptor, one of the most preeminent artists living and working in the United States, whose sculptures, drawings, and prints reflect his unique sensibility regarding natural forms. 11am-5pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; 11am-8pm Thursday. 402.341.3800. —thekaneko.org

THE LUNCHBOX: PACKED WITH POP CULTURE

rough Sept. 3 at Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St. Featuring hundreds of lunchboxes as well as one-of-a-kind original paintings on loan from local lunchbox collector Mark Kelehan, the display provides an overview of the history of lunchboxes, insight into the production process, and an educational introduction into the dynamic world of collecting. The Lunchbox demonstrates how lunchboxes are time capsules of American pop culture from the 1950s through the 1980s. 12-4pm Sunday; 10am-4pm Tuesday—Saturday. 402.444.5071. —durhammuseum.org

PRESENCE IN THE PAUSE: INTERIORITY AND ITS RADICAL IMMANENCE

May 20—Sept. 17 at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, 724 S. 12th St. Th is group exhibition features work that focuses on the complexity of our everyday relationships through portraits and domestic scenes that examine personhood, memories, and the speeding up and slowing down of contemporary life. 11am-5pm. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; 11am-9pm. Thursday. Admission: free. 402.341.7130

—bemiscenter.org

JENNIFER LING DATCHUK: EAT BITTERNESS

May 20—Sept. 17 at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, 724 S. 12th St. An exploration of the artist’s layered identity as a woman, a Chinese woman, an American, and a third-culture kid. Trained in ceramics and working with porcelain and other materials often associated with traditional women’s work such as textiles and hair, Datchuk’s practice discusses fragility, beauty, femininity, identity, and her personal history. 11am-5pm. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; 11am-9pm. Thursday. Admission: free. 402.341.7130.

—bemiscenter.org

Stage Performances

Little Shop Of Horrors

rough May 7 at Omaha Community Playhouse 6915 Cass St. The gleefully gruesome cult comedy with an infectious 60s-style score. Seymour, a nerdy store clerk at Mushnik’s flower shop, is thrust into the spotlight when he happens upon a new breed of carnivorous plant. But his newfound fame comes at a cost when Seymour discovers the sassy seedling has an unquenchable thirst for human blood. Ravenously fun, dripping with camp and nostalgia. 402.553.0800.

—communityplayhouse.com

Brad Upton

May 3 at Funny Bone Comedy Club, 17305 Davenport St., Village Pointe. The comedian, actor, writer, and track coach brings his trademark humor to Omaha. 7:30pm. 402.493.8036.

—omaha.funnybone.com

JETE—BLACK BOY JOY

May 4 at the Highlander Accelerator. 2112 N. 30th St. Th is in-person and live-streamed panel discussion will illuminate the positive black image created by some of the most significant Black male choreographers and dancers from and living in Omaha; featuring the work of PHILADANCO. 6:30pm. 402.345.0606.

—ticketomaha.com

TAKE UP SPACE TEEN OPEN MIC

May 6 at Project Project, 1818 Vinton St. Come out for a teen open mic night designed for writers age 13-19. Th is event moves throughout the city to meet writers in their own neighborhoods. 6-7:30pm.

—facebook.com/weareprojectproject.

PHILADANCO!

May 6 at the Orpheum eater, 409 S. 16th St. Founded in 1970, The Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO) is recognized for its artistic integrity, superbly trained dancers, and electrifying performances. With a legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides, PHILADANCO is celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. 7:30pm. 402.345.0606.

—ticketomaha.com

WILLA CATHER’S “ONE OF OURS”

May 9 at St. Cecilia Cathedral, 715 N. 40th St. CAP partners with the Willa Cather Foundation to explore Cather’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, One of Ours , on the 100th anniversary of its publication. 7pm. 402.558.3100.

—cathedralartsproject.org

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PIRATES OF PENZANCE

May 12—14 & 19—21 at PACE Chanticleer Community eater, 1001 S. 6th St, Council Bluff s, IA. Th e comic opera centers around Frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from his apprenticeship to a band of tender-hearted pirates. He meets the daughters of Major-General Stanley, including Mabel, and the two young people fall instantly in love. Frederic soon learns, however, that he was born on the 29th of February, and so, technically, he has a birthday only once each leap year. Times vary. 712.890.5600.

—paceartsiowa.org

THE WIZARD OF OZ

May 13 & May 14 at the Orpheum eater, 409 S. 16th St. Th is interpretation of the beloved Oz story features iconic characters Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, the Good Witch, the Wicked Witch of the West, and, of course, the Wizard himself. A fast-paced, entertaining spectacle, the performance tells the story in styles, ranging from th.e grandeur of classical ballet to the energy of large-scale musical theater. 7:30pm Monday; 2pm Tuesday. 712.890.5601

—amballet.org

About Michael Blaustein

May 20 & 21 at Funny Bone Comedy Club, 17305 Davenport St., Village Pointe. The internationally touring headlining comedian and accomplished actor performs in Omaha for this limited engagement. Times vary. 402.493.8036. —omaha.funnybone.com

CONCERTS

A CHORAL KALEIDOSCOPE

May 1 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 324 S. Jackson St., Papillion. Features a spring concert by girls, boys, women, and the master chorale of Sing Omaha. 6pm. 402.933.7234

—singomahachoirs.org

JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT

May 2 at the Orpheum eater, 409 S. 16th St. Th e four-time Grammy-Award winner brings his music to the stage alongside special guest Amythyst Kiah. 7pm. 402.345.0606.

—ticketomaha.com

FOREIGNER

May 3 at Liberty First Credit Union Arena, 7300 Q St., Ralston. Features the legendary British-American rock band and their top, iconic hits. 8pm. 402-934-9966.

—libertyfi rstcreditunionarena.com

WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?

May 19 at the Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. If you are a “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” fan, get ready for the same relentless laughter that you grew to love, but without the commercial breaks. If you are new to improv comedy, then you are in for a show unlike anything you’ve ever seen before with masterful improv artists Ryan Stiles and Greg Proops, both seen on the hit show, as well as Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray. 7:30pm. 402.345.0606. —ticketomaha.com

HECTOR ANCHONDO

May 5 at the Rusty Nail, 14210 Pierce Plz. The winner of the 2020 International Blues Challenge brings his singular talent to the stage for onenight only. 6:30pm. 402.933.9753.

—rustynailomaha.com

TYLER BOOTH: THE REAL COUNTRY TOUR

May 5 at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. The artist from eastern Kentucky brings his spin on “real country” to Omaha during his latest tour. 8pm. 402.345.7569.

-–theslowdown.com

TOUCH OF GREY

May 5, at Rathskeller Bier Haus, 4524 Farnam St. Features live, classic rock, mostly by the Grateful Dead. 7pm. 402.991.7724

—rathskelleromaha.com

An Evening With Invoke Contemporary String Quartet

May 5 at Vesper Concerts, 1517 S. 114th St. Described as “not classical…but not not classical” Invoke continues to dodge attempts at genre classifi cation. Th e multi-instrumental band’s other ‘not-nots’ encompass traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism and weaves these styles together to create individual music written by and for the group. 7pm.

—vesperconcerts.org

STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI IN CONCERT

May 6 & 7 at the Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. Watch “Return of the Jedi” as Ernest Richardson and the Omaha Symphony bring you a live-to-picture performance of John Williams' exhilarating score. 7:3pm Saturday; 2pm Sunday.The Force is strong with this one! 402.345.0606.

—ticketomaha.com

DORIAN

WOOD, CANTO DE TODES

May 6 at Low End, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, 724 S. 12th St. Dorian Wood’s “Canto de Todes” (“Song of Everyone) is a 12-hour composition and installation. Inspired by a lyric of the late Chilean singer and songwriter Violeta Parra, the project emphasizes the urgency of folk music as a vessel for social change. 11am-11pm. 402.341.7130. —bemiscenter.org

ONYX

May 7 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave. Celebrate the 30th-year anniversary of “BACDAFUCUP.” Also features R.A. Th e Rugged Man. 6:30pm. 402.884.5707. —reverblounge.com

ILLUMINARE

May 7 at First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass St. A concert by Omaha Symphonic Chorus. 3pm. —omahasymphonicchorus.org

DEEPER

May 10 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave. Features Deeper plus Bad Self Portraits & Pagan Athletes. 8pm. 402.884.5707.

—reverblounge.com

BUDDY GUY: DAMN RIGHT FAREWELL

May 11 at the Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. An evening with the legendary American blues guitarist and singer, who has influenced generations of guitarists, including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, and Stevie Ray Vaughan and is one of the fi nal surviving connections to Chicago’s electric blues. 7:30pm. 402.345.0606. —ticketomaha.com

JOE RAINEY

May 11 at Low End, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, 724 S. 12th St. The artist, a Red Lake Ojibwe from Minneapolis, a city with one of the largest and proudest Native American populations in the country, demonstrates his command of the Pow Wow style, descending from Indigenous singing that's been heard across the waters of what is now called Minnesota for centuries. 8pm. 402.341.7130.

—bemiscenter.org

Noisefest

May 12 at Project Project, 1818 Vinton St. The experimental music festival features performances by local and touring noise musicians. Attendees will be immersed in the genre of noise, with sensory-rich performances in multiple spaces inside and immediately outside of the venue. 5-10pm.

—omahamobilestage.org/events/noisefest

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S THE SOUND OF MUSIC

May 13 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 113 N. 18th St. The Trinity Cathedral Choir performs songs from the beloved musical in the cathedral nave. 7pm. 402.342.7010.

—trinityepiscopal.org

YOKE LORE

May 13 at e Waiting Room Lounge, 6212 Maple St. Brooklyn-based project Yoke Lore is the new musical venture of Adrian Galvin, previously of Yellerkin and Walk the Moon. Yoke Lore layers the harmonies of Panda Bear, the soulful beats of M83, and the modern pop of Blackbird Blackbird to tell "the stories of how we are bound.” 7pm. 402.884.5353.

—waitingroomlounge.com

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

May 14 at Steelhouse Omaha, 1114 Dodge St. Th is free, ticketless event features performances by the Salem Baptist Choir, Enjoli & Timeless, Omaha Girls Rock, the Nebraska All-Stars, and the Central High School Jazz Band to celebrate the opening of Omaha’s newest live music venue. 11am-5pm. 402.345.0202.

—steelhouseomaha.com

BAGELS AND SOMETIMES BACH

SUNDAY MUSIC SERIES: OLGA SMOLA & YULIA KALASHNIKOVA

Daniel Rodriguez

May 12 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave. Features Rodrigues and Trapper Schoepp. 8pm. 402.884.5707.

—reverblounge.com

BILLY CURRINGTON

May 12 at Liberty First Credit Union Arena, 7300 Q St., Ralston. Features the country singer and songwriter, the only country music artist in US Billboard Country Airplay chart history to have a song in the number one spot gain an audience of nearly 9,500,000 over another country music artist's song in the number two spot. 5:30pm. 402.934.9966.

—libertyfi rstcreditunionarena.com

REWIND—CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE 80S

May 13 at the Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. Come along on a musical time warp with Omaha Symphony to a time when big hair and parachute pants ruled. Th is fun-fi lled show will have audiences singing and dancing in the aisles with the greatest songs of the 80s. A six-piece band of top players will join the Omaha Symphony orchestra in featuring songs from amazing artists such as George Michael, Mister Mister, Irene Cara, Kool & The Gang, Joan Jett, Sheena Easton, The Cure, and more. 6:30pm. 402.345.0606.

—omahasymphony.org

May 14 at Gallery 1516, 1516 Leavenworth St. Th is special Mother’s Day performance closes the Spring season of Gallery 1516’s Sunday morning music series with a performance by Olga Smola on violin and Yulia Kalashnikova on piano. 11:30am. 531.375.6643.

—gallery1516.org

JOHN RUTTER’S “THE RELUCTANT DRAGON”

May 14 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 113 N 18th St. The Trinity Cathedral Choir performs John Rutter’s “Th e Reluctant Dragon” in the cathedral nave. 2pm. 402.342.7010.

—trinityepiscopal.org

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

May 15 at the Orpheum eater, 409 S. 16th St. Features songs from Abbey Road & the Rooftop Concert LIVE, in addition to all your favorite hits. Th is mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to seeing the Beatles. 7:30pm. 402.345.0606.

—ticketomaha.com

NARROW HEAD

May 16 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave. Also features Graham Hunt, Glow, and Ivory Days. 8pm. 402.884.5707. —reverblounge.com

THOMAS RHETT: HOME TEAM TOUR 23

May 18 at CHI Health Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th St. The singer and songwriter performs his best-known hits. 8pm. 402.341.1500.

—chihealthcenteromaha.com

LIZZO: THE SPECIAL 2OUR

May 19 at CHI Health Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th St. Th e singer, rapper, and fl autist stops in Omaha during her 2023 world tour. 8pm. 402.341.1500.

—chihealthcenteromaha.com

VISCEROUS

May 19 at e Drinkery, 3012 N. 102nd St. Features special guests Pathos & Logos. 6pm. 402.572.9400

—facebook.com/TheDrinkery402

SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS

May 20 at e Waiting Room Lounge, 6212 Maple St. Also sometimes known as SCOTS, the American rock band formed in 1983 in Chapel Hill, NC, and is known for playing country and rockabilly songs featuring humorous lyrics inspired by the American South. 8pm. 402.884.5353.

—waitingroomlounge.com

HIGDON & MENDELSSOHN 5

May 21 at the Strauss Performing Arts Center; 6305 University Dr. N. Omaha Symphony Principal Viola Thomas Kluge gives the Omaha premiere of Jennifer Higdon’s Viola Concerto, a work that shines a spotlight on the instrument’s expressive sensitivity. 2pm. 402.342.3836. —omahasymphony.org

TESLA: TIME TO ROCK!

May 26 at e Admiral, 2234 S. 13th St. The legendary hard-rock band stops by Omaha on this leg of their 2023 tour. 8pm. 402.706.2205. —the admiral.com

TRIVIUM

May 30 at e Admiral, 2234 S. 13th St. In addition to the headliner, the night features performances by Beartooth, Archetypes Collide, and Malevolence. 6:30pm. 402.706.2205. —the admiral.com

FAMILY, FESTIVALS, COMMUNITY, & MORE

A GENERATION OF HOPE: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF THE HEARTLAND

The Renaissance Festival Of Nebraska

May 6 at Bellevue Berry and Pumpkin Patch, 11001 S. 48th St., Papillion. Grab a turkey leg and step back in time when royalty ruled and knights really were in shining armor. Full contact equestrian jousting, six unique performance stages featuring local, regional, and national talent, over a hundred costumed characters, and many one-of-a-kind artisans await you at this majestic festival. Two diff erently themed weekends, featuring two diff erent adventures. 10am6pm. 402.331.5500.

—bellevueberryfarm.com

OMACON 2023: THE FORGOTTEN WAR

May 6 at the Omaha Police Offi cers Association Hall, 13445 Cryer Ave. The public is invited to bring their Korean War subjects from 1950— 1953 as we mark 70 years since the end of the confl ict with special awards for the best entries. 9am.

—fortcrookipms.com

Free Comic Book Day

May 6 at Krypton Comics, 2809 S. 125th Ave. Comic book giveaways are just a part of this annual event, which also includes photo ops with costumed characters, free sketches, appearances by regional artists and more. 10am-6pm.

402.391.4131

—kryptoncomicsomaha.com

LAVISTA SPRING KITE FESTIVAL

May 7 at LaVista Soccer Complex, 7346 S. 66th St., LaVista. Bring your whole family to this free event for an afternoon of kite-fl ying fun. You’ll see some of the world’s largest and most creative kites! Don’t forget your own kite to fl y and a bag for the kite candy drops, which take place throughout the event. 11am-4pm.

—cityofl avista.org

HIO HOP LAB

May 19 at Steelhouse Omaha, 1114 Dodge St. Th is free, ticketless event features performances by DJ Crabrangucci, M-1, Hi-Tek and D. Prosper. 7pm. 402.345.0202.

—steelhouseomaha.com

COMPAGNIA TPO’S BUTTERFLIES & SQUONK”S HAND TO HAND

May 20—May 21 at Steelhouse Omaha, 1114 Dodge St. Two immersive theater experiences on the Steelhouse Omaha stage and outside patio. Interact with lights and sound inside and with two giant puppet hands outside for a unique and fun-fi lled afternoon. All ages welcome. 1pm & 4pm. 402.345.0202.

—steelhouseomaha.com rough Sept. 3 at the Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St. Th is collaborative eff ort between Omaha Children’s Museum and the local Indigenous community is a celebration of the people who have called this region home for thousands of years. Learn about their culture and traditions throughout interactive exhibits, visit a school, learn about the importance of storytelling and the significance of the winter count to that tradition, then create your own winter count. Explore traditional housing and imagine life in an earth lodge, tipi, and much more! 9am-4pm Tuesday—Friday; 9am-5pm Saturday—Sunday. Admission prices vary. 402.342.6164. —ocm.org

CELEBRATE CB: COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY PRIDE WEEK

May 8 at Bayliss Park, 100 Pearl St., Council Bluff s, IA. The week-long celebration of the Council Bluff s community dates back over 50 years. Th is annual event is a way for the community to get together and celebrate community pride. 1pm.

—the712initiative.org

TOAST NEBRASKA WINE FESTIVAL

May 12 at Stinson Park, Aksarben Village, 2285 S. 67th St. Presented by the Nebraska Winery & Grape Growers Association, Toast celebrates Nebraska wines with the majority of Nebraska wineries in attendance, off ering more than 100 wines to sample plus live music, educational sessions, shopping, and food. 4-9pm.

—toastwinefest.com

DISNEY’S ALADDIN KIDS

May 12-13 at Millard West High School Performing Arts Center, 5710 S. 176th Ave. Welcome to the marketplace of Agrabah, where the fantastic tale of the street rat who became a prince takes place. Th is stage adaptation of the Disney fi lm specifically for younger performers features hit songs including “Friend Like Me” and “A Whole New World.” 402.715.6000.

—mwhs.mpsomaha.org

Cinco De Mayo Festival

May 12—14 along historic South 24th St., South Omaha. The city’s largest festival features live music and entertainment, carnival rides, food, and more. Times vary.

—cdmomaha.com

Songfest

May 12 at St. Cecilia Cathedral School, 3869 Webster St. Features the annual performance by St. Cecilia students. 1:30-2:30pm. 402.556.6655. —stcecilia.net

Florence Day

May 13—14, North 30th Street; Parade: May 13, 1-3pm, Miller Park to McKinley St. Organized by the Florence Historical Foundation, this Omaha neighborhood celebrates its heritage each year with a parade and many other activities. —historicflorence.org

QUEER TABLE TALK: FAITH AND THE QUEER COMMUNITY

May 23 at Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, UNO, 6400 University Drive, S. A community conversation led by Inclusive Communities. 6-7:30pm. 402.391.4460. —inclusive-communities.org

PATRIOTIC PARADE & CONCERT

May 27 at the Gene Leahy Mall, Downtown Omaha. An event honoring the nation’s Gold Star families and veterans that includes the Tuskegee P-51 Mustang, the “Rise Above” traveling exhibit, and Fort Riley’s Mounted Color Guard. The free concert follows the roll call honoring fallen loved ones. 402.612.0210. —patrioticproductions.org

Omaha Burger Battle

TOWERS OF TOMORROW WITH LEGO® BRICKS

May 27—Sept. 3 at Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St. Th e exhibition features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 12 LEGO®-certified professionals in the world. 12-4pm Sunday; 10am-4pm Tuesday—Saturday. 402.444.5071.

—durhammuseum.org

COMPAGNIA TPO’S BUTTERFLIES & SQUONK”S HAND TO HAND

May 20 & May 21 at Steelhouse Omaha, 1114 Dodge St. Two immersive theater experiences on the Steelhouse Omaha stage and outside patio. Interact with lights and sound inside and with two giant puppet hands outside for a unique and fun-fi lled afternoon. All ages welcome. 1pm & 4pm. 402.345.0202. —steelhouseomaha.com

Summer Reading Kickoff

May 21 at Sump Memorial Library, 222 Jeff erson St., Papillion. Th is all-ages event includes campfi re lunches, lawn games, balloon animals, face painting, and live music to kick off summer reading. 11am-1pm. 402.597.2040. —papillion.libcal.com

May 27 at Stinson Park, Aksarben Village, 2285 S. 67th St. Omaha's top grill masters will be representing their local neighborhood and fi ghting to the fi nish as they battle it out for best burger in the city. Each competitor will be providing a 2 oz gourmet sliders with up to fi ve toppings for you to judge. The winner will be crowned with the esteemed title of 'Omaha Burger Battle' fi rst place WINNER and holder of the area's best burger. 12-3pm.

—omahaburgerbattle.com

A+C FILM // STORY WILLIAM RISCHLING

PHOTOGRAPHY BILL SITZMANN

DESIGN RENEE LUDWICK