🎉 Big O Weekender – April 10, 2025

Spring’s in the air 🌸, and Omaha is buzzing with exciting events. Let’s dive right in and get your weekend plans sorted.

🌟 Top Weekend Picks

🎪 Paranormal Cirque

Thrills, chills, and spooky cabaret vibes!

📍 Westroads Mall

🕒 April 11–14 (Showtimes vary)

👥 13+ recommended

🎶 Live Jazz at Red Lion Lounge

Enjoy an evening of live jazz music featuring local artists in a cozy lounge setting.

📍Red Lion Lounge, 3802 Farnam St, Omaha, NE

🕒 Time: April 13, 2025; 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

👥 Audience: 21 and over

🌸 Spring Festival: An Arts & Crafts Affair

Hundreds of handcrafted treasures—perfect for spring!

📍 Liberty First Credit Union Arena

🕒 Fri–Sun, varying hours

👥 Family-friendly

🎤 Comedy Night: Stavros Halkias

Laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy!

📍 Steelhouse Omaha

🕒 Fri, April 11 @ 7:30 PM

👥 Mature audience

🚶 Trail Cleanup at Elmwood Park

Give back and help keep Omaha beautiful.

📍 Elmwood Park Pavilion

🕒 Sun, April 13 @ 8:00 AM

👥 All ages, family-friendly

🎭 Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue

Enjoy a theatrical performance that brings the beloved Golden Girls back to life on stage.

📍 Orpheum Theater, Omaha, NE

🕒 April 12, 2025; Show at 7:30 PM

👥 Audience: All ages

🧒 Mini Explorer Pick

🐘 Zoo Fun: Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Always a family favorite, explore world-class exhibits and animals up close. Make sure to visit the newly reopened jungle! 🌴🐒

📍 Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha

🕒 Daily, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

👥 Perfect for kiddos and families

🍔 Local Spotlight

☕ New Café Alert: The Beanery

Your next favorite coffee spot just landed in Dundee. Cozy vibes, great coffee, and fresh pastries. 🍪

📍 The Beanery, Dundee Neighborhood

🕒 Mon–Sun, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

👥 Everyone welcome

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🏅 Husker & Hometown Highlights 

⚽ CSI Omaha Soccer Tournament

Competitive youth soccer tournament featuring teams from across the Midwest.

📍 Location: CHI Health Multisport Complex, Omaha, NE

🕒 Dates: April 11–13, 2025; match times vary

👥 Audience: Sports enthusiasts and families

🥎 April Reign Softball Tournament

Annual softball tournament attracting teams from the region.

📍 Location: Omaha, NE

🕒 Dates: April 11–13, 2025; game times vary

👥 Audience: Softball fans and families

🎾 Omaha Central Eagles Girls Varsity Tennis Invitational

High school girls’ tennis teams competing in a local invitational.

📍 Location: Fremont Senior High School, Fremont, NE

🕒 Date: April 11, 2025; matches start at 9:00 AM

👥 Audience: Tennis enthusiasts and supporters of high school sports

⚾ Nebraska Cornhuskers Baseball at Iowa

The Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team faces the Iowa Hawkeyes in a Big Ten matchup.

📍 Location: Duane Banks Field, Iowa City, IA

🕒 Dates: April 11–13, 2025; game times vary

👥 Audience: College baseball fans; games may be televised

🏈 Nebraska Cornhuskers Spring Football Practice

The Huskers continue their spring practice sessions as they prepare for the upcoming season.

📍 Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE

🕒 Date: April 12, 2025; practice from 9:45 AM–12:15 PM

👥 Audience: Not open to the public, but media coverage may provide insights.

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Happy exploring, Omaha! 🌟

—The Big O Team