The Union for Contemporary Art will host its last Family Night on November 14th, from 5 to 7 p.m. These events have been hosted monthly at the Union since June 20th. The event is open to the public, inviting all to participate in various art activities such as painting, sculpting, crafting and more. No registration is required.
BFF Omaha is hosting a one-time event, “Under the Big Top Ball & Art Auction” on Friday, November 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the BFF Gallery and Mercer Masonic Lodge on 5903 Maple Street. The event features more than 75 artists, live music, performances and a coronation for the 2026 BFF Royalty, along with free food and drinks. Admission is free for BFF Omaha members and $45 for non-members.
The Joslyn Art Museum will open a new exhibit: “Dripping Earth” by Cannupa Hanska Luger on November 15th. This immersive exhibit invites visitors to envision a future where land, identity and culture are reclaimed and transformed. Using his inspiration drawn from his ancestral connection to the Northern Plains, there are newly created ceramics, video, prints and monumental sculptures to explore. This exhibit will be available to view from November 15th, 2025 until March 8th, 2026 – visit Joslyn.org for more details.
The Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is rolling out “Zoolightful,” an all-new holiday experience and light spectacle, November 19th through January 11th. The zoo will feature larger-than-life animal lanterns, immersive light trails, a Reindeer and a Game Zone for kids. Guest can dine in the Gingerbread village. Members save 25 percent when booking general admission and private igloos, which feature comfy seating and full food and bar service.
The Durham Museum announced the date for their annual tree-lighting ceremony. On Friday, November 28th at 4 p.m., a giant tree will be lit as part of the holiday display “Christmas at Union Station” presented by FBNO, to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season. The rest of the evening will involve family activities, a meet-up with Santa, cookies, music and more holiday cheer to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Omaha Performing Arts obtained a major tech upgrade for the Holland Performing Arts Center, to celebrate the venue’s 20th anniversary. The Hollard underwent a major lighting and backstage renovation to modernize the experience for performances using Ayrton lighting solutions, designed and integrated by their longtime partner Theatrical Media Services (TMS). The previous lighting rig was beginning to show its age, and TMS knew to create an updated system that can operate silently and effectively, while still honoring the venue’s acoustic and aesthetic.
TMS took into account the venue’s warmth and wood tones to deliver dynamic effects without relying on atmospheric tricks. Using a Zonda 9 FX system, they installed 18 fixtures overhead, along with two additional units on the floor, while also keeping the original control system, MA Lighting grandMA3 compact XT. Future performances at the Holland Center will be more vertically captivating thanks to this renovation.
