Name: Free Book Nook Game Night: Checkers
Start: 2026-09-04T17:30:00-05:00
Location: The Book Nook Bookstores Papillion

The Book Nook Bookstores Papillion

You’re Invited to Book Nook Game Night! 🎲
Join us for a FREE community game night featuring fun and friendly games of Checkers!
Friday, September 4th
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Book Nook Bookstores — “The Little Nook”
Bring your friends and family for an evening of games, fun, and community!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159101/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Free Book Nook Game Night: Checkers

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Free Book Nook Game Night: Checkers

You’re Invited to Book Nook Game Night! 🎲
Join us for a FREE community game night featuring fun and friendly games of...

Lauritzen Gardens

This pressed flower workshop will introduce participants to the art and science of preserving botanical elements through flattening and drying techniques.
Attendees will learn different pressing methods, explore composition strategies, and leave with a unique, nature-inspired keepsake, each framed and mounted on handmade paper by FlightPath Press.
Holly Lukasiewicz with District 2 Floral Studio will guide participants through this process.
Cost: $65 | Garden members receive 20% off. Pre-registration is required.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/150451/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Pressed Flower Design Workshop

Pressed Flower Design Workshop

This pressed flower workshop will introduce participants to the art and science of preserving botanical elements through...

Join us for our inaugural feature presentation of the timeless 1940 screwball comedy classic:
His Girl Friday:&nbsp; Experience one of the greatest fast-talking comedies ever made, featuring razor-sharp wit, unforgettable performances, and a story that helped define the golden age of Hollywood.
Synopsis: Ace newspaper editor Walter Burns is determined to win back both his star reporter and ex-wife, Hildy Johnson, just as she's preparing to leave journalism behind for a new life. Using every trick in the book, Walter draws Hildy into covering one last sensational story involving a condemned man whose fate hangs in the balance. As deadlines loom, romance rekindles, and chaos unfolds, the pair race through a whirlwind of breaking news, political intrigue, and hilarious misunderstandings in one of cinema's most celebrated comedies.
Admission:&nbsp;$5.00 per person
Seating is limited, so don't wait! Reserve your tickets today at!
The Little Nook at The Book Nook Bookstores<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159093/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Book Nook Theater! Join us for our feature presentation of the legendary movie "His Girl Friday"

Book Nook Theater! Join us for our feature...

Join us for our inaugural feature presentation of the timeless 1940 screwball comedy classic:
His Girl Friday:  Experience one...

Book Nook Theater! Join us for our feature presentation of the legendary movie "His Girl Friday"

Book Nook Bookstores Papillion, 118 N Washington St, Papillion, NE 68046

Community Appreciation Book Sale! &nbsp;Join us this Tuesday, August 18, from 5:30–7:30 PM at The Book Nook Warehouse, located at 118 N. Washington, for some bargain shopping!&nbsp; Military and veterans&nbsp; receive a free book. Visit&nbsp;www.booknookbookstores.com/event-list&nbsp;to register.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159095/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Community Appreciation Warehouse Sale & Free Books!

Community Appreciation Warehouse Sale & Free...

 Community Appreciation Book Sale!  Join us this Tuesday, August 18, from 5:30–7:30 PM at The Book Nook Warehouse, located at...

Community Appreciation Warehouse Sale & Free Books!

Get ready to move and groove this summer because Outdoor Concerts at the Oasis are here! Join us in a brand new open-air venue designed to blend music, nature, and community into one unforgettable experience. Set against a backdrop of vibrant gardens, winding paths, and seasonal blooms, the amphitheater offers a natural setting that elevates live performances beyond the traditional concert environment. From soulful blues to high-energy tributes and crowd-favorite classics, enjoy a diverse lineup all season long. All shows run from 6 to 8 p.m. Non-member ticket prices: $15, $9 for ages 3-12, free for ages 2 and under Member ticket prices: $5, $3 for ages 3-17, free for ages 2 and under In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be cancelled and tickets will be refunded. Concert events may be rescheduled for a later date. Do’s · Feel free to bring lawn chairs, cushions, or blankets (chairs must be foldable or collapsible) · Arrive early to enjoy the gardens and secure your preferred seating area. Transportation to the site begins at 4 p.m. · Have your concert ticket barcode ready to scan at the front desk · Dispose of trash properly · Enjoy food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available for purchase on-site at the Quinn Family Oasis and Amphitheater. Concessions and menu options will vary by event. · Bring an empty reusable water bottle to fill at the concert site · Keep walkways clear · Bring sunscreen and/or bug spray Don’ts · No outside food or beverages allowed · No coolers or picnic baskets · No pull carts or wagons are allowed on the tram or the people mover. Guests may bring them if walking to the site. · No large or non-collapsible chairs · No glass containers · No smoking or vaping · No pets (except service animals) · No weapons Presented by NP Dodge Company. Sponsored by Bison Bros, Woodhouse Cadillac, Baird Holm LLP, Midwest Laboratories, Rivera Travel.

Local Event: Outdoor Concerts at The Oasis: Featuring Women of Rock

Outdoor Concerts at The Oasis: Featuring Women...

Get ready to move and groove this summer because Outdoor Concerts at the Oasis are here! Join us in a brand new open-air venue...

Outdoor Concerts at The Oasis: Featuring Women of Rock

Wick & Paper Studio

Learn how to create a series of greeting cards from scratch with Jennifer Young of J.Diane Creations at Wick &amp; Paper Studio!
In this fun DIY Card-Making Workshop you have everything you need to customize greeting cards from the heart. You will learn how to hand-cut cards from premium Bristol paper and customize for any occasion. It's easy-to-follow and a perfect outing for individuals or groups to enjoy!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157405/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Greeting Card DIY Studio

Greeting Card DIY Studio

Learn how to create a series of greeting cards from scratch with Jennifer Young of J.Diane Creations at Wick & Paper Studio!
In...

Funny Bone Omaha

For More Information, Visit omaha.funnybone.com
About the Artist:
Trae Crowder first gained international attention (or notoriety depending on your politics) in 2016 for his hugely viral series of “Liberal Redneck” comedic “porch rant” videos. Since then, Trae has written a best-selling book, The Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin Dixie Outta The Dark, toured the country thrice over playing sold out theatre shows under the WellRED Comedy Tour banner, appeared on Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO), Nightline (ABC), The View, Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell (MSNBC), NPR, WTF with Marc Maron, MTV, CNN, Huffington Post and in the Veronica Mars reboot, as “Chattanooga Charlie”, among many others.
Initially from rural Celina, TN, Trae now lives in Los Angeles, CA and has developed and sold five scripted pilots for Warner Bros TV, ABC, and FOX and continues to work as a writer. Trae stars in and produces regular sketches for Comedy Central, Funny or Die, ATTN, Facebook Watch, New York Daily News which have garnered tens of millions of views online. Crowder also co-wrote and produced an hour-long documentary titled Inherent Good, featuring Crowder and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, about universal basic income.
Additionally, Trae co-hosts the hugely popular “WellRED,” “Evening Skews” and “Puttin’ On Airs” podcasts. His debut 30-minute standup comedy special was taped in 2021 in Nashville, TN and his latest full-length special “Trash Daddy” is avaialble now on YouTube. He also continues to rant and rave on the internet to the mostly-delight of his lovely fanbase.
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Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
There is a 2-item minimum purchase per person. This includes all beverages, food, and Funny Bone merchandise.
Seating is done on a first come first seated basis. If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
Our tables seat 4 people per table. If you have less than 4 tickets, you will be seated with other guests from a separate party at the same table.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.
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Local Event: Trae Crowder

Trae Crowder

For More Information, Visit omaha.funnybone.com
About the Artist:
Trae Crowder first gained international attention (or...

Night Market | Presented by Veridian Credit Union
 Friday, August 28 | 6–10 PM | Free &amp; open to the public &nbsp;Turner Park at Midtown Crossing
 As the sun sets and the warm summer breeze rolls in, Omaha’s original Night Market transforms Turner Park into a vibrant evening celebration. Join us for one of the city’s favorite summer traditions, where music, local makers, and community come together under the lights.
 Bring your friends, bring the family, bring the dog — everyone is welcome for a night full of energy, creativity, and fun in the heart of Midtown.
 &nbsp;Live Music by the Finos from 6-8pm + Chad Lee from 8-10pm
 &nbsp;GlowGa! Glow Yoga - Light up the night with Glow Yoga hosted by Genesis at 9 PM on the Pavilion Stage.
 &nbsp;Shop Local - Explore a curated marketplace featuring 50+ local vendors, boutiques, artists, and makers offering handmade goods, unique finds, and local favorites.
 &nbsp;Lawn Games &amp; Activities - Enjoy interactive fun throughout the park including a life-size coloring book and Recess in the Park featuring Ladder Ball, Kan Jam, Cornhole and a Stiltwalker from Omaha Circus Arts from 6-8pm.
 &nbsp;Meet Adoptable Dogs - The Nebraska Humane Society will be on-site with some lovable pups looking for their forever homes. Swing by for cuddles.
 &nbsp;Dinner &amp; Drinks at Midtown Crossing - Make a full evening of it! Just steps away from the market you’ll find a dozen locally owned restaurants, a coffee shop and many with outdoor patios perfect for summer nights. From wood-fired pizza and tacos to burgers, wings, Asian cuisine, boba tea, and more, there’s something to satisfy every craving. The Empire Room will be opening their outdoor patio with fun cocktails, too!
 &nbsp;Mark your calendar for Omaha’s Favorite Fridays and experience the magic of Night Market, where the city comes alive in a celebration of music, food, fun, and local business.
 &nbsp;2026 Night Market Dates May 29 June 26 July 31 August 28
 &nbsp;Two Hours Free Garage Parking:&nbsp;https://midtowncrossing.com/about/parking/ &nbsp;Getting Around, Directions &amp; More:&nbsp;https://midtowncrossing.com/parking-streetcar-construction/ &nbsp;Interested in becoming a vendor? Apply here:&nbsp;https://www.hellojilldudz.com/events/
 A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Veridian Credit Union. https://www.veridiancu.org/&nbsp;

Local Event: Night Market Presented by by Veridian Credit Union

Night Market Presented by by Veridian Credit Union

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