Heart & Hustle · Local life
A good life has room for the people and places around you. Explore upcoming outings in Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island and Kearney.
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This is a curated selection of upcoming arts, music and community events in Nebraska, rather than a complete directory. Heart & Hustle does not organize these events or sell their tickets. Dates and practical details come from the linked official city, venue or organizer pages. Check those pages before you go for availability, access requirements, schedule changes and cancellations.
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Holland Performing Arts Center · Omaha
1200 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE 68102
November 15 · 4 p.m. Central
Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste bring violin and viola together with hip-hop, beats and vocals in their Full Circle project.
Tickets required. Check the official ticket page for current seating and package options.
Official event detailsSource: Ticket Omaha / Omaha Performing Arts · Checked
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Aksarben Village · Omaha
Mercy Road from 67th Street to Aksarben Drive, Omaha, NE
December 5–6 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m. both days Central
Browse local vendors and holiday gifts in a heated tent at Aksarben Village.
Free admission. Santa visits Sunday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. The organizer asks visitors to leave dogs at home.
Official event detailsSource: Omaha Farmers Market · Checked
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Pioneers Park Nature Center · Lincoln
3201 S. Coddington Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68522
November 7 · 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Central
Explore the tallgrass prairie through guided hikes, animal encounters, nature story time and hands-on activities.
Most activities are free and open to all ages. Selected workshops, tastings and wagon rides have fees; some require advance registration. Check the city’s page for activity times and registration.
Official event detailsSource: City of Lincoln · Parks and Recreation · Checked
Lied Center Main Stage · Lincoln
12th and R Streets, Lincoln, NE
November 13 · 7:30 p.m. Central
Singer Marc Martel and a live band perform songs from Queen’s catalog at the Lied Center.
Tickets start at $34 for adults and $17 for youth, as published by the venue. Check current ticket options and availability directly.
Official event detailsSource: Lied Center for Performing Arts · Checked
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Grand Theatre · Grand Island
316 West 3rd Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
November 2 · 4:30–8:30 p.m. Central; networking 4:30–6 p.m., pitches begin at 6:30 p.m.
Meet the local business community and watch selected entrepreneurs pitch their ideas at the Chamber’s fifth annual Big Idea event.
Check the Chamber’s listing and event contact for attendance details; an admission price is not published.
Official event detailsSource: Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce · Checked
LuLu’s Floral Company · Grand Island
2116 S Webb Rd, Grand Island, NE 68803
November 6 · 11 a.m.–noon Central
A Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates the new ownership of the floral business previously known as Snow’s Floral.
See the Chamber’s event contact for participation questions; an admission price is not published in the listing.
Official event detailsSource: Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce · Checked
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Museum of Nebraska Art · Kearney
2401 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847
November 7 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Central
Shop art and handmade goods by Nebraska creatives, enjoy warm cider and explore the galleries during the museum’s holiday shopping celebration.
Free, family-friendly event, held as part of downtown Kearney’s Holiday Open House. Check the museum’s page for activity updates.
Official event detailsSource: Museum of Nebraska Art · Checked
Merryman Performing Arts Center · Kearney
225 W. 22nd Street, Kearney, NE 68845
November 11 · 7 p.m. Central
Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann present a performance combining wartime music, singing and tap dancing.
General admission show. Complimentary tickets are available for veterans by calling 308-627-5796 to reserve seats. Other tickets are available through the official event page.
Official event detailsSource: Merryman Performing Arts Center · Checked