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Artist Trading Cards (ATC's) Monthly group. We've changed this from a class to a regular group. Come join us in making "masterpieces" in miniature. There is an exchange artists and art friends do with each other. Collecting individual 2"x3" works like my brother used to do with baseball cards :). We will begin an exchange within our own art community. However, there are national and international groups for those more adventurous. You are welcome to bring your own favorite supplies or use ours for a donation. Read less

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/omaha-ne/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

**THURSDAY MUSIC BINGO \| Free to Play\, Real Prizes** **🎵 Two games, six rounds total—hear the song, mark your card, win bar tabs, appetizers, gift cards & more.** **How it Works:** * **Fresh themes weekly - Blackout winners pick next week's categories** * **Don't know a song? Shazam and Google are totally fair game** * **FREE to play, prizes every round** **Every Thursday @ 7pm** **Perfect for date nights, team outings, families or solo players. Show up early for good seats-this one fills up fast.**

Two headliners for the price of one! Come see both comedians doing a full set and then riffing as a duo together at the end. Originally from Chicago, now based out of much warmer Austin, TX, Matt Banwart was host/founder of Roast Battle Chicago at Zanies for 3 years, where the show won the Best Indie Comedy Show in Chicago. Matt also has a #1 comedy album on Amazon, iTunes, and Sirius XM. Most recently, Matt had a mini special on LMAOF, and I am the co-host of the new online show You Laugh You Leave Live with YouTuber Jimmy Here (1.7M subscribers). Matt is known for his constant comedy writing and quick off-the-cuff moments live. While you might recognize him from TikTok or Instagram, where he has accumulated over 15million views, he is above all a stand up comedian and best live. Based out of Chicago, Ken Hamlett is the star of a PBS stand-up comedy documentary and was featured on the world-famous Just For Laughs comedy festival. He has opened for some of the biggest names in comedy, and most recently has been working regularly with Nimesh Patel and Nate Jackson on the road. His show "A Drunken Night Out" has been at Backline before and the crowd loved it! To purchase your tickets in advance, please use this link! [TicketLink](https://www.crowdwork.com/e/speakeasy-comedy-w-matt-banwart-and-ken-hamlett?date=2026-04-02T19:00:00)

🎲 Open Board Gaming Fridays at The Game Shoppe 🎲 Kick off your weekend with fun, friends, and fantastic board games! Join us every Friday from 12 PM to 9 PM for Open Board Gaming. 💥 What’s Happening? Bring your favorite game or try something new from our in-store board game library. Whether you’re into strategy, party games, or cooperative adventures, there’s a game waiting for you! 🃏 Why Join? Discover new games and revisit old favorites. Meet fellow board game enthusiasts. Play at your own pace—stay for an hour or the whole day! ✨ No Experience Needed! New to board gaming? No problem! Our community is happy to teach, share recommendations, and help you get started. 💡 Friendly Reminder: For everyone’s safety, if you’re feeling under the weather, please take a rain check. The games will be here next week! Gather your friends (or make some new ones) and roll into Open Board Gaming Friday! Let’s play! 🎲🃏 Coordinate with other games in the local FB groups: Omaha Board Gamers https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaBoardGamers/ Eastern Nebraska Gamers Guild https://www.facebook.com/groups/1873855592839920/ Please, no outside drinks and snacks, we do have a snack and drink selection available.

Come hike this 4.5 mile loop trail with us. 1. Please bring water for yourself (even if you don’t think you need it). 2. Please wear appropriate shoes 3. Please be on time. Disclaimer: By joining this group on our hikes, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk and discretion. The organizers and fellow participants are not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or losses that may occur. Please assess your own fitness level, bring appropriate gear, and exercise caution on the trail. Your safety is your responsibility.

Tickets here https://tinyurl.com/2umx24vj Voted Best Standup in The Chicago Reader’s 3 years in a row, and named one of Time Out’s Comics To Watch in 2025, Deanna Ortiz is the host of the podcast ‘Crushes!’, The Signal Award Winning audio series ‘It’s Crime For Bed’ on Hatch+, and The Drunk Cooking Show on Instagram. She has worked as a contributing writer for NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, and her standup has been featured in Vulture, WGN News, FOX Good Day Chicago, and TimeOut Chicago. Over the years, she has become a fixture in the Chicago comedy scene, performing regularly at The Laugh Factory, Zanies, and the Lincoln Lodge (where she’s been part of the cast since 2016). Her comedic voice blends narrative storytelling, sharp observational humor, and vulnerability. Deanna tackles topics such as dating, daily awkwardness, and self‑doubt in a way that feels like she’s talking with the audience, not at them. Deanna continues performing across Chicago and beyond, headlining shows, collaborating on creative content, and expanding her voice in podcasting and writing.

Omaha Go Club - Saturday 4-7pm at Whole Foods (in the cafeteria). Beginners and kids welcome! Bring guests.

# REASON - FSM: Hosted by Jim Bechtel A modest topic: The Universe! A 24-minute video from the American Museum of Natural History, "Journey to the Stars" starts out simple enough for a child, but rises to challenge the limits of our imagination. Followed by free-wheeling discussion of whatever's on your mind that day. Differing viewpoints are welcomed in the discussion periods. We expect that discussions can be spirited, bear in mind that this is hosted within a public library. Topics of meetings change each month. Sometimes we will have a speaker and sometimes we watch a video and discuss. Participation is always welcome, but be ready to cite your sources if challenged. [https://www.meetup.com/reason-rationalists-empiricists-and-skeptics-of-nebraska/events/](https://www.meetup.com/reason-rationalists-empiricists-and-skeptics-of-nebraska/events/) April 4, 2026 - 2pm @ W. Clarke Swanson Public Library, 90th & Dodge, Room 1 - lower level [REASON Omaha](https://www.reason.ws) Masking is not currently required to attend, but may be advisable for immune-compromised or unvaxxed people. As of the last week of March, Influenza A, and to a lesser extent, Influenza B are the most prevalent of tracked respiratory diseases. This part of the state is at around mid-scale for cases and the Northernmost central area registers at the upper end with up to 56 cases per 100K. RSV is next, and that "Three Rivers" area (Blair, Fremont, Wahoo) is right in the thick of it with 30 cases per 100K. Covid-19 cases in the state as a whole were at a lower level than any other year during week 11 since Covid-19 began. Douglas County is still less afflicted than the surrounding counties. Sarpy County is the new "hot spot" for Covid-19, showing up to 10 cases per 100K, the area around Kearney and also around Ponca are similar to Sarpy. [https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Seasonal-Respiratory-Diseases.aspx](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Seasonal-Respiratory-Diseases.aspx&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0Xp02jBPHCXYgXw5VcNHFr)

The Broken Magic Comedy Hour is a stand-up comedy series brought to you by founding OK Party member and national touring comedian Zach Peterson. Featuring some of the best stand-up comics in the Midwest and beyond, The BMCH is a professionally run show that will have you coming back for more month after month. This special edition of the show will also feature Deanna Ortiz as the special guest. Voted Best Standup in *The Chicago Reader* three years in a row and named one of *Time Out’s* Comics to Watch in 2025, she is the host of the podcast *Crushes!*, the Signal Award-winning audio series *It’s Crime For Bed* on Hatch+, and *The Drunk Cooking Show* on Instagram. She has worked as a contributing writer for NPR’s *Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!* and her stand-up has been featured in *Vulture*, *WGN News*, *FOX Good Day Chicago*, and *Time Out Chicago*. A fixture in the Chicago comedy scene, she regularly performs at venues like The Laugh Factory, Zanies, and The Lincoln Lodge, where she has been a cast member since 2016. Known for blending narrative storytelling with sharp observational humor and vulnerability, Deanna brings a style that feels conversational and relatable, covering topics like dating, everyday awkwardness, and self-doubt. She continues to headline shows, create original content, and expand her voice in podcasting and writing. To purchase your tickets in advance, please use this link! [TicketLink](https://www.crowdwork.com/e/the-broken-magic-comedy-hour-84e775f5-17b3-43ba-acec-bfe0bedddbaf?date=2026-04-04T20:00:00)

SALSA @ SONNY'S in Aksarben Village Join us FRIDAY, April 10th, for our 1st Salsa @ Sonny’s of the season in Aksarben Village! Nebraska Salsa Scene will be offering a dance lesson at 8pm, followed by the Dance Social with some awesome salsa, bachata, cha cha music and more to keep you dancing all night. **DANCE LESSON: 8 pm - 8:30 pm** **SOCIAL DANCING: 8:30 pm - 12 am** **​FREE Admission. All Ages Welcome.** Come and SALSA "outside" under the stars with us! 💃🌝 Looking forward to seeing you there!!! [Sonny's in Aksarben Village](https://sonnysomaha.com/) \*\*\*Sonny's is an outdoor bar. NO outside alcohol permitted 🚫 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Website: http://www.nebraskasalsascene.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nebraskasalsa.scene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nebraskasalsascene/

SB NIGHTS - SALSA BACHATA DANCE SOCIAL AT SECRET PARK Come join us Saturday, April 18th, for a celebration of salsa and bachata music and, of course, an evening of dancing at the super chill and fantabulous SECRET PARK! Nebraska Salsa Scene will be hosting this fun pop-up social dance event beginning at 9 pm with some awesome salsa, bachata, cha cha music & more to keep you dancing til 1:30 am. **SOCIAL DANCING: 9 pm - 1:30 am** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **$5 Cover for Dance Social** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Bar will be open and stocked! Join us for a True 100% Salseros & Bachateros Dance Night. 21+ 💃 This is the event you don't want to miss!!! Hosted by Secret Park and Nebraska Salsa Scene > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Website: http://www.nebraskasalsascene.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nebraskasalsa.scene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nebraskasalsascene/

Cha Cha originating in the late 1940’s in Cuba, as an offshoot of Mambo, can be considered the mother of modern day salsa. With a basic step similar to Mambo and a distinctive “triple” or shuffle step, the slower speed of cha cha allows dancers to learn more subtle yet complex ways of interacting with Latin music. Knowing Cha Cha also makes some of the best Latin Music (from Tito Puente in the Palladium Era to the 60’s Boogaloo Era) available to you as a dancer. Join us for this super fun and enticing latin dance with its infectious musical rhythm. We will be covering the traditional Club Style On2 Cha Cha from basic fundamentals to more advanced techniques. Never miss a chance to be on the dance floor when the DJ spins a Cha Cha song. Fun and learning is guaranteed. No partner required. Build your dance confidence and become a great dancer. Come and step in for your first class for only $40 with our 4 Week Progressive Course each Tuesday from 8pm - 9pm on April 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. \*\*\*Space is limited so YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER for the course using this Payment Link (below) or by visiting our website at nebraskasalsascene.com under CLASSES. DIRECT PAYMENT LINK: [REGISTER HERE](https://checkout.square.site/buy/EU45ZJGWX37GLZNZL7NTWXKZ) This dance class is part of a 4 week long course and each week is a building block to the next. For this reason we do not allow Drop-in students after the first class once the session has started. We look forward to seeing you there. Instructor: Diane Barry Call #402-290-9092 for further info or check out our page sites: Website: http://www.nebraskasalsascene.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nebraskasalsa.scene