Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Anthem, a Tex-Mex Asian fusion restaurant, has opened at the corner of 12th and Howard in the Old Market. It offers menu highlights like tiger-style sticky ribs and Nom Nom noodle salad along with daily happy hour, weekend brunch and reverse happy hour on Friday and Saturday (hours may vary). KETV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Cinco de Mayo festival kicked off Friday in south Omaha to celebrate Latino culture & community. Attendees are encouraged to join in the festivities. WOWT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska baseball swept Minnesota by winning all three games — breaking the program record with 22 conference wins and rallying with key plays by Sanderson and Buck on Saturday. The team will begin the Big Ten Tournament Tuesday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. KETV
- ➤ Omaha baseball celebrated Senior Day on Saturday with a 13-8 win over South Dakota State (SDSU) at Tal Anderson Field. The Mavericks closed the regular season on a three-game winning streak and will face Northern Colorado on Wednesday at 6 p.m. CT in the Summit League tournament. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Omaha Track and Field wrapped its outdoor season at the Summit League Outdoor Championships on Saturday by finishing fourth in the 4x100 relay and fifth in the 4x400 relay at the track meet. Individual athletes also posted strong times in the triple jump and 400-meter dash to close the season. University of Nebraska Omaha
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The Callous Daoboys Concert
6-10 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — Tickets starting at $57 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by The Callous Daoboys in Omaha.
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The Casualties Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Slowdown — Tickets start at $54 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by The Casualties in Omaha.
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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Alan J Levine Theater Performing Arts Center JCC Omaha — Tickets available — Experience an enchanting Candlelight concert featuring the iconic scores of Hans Zimmer performed by the Listeso String Quartet.
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Middle America School Mental Health Conference
Day 1: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. & Day 2: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Hilton Omaha — Registration required — Engage with leading experts on mental health in schools and earn CE credits.
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Perler Bead Palooza
2-4 p.m. — La Vista Public Library — Parental participation required — Create colorful patterns and pixel art using beads in this fun, hands-on activity for ages 5 and up.
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Taste Of Omaha
5-11 p.m. — Heartland of America Park — Free entry — Experience a culinary adventure with a variety of restaurants and live entertainment for all tastes.
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Alpha Wolf Live Concert
5:30-6:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Tickets available — Experience the genre-defying sound of Alpha Wolf as they ignite the stage with heavy, crowd-engaging anthems.
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Lucy Darling Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Lucy Darling at the iconic Orpheum Theater.
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Disney's Mary Poppins Musical
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Omaha Community Playhouse — Tickets available at discounted prices — Enjoy the enchanting story of Mary Poppins brought to life in this delightful musical.
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Movies on the Green
7-9 p.m. — Granary Green — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly movie night under the stars with themed activities and local involvement.
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