Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of July.
Good morning, Omaha.
Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors is on display at Lauritzen Gardens through Sept.
7 — admission is paid unless you are a member who gains free entry.
Omaha Bike Week returns from July 17-25 at Oak View Mall to bring motorcycle enthusiasts, families and vendors together for live entertainment and a showcase of motorcycles, parts, accessories, apparel, food and unique merchandise.
Admission is free.
The Omaha Gaming Convention, organized by Our Family Plays Games + The Board Game Wagon, runs Friday through Sunday at Even Hotel downtown and gives board game enthusiasts a chance to connect locally.
The Omaha Inland Port Authority received a $30M state grant to plan an innovation district in North Omaha.
The project will offer housing, jobs and research at a creative construction campus.
The University of Nebraska president, Dr. Jeffery Gold, responded Friday to Gov. Jim Pillen's memo (calling for a 5% spending cut) starting July 1 that will cut over $36M from the system’s budget and may affect teaching and research as the university works with the governor to meet its obligations.
Construction has begun on Attivo Trail Omaha, a 4-story, 165-unit residential building for those aged 55+ in the Avenue One Good Life District at 188th and Burke Street — featuring one- and two-bedroom apartments, an indoor pool, spa, and basement parking garage.
The Commercial Real Estate Summit announced that Ember Grummons, Deb Graeve-Morrison, Doug Nodgaard and Mike Moylan will be inducted into the Omaha Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame on Aug.
21 at CHI Health Center Omaha.
Jordan Larson came out of retirement and will play professional volleyball for at least one more season with LOVB Nebraska after speaking at a block party in Lincoln on Friday.
Jeff Rosenstock with Good Luck
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Slowdown — Tickets available — Experience an indie rock night with Jeff Rosenstock and Good Luck.
Arsenal FC Soccer Camp
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Omaha Sports Complex — Registration required — Enhance your soccer skills with training from Arsenal coaches at this official camp.
ON Brand 2026 Conference
8 AM - 3:30 PM — Mike & Josie Harper Center — $175 Professional Registration — Engage in workshops and keynotes exploring the latest branding trends and community storytelling.
Backline's Best
7-8:30 p.m. — The Backline Comedy Theatre — Free for students and alumni — Enjoy Omaha's finest improv acts with a rotating lineup every month.
Omaha Girls Rock Amplify Showcase
1-7 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Celebrate the talent of youth bands as they perform original songs after a week of music-making.
The Black Keys Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Astro — Cost info unavailable — Experience the electrifying blues-rock sounds of Grammy-winning duo The Black Keys with fan-favorite hits.
Youth Talent Show Finals
Doors at 5:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Free entry — Witness the top young talents in performing arts showcase their skills in an exciting final showdown.
Mike Thomas Band Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $15 — Experience the raw storytelling of Americana fused with country grooves from Mike Thomas.
Nordic Soundscapes with ííS
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Joslyn Castle & Gardens — Free entry — Experience a blend of Nordic folk melodies and soundscapes with Eric Higgins and Marie Sønderskov.
Matt Geiler Improvised Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Backline Comedy Theatre — Free for students/alumni — Enjoy a fast-paced, interactive concert where audience suggestions fuel hilarious songs and jams.
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