Kids, Cats, and Country Music—It's a Playful Weekend
Apr 26, 2018 10:05AM ● By Tara Spencer
Pick of the (next) Week—Monday, April 30: Keep the weekend going by attending the May/June Magazine Launch Party for Omaha/Encounter magazines at the Joslyn Art Museum from 5-7 p.m. next Monday evening. This free event includes admission to Ed Ruscha’s exhibition Word/Play: Prints, Photographs, and Paintings (normally $10) and brief performances by Edem Soul Music and Miwi La Lupa, both featured in the magazines. Pick up free copies of the latest issues and grab some tasty hot dog and sausage samples provided by featured restaurants. Please RSVP here so we can make sure we have enough to go around!
Thursday, April 26: Why not start and end your weekend at Joslyn Art Museum? The Kent Bellows Mentoring Program is having a free showcase tonight at the museum’s Witherspoon Concert Hall. The KBMP Teen Salon features original music, fashion, and animations by local teens. This is a great opportunity for them to connect with a live audience, so help them enjoy this experience by checking out this free, open-to-the-public event. Get more information on the program here.
Friday, April 27: If you’d like to have a great time while supporting a great cause, the CockTAILS & Cats fundraiser for Felius cat café should be a part of your weekend plans. There will be drinks, snacks, music, and giveaways, all to help raise money for their opening. Felius’ aim is to bring people and cats together through interaction and adoption, hopefully drastically reducing euthanasia rates for the animals here in Omaha. Find out more about the organization and get your tickets for this event here.
Friday, April 27 to Sunday, April 29: Ready for an adventure? PretzCon Pieces of Eight! is a tabletop game convention happening at Ralston Arena this weekend. Whether you’re into D&D or Apples to Apples, there’s bound to be a level of play for you. With vendors, tournaments, and a prize raffle, there’s plenty to get amped up about at this convention. To learn more and decide on your campaign strategy, get in on the action here.
Saturday, April 28: Think country music can’t have a punk attitude? Think again. Lavender Country was the first-known gay-themed album in country music history. While it proved too much for the music world of the 1970s to handle, Lavender Country has had a resurgence of interest since its self-titled album was reissued in 2014. Don’t miss Patrick Haggerty singing his songs of life this Saturday at Brothers Lounge. Learn more here.
