NEBRASKA
Mnozil Brass March 1 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln Returning to Lincoln by popular demand, Austria’s brass ensemble Mnozil Brass will light up the Lied Center. They are known as one of the world’s top brass ensembles and are celebrating their 30th anniversary with a stop in Nebraska. Referred to as the “Monty Python of the music world” they combine impeccable programs with comedy. 402.472.4747
—liedcenter.org/event/mnozil-brass-1
Beetlejuice The Musical March 4-9 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln The hit comedy thriller movie from 1988 following Barbara and Adam Maitland and their life being recently deceased hits the Broadway stage with Beetlejuice The Musical. With music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect and book by Scott Brown and Anthony King, this show will be “SEEMINGLY GOOD FUN” according to a Variety review. 402.472.4747
—liedcenter.org/tickets/glenn-korff-broadway-series
Annie March 20-23 at the Lied Center for Performing arts in Lincoln The story of little orphan Annie everyone knows will come to the Lied Center stage. Generations of fans and theatergoers have come to see songs such as “Tomorrow,” “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile” performed on stage. A show for the whole family. 402.472.4747
—liedcenter.org/event/annie
Star Wars: Return of the Maestro March 28 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra will complete a trilogy of Star Wars concerts with the special program "Star Wars: Return of the Maestro." The program will feature music from iconic scores such as Ludwig Görranson’s "The Mandalorian," Michael Giacchino’s "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," as well as John Williams’ "Star Wars" trilogy. 402.472.4747
—liedcenter.org/event/star-wars-return-maestro
Alton Brown Live: Last Bite April 15 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln Famous foodie Alton Brown will celebrate and reflect on his decades in food media with “The Farewell Tour—Maybe?” Last Bite. His culinary live shows have sold out theaters across America since 2013. He will present some culinary hacks, sing comedic songs, and present a show that is incomparable. 402.472.4747
—liedcenter.org/event/alton-brown-live-last-bite
Neil Degrasse Tyson April 22 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln Renowned astrophysicist and author Neil Degrasse Tyson will come to the Lied center for Performing Arts for his Earth Day event. He will present on “The Cosmic Perspective,” educating the audience on what he declares to be emotionally potent. Tyson will also talk about the influence on our universe relating to climate change and how to be sustainable. 402.472.4747 —liedcenter.org/event/neil-degrasse-tyson
Sandhill Crane Tours Mar. 11 - Apr. 1 at North Platte Visitor Center Daytime bus tours, nighttime blind tours, and morning blind tours will be offered throughout the month of March to watch these beautiful birds settle temporarily back into their Nebraska habitat. This is just a stop on their journey into Canadian and Alaskan territory as they return to their breeding grounds from Southern states like Texas and Florida. 308.532.4729
—visitnorthplatte.com
Zenfest! Mar. 21-22 at Heartland Events Center Want to get your aura photographed or learn more about the world of astrology? This exposition brings in vendors from all over to learn about holistic practices and meet inspirational speakers in order to help you on your wellness journey. Many workshops throughout the day are free, and vendors will be selling beautiful crafts like crystal jewelry to carry Zenfest with you into everyday life. 308.657.8060
—grandisland.com
Theresa Payton “The Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation” Apr. 15 at North Platte Community Playhouse One of four speakers in the Town Hall Lecture Series, Payton has worked in the White House and various parts of the banking industry in joining the age of technology. Her lecture will focus on the ways AI can be a positive and helpful tool as it becomes more prevalent in workplaces across the world. 308.532.8559
—northplattecommunityplayhouse.com
IOWA
Iowa Home Expo March 7-9 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Jacobson Building The Iowa Home Expo allows guests to engage with industry experts from home fields, learn tips, tricks, and insights, and see top brands compared side-by-side every year. Anyone who is wanting to browse to renovate, decorate, or rebuild can come to the expo for valuable connections. Bring your visions to life with the Iowa Home Expo. 319.666.HOME
—iowahomeexpo.com/
Clarinda Spring Gun Show March 7-9 at the Page County Fair Grounds The Fair grounds will host the Clarinda Spring Gun Show, held by the Southwest Iowa Gun Show. 712.427.3696
—facebook.com/pagecountyfair
Homestead Vintage & Makers Market 2025 March 14-15 at the Waterloo Convention Center The Waterloo Convention Center will host many small business vendors selling their hand-crafted or vintage/antique items. Friday is geared more towards adults and Saturday includes more family activities for all ages. 319.509.7632
—homesteadvintagemakersmarket.com/
Faces of Siouxland Multicultural Fair March 30 at Sioux City Convention Center The Sioux City Convention Center hosts the day-long event as a celebration of the cultural diversity of the area. The fair will feature dancing, food, music, fashion shows, art, and more. The event is open to anyone and is free. It is run by the Sioux City Human Rights Commission. 712.279.4800
—siouxcityconventioncenter.com/
Winter Jam ’25 March 21 at Wells Fargo Arena The Wells Fargo Arena will host Skillet, Anne Wilson, KB, Colton Dixon, Newsong, Micah Tyler, and Zane Black for Winter Jam ’25 in Des Moines. This event is a faith-based concert run through JAM NATION. 515.564.8000
—iowaeventscenter.com/events/detail/winter-jam-25
the Book of Mormon April 30- May 1 Stephens Auditorium Ames The tour of this musical will be coming through Ames for one weekend. The show follows Mormon missionaries in Uganda as they attempt to convert the locals to Mormonism. 515.294.2479
–center.iastate.edu/
2025 Spring Fever Symposium April 5 at the Iowa Arboretum and Gardens The Iowa Arboretum and Gardens will host its largest educational event of the calendar year. This event will include speakers Kelly Norris, Lois Girton, Eric Foley, and Fatima Najar as they talk about proper plant and garden care, along with information about native plants. 515.795.3216
—iowaarboretum.org/event/ 2025-spring-fever-symposium/
KANSAS
Capital City Carnage Demo Derby 2025 February 28- March 1 in Landon Arena at Stormont Vail Events Center 395 drivers bring their cars to compete in this demolition derby for prizes up to $2,500 in individual events and $40,000 in the group event. These events will be full of noise, lights, and the skills necessary to send pieces of other cars through the air. 785.235.1986
—stormontvaileventscenter.com/p/facilities/landon-arena
Immersed: A Walk Inside Art Now until March 2 in Alice C. Sabatini Art Gallery at Topeka 7 Shawnee County Public Library This art show had been reimagined by the library staff: this library has converted their art collection from physical to digital, using the different medium to display the art in a new way. The animated clips of the paintings are meant to bring them to life and provide movement in a more direct way. 785.580.4400
—tscpl.org/articles/immersed-a-walk-inside-the-art
Defining Black Wichita: New Horizons, 1970s-Today Now - April 15th at the Kansas African American Museum The museum exhibit in the third part of a trilogy of exhibits about the Black community in Wichita over the last 55 years. The focus will be on the ways the Civil Rights Movement in the '60s opened windows of opportunity for black people to access Wichita in ways they previously were not allowed. 316.262.7651
–tkaamuseum.org/
Harlem Globe Trotters March 28 in Landon Arena at Stormont Vail Events Center The Harlem Globe Trotters stop in Topeka for their 2025 World Tour. The tour will feature “all-new, exciting challenges,” according to their website. The team was founded in 1926 and originally known as the Chicago Globe Trotters before moving to Harlem, giving the tour a rich history as the team approaches its 100th year. 785.235.1986
—stormontvaileventscenter.com/p/facilities/landon-arena
Waitress playing Now-March 29 at the Topeka Civil Theater The Main stage of the Topeka Civic Theater will be performing Waitress, a comedy musical about a young woman who is attempting to leave her small town and husband behind. The original Broadway musical debuted in 2016, and a live studio recording was made with singer Sara Bareilles in 2019. The Topeka Civil Theater is a dinner theater, so dinner and a show are rolled into one experience here for a hilarious and delicious evening. 785.357.5213
—topekacivictheatre.com/shows/waitress/
MISSOURI
KC Home and Flower Show February 28-March 2 at Bartle Hall The Yoderbilt Kansas City Home and Flower Show is a lawn and landscaping experience, featuring special events such as a stunt dog show, a quilting exhibit, and a Q & A with Jennifer Bertrand. This event has spaces and activities geared towards children as well, giving the whole family a fun-filled experience. 816.678.1200
–rjpromotions.com/home-page/shows/missouri-shows/kc-mo-home-show/
Bud Light Grand Parade March 1 in the Soulard Neighborhood Just a few days before Mardi Gras, the Bud Light Parade claims to be the biggest parade for the special day outside of New Orleans itself. The parade’s theme this year is “Cooking Up A Celebration” and will wind its way to the original Anheuser-Busch Brewery. 314.771.5110
—stlmardigras.org/events/bud-light-grand-parade
Silent Sky Mar. 7-8 at Liberty Center Based on a true story, this play follows astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, who’s discoveries led to the findings of galaxies outside of the Milky Way. Leavitt’s research in real life included the relationship between time and light of stars, as well as the magnitude of many stars. Experience her life and research brought to the stage in Sedalia, MO. 660.827.3228
—libertycentersedalia.com
The Quilts of Kay Beach Mar. 3-28 at Sue Ross Arts Center Come explore the intricacies of pattern, color, and story that are sewn into these unique quilt pieces. The Ellebracht Gallery inside Sue Ross Art Center will host these gorgeous blankets for only a short time, so make sure to plan your trip accordingly. 660.665.0500
—Kirksvillearts-sarc.org
Brantley Gilbert - The Tattoos Tour 2025 March 15 at the Cable Dahmer Arena The Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence will host Brantley Gilbert for the 9th stop on his tour for his 2024 album “Tattoos.” Additionally, the show will feature artists Black Cherry, Austin Snell, and Colt Ford. 816.442.6100
—cabledahmerarena.com/
Mary J Blige: The For My Fans Tour March 12 at Enterprise Center Nine-time Grammy winner Mary J. Blige returns to the stage with Ne-Yo and Mario. The hip-hop and soul fusion of Blige’s music spans decades, and Blige stated on her Instagram that the tour is a “reflection of [her] love and gratitude” for all the fans and support she has garnered over the years. Her most recent album, released last year, is titled “Gratitude.” 314.622.5400
—enterprisecenter.com/events/detail/mary-j-blige-1
Valhalla Blooms: A Vikings Spring Faire Apr. 12-13 at White Hart Renaissance Fair Grounds This faire will feature events for all ages to enjoy, such as traditional Viking music and combat demonstrations for their twentieth anniversary. Food and drink of the Viking variety will also be available, like fish, stew, and mead. Artisans will be coming to offer handcrafted goods like swords and jewelry, so there is truly something for everyone. Workshops for axe throwing and crafting are also offered to give fair-goers the variety of a Viking experience. 417.241.8088
—whitehartfaire.com
South Dakota
South Dakota Snow Mobile Trails Season Now - March 31 in SD State Parks With over 1,500 miles of snowmobile trails, there is plenty of exploration to be had throughout the various state parks. Out-of-state residents must purchase a temporary permit for their motorcycles, as well as a trail pass. These can be done online. 605.223.7660
—gfp.sd.gov/snowmobiling/
Spring Sioux Empire Arts & Crafts Show March 14-15 at the W. H. Lyons Fairgrounds This art show has traditionally been a winter show only, so the offering of this spring show is a new addition to their program. The weekend is geared toward the appreciation for craftsmanship and fun for the whole family. Over 200 vendors will be in attendance with their art and craftsmanship in tow, as well as several food trucks for a variety of meals. 605.332.6004
—blackincevents.com/spring-arts---crafts-show.html
58th Annual 2025 Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Show March 13-16 at Sioux Falls Arena & Convention Center Shows over this 4-day event will include a Camping Show, an Outdoor Equipment Show, a Family fun show, and more. Introductions to resorts, fishing boats, and RVs are all in store during this event. They are even featuring Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel! 605. 367.7288
—dennysanfordpremiercenter.com/event/sioux-empire-sportsmens-show/54/
St. Patrick's Day Celebration March 14-15 in Deadwood The city of Deadwood is putting on their St. Patrick’s Day celebration that includes a PubPort, parade, pub crawl, and parties in their historic downtown district. There is no sign-up or fees associated with participating in this 21+ event. They will also provide the Deadwood Trolley, a transportation option within city limits to get everyone safely to their next destinations. 800.344.8826
—deadwood.com/event/st-patricks-day-weekend/
Forks, Corks, and Kegs April 11-12 in Deadwood Deadwood puts on their food, wine, and beer festival for the 11th year in a row. This 21+ event takes visitors to various venues throughout the day before heading to the Grand Tasting. The Standard Festival Pass for the weekend includes all tastings, an event guide, trolley rides, and a commemorative glass. VIP tickets are also available. 800.344.8826
—deadwood.com/event/forks-corks-kegs/
This article originally appeared in the March/April 2025 issue of Omaha Magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.
