Virtual At Home Fun For Omaha, NE
If you are looking for different activities to fill your days indoors (thanks, social distancing), you are in the right place! Many local businesses throughout the Omaha, NE area are featuring online activities for individuals and families to participate in from the comfort of their own home.
We have a list of all the virtual fun happening over the next week below for you to check out!
What: Virtual Asian Highlands Backstage Experience at Omaha’s Zoo
When: May 28th | 12:00pm
Website: http://www.omahazoo.com/virtual-clases
*This virtual journey explores the grasslands of Northern India and the mountains of the Himalayas. Guests will see animals like snow leopards, sloth bears, red pandas, Indian rhinos and more!
What: Liv Schulman: The Goberment
When: May 28th
Website: http://bemiscenter.org/gobernment
*This virtual chat features Liv Schulman (artist) and Sylvie Fortin (exhibition curator). You can download the Gallery Guide for the event in the link above.
What: Sara Evans Live
When: May 29th | 7:00pm
Website: https://ticketomaha.com/Productions/sara-evans
*Omaha Performing Arts presents country star Sara Evans straight to your screen! Sara will perform a mix of new music and old favorites and even answer questions live.
What: Art Adventures: Animal Mix-Up
When: May 29th | 10:30am-11:00am
Website: https://www.joslyn.org/education/classes/art-adventures/
*Join this virtual class where you will learn to draw and paint animals that can be found in artwork located throughout the Joslyn Museum. The website above has a list of materials you will need, and free kits are available for pick-up each Thursday at 9am (while supplies last).
What: Virtual Elephant Backstage Experience at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
When: May 30th | 1:30pm
Website: http://www.omahazoo.com/virtual-clases
*This event features an exclusive look and behind the scenes footage of the charming herd of African elephants at the Zoo. Participants will hear from the staff that cares for the animals and will be given a tour the barn.
What: Live on the Stream: Matthew Whitaker
When: May 30th | 6:00 – 7:00pm
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1916106062021213/
*Omaha Performing Arts presents the super-talented pianist Matthew Whitaker! Known for mixing old-school jazz with new school sounds, you won’t want to miss this 18-year-old musical prodigy.
What: Virtual Gorilla Backstage Experience at Omaha’s Zoo
When: May 31st | 12:00pm
Website: http://www.omahazoo.com/virtual-clases
*This virtual behind the scenes tour features the gorillas that call the three-acre Hubbard Gorilla Valley home. Participants will hear from the staff that train and care for these incredible gorillas.
What: Virtual Fontenelle Nature Camp: Week 1
When: June 1st – June 5th | 10:00am & 2:00pm
Website: https://fontenelleforest.org/camps/
*Join the week-long Fontenelle Nature Camp that will feature two daily Zoom meetings, ideas for spending time outdoors, green space exploration and much more! The camp will provide engaging and fun nature-themed adventures geared towards fostering and developing life skills and a love for the natural world.
What: Virtual Art Camp: Drawing Together
When: June 1st – June 5th
Website: https://www.joslyn.org/education/classes/art-camps/
*This daily Zoom camp will teach participants new art skills that are inspired by the shapes, values and lines that are found all throughout the galleries in the Joslyn Museum.
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