Let’s explore social events in Omaha, NE happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Omaha where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Omaha
Exploring AI in Survey Research and Conversational Technology
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Gallup
Register and join us for our next AI Omaha meetup, where we’ll dive into two cutting-edge applications of AI: 1) text analytics in survey research and 2) AI-powered phone calls.
Our expert speakers from Gallup will share real-world insights, lessons learned, and the latest advancements in these rapidly evolving fields.
**Featured Talks:**
· **Beyond the Numbers: AI-Powered Text Analytics in Sur(…)
The Makery
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: The Makery
Let’s try another craft based activity. They have many crafts to chose from rangingfrom $35 – 50.(…)
KIRTAN with Jason Adams
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ Where: Unity of Omaha
KIRTAN WITH JASON ADAMS
Raise your voice and spirit through sacred chant, creating harmony and joy as a community.
Kirtan is known as Bhakti Yoga, or yoga of devotion. By singing and repeating sacred Sanskrit mantras, we can open ourselves up to the divine and invite in their blessings. As an aspect of yoga, it is an active form of meditation, by singing together in community.
Join us for an eve(…)
Kaffeeklatsch at Hardy Coffee
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Hardy Coffee Co.
Join us for coffee and German conversation at Hardy Coffee at the Highlander.(…)
Nebraska’s Largest Comedy Open Mic
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre
We host Nebraska’s largest Comedy Open Mic every week for good reasons. We have a great stage and a great audience! There is probably no better stage in the wqorld to try standup for your first time. If you tell our crowd it is your first time, you will get a huge, supportive applause! Each comedian also gets no more than 4 minutes, so if someone is rough you can go grab a drink and be back in tim(…)
Dinner at Okra African Grill!
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Okra African Grill
Most of their items are plant-based. Okra has three vegan specialty entrees, as well as dozens of dishes you can make by building your own bowl.
Their website: https://okraafricangrill.com/
(No need to RSVP if you can’t join us.)
Omaha Forks Over Knives is a lively group celebrating the health benefits of a whole-foods, plant-based, no-oil diet. Each of us is in a different place with foods we (…)
Artist Trading Cards
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Soul Creates Art Studio
Artist Trading Cards (ATC’s) Monthly group. We’ve changed this from a class to a regular group. Come join us in making “masterpieces” in miniature. There is an exchange artists and art friends do with each other. Collecting individual 2″x3″ works like my brother used to do with baseball cards :). We will begin an exchange within our own art community. However, there are national and international (…)
Law of Attraction meeting
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: W Clarke Swanson Library
The universe is constantly expanding. How do we experience this expansion in our daily lives? We read from chapters 15 and 16 in “Ask and It Is Given” book by Esther and Jerry Hicks. Though recommended, you are not required to buy the book. Read ahead if you like. All backgrounds are welcome! We always entertain a lively discussion. Newcomers welcome! See you there!(…)
Why Not Speak
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Online Meeting
We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.(…)
Omaha Toastmasters Club 229
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ Where: Dundee Presbyterian Church
Come play with the oldest Toastmasters club in the Midwest! In additional to prepared speeches, impromptu speeches (table topics), and evaluations, we have fun with a word of the day, joke master, and thought of the day. Come join us!
6:00-6:15pm: Gathering/Social time
6:15-7:25pm: Meeting
7:25-7:35pm: Wrap-up/closing announcements
*All times in US Central Time*(…)
Beginner Salsa (On2) – 4 Week Progressive Course
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Nebraska Salsa Scene
CLASS IS FULL & CLOSED.
This is a class for the true beginner to dancing Salsa On2. NY Style Mambo (On2) is one of the more popular salsa styles all over the world and very easy to learn. We will be explaining the very important basic fundamentals to get you started on the dance floor. Fun and learning is guaranteed. No partner required. Meet some amazing people, energize your body and become a gr(…)
Thich Nhat Hanh Book Study
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: The Yoga Path
The Honey Locust Sangha meets on the second Saturday of every month for a Thich Nhat Hanh book study. The group will gather to spend an hour and a half studying the writings of Zen Monk and Author Thich Nhat Hanh. Contact **Mike McMahon @ 402-354-4020** for meeting information.(…)
Their First improv Show!
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre
Check out the latest group of improvisers as many of them perform their first improv show ever! While these tend to be full of friends, family, and other improvisers, they are truly fun shows to watch even for strangers just looking for something fun to watch on a Thursday night!
Tickets are $5 online and $8 at the door.(…)
Go on the Go – First Mondays
◦ When: Monday, Mar 3rd
◦ Where: The Mill on Leavenworth
Let’s play Go!(…)
First Monday – Go on the Go (this month at the MIll)
◦ When: Monday, Mar 3rd
◦ Where: The Mill on Leavenworth
**Come Play Go.** The first Monday of each month, we will play Go at different places around town. Hopefully, we’ll find some new Go players – either people who already know how to play, but didn’t know that we existed, or some newbies. **Have some new place in mind? Let us know!**(…)
Backline’s Best
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre
Looking to see the best improv in Omaha on a Friday night? This is where to watch it!
Start your night off with laughter as we showcase Omaha’s finest improvised acts. These stellar teams only have limited 4-month runs, so catch them lighting up our stage before they rotate out!
Recognized as a premier training hub for improv in the heart of America, The Backline invites you to experience the ma(…)
Wednesday Go at the Omaha Music Conservatory – use west entrance
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Myrtle and Cypress
Let’s play Go! Beginners and Kids Welcome.(…)
Closing Night Debut
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre
Everyone loves musicals, but they take so much time time to rehearse, cast, build a set, and more… or do they? In Closing Night Debut you will see a brand new musical, made up completely on the spot, just for you! Come watch the magic of improvised music, where we take suggestions from our audience to create an a whole Broadway show off the top of our heads! Hosted by two time OEAA award winning(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Omaha, you can try out Omaha.com, Visitomaha.com, or Omahamagazine.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Omaha, Nebraska
Global Women’s Forum
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: The Garden Theater
Hey ladies, get ready to be inspired and empowered at the Global Women’s Forum, where we celebrate and empower women and girls.
Stand Up for Girls – 50th Anniversary Fundraiser
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Holland Center
An entertaining fundraiser featuring stand-up comedy, poetry, performances from the girls of Girls Inc., and Broadway performer Aneesa Folds
Sing Omaha presents: GUITAR HERO
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Slowdown
Join Sing Omaha’s adult choirs for a concert unlike any other! Rock music you know and love sung by choirs backed by a live band!
Meet Darryl Cheng of @houseplantjournal
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Mulhall’s
Join us for a special talk and book-signing with houseplant expert Darryl Cheng of House Plant Journal.
Raising Hail Tour 2025 – Omaha, NE
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ Where: Courtyard Omaha Bellevue at Beardmore Event Center
Get ready for another exciting year of storm season insights at the Raising Hail Tour 2025, hosted by HailTrace!
2025 Ignite Women In Business Conference
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ Where: Scott Conference Center
Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and connected at the 2025 Ignite Women In Business Conference!
Lenten Day of Reflection -The Shroud of Turin – Faith, Science, Conversion
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: St. John Paul II Newman Center
For Physicians, Clergy, Health Care Professionals, Medical Students and Undergraduate Students studying for Health Care Professions
No Longer Enslaved Conference
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: 1118 Howard St
It is for freedom that Christ set us free! We can declare with boldness that we are NO LONGER ENSLAVED
Kairos Leadership Collective’s Mix ‘n Mingle event!
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ Where: Omaha Conservatory of Music
Join us for an empowering evening at the Kairos Leadership Collective’s Mix ‘n Mingle event!
The Great Dad Joke Off
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Shriners Temple
Get ready for a night of hilarious dad jokes and puns at The Great Dad Joke Off – it’s gonna be a laugh riot!
Unbound: A Night of Defiance and Dance
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Edge of the Universe Cafe
Get ready to break free from the your daily haze through the aerial dance at “Unbound: A Night of Dance & Defiance”!
OMAHA – QUICKBOOKS 1 DAY CLASS
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Nebraska Enterprise Fund
Navigating QuickBooks can be a game-changer for your business. •Expertise You Can Trust, we’re here to guide you every step of the way!
Elegant Ladies: Unapologetic Black Dress Affair
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: 7575 Crown Point Ave
Ladies, get ready to slay in your black dresses and own the night with confidence at our Elegant Ladies: Unapologetic Black Dress Affair!
Emo Nite Dance Party and Drag Show
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: The Church / Art House
Join us at the Church Art House March 8th for a night of entertainment featuring some of Omaha’s best Drag entertainers and local artists!
Eternal Echoes: Past Life Psychic Readings
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Dream Weavers Intuitive Life Learning
Receive fascinating past life information and learn about reincarnation with acclaimed psychic and #1 best-selling author, Andy Myers.
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◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Edge of the Universe Cafe
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CommonScents Candle Pouring Workshop at The Bubbly Tart
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: The Bubbly Tart
Come join us at The Bubbly Tart for a fun and hands-on Candle Pouring Workshop!
Council Bluffs Leadership Secrets: Delegation Skills for Busy Leaders – Why & How
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ Where: Council Bluffs
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
Heartland Strength Technique Series 2025
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ Where: 8944 H St
Get ready to unleash your inner strength and master the art of Olympic Weightlifting at Heartland Strength!