Things to do: Activities and events in the Omaha metro, July 11-13

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here’s a list of activities and events coming up in the Omaha metro this weekend.

Wicked fans, you’re in luck. There will be a showing of “Wicked” on the big screen at Turner Park in Midtown on Friday. The movie is free and open to the public, with the park opening at 5 p.m. and the show starting at dusk. Blankets, lawn chairs, and leashed pets are welcome at the event. Movie-goers are encouraged to try out the dining options in Midtown or bring it to the park for a picnic. UPDATE: Organizers said Friday afternoon that this event has been postponed due to weather and lawn conditions. They expect to announce a new date for the screening “soon.”

On Saturday, there will be a Veteran Suicide Awareness Benefit Concert at GI Forum at 2002 N Street. The event will go from 1-8 p.m. Participants are asked to bring lawn chairs. Burgers, brats, libations, and soda will be available for purchase. Bands include: the Fight Dirties, Jorge Nilla, Joe Cabral and his All-Star Band, Monkey Funk, Fortitude Rangers, Connor Dowling, and the Bubba Hoteps.

Omaha’s main pride events are happening on Saturday. Head over to the Omaha Pride Parade from 9:30 a.m. until noon Saturday in the Capitol District. Directly after the parade, the party will move to the CHI Health Center for a festival. Heartland Pride will also have a Youth Pride event celebrating and empowering LGBTQ+ youth in the community and “fostering an inclusive future.” The kid-friendly event is set for 5-10 p.m. Saturday at CHI Health Center.

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Traffic Alert: 89.7 The River is hosting a live concert for their 30th anniversary at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park on Saturday. At the same time, Harrah’s Casino will be hosting a live concert at the Stir Cove. Get a closer look at our First Alert 6 Traffic report for more information.

FREE EVENTS

• The Moore Brothers Band at Gene Leahy Mall as part of the Summer Concert Series, 6 p.m. Friday
• Concert at Heartwood Park featuring award-winning Blues musician Héctor Anchondo, 6 p.m. Friday
• Bellevue Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Washington Park
• Family Night at the Union for Contemporary Art, 5 p.m. Friday
• Made in the Plains exhibit at the Joslyn Museum, Friday through Sunday
• VendorFest at the Eleventh Street Promenade, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
• Melanin Market at Millwork Commons, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
• 2nd Saturday event in Blackstone, live music begins at 3 p.m. Saturday
• Enjoli & Timeless at Miller Park as part of concert series, 7:30 p.m. Saturday
• Concert at Heartwood Park featuring local band Whiskey River,7 p.m. Saturday
• Florence Mill Farmers Market, Sunday
• The Omaha Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the Old Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in Aksarben Village

OTHER HAPPENINGS

• Animation Academy at the Durham Museum, Friday through Sunday
• Comedian Craig Robinson at the Omaha Funny Bone, Friday through Sunday
• Brunch in Blackstone event, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
• Jazz trombonist Marcus Lewis at North Omaha Music and Arts venue, 7 p.m. Saturday
• Dundee Vintage Market at Albany and Avers, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday

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