🍷 Where to sip, stroll, and celebrate Valentine’s Day

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It’s one of those stretches of winter where your calendar fills up fast if you’re not careful. Snow sculptures are taking shape, museums feel extra inviting, and Valentine’s plans are popping up all over town, with a few treats mixed in for kids and doggos, too!

There’s a comfortable balance right now between cozy indoor stops and just enough reason to bundle up and head out. Take your time scrolling, there’s plenty here worth saving for later.

🌹 Elevated agave dates and artisanal shared bites

Clase Código has breathed fresh, sophisticated life into the Oak View district, trading traditional tropes for a sleek, high-design sanctuary. With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s the ideal landing spot for couples who prefer a side of craftsmanship with their romance.

The heart of the room is a massive, glowing bar dedicated to premium tequila, but the kitchen steals the show with a chef-driven menu that leans into fresh, scratch-made details.

Start with the tableside guacamole (prepared with a bit of theater right before your eyes) before diving into the Sky Surf & Turf for two. It’s the kind of neighborhood find that makes a local feel like they’ve stumbled upon a well-kept secret.

🍳 Lovely pans and professional techniques

Since Shirley Collins first opened her doors in 1972, Sur La Table has championed the idea that life is better when we invite people over to eat.

The Omaha location feels like an extension of that original kitchen, filled with gleaming cookware and shelves of colorful linens. This February, the space is buzzing with preparations for Lunar New Year broths and elegant vanilla custard desserts.

On Valentine’s Day, you can book a 1 p.m. class to learn the delicate art of piping royal icing onto heart-shaped cookies. It is a lovely way to pick up a few professional secrets while stocking up on kitchen essentials.

📱 A New Way for Students to Learn Health

The Gist: UNMC and UNO teamed up to launch Zoodemic, a free mobile game designed for middle and high schoolers. The app lets players navigate infectious disease outbreaks, teaching them about hygiene and prevention through fast paced gameplay. Local experts created the game to make complex science feel like an adventure.

Why It Matters It gives our local youth a fun, interactive way to understand how to stay safe around animals and protect their own health. Zoodemic is available now for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

🚔 New Home for Omaha State Patrol

The Gist: The Nebraska State Patrol has officially moved its Troop A headquarters to a new facility at 7200 World Communications Drive. After five decades at their previous location, troopers and investigators are now working together under one roof. The site near North 72nd Street houses all operations, including patrol, investigations, and the state’s busiest fingerprinting hub.

Why It Matters The new office provides a much larger and more comfortable space for the thousands of neighbors who visit each year for required fingerprinting services.

At nearly seven years old, Letty is a loyal companion for a quiet home

A soulful mixed breed who has become a fixture at the shelter since last September. She weighs 67 pounds and carries herself with quiet confidence and a genuine love for play.

While she is food motivated and enjoys her daily walks, she thrives best in a patient, adult-only home where her need for training is embraced. She may enjoy a canine sibling with a proper introduction. Letty is available for a $75.00 adoption fee.

To learn more about this adorable girl,

❄️ Snow Sculpting Championships | Heartwood Preserve | Omaha | 02/13-02/15 | More
Watch professional teams transform massive snow blocks into frozen works of art.

🐶 Pup Cup Showdown | Omaha Children's Museum | Omaha | 02/13-02/15 | More
Meet-and-greet weekend featuring beloved animated heroic hounds and family activities.

❤️ Joslyn HEART Museum Day | Joslyn Art Museum | Omaha | 02/14 | More 
Stroll the galleries and leave paper hearts near your favorite artworks.

🐾 Valentine's Day Pawty | Omaha Dog Bar | Omaha | 02/14 | More 
Mini photoshoots for a social date with your four-legged love.

🍲 Valentine’s Day Soupstravaganza | Block 16 | Omaha | 02/14 | More 
Indulgent soup flights and triple-decker grilled cheese in a cozy, casual atmosphere.

🏐 Presidents' Day Classic | CHI Health Center | Omaha | 02/14-02/16 | More 
Youth volleyball tournament featuring competitive matches from top regional athletes.

🤸 Open Gym Day | Metro Stars Gymnastics Maple | Omaha | 02/16 | More 
Supervised play featuring trampolines and foundational gymnastics skill-building.

✨ Supernovas Visit Storytime | Millard Branch OPL | Omaha | 02/17 | More 
Read volleyball stories and practice your skills with professional team members.

🎭 Mardi Gras Celebration | Lauritzen Gardens | Omaha | 02/17 | More 
Family-friendly New Orleans spirit with live music, colorful beads, and garden charm.

⚡ Pokémon Trading Day | Learning Express | Omaha | 02/19 | More 
Trade cards and learn to battle in a fun, trainer-filled social environment.

🎸 No Resolve: The Unleashed Tour | The Waiting Room | Omaha | 02/13 | More
Modern rock with powerful vocals and intense, driving stadium-ready energy.

✨ Tease-O-Rama: Classic Striptease | The Reading Room | Omaha | 02/13 | More
Vintage glamour featuring traditional burlesque artistry and alluring stage performances.

🍲 Valentine's Day Dinner | Lauritzen Gardens | Omaha | 02/13-02/14 | More 
Multi-course experience nestled within the candlelit beauty of the floral conservatory!

🎭 Hair: The Musical | Omaha Community Playhouse | Omaha | 02/13-03/22 | More
Bold, iconic tribal rock musical celebrating 1960s counterculture and the spirit of love.

🎷 If Love Had a Soundtrack | Level Event Center | Omaha | 02/14 | More 
Live saxophone and deep house grooves creating a romantic, dance-heavy late-night vibe.

✨ The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night | Slowdown | Omaha | 02/14 | More 
Shake it off through TS iconic Eras at this enchanting dance party.

🧛 Love Bites Ball: 2026 | Oak View Mall | Omaha | 02/14 | More 
Sensual masquerade featuring a costume contest, dancing, and specialty "vampiric" drinks!

🎭 A Beautiful Noise | Orpheum Theater | Omaha | until 02/15 | More 
Dazzling Broadway musical celebrating the legendary life and hits of Neil Diamond.

🍕 President’s Day Pizza Gathering | Brick Oven | Omaha | 02/16 | More 
Plant-based social featuring artisanal wood-fired pies and lively local community talk!

🎨 Green Book Sites Talk | The Durham Museum | Omaha | 02/19 | More 
Presentation on local sites of historical significance for Black motorists in Nebraska.