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SUMMARY:External Book Club
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URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/external-book-club-10/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Private Event
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URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/private-event-9/
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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SUMMARY:Books on the Rocks Festival
DESCRIPTION:A sip and shop extravaganza featuring local authors and vendors! \n\nBuy tickets here. \n\nStay up to date by following the Books on the Rocks IG.
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/books-on-the-rocks-festival/
LOCATION:The Reading Room\, 1505 Farnam St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fiction and Flow: A Hula-Hoop Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person for a super fun and chill session where creativity meets movement! Whether you’re a total newbie or a hoop pro\, this workshop is all about finding your flow and having a blast with the hula hoop. Come spin\, laugh\, and make new friends in a relaxed vibe. Don’t miss out on this cool chance to mix fiction storytelling with some flashy hoop tricks!
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/fiction-and-flow-a-hula-hoop-workshop/
LOCATION:The Reading Room\, 1505 Farnam St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stand-Up Friday Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Buy tickets here.\n\n\nThe Reading Room is a gathering place that welcomes creativity and community\, for this show we hope to bring loads of laughter into an already great Omaha space! \nFeaturing: \nThea L. Anderson\nThea does standup\, characters\, and musical comedy about religion\, recovery\, and being a theatre kid in an office job. \nPete Sakaris\nBorn with Cerebral Palsy\, Pete Sakaris is an Omaha\, Nebraska based comedian who has overcome many an obstacle in life. From surgeries\, to bullying to just plain not understanding the world that he was prematurely born into. He uses his presence on stage\, and navigation of this curious and turbulent maelstrom called life to show people that they can achieve anything\, follow their dreams and be successful\, regardless of their limitations or disabilities.\n\nBob Gurnett\nBob Gurnett is a comedian originally from Omaha\, Nebraska\, now based in Brooklyn. His act blends stand-up with award-winning storytelling to create an experience that is candid\, sincere\, engaging\, but above all\, hilarious. Bob is a 3 time Moth StorySlam champion and his solo show about finding his best friend\, Forever Young\, just completed its sold out premier in Brooklyn. Bob would love to be your new best friend. \nJonah Nigh\nJonah Nigh\, whom Instinct Magazine exclaimed is “armed with razor-sharp wit\, an infectious stage presence\, and a fearless approach to storytelling\,” has appeared in a variety of roles for NBC (“Baking It\,” produced by Amy Poehler and hosted by Maya Rudolph and Andy Samberg)\, Peacock\, CBS\, Don’t Tell Comedy\, NYC Pride March\, among other outlets. He has opened for Robby Hoffman and Natasha Leggero\, and he was recently filmed for the comedy series “Behind the Comedian” which will air on Amazon Prime. He was awarded second place in the 2025 US Comedy Contest (Los Angeles) and 2024 Next Best Comic competition (Canada); third place in the 2025 Comedy Mob Festival at Rodney’s (NYC); and he was a finalist in the 2025 NY Queer Comedy Festival and 2024 Portland Comedy Film Festival. He has appeared in commercial campaigns for Chevy\, Bose\, and other national brands. A former opera singer\, Jonah was born in San Francisco and grew up in Minnesota and Washington\, D.C.\n\nFestival Headliner Carter Deems!\nCarter Deems is a standup comic from Atlanta\, Georgia.  He was a cast member on the MTV show Wild ‘N Out and a writer on the TBS show Drop The Mic.  He was also a writer on the Emmy nominated series Epic Rap Battles of History.  In 2025\, Carter won the Atlanta’s Funniest Competition at the Helium Comedy Club.  Carter has also made appearances on CNN\, Funny Or Die\, NPR\, Bravo TV and Snoop Dogg’s Gladiator School. \n_______________________________________________________________________ \n\n\nNo need to print tickets – just give your name at the door.\nNo Drink Minimum.\n18+\nParking available on the street (metered until 9pm).\nPlease arrive no later than 5 minutes prior to showtime. Seats are guaranteed until that time. Tickets may be released for resale at that time\, no refunds will be given.\nTickets are non-refundable. If you can’t attend\, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to another guest.
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/stand-up-friday-showcase/
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SUMMARY:Private Event
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URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/private-event-8/
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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SUMMARY:External Book Club
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URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/external-book-club-9/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Live Music: Jon Miller
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URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/live-music-jon-miller/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:External Book Club
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URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/external-book-club-8/
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SUMMARY:Private Event
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URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/private-event-7/
LOCATION:The Reading Room\, 1505 Farnam St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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SUMMARY:Caffeine Crawl
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URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/caffeine-crawl/
LOCATION:The Reading Room\, 1505 Farnam St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Store Closing at 8 pm
DESCRIPTION:Private event
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/store-closing-at-8-pm/
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SUMMARY:Author Karolyn Kearney: Reading\, Signing and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Karolyn Kearney is a traditionally published author with Lawley Publishing. She writes write humorous short story collections for adults\, which include: Ralph the Real Estate Guy and Good Responsible People. Both collections are humorous\, character-driven\, and centered on regular people in surprising\, awkward\, and messy situations. \nYou can learn more here: authorkarolynkearney.com
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/author-karolyn-kearney-reading-signing-and-qa/
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SUMMARY:Little R&R Book Club
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URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/little-rr-book-club-2/
LOCATION:The Reading Room\, 1505 Farnam St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night - Special One-Year Anniversary!
DESCRIPTION:You don’t want to miss this trivia night! The Reading Room is celebrating our one-year anniversary with a special night of fun facts and even better prizes (which means the stakes are higher).\n\nTopics this time will focus a lot on local businesses and other local facts:– Omaha history and folklore– The Reading Room facts. (Brush up on your Reading Room history.)– Facts about nearby local businesses\, including The Next Chapter\, Nodest\, Anna’s Place\, Mercury\, Orpheum\, and others.\n\nAnd of course the prizes to match!\nGift cards ranging from $10-$30 to some of your favorite local spots including Mercury\, The Next Chapter\, Nodest\, Block 16 and more!\nSo brush up on your local knowledge and be prepared. It’ll be tougher than any of our previous trivia nights – but also more to win!\nPlay solo or in groups up to 6 people.\n\nTrivia starts at 6:30. Arrive around 6 to get a good spot before all the seats fill up.
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/trivia-night-special-one-year-anniversary/
LOCATION:The Reading Room\, 1505 Farnam St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T100000
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SUMMARY:Private Event (10a-2:30p)
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URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/private-event-10a-230p/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T200000
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CREATED:20260611T171825Z
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SUMMARY:Write Out Loud Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:6-8 pm
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/write-out-loud-writers-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T220000
DTSTAMP:20260701T170802Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating our one-year anniversary all month long! \nKicking it off is our first Friday Open Mic Poetry Night featuring Esman R.C.! \nEsman R.C. is a slam poet based in Lincoln\, Nebraska. He has been writing poetry for over a year\, and has over a decade of experience in the arts. In addition to being a full time band teacher\, he coaches speech and is a sponsor for a slam club for youth in Lincoln. His work depicts a variety of personal and societal topics at the intersection and social justice and representation.\n\nThe event is free and open to the public. Anyone is welcome to come and support and even present some of their own work. See you soon!
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/open-mic-poetry-night-6/
LOCATION:The Reading Room\, 1505 Farnam St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T011523Z
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SUMMARY:External Book Club Reservation
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URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/external-book-club-reservation-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T100000
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UID:2586-1782554400-1782561600@readingroomomaha.com
SUMMARY:External Book Club Reservation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/external-book-club-reservation-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T210000
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UID:2584-1782414000-1782421200@readingroomomaha.com
SUMMARY:External Book Club Reservation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/external-book-club-reservation-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T203000
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CREATED:20260523T011253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T152241Z
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SUMMARY:Little R&R Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Discuss Metal Slinger book 1.
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/little-rr-book-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T220000
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CREATED:20260615T152331Z
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SUMMARY:Private Event - Closed All Day
DESCRIPTION:Store closed all day Wednesday 6/17. Back to normal hours on 6/18 (10a-10p)
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/private-event-closed-all-day/
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SUMMARY:Private Event - Store Closed
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URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/external-book-club-reservation-11/
LOCATION:The Reading Room\, 1505 Farnam St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T011055Z
CREATED:20260523T011055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T011055Z
UID:2578-1781348400-1781355600@readingroomomaha.com
SUMMARY:External Book Club Reservation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/external-book-club-reservation-10/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T220000
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CREATED:20260523T011022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T171629Z
UID:2576-1781287200-1781301600@readingroomomaha.com
SUMMARY:Private Event - Store closed
DESCRIPTION:Store closed for private event from 6-10 p.m. Back to regular hours next day.
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/private-event-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T203000
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CREATED:20260523T010859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T131356Z
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Topics this month: \n\nFather’s in Literature\nPride Month and LGBTQ+ Literature\nSummer Reading\nJuneteenth and Refugee Stories\nand more!\n\nPrizes for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd places. Free to play. Come solo or with a group up to 6.
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/trivia-night-2/
LOCATION:The Reading Room\, 1505 Farnam St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trivia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T010720Z
CREATED:20260523T010720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T010720Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION:Open to the public. Anyone is welcome to attend and/or present their work. \nStarts at 6:30 p.m. Goes until performances conclude. \nCome support the Omaha poetry community!
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/open-mic-poetry-night-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T010523Z
CREATED:20260523T010523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T010523Z
UID:2568-1780664400-1780677000@readingroomomaha.com
SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:Store closed for private event. 1-4 pm. Reopens at 4:30 pm
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/private-event-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T010431Z
CREATED:20260523T010431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T010431Z
UID:2566-1780338600-1780345800@readingroomomaha.com
SUMMARY:External Book Club Reservation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://readingroomomaha.com/event/external-book-club-reservation-9/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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