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Juneteenth SteamPunk Weekend 2026 is officially on the calendar: June 13–14. This year's theme, Timekeepers of Timbuktu, envisions a world where African brilliance drives the engines of time itself. Come be a Keeper of Time. steampunkteaparty2026.eventbrite.com

#Juneteenth2026 #OmahaEvents

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Young History Detectives Family Day @Durham Museum Sat 2 May, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM [CDT]: Join us for YHD Family Day at The Durham Museum on Saturday, May 2 from 10:00 AM–11:30 AM—this event is free to attend! This special event is your opportunity to…

Join us for YHD Family Day at The Durham Museum on Saturday, May 2 from 10:00 AM–11:30 AM—this event is free to attend! Learn more, register, and tour the museum.
-Jr. Detectives (Grades 4–6)
-Young History Detectives (Grades 7–12) bit.ly/4cpTrBf
#YoungHistoryDetectives #HistoryStillMatters

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One week from today! Old School Game Night (Actually Afternoon :) is happening! 🎲 April 18 | 2–6 PM | The Dreamland Lounge, 3927 Ames Ave, Omaha. Come as you are, bring a friend, and prepare to lose gracefully (or win loudly).

#GameNight #OldSchoolGameNight #DreamlandLounge #OmahaEvents

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✨️ Black Fae Day, is coming! A celebration of fantasy, faeries, forest spirits, merfolk, folklore royalty, & every magical being you've always known yourself to be 🧜🏽‍♂️. Come costumed, & ready to frolic! 🧚🏾‍♀️

🔮 May 9, 2026
🔮 12PM-5PM
🔮 Miller Park, 2707 Redick Ave.

#BlackFaeDay2026 #OmahaEvents

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Something magical is coming. 🌿✨ Black Fae Day is May 9 at Miller Park Pavilion, and we are building a world together. Wings, crowns, folklore, and fantasy — all of it, all of us. 2707 Redick Ave, Omaha. Mark this date like it's sacred. Because it is. #BlackFaeDay #BlackFantasy #BlackJoy #OmahaEvents

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We’ve closed one circle… and opened another.
📖 Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei Brenyah is our April read — a searing, electrifying novel that doesn't let you look away. The Zoom discussion is on May 7.
#HouseBookClub #BlackBooks #ChainGangAllStars #ReadingCircle #BlackStories #BookBlerds

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Night Light (21+): PLAY - Kiewit Luminarium Play at adults-only Thursday nights with exhibits and provocative programs that will expand your brain and spark joy.

Join #TheHouse + The Luminarium for games, laughs, & connection. Play or just vibe, no commitment needed. Night Light (21+) on March 20 explores play, pleasure, & connection through interactive experiences. Join us from 7–10 PM @ Kiewit Luminarium
🎫 kiewitluminarium.org/events/night-light-21-play/

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Juneteenth SteamPunk Ball 2026 SteamPunk Tea Party is back again for 2026, but with new, grander events!

🕰️ #TheSteamPunkTeaParty returns for 2026! ✨

The House presents “Timekeepers of Timbuktu,” a Juneteenth weekend imagining a world where African innovation powers the engines of time. Step into an interactive story & become a Keeper of Time!

Info & Tickets Here: SteamPunkTeaParty2026.eventbrite.com

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The House Book Club : March This year-long series explores AfroFuturism as a bridge between African traditions, African American experiences, and speculative futures.

Welcome to March, fellow Book Blerds!

Don't forget, we have our Monthly #HouseBookClub THIS THURSDAY (3/5/26) from 7 - 8:30pm on Zoom. Check out The Secret Life of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw before our deep dive discussion! Details and RSVP here! HouseBookClubMarch2026.eventbrite.com

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⭐️ Happy Saturday everyone! Bringing our #BlackHistoryMonth Spotlight Series to an end is the iconic, Maryse Condé 🤎 Who was your favorite spotlight of the month to learn about?

#blackhistory #africanamericans #awareness #black #blackexcellence #blackeducation #historyfacts #TheHouse #HouseOmaha

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🌟From our House to yours, happy Friday and day 27 of #BlackHistoryMonth 🤎Today’s Spotlight is Audre Lorde 📚

#blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #africanamericans #blackinamerica #awareness #black #blackexcellence #blackeducation #historyfacts #TheHouse #HouseOmaha

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🤎⭐️ #TheHouse is back for your mid week pick me up with some #BlackHistory! Today’s spotlights are THE Serena Williams, Richard Pryor, and John Ridley ⭐️🤎

#blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #africanamericans #blackinamerica #awareness #black #blackexcellence #blackeducation #historyfacts #HouseOmaha

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The House Book Club : March This year-long series explores AfroFuturism as a bridge between African traditions, African American experiences, and speculative futures.

We're two weeks out from The House's #BookClub. 📖

Join us for our #FREE event on March 5 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. We’ll be discussing The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw and gathering for thoughtful conversation and community connection.

🎟️ RSVP at HouseBookClubMarch2026.eventbrite.com

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Good Afternoon from #TheHouse! ⭐️ Today we have three spotlights for you to start off the week strong! Steve Henson, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman are our inspirations for today.

#blackhistory #africanamericans #awareness #blackexcellence #blackeducation #historyfacts #HouseOmaha

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#WinterGameNight is in full swing at #TheReadingRoom! Comfy seats, hot coffee, plenty of games and friendly conversation!

#FREE to attend — Just come by
📍 The Reading Room | 1505 Farnam St, Omaha 68102
⏰ 2–5 PM

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#WinterGameNight is in full swing at #TheReadingRoom! Comfy seats, hot coffee, plenty of games and friendly conversation!

#FREE to attend — Just come by
📍 The Reading Room | 1505 Farnam St, Omaha 68102
⏰ 2–5 PM

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Winter Game Night Each month, we gather to enjoy games, spark conversation, and spend time together in a joyful, inclusive space.

#WinterGameNight is TODAY.

Come in from the cold and join us 2–5 PM at The Reading Room (1505 Farnam St, Omaha) for games, laughter, and community. Jump into a board game or just come connect — there’s a seat waiting for you.

RSVP at GameNightFeb2026.eventbrite.com and come hang with us!

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⭐️ Happy Friday and Day 20 of #BlackHistoryMonth everyone! ⭐️ We have three spotlights to share today! Dorothy Height, Bayard Rustin, and Vivian Browne 🤎 enjoy some #blackhistory on your snowday ❄️ #africanamericans #blackinamerica #blackexcellence #blackeducation #historyfacts #TheHouse #HouseOmaha

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The House of Afros, Capes & Curls The House of Afros, Capes & Curlsis an organization whose goal is to connect people from diverse backgrounds and build a community based on a shared love of science fiction, fantasy, gaming, and…

FREE events every month in 2026? Yes. ✨

Join The House Book Club (1st Thurs) or Game Night (3rd Sat), plus special events like Black Fae Day in May & AfroCon in Oct!

🗓️ Up next: Winter Game Night (2/21, The Reading Room)
📚 March Book Club (3/5, Zoom)

Find your vibe: afroscapescurls.eventbrite.com

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⭐️ Good evening everyone! Happy Tuesday and Day 17 of #BlackHistoryMonth ⭐️ Today’ spotlight is Claudette Colvin 🤎

#blackhistory #africanamericans #blackinamerica #awareness #black #blackexcellence #blackeducation #historyfacts #TheHouse #HouseOmaha

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Here is a “pick me up” for your Monday, some #BlackHistory of course! ⭐️ Today’s spotlight is Gordon Parks ⭐️

#BlackHistoryMonth #africanamericans #blackinamerica #awareness #black #blackexcellence #blackeducation #historyfacts #TheHouse #HouseOmaha

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Winter Game Night Each month, we gather to enjoy games, spark conversation, and spend time together in a joyful, inclusive space.

❄️🎲 Winter Game Night THIS SATURDAY!

Meet us at The Reading Room (1505 Farnam St, Omaha) from 2/21 from 2–5 PM!. It’s FREE — just bring yourself (and a friend 👀). ✨ FREE to attend : RSVP at GameNightFeb2026.eventbrite.com

All experience levels welcome—jump into a game or just come for the vibes.

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⭐️ Happy Sunday everyone! ⭐️ Today is Day 15 of #BlackHistoryMonth and our spotlight today is Annie Lee Cooper

#blackhistory #africanamericans #blackinamerica #awareness #blackexcellence #blackeducation #historyfacts #TheHouse #HouseOmaha

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🤎 From #theHouse to your house - Happy Valentines Day! 🤎 Today’s #BlackHistoryMonth Spotlight is Gwendolyn Brooks. ⭐️

#blackhistory #africanamericans #blackinamerica #awareness #black #blackexcellence #blackeducation #historyfacts #TheHouse #HouseOmaha

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⭐️ Happy Thursday everyone! ⭐️ Today’s #BlackHistoryMonth spotlights are for days 11 and 12 - who has been your favorite spotlight to read about thus far?

#africanamericans #blackinamerica #awareness #black #blackexcellence #blackeducation #historyfacts #TheHouse #HouseOmaha

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⭐️ Happy Wednesday and Day 10 of #BlackHistoryMonth! ⭐️ Today’s spotlight is Ron Oden.

#blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #africanamericans #blackinamerica #awareness #black #blackexcellence #blackeducation #historyfacts #TheHouse #HouseOmaha

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⭐️ Today is Day 9 of #BlackHistoryMonth and our spotlight today is Ms. Ruby Bridges! - “Don’t follow the path. Go where there is no path and begin the trail." ⭐️

#blackhistory #africanamericans #blackinamerica #awareness #black #blackexcellence #blackeducation #historyfacts #TheHouse #HouseOmaha

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⭐️ Happy Sunday and Day 8 of #BlackHistoryMonth ⭐️ Todays’ Spotlight is Muddy Waters, father of the Blues. From our House to yours, have a great week!

#blackhistorymonth #TheHouse #africanamericans #blackinamerica #awareness #black #blackexcellence #blackeducation #historyfacts #HouseOmaha

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⭐️ Happy Saturday! ⭐️ Today’s #BlackHistoryMonth spotlights cover day’s 6 and 7 (⁶🤷⁷ )

"No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.” - Marsha P. Johnson

#metoo #blackhistory #africanamericans #blackinamerica #awareness #black #blackexcellence #blackeducation #historyfacts #HouseOmaha

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Day 5 of ⭐️ #BlackHistoryMonth ⭐️ Today we are honoring Ermias Asghedom, “It sounds simple telling people to work hard and never quit, but to really execute and demonstrate those principles takes discipline and faith."

#blackinamerica #awareness #blackexcellence #historyfacts #TheHouse #HouseOmaha

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