I went to a burlesque show at the 40th St. theatre the other night and as a venue it still stands…read moreout in my mind. It's very charming and I believe over 100 years old. There are lots of little touches here and there that are very unique and a nod to the past. I love the creaky wood floors and they've done an excellent job of keeping as much of the original architecture and building intact. You definitely feel like you're stepping into a bygone era. They had a full bar and very decent drink prices. I would definitely rent out this venue if I needed a space in the future.

If you're into eclectic, unique, one-of-a-kind places (like I am), this venue gets 5 stars for…read moreatmosphere, decor and spaces. Depending upon your event, there are a couple of areas to choose from, and the outdoor space is simply beautiful. What made this review a 3 instead of a 5 is two things: 1) Parking. It's on-street and not plentiful near the venue. When I attended, I did a terrible thing (because I got so frustrated with driving around the blocks for parking); I parked on the sidewalk. Not the best choice, I admit. Now I know to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of any event there. 2) The chairs. HORRIBLE. I attended a theatrical production as part of the Great Plains Theatre Conference. Including announcements, the production lasted 90 minutes--90 excruciating minutes. To make sure it wasn't just my reaction, I looked around. What I discovered was an audience of so many people moving, bending, adjusting, and re-adjusting in their seats. It's as if the owners of 40th Street said, "What are the cheapest, most uncomfortable chairs on the planet? Yep! Let's buy those!!" If you attend an event here in which you will be sitting for longer than 20 minutes, bring a seat cushion with you. If you've read some of my other reviews, you'll note that I'm unforgiving when it comes to uncomfortable seating. This venue had the worst by far. The owners should eat their own dog food and sit in those chairs for at least half an hour just to experience what their guests are experiencing. That said, if you're looking for a place to hold an event--and you want something out of the ordinary and memorable--I recommend 40th Street Theatre. If you're a business and want a get away event where your employees can have some nosh and network, I think it's great for that. Standing, chatting, mixing, mingling--40th Street Theatre hits a home run for that.

We had a great night getting to watch the Christmas Carol at the Omaha Community Playhouse. I do…read moreforget how small and limited the seating is there, so be prepared to be close. It was very comfortable in there, I was prepared for it to be either too cold or too hot since it had been snowing. Intermission allowed time for the restroom and to get a drink/snack with plenty of time to make it back to your seats.

We had a great time seeing A Christmas Carol here. It was my first time at OCP, but this play is an…read moreOmaha tradition and for good reason. Buying the tickets was a breeze over the phone and we picked up the tickets at will call the night of the show with no issues. Parking was a breeze, there's plenty of space in the lot. Even after heavy snow storm the day before, it was clear. The theatre and playhouse was decorated beautifully for Christmas, trees all around and lit garland, it was magical. There were 2 bars, but had really long lines if you didn't get there quickly enough. They had specialty drinks, non alcoholic options, coffee and cocoa, and some sweet treats. I had to get a coffee at intermission and it was only $2, a great deal! They had Mrs Cratchit's coffee which was coffee + Bailey's, which would've been fun too. The play was wonderful! I even teared up at the end when Scrooge became a nice person. All the actors were incredible, and the children were so precious, they all worked hard to put on a good performance. The theatre itself had comfy seats, a decent amount of leg room, and felt roomy even though it's a small venue (500ish people). On the way out, we all got to take home a special Christmas bread from Rotella's, I can't wait to dig into it!

The Shelterbelt is an intimate little theatre which allows you to be never further than 15 feet…read moreaway from the stage. The plays are all written by local writers and have local actors as stars. I haven't been in recently but used to frequent this spunky little place. It has such a great feel to it. And, it's almost next door to California Tacos, so you can have dinner there first!

I went to a wonderful play Untitled - that is running until Mid February- I love the neighborhood…read moreand the Shelterbelt itself. the play was excellent and the people there included you instantly and made you welcome and part of the Omaha theater community right away. the theater itself they just repainted and it was lovely seeing the history of the building honored. it was a fantastic evening as the play rolled out in front of me- with the rest of the house laughing. they support local artists and I believe that is very important. Please patronize the Shelterbelt and other local Omaha venues. we want them around for generations to come! I also had dinner at California tacos and more.. fantastic Saturday night!

Amazing classes, and teachers. Definitely worth it to check it out. I mainly took classes in…read moreBenson, but I've been to the new building out west and it's amazing. Can't say enough good things about it.

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We had an absolute blast seeing Emery here! I've been a fan since high school and somehow had never…read morebeen to a show, so it was great fun getting to go with my wife! Drinks were good and not too terribly priced, which is always a great thing. I always forget about parking in this area and it was a little difficult due to some construction that was going on but that's no fault of the venue. I appreciated the workers that were very quick to come around and pick up empty drinks. The place was very clean and a very good place to enjoy a show.

We really like coming to concerts here. It's a small-ish venue but that's nice when it comes to…read morepacked shows so you still get a good view, good sound, and not a massive crowd to work around. They have tons of beer on tap and mixed drinks on tap. They have surprisingly impressive liquor selection, I was surprised to see a couple amaros, Booker's, and other nice bourbons behind the bar. Reasonably priced tickets and drinks, and we didn't have to wait long in line to get in. The acoustics are good, and the tear down/set up between bands was smooth. It's a great venue to catch a show anytime!

Our kids recently got into VR after seeing a few games at local arcades. On a whim I stopped in…read morewith them to see if this is a place for them. They are 4 and 7, and immediately the extremely friendly front desk clerk made me aware as nicely as possible, that these games are designed for kids 8+. I totally understood as lot of these games are violent, and/or phsycial with the hand tools. However, she graciously allowed them to come back and try some roller coaster rides, my son LOVED it, and my daughter liked it, but as she stated at the beginning these are for older kids so I wasn't surprised. I would definitely recommend coming here with kids in an older crowd. There are so many games and things to play. And clearly they're passionate and friendly, while it wasn't the experience we were looking for, I left feeling really happy we tried it out. I appreciate their customer service!

This was a really fun experience for my daughters. Staff was friendly and helpful and they had a…read morevariety of age appropriate games available. Pricing was $53 total for my 2 daughters to play for 30 minutes each, but they will have happy hour pricing available throughout the summer where kids can play for 1 hour for $25. On our initial visit, we attempted to walk-in and they were booked so keep that in mind. I wish you could book sessions via their website, but we were able to get appointments secured via email easily enough. We plan to return!

The Sydney is a fun, divey bar in Benson with cheap but good drinks. We happened to go on a karaoke…read morenight and it made our night even better. Such a fun crowd and really good vibes! The staff was nice and kept things moving, even when it got a little busy. Seating can be a bit limited, but there's still enough space to hang out and enjoy the night. Overall, a solid bar! Definitely a good spot if you're looking for something casual and fun.

The Sydney is a great little divey bar in Benson…read more It's a little toward the "end" of the Benson strip, but it's definitely worth making your way down to check it out if you're a fan of a more classic bar atmosphere. They have tons of stuff going on like bands, comedy shows, and used to have trivia but I don't know if they do anymore - and the bartenders have always been great. There is always something fun happening there, even if it's just a plain old bar night. The drinks are served cold and crisp, and best of all - it's way less expensive than some other bars in the Benson area. A great place for a cheap beer and the best people!