Welcome to the Weekend: May 14th, 2021 – KETV Omaha

Omaha, Neb – Toast Nebraska Wine FestivalStinson Park at Aksarben Village – 2285 S 67 th StFriday, May 14 (4-9pm) & Saturday, May 15 (1-9pm)$35-45 Advance, $70 2-Day Advance / Additional $20 At the Door / $25 Designated Driver Two-day celebration of Nebraska wines Evening and day-long event set in a relaxing outdoor atmosphere Over 15 Nebraska wineries will serve ½ oz. pours – taste different wines to find your favorite (and you can purchase a glass or bottle) Ticket price includes:o Tasting glass to keep, and a wine toteo Unlimited tastings of 100+ Nebraska wineso Access to interactive sessions throughout the weekend, including “Junk Food Pairing,” “Vines, Wines and You!” and “Grapes to Glass” Additional features and entertainment included with admission:o Artisan vendors selling candles and beauty products to fashions and dairy productso Food vendorso Live musico Yard games like corn hole, Connect 4 and Jenga Rain or shine event Malcolm X Birthday CelebrationMalcolm X Birthsite – 3448 Evans St.Friday, May 14 (4pm vigil w/ 5:25pm showtime) & Saturday, May 15 & Sunday, May 16 (11am-5pm) Free Civil Rights activist Malcolm X was born right here in Omaha on May 19, 1925 His birthsite at 3448 Evans St. is home to the Malcolm X Memorial Foundationo The Foundation honors Omaha native Malcolm X’s legacy through educational programming and eventso On its 15 acres are a visitor center, community garden, greenhouse, plaza, and historical marker Free family weekend in honor of his birthdayo Friday (May 14) Candles will be provided for the “Ribbon in the Sky Candlelight Vigil,” including recognition for the legacy of Malcolm X Head inside for a screening of the documentary ‘MALIK’ with post-film discussion; popcorn provided Captions for the film will be provided if needed; entire site is accessible Masks indoors are encouragedo Saturday & Sunday (May 15, 16): The visitors center will be open later than usual for educational tours Each tour is 30 minutes In the visitors center, learn about the organization’s founding purpose of educating people about Malcolm X Also tour the outdoor grounds where the official historical marker is located Wine Education NightA Foreign Taste – 14242 Fort St.Saturday, May 15 – 5pm$30/person A Foreign Taste is a wine bistro in northwest Omaha serving up everything from Bruschetta to Coq au Vin They’ve got a fun experience for vino connoisseurs and novices alike Tomorrow A Foreign Taste will host a bubbly educational experienceo This month’s theme: Crémant vs. Champagneo Enjoy a four-glass tasting with food to pairo A sommelier will describe what goes into the sparkling wine, how to taste the wine, how to go through the steps of understanding what’s in the wine, and learning to pair wine Reservation is required; find A Foreign Taste on Facebook for a link to sign up (facebook.com/aforeigntaste) Don’t worry if you can’t make this event; they host two Wine Education Nights every monthThis Weekend: Friday, May 14 through Sunday, May 16 – Superhero Family Fun Weekend @ Omaha Children’s Museum Saturday, May 15 – Farnam Fest @ The Blackstone District Saturday, May 15 – Spring Popup Weddings @ Joslyn Castle Saturday, May 15 – Family Adventure Day @ Neale Woods Saturday, May 15 – Omaha Farmers Market @ Old Market Entertainment District Saturday, May 15 – Cemetery Tour @ Prospect Hill Cemetery Saturday, May 15 – Farmers Market @ Village Pointe Sunday, May 16 – Omaha Farmers Market @ Baxter Arena Sunday, May 16 – Public Tours @ Joslyn Castle Sunday, May 16 – Jan Kraybill in Concert @ St. Cecilia CathedralOngoing Events: Through May 30, 2021 – ‘Mask – querade’ Exhibit @ Artists’ Cooperative Gallery Through Aug 14, 2021 – Salvador Dali’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Exhibit @ El Museo Latino Through Sept 5, 2021 – Fairytale Land @ Omaha Children’s Museum Through Jan 30, 2022 – Beyond the Vote @ The Durham Museum